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BCI Directed to Process Additional Intake Application of Private Law College, Ban Without Supporting Data Not Justified: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has directed the Bar Council of India to process applications filed by nine private law colleges seeking permission for additional intake of students from the academic year 2025-2026. The bench comprising Justice R Suresh Kumar and Justice Shamim Ahmed held that a blanket decision on need-based…
Woman Forced Out of Matrimonial Home Can File DV Case from Shelter, Economic Abuse Constitutes Continuing Cause of Action: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has held that a woman who is forced to leave her matrimonial home and take shelter in rented accommodation can initiate proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 at the place where she is temporarily residing. Justice Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee delivered the judgment…
Motor Accident Compensation Enhanced, GPF and Insurance Deductions Cannot Reduce Income for Dependency Calculation: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has enhanced the compensation awarded to the family of a bus accident victim, holding that while calculating income for motor accident claims, only statutory deductions such as income tax or professional tax can be excluded. Savings like General Provident Fund and group insurance contributions…
Recognising Single Mother as ‘Complete Parent’ Is Not Charity, Court Orders Removal of Father’s Name from Child’s School Record: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on February 2, 2026, the Bombay High Court at its Aurangabad Bench recognised the right of a single mother to be treated as a complete and independent parent for the civic identity of her minor daughter. The Division Bench of Justice Vibha Kankanwadi and Justice Hiten Venegavkar…
Co-operative Banks Granting Loans Outside Service Area Not Misappropriation Without Pecuniary Loss: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that granting loans by a co-operative bank to persons residing outside its service area does not amount to criminal misconduct or misappropriation in the absence of pecuniary loss or wrongful gain. Justice A Badharudeen delivered the judgment while allowing a criminal miscellaneous…
20% Deposit Mandatory Rule in Cheque Bounce Cases Under NI Act, Waiver Allowed Only in Exceptional Circumstances: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has clarified an important legal position regarding deposit of compensation at the appellate stage under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court held that deposit of a minimum of 20 percent of the compensation amount under Section 148, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is the…
Probe Ordered into Allegation That Judge Fabricated Case Record to Deny Bail to Juvenile in Gang-Rape Case: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has raised serious concerns regarding alleged fabrication of judicial records by a judicial officer while denying default bail to a juvenile accused in a gang-rape case. The matter relates to offences registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Protection of Children from Sexual…
Disciplinary Penalty Must Be Proportionate, Penalty Imposed After Retirement Modified: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that penalties imposed in departmental proceedings must be proportionate to the gravity of misconduct proved. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar observed that courts can interfere under Article 226 Constitution of India only when findings in disciplinary proceedings are arbitrary,…
NSA Can Be Invoked Against Jailed Accused If Release May Disturb Public Order: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, has held that a detention order under the National Security Act, 1980 can be passed even against a person who is already in judicial custody, if the competent authority is satisfied that upon release on bail, he is likely to indulge in activities prejudicial to public order.…
Family Pension Received by Heirs of Deceased Irrelevant While Determining MACT Compensation: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that pension received by a claimant and family pension received by the legal heirs of a deceased person cannot be deducted while calculating compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sandeep Jain on 18 February 2026, enhancing the…
