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Woman Candidate’s Appointment Ordered; Age Relaxation Cannot Bar Merit in Open Category Selection: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur delivered an important judgment clarifying that a woman candidate, once granted age relaxation under recruitment rules, cannot be excluded from competing in the open unreserved category merely because her age exceeds the standard limit for open candidates. The Court emphasized…
Pre-Arrest Bail Denied to Filmmaker in Assault Case: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on 29 November 2025 declined to grant pre-arrest bail to film director Dhinil Babu in a case involving allegations of outraging the modesty of an actress. The application was heard and decided by Justice Dr. Kauser Edappagath, who held that the case did not warrant exercise of extraordinary…
Arbitrator’s Preliminary Order Is Not an ‘Award’; Commercial Court Lacked Jurisdiction to Interfere: Karnataka High Court
In a significant judgment on arbitration law, the Karnataka High Court has clarified that not every order passed by an arbitrator can be challenged before courts. The Court held that a preliminary order deciding an incidental issue does not amount to an arbitral award or even an interim award under the Arbitration and…
Family Court Jurisdiction over Property Disputes Clarified under Family Courts Act, 1984 and Section 27 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court decided an important matrimonial property dispute in Astha Thakur v Dhananjay Kanwar, where the Court examined whether a Family Court has jurisdiction to decide an application for return of Istridhan, gifts, and other marital property even after a decree of divorce has already been…
Sale of Copycat “Little Hearts” Biscuits Temporarily Injuncted, Granting Relief to Britannia: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court granted an ad-interim injunction in favour of Britannia Industries Limited, restraining Shri Swastik Organics and its associates from manufacturing, selling or marketing biscuits under the name “Little Hearts” or using an identical heart-shaped biscuit design. The Court found a clear case of…
Supreme Court Grants Relief to Kerala Journalist Convicted for Sexual Remarks Against IUML Leader
The Supreme Court of India recently granted relief to a Kerala-based journalist by exempting him from surrendering in a criminal case arising out of alleged sexually coloured remarks. While the conviction was not stayed, the Court took note of the limited nature of the sentence and compliance with compensation, and…
BMC Restrained from Engaging Court Staff for Election Duty: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on 30 December convened a rare late-evening special sitting at the residence of the Chief Justice to urgently address the issue of court staff being requisitioned for Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election duties. The matter was taken up after communications were issued directly to court…
Bank vs Borrower: High Court Steps In After Petitioner Seeks Cheque Bounce Case Settlement Under New Supreme Court Guidelines – Punjab and Haryana High Court
Background of the Case In a recent decision, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana dealt with a significant matter under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, particularly focusing on Section 138 which relates to the dishonor of cheques due to insufficient funds. The petitioner, Hardial Singh, had taken a loan of Rs.…
False Rape Case Leaves Lifetime Scars on Accused: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently made strong observations on the serious and long-lasting harm caused by false rape allegations, stressing the need for careful judicial scrutiny of such cases. The Court noted that while the law must firmly protect genuine victims of sexual offences, it must also guard against misuse that…
Emergency Leave Denied to Life Convict Seeking to Perform Funeral Rites of Cousin: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court declined to interfere with the decision of prison authorities denying emergency leave to a life convict, holding that courts must avoid unwarranted leniency in cases involving serious offences. The ruling was delivered while considering an urgent plea filed by the wife of a murder convict lodged…
