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Anticipatory Bail Granted to YouTuber Manish Kashyap Amid Allegations of Circulating Railway Sabotage Video to Malign the Department: Patna High Court
In a crowded courtroom on Saturday morning, the Patna High Court granted anticipatory bail to YouTuber Manish Kashyap, who was accused of circulating a video suggesting a possible sabotage attempt on a railway track. The hearing was brief yet tense, reflecting the public interest surrounding the allegations.…
‘Serious Lapse’ Noted in Grant of Compassionate Appointment to Stepmother Without Ensuring Minor Daughter’s Welfare: Allahabad High Court
In a series of orders issued between October and November 2025, the Allahabad High Court closely examined the process followed by the Nagar Nigam, Prayagraj in granting compassionate appointment to the stepmother of a deceased municipal employee. The Court found serious lapses regarding the welfare and future security…
Seventeen Years After Arbitral Award, MTNL–Motorola Dispute on CDMA Technology Revived: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has reopened a commercial dispute that had remained unresolved for nearly seventeen years, involving Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and Motorola. The Court directed a fresh hearing of MTNL’s challenge to the arbitral awards passed in favour of Motorola, after observing that MTNL’s core…
Maintenance for Elderly Mother Upheld; Gulf-Based Son’s Challenge under Sections 125/144 BNSS Rejected: Kerala High Court
A recent order of the Kerala High Court has brought fresh attention to the responsibility of children under Section 144 BNSS dealing with parental maintenance. The judgment, delivered by Justice Kauser Edappagath, involved a dispute between a Gulf-based son and his elderly mother who approached the Family Court…
‘Law Is Dynamic and Must Adapt to Societal Realities’: Rape Case Quashed Following Victim’s Marriage to Accused: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has observed that the law of any civilized society cannot remain rigid and must evolve with changing demands and circumstances. The Court emphasized that transformation in law is necessary to address changing social problems and to ensure solutions align with societal welfare. It stated that…
Production and Sale of Fake ‘Gold Flake’ Cigarettes Halted: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has issued an interim order restraining individuals in Raigad from manufacturing and selling counterfeit Gold Flake cigarettes after ITC Limited filed a suit for copyright and trademark infringement. The interim protection will remain in effect until December 10, 2025. The Court stressed that…
ED Criticized for Freezing Woman’s Bank Accounts via ‘Cryptic’ Orders; Suspicion Alone Not Sufficient: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has strongly criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for freezing the bank accounts of a woman on mere suspicion. The division bench comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar observed that suspicion cannot be equated with a “reason to believe” nor with a…
Court Sets Aside Conviction After Settlement in Cheque Bounce Matter under Section 138: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh decided a criminal revision on 12 November 2025 concerning an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The petition before the Court was filed by Iqbal Saini challenging earlier convictions and orders in the same matter. Case History The…
Child Welfare Authorities Pulled Up for Mishandling Minor’s Custody; Court Orders Protection and Seeks Detailed Report: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has severely criticised the conduct of Haryana’s Child Welfare Officers for acting in “complete deviation from the objectives” of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, after their actions exposed a 17-year-old girl—declared a child in need of care and…
Mere Possession of Cash Does Not Establish ‘Drug Money’ under Section 27A NDPS Act; Specific Nexus Must Be Proven: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently ruled that possession of legal tender money cannot be labeled as “drug money” without concrete evidence linking it to illicit drug trafficking. The Court emphasized that the burden of proof rests squarely on the investigating agency to demonstrate a direct and specific nexus…
