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Accused Can Rebut Presumption of Debt in Cheque Dishonour Cases by Highlighting Specific Case Circumstances: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently delivered an important judgment on the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, particularly concerning Section 138 and Section 139. The case arose from an appeal filed by the complainant challenging the acquittal of the accused in a cheque dishonour case. The complainant had alleged that the…
Bail Granted in Controversial Blackmail and Sexual Assault Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur, in a detailed order dated October 28, 2025, granted bail to Ajeet Pal Singh, accused in a high-profile blackmail and sexual assault case involving an elected woman municipal chairperson from Sidhi district. The case originated from an FIR registered at Kotwali Police Station,…
Court Directs Comprehensive Reforms for Child Protection Bodies, Mandates Social Audits and Strict Implementation of Juvenile Justice: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on Friday issued a landmark judgment aimed at overhauling the state’s juvenile justice system. The judgment was delivered in a suo motu case combined with a public interest petition filed by Bachpan Bachao Andolan, a child rights organisation founded by Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi. The court…
Court Acknowledges BCI’s Interim Approval for Transgender Reservation in Law Colleges, Awaits University’s Final Decision: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on Thursday recognized a significant development in transgender representation in legal education. The court noted that the Bar Council of India (BCI) has granted interim approval to create two supernumerary (additional) seats for transgender students in both three-year and five-year LL.B…
Lawyer’s Plea to Contest Punjab & Haryana Bar Council Elections Rejected Due to Pending Disciplinary Proceedings: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the plea filed by Advocate Lokinder Singh Phougat, who sought to contest the elections of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana. Justice Mini Pushkarna found no merit in the plea and rejected it outright. Background of the Case Phougat had filed the fresh application in a…
Do Not Compel People to Approach Court Over Deepfakes; Court Issues Warning to Intermediaries in Rajat Sharma Case: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Friday, in Rajat Sharma & Anr VERSUS Tamara doc & Ors, highlighted the need for social media platforms to take prompt action when informed about deepfake content. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora remarked that people should not be forced to approach the courts for such issues, as statutory…
Blockchain-Based Reform for Property Registration Proposed; Law Commission Asked to Prepare Roadmap: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on Friday delivered a landmark judgment in Samiullah VERSUS State of Bihar, reshaping the discourse on property registration and ownership verification in India. The Court directed the Law Commission of India to examine how Blockchain technology can be implemented to modernize and secure the…
Six-Month Deadline to File Motor Accident Claims Stayed; MACTs and High Courts Directed Not to Reject Petitions on Grounds of Delay: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important order protecting road accident victims from being denied compensation due to delay in filing petitions. The Court has stayed the operation of Section 166(3) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which introduced a six-month limitation period for filing compensation…
Voluntary GST Cancellation Not a Valid Ground to Freeze Company’s Bank Account: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur, in a recent order, directed the Bank of Baroda to permit M/s. Bhilwara Trading Company to continue operating its current account that had been frozen due to the cancellation of its GST registration. The Court, presided over by Hon’ble Dr. Justice Nupur Bhati, held that the…
Protect the Couple First; Assess Threat Perception Later: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that whenever a couple faces threats to their relationship or life, the State authorities are bound to provide protection immediately, even before assessing the level of threat. The Court emphasized that the right to life under the Constitution mandates prompt action in such…
