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Litigant Should Not Suffer Due to Lawyer’s Mistake; Courts Must Adopt Lenient Approach in Setting Aside Ex-Parte Decrees: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court, in a significant ruling on October 22, 2025, held that the interest of a litigant must not be prejudiced due to the mistakes or negligence of their lawyer. The Division Bench of Justice S.M. Subramaniam and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq emphasized that courts should ordinarily adopt a lenient…
No Essential Religious Practice Mandates Temple Priest to Belong to a Particular Caste or Lineage; ‘Thanthra Vidyalayas’ Approved: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on October 22, 2025, dismissed a writ petition filed by the Akhila Kerala Thanthri Samajam (AKTS) challenging the accreditation and recognition granted to certain institutions known as Thanthra Vidyalayas by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and the Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board (KDRB). The…
₹171 Crore Resolution Plan of Reliance Retail for Future Supply Chain Solutions Approved: NCLT
The Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved a ₹171 crore resolution plan submitted by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) for Future Supply Chain Solutions Limited (FSCSL). This plan was sanctioned under Section 31(1) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, marking the successful…
Mercy Plea of Youth Who Brutally Killed Innocent Mediator in Family Feud Rejected; 8-Year Jail Term Upheld: Supreme Court
In a notable decision on Friday, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Kotresh alias Kotrappa, a 20-year-old man from Karnataka, who sought a reduction in his prison sentence. Kotresh was convicted for causing the death of an innocent bystander, S, during a violent family altercation. The Karnataka High Court had…
Motor Vehicles Act | Registered Owner Remains Liable in Accident Cases Until Legal Transfer of Vehicle Is Completed: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has clarified that a registered vehicle owner continues to be legally liable for an accident until the ownership transfer is formally completed as per Section 50 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court emphasized that even if a sale agreement is executed before an accident, the…
Direct Registration of Muslim Couple’s Adoption Deed Denied; Compliance with Juvenile Justice Act and 2022 Regulations Directed: Madurai Bench
In a significant ruling, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court addressed the procedure for adoption by non-Hindu couples, particularly Muslims, emphasizing the statutory framework under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Adoption Regulations, 2022. The case involved…
Cheque Dishonour Proceedings Maintainable Against Directors and Signatories Even If Company Is Declared Insolvent: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Syed Najam Ahmed, Managing Director of Zenith Mining Private Ltd., seeking discharge from criminal prosecution under Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, despite the initiation of corporate insolvency proceedings against the company. The court ruled…
Centre Directed to Respond on Plea Challenging BNSS Provision Permitting Handcuffing of Accused: Andhra Pradesh High Court
Andhra Pradesh High Court has taken a significant step by questioning the constitutional validity of Section 43(3), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which gives police the authority to use handcuffs while arresting individuals accused of certain serious offences. The court has issued notices to the Ministry…
Authorities Pulled Up for Rejecting Life Convict’s Pre-Mature Release Plea Without Assigning Reasons; Cost Imposed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a strong-worded judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court slammed the State of Punjab for passing a non-speaking and cryptic order while rejecting the premature release plea of a life convict. The Court held that such actions reflect a lackadaisical and apathetic approach on part of the state authorities. The…
Daughter-in-Law’s Right to Reside in Matrimonial Home Upheld; Mother-in-Law’s Plea Under Domestic Violence Act Rejected: Delhi High Court
In a decisive judgment dated October 16, 2025, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Sanjeev Narula, dismissed two revision petitions filed by Khushwant Kaur, the mother-in-law of Gagandeep Sidhu, thereby reinforcing the statutory right of a woman to reside in her matrimonial home under the Protection of…
