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Habeas Corpus Maintainable in Illegal Detention of Child by Parent, Not to Enforce Foreign Court Order: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a recent judgment dated September 2025, held that the extraordinary remedy of a writ of Habeas Corpus is maintainable in cases involving illegal custody of a child, but cannot be invoked solely to enforce orders of a foreign court. The ruling came in response to a writ petition filed…
Registered Owner of Offending Vehicle Liable to Compensate for Accident, Can Recover from Transferee: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, in a significant ruling under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, has held that a registered owner of a vehicle who is made to pay compensation for an accident can recover the amount from the transferee if the transfer was not done in compliance with Section 50 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The decision…
Wife in Voidable Marriage Not Disentitled to Maintenance Without Decree of Nullity: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has clarified that a woman’s right to maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. cannot be denied merely on the assumption that her marriage is voidable under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, unless a formal decree of nullity has been passed by a competent court. Justice Rajiv…
'Election Petition Takes 5 Years Only When Ruling Party Involved': Alleged Refusal to Share Minister Info With ECI Criticized: Madhya Pradesh High Court '
In a significant case highlighting alleged misuse of power and non-cooperation by the State Government in an election-related matter, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, on September 25, 2025, heard a writ petition filed by Rajkumar Singh against the Election Commission of India and Govind Singh Rajput, a sitting BJP MLA…
'Disgraceful': Lawyer Slammed for Creating False Demolition Panic, Moving Midnight Appeal: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court, in a significant ruling on September 23, 2025, condemned the conduct of senior advocate B.M. Mangukiya, who moved an urgent appeal late at night claiming that the authorities were about to demolish flats overnight, despite no factual basis for such urgency. The Court, led by Justice Maulik J.…
Corruption and Poor Infrastructure Blamed for Non-Implementation of Plastic Ban; Reforms Suggested: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant environmental ruling, the Jharkhand High Court, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), strongly criticized the State of Jharkhand for its ineffective enforcement of the ban on plastic carry bags and single-use plastics. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and…
Warning of Contempt Action Over 'Hooliganism' After Advocate Threatens to Move SC Once Order Passed: Jharkhand High Court
In a startling incident reflecting serious concerns over courtroom decorum and the dignity of the judiciary, the Jharkhand High Court has taken strong exception to the conduct of Advocate Rakesh Kumar, who was found shouting in loud speech and threatening the Court during a hearing on an anticipatory bail application…
Trademark Infringer's Goal Achieved by Diverting Customer's Initial Attention; 'Hotelscom' Loses Suit by Hotels.com: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, has issued a permanent injunction against the Defendants for infringing upon the trademark of global hotel booking platform Hotels.com. The decision was rendered by Justice Tejas Karia in the case of Hotels.com LLP v. Barath M L & Anr.,…
Mother Fined, Court Says Shield Under POCSO Act Can't Be Used as Sword for Vindictive Prosecutions: Delhi High Court
In a stern judgment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, the Delhi High Court has criticized a mother for misusing child protection laws to target her estranged husband. The case arose from an FIR registered in 2020, in which the mother alleged that her minor daughter was sexually abused by…
Notice Issued on Plea Alleging Manipulation in CSI South Kerala Diocese Voter List: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has taken serious note of alleged voter list manipulation in the upcoming triennial elections of the Church of South India (CSI) South Kerala Diocese. The petitioners, Jovin Jose V J and another parishioner, approached the Court alleging that their names were deliberately omitted from the…
