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Creating Additional Tehsildar Office Does Not Amount to Creation of New Revenue Area Under Maharashtra Land Revenue Code: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in a landmark judgment delivered by a Division Bench of Justice Manish Pitale and Justice Y. G. Khobragade, has clarified that the creation of the post of Additional Tehsildar for administrative convenience does not amount to creation or constitution of a new revenue area under Section 4 of the…
"No Unsafe Food Items to Enter J&K, Crackdown Ordered on Rotten Meat and Adulterated Products: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court, in a critical step to address the public health crisis triggered by unhygienic food practices, has directed the Inspector Generals of Police, Jammu and Kashmir Divisions, and the Commissioner, Food Safety and Controller, Drugs and Food Control Organization of the Union Territory to…
Court Grants Interim Relief to Castrol Over '3X Protection' Trademark on Engine Oil Packaging: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in the case CS(COMM) 855/2025, presided by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Tejas Karia, granted interim relief to Castrol Limited, a global leader in engine oils and lubricants, against Sanjay Sonavane and another, who were accused of making baseless legal threats and initiating unwarranted seizure actions…
Court Acquits Man in POCSO Case, Criticises Weak Evidence and Contradictions: Bombay High Court
In Criminal Appeal No. 447 of 2023, the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench, delivered a significant ruling in a case involving the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The appellant, Gajanan S/o Shankar Tokse, aged 56 and a labourer from Village Neri, District Wardha, was convicted by the…
Retirement Age of Cooperative Society Employees Can Be Increased Only Through Statutory Amendment, Not Departmental Proposals: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court, in a significant judgment, held that the retirement age for employees of Cooperative Societies in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir remains 58 years as per the binding Statutory Rules under SRO 233 of 1988. A Division Bench comprising Justice Sindhu Sharma and Justice Shahzad…
Court Grants Bail in POCSO Case After 8 Years in Jail, Criticises Delay in Justice: Bombay High Court
Court grants bail after 8 years of custody under serious POCSO and IPC charges, citing constitutional right to speedy trial. Court hears plea under Section 483, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 The Bombay High Court recently heard a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,…
Acquittal in Alleged Sexual Assault Case Under Section 354 IPC: Calcutta High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on 4th September 2025, the Calcutta High Court, under the Criminal Revisional Jurisdiction, Appellate Side, allowed the criminal appeal filed by Swapan Modak, who had been convicted in CRA 667 of 2014 by the Additional Sessions Judge, 3rd Court, Nadia, Krishnanagar. The original…
Motor Accident Claims | If Claimant Fails to Produce Income Proof, Insurer Must Provide Applicable Minimum Wages Notification: Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling under the Motor Vehicles Act, the Supreme Court of India significantly enhanced the compensation awarded to a minor victim of a road accident, from ₹8.65 lakhs to ₹35.90 lakhs, ruling that a minor cannot be treated as a non-earning individual for the purpose of calculating compensation. The Court…
Court Issues Notice on Plea by Advocate Practicing Since 2012 Against Denial of Certificate of Practice for Not Passing AIBE in Time: Rajasthan High Court
In a matter involving the denial of certificate of practice to an advocate who has been practicing for over 13 years, the Rajasthan High Court has sought a detailed explanation from the Bar Council of India (BCI) regarding alleged discrepancies under the All India Bar Examination Rules, 2010. The case titled Bhagirath…
Court Declines Habeas Corpus Plea for Custody of Allegedly Adopted Child, Says Adoption Procedure Illegal: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the Telangana High Court refused to interfere with the actions of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and the District Child Protection Unit, who had removed a minor child from the custody of his adoptive parents on the…
