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Divisional Commissioner Has No Power to Review an Already Decided Appeal: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a significant ruling on administrative powers, held that a Divisional Commissioner has no jurisdiction to reopen or rehear an appeal once it has been finally decided. The decision was delivered by Justice Ajay Mohan Goel in the matter titled Manish Dharmaik VERSUS State of H.P. &…
Creating 'Hostile Environment' for Employee at Work Not Covered Under Scope of PoSH Act: Kerala High Court
In a key judgment interpreting the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Kerala High Court has ruled that allegations relating solely to a hostile work environment, without any element of sexual conduct or advances, do not fall within the definition of sexual…
Congress MLA's Plea Against Speaker's Inaction on BJP MLA's Disqualification for 'Defection' Rejected: Madhya Pradesh High Court '
On Monday, September 1, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Bench at Indore, dismissed a writ petition filed by Congress MLA Umang Singhar challenging the alleged inaction of the Assembly Speaker regarding Singhar’s plea for disqualification of BJP MLA Nirmla Sapre from Bina constituency. The petitioner alleged defection…
Stay of Divorce Proceedings Doesn’t End Husband’s Liability to Pay Maintenance Pendente Lite: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has clarified that the liability of a husband to pay maintenance pendente lite under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 does not cease merely because the main divorce proceedings have been stayed. The Court held that the proceedings are deemed to be "pending"…
'System That Lets Rapists Walk Free': Conviction of Men Who Raped 12-Year-Old Restored: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday restored the conviction of two men under the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act for raping a 12-year-old girl. The case originated in Bhojpur district of Bihar, where the victim was found to be three months pregnant in 2016. She told her parents that…
Zepto Granted Interim Relief in Suit Against Phishing Websites, Trademark Infringement: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently passed an interim order in favor of Zepto Private Limited, a quick-commerce company, restraining multiple defendants from illegally using Zepto’s trademarks and brand name. This case arose due to fraudulent activities involving fake websites and social media accounts impersonating Zepto…
Agreement to Sell, General Power of Attorney Won’t Confer Property Title: Supreme Court Reiterates
The Supreme Court on Monday, September 1, 2025, set aside the Delhi High Court’s decision that had upheld the trial court’s decree for possession, mandatory injunction, and declaration in favor of the plaintiff. The bench, consisting of Justices Aravind Kumar and Sandeep Mehta, emphasized that without a registered…
Releasing First-Time Offenders on Probation Can Prevent Jail Stigma, Relief Can Be Granted in Minor Offences: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently ruled on the release of a first-time convict involved in a 2016 case registered under Sections 148 (rioting, armed with a deadly weapon) and 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) of the Indian Penal Code, read with Section 149. The convict had been sentenced in 2019 to rigorous…
'Understand Constitutional Values': Hindu Munnani Workers Asked to Write Preamble 10 Times for Pre-Arrest Bail in Hate Speech Case: Madras High Court
In a notable decision, the Madras High Court, while granting anticipatory bail to three members of the Hindu Munnani organisation, imposed a unique and educative condition. The petitioners were accused in a case related to hate speech and incitement to communal violence, with offences registered under several…
Disability Pension: PCDA(P) Cannot Override Medical Board Findings: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a landmark decision, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension) (PCDA (P)), Allahabad, has no jurisdiction to alter or reduce disability percentage that has been duly assessed by a Medical Board. The judgment affirms that only a higher or review medical…
