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‘Manifestly Illegal’: SP Ballia Pulled Up for Treating Court’s Order as FIR, Explanation Sought: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has reprimanded Omvir Singh, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ballia, for failing to follow proper legal procedure in registering an FIR. The matter involves petitioner Devendra Kumar Singh, who challenges his appointment based on the alleged manipulation of a…
EC Decision Allowing Candidates Listed in Multiple Electoral Rolls to Contest Stayed: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court recently heard a petition concerning the validity of a clarification issued by the State Election Commission about candidates contesting elections while their names appear in multiple electoral rolls. The petitioners, represented by Mr. Abhijay Negi and Ms. Snigdha Tiwari, challenged the…
Marriages Not Registered Under Foreign Marriage Act Not Void If Valid Under Personal Laws: Karnataka High Court
A significant ruling was recently delivered by the Hon’ble Justice Ramachandra D. Huddar of the Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru Bench on 07 July 2025, in connection with a civil property and marriage dispute. The dispute centered around the legal status of a marriage conducted abroad and the rights over a property…
Advocate’s Non-Appearance in Listed Cases Constitutes Professional Misconduct: Allahabad High Court
In a sharp critique of irresponsible litigation practices, the Allahabad High Court, through Justice Krishan Pahal, termed the repeated non-appearance of advocates in listed cases as professional misconduct. While hearing a bail application in the case titled Pooja VERSUS State of U.P, the Court noted that despite…
Bail Denied to Man Accused of Minor’s Rape and Murder Involving Violent, Repeated Sexual Abuse: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, presided over by Hon’ble Dr. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, on 07 July 2025, delivered a detailed oral judgment dismissing the 12th regular bail application filed by Rajab Ali Khan, who is facing trial for a heinous offence involving the kidnapping, repeated sexual assault, and murder of a minor…
Rahul Gandhi Pleads 'Not Guilty' as Trial Begins in Savarkar Defamation Case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi formally pleaded not guilty before the Special MP/MLA Court in Pune on Friday in a criminal defamation case under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case was filed by Satyaki Savarkar, the grand-nephew of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Plea Recorded Through Legal…
Adverse Possession Considered Heritable Right; Widow’s Claim Upheld After Husband’s Demise: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that the right to claim land under adverse possession is heritable and can pass on to the legal heirs of the possessor. The Court emphasized that where possession is continuous, open, peaceful, and known to the authorities for over 30 years, it creates a valid claim under the…
Trademark Cannot Be Struck Off Without Notice, Even If Not Renewed for 7 Years After Expiry: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has held that a registered trademark cannot be removed from the official records simply due to the expiration of its registration period, unless the Registrar of Trade Marks follows the mandatory procedure laid down under Section 25(3) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and Rule 58 of the Trade Mark…
Union Supported by Custom, Cohabitation, and Childbirth to Be Recognized as Valid Marriage Under Section 125 CrPC: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has held that a woman who has cohabited as a wife, borne children, and been accepted by society and family in that role, must not be denied maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) merely on technical grounds of marriage validity. Observations on Legal and Social…
Absence of Passport Office in District Violates Fundamental Rights, Claims PIL; Notice Issued: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on July 9, 2025, issued a notice to the Union and State Governments regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition that seeks the establishment of a Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in Katni district. The division bench, comprising Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and…
