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MCD Can Impose Conversion Charges for Commercial Use of Industrial Plots: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, on July 4, 2025, ruled that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) possesses valid jurisdiction to issue show cause notices and demand conversion charges from industrial plot owners who misuse their premises for commercial purposes such as banquet halls and offices. Justice Purushaindra Kumar…
National Security Prevails Over Principles of Natural Justice; Judicial Review Not Permissible: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on July 4, 2025, upheld the Indian government’s decision to revoke security clearance to Turkish-owned Çelebi Airport Services India Private Limited without prior notice, citing overriding national security concerns. The judgment, authored by Justice Sachin Datta, clarified that when security of…
Husband Not Liable to Pay Installments for Under-Construction Flat Under Domestic Violence Act: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in the case of Srinwati Mukherji v. State of Maharashtra and Ors, ruled that a flat still under construction and not in possession of either spouse does not qualify as a "shared household" under Section 2(s) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Justice Manjusha Ajay…
Bail Denied to Man Accused of Sharing Sensitive Border Info with Alleged ISI Agent; Termed Threat to National Security: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court recently rejected the bail application of Dipak Kishorbhai Salunke, who was arrested in connection with a 2022 case involving allegations of espionage and criminal conspiracy. The Court emphasized that the case involves serious national security concerns, as the accused is alleged to have shared…
Child of Inter-Caste Parents Raised by Backward-Caste Parent Considered 'Backward' Only If Subjected to Caste Bias: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in the case of Sujal Mangala Birwadkar v. State of Maharashtra & Others, recently ruled on a crucial issue regarding caste certificate validation. The case revolved around Sujal Mangala Birwadkar, a student whose application for recognition as a member of the Chambhar Scheduled Caste community…
Calling Someone ‘Gunda’ or Alleging ‘Gunda Raj’ Without Evidence Amounts to Defamation; Newspaper’s Chief Editor Convicted: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment under Section 500, Indian Penal Code, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has convicted a newspaper editor for publishing defamatory material against a private individual without any basis or verification. The case involved the complainant Gopal Chand, a resident of Gram Panchayat Sirmour…
Wife’s Plea to Club ₹1000 Crore Alimony Case with Divorce Rejected; HMA and HAMA Are Distinct Laws: Bombay High Court
In a recent ruling dated 04 July, 2025, the Bombay High Court delivered a significant judgment in the case between Poonam Jaidev Shroff and Jaidev Rajnikant Shroff. The matter centered on whether the wife's maintenance petition under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 should be combined with the husband's…
Kashmir University Undermining Students' Interests by Hiring Guest Faculty Instead of Contractual Teachers: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has delivered a significant judgment in the case of Mushtaq Ahmad Shah & Ors VERSUS University of Kashmir, highlighting the illegality of replacing one temporary arrangement with another. The court ruled that the University of Kashmir cannot terminate the services of existing contractual…
Husband's Conviction Under Section 306 IPC Overturned; Single Instance of Questioning Wife's Morality Not Abetment: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a major ruling under Section 306, Indian Penal Code, the Andhra Pradesh High Court recently overturned the conviction of two men accused of abetting the suicide of a woman. The deceased, Chilukuri Mariyamma, was married to Chilukuri Mariyadas (Petitioner No.1), and was living with him and his brother Pitchayya…
Developer Not Liable for Delay If Construction Plea Is Kept Pending by Development Authority: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment related to urban development and lease obligations, the Allahabad High Court has held that a developer cannot be penalized for not commencing construction when the application for construction permission is pending with the authority. The ruling came in the case of M/s Kinetic Buildtech Pvt.…
