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HAMA | Widowed Daughter-In-Law Entitled to Maintenance from Father-In-Law and Brother-In-Law: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling protecting the rights of widows and their children, the Jharkhand High Court has upheld an order granting monthly maintenance to a widowed daughter-in-law and her two minor children from her father-in-law and brother-in-law under Section 19 and Section 22 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance…
Compensation for Paralysed Road-Accident Victim Enhanced to ₹1.9 Cr, Termed Moral Necessity, Not Charity: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, in a powerful and compassionate judgment, enhanced the compensation awarded to a 21-year-old road accident victim from Rs. 1,49,88,153 to Rs. 1,90,68,153, acknowledging the lifelong impact of 100% lower body paralysis. The judgment was delivered by Justice Ganesh Ram Meena in the case titled…
S.69 BNS | Married Woman Can't Claim Coercion Into Sex on False Promise of Marriage: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, in a bail order dated July 2025, granted regular bail to a man accused of enticing a married woman into a sexual relationship under a false promise of marriage. The petitioner was charged under Section 84 and Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The matter was heard by Justice Bechu…
Order by Bench Without Roster Determination Is a Nullity: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, in a significant full bench judgment, clarified the legal consequences of judicial orders passed by benches that lack the roster-based determination conferred by the Chief Justice. The judgment was passed by a Full Bench comprising Justices Debangsu Basak, Shampa Sarkar and Hiranmay…
Site Chosen for Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Beyond Scope of Judicial Review: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in a significant judgment dated June 2024, upheld the Maharashtra Government's decision to establish the Balasaheb Thackeray Rashtriya Smarak at the prestigious location of the Mayor’s Bungalow, Shivaji Park, Dadar. The ruling came in response to four Public Interest Litigations (PILs) that…
Pay Protection in One Cadre Doesn’t Justify Seniority Claim in Another: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant judgment impacting inter-service transfers in government service, the Jharkhand High Court has ruled that pay protection and the counting of past service for pensionary benefits do not entitle a government employee to claim seniority in a different cadre or service to which they voluntarily shift. The…
In-Charge Headmaster Must Be Appointed on Basis of Seniority-Cum-Efficiency: Gauhati High Court
On July 3, 2025, the Kerala High Court raised strong concerns regarding the vacant posts in Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs), noting that the resulting delay in forensic analysis has led to serious setbacks in the prosecution of cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The Special…
Global Prior Use Upheld in MediaMonks Trademark Dispute: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently allowed a rectification petition under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, for the removal of the trademarks "MEDIA MONK LABEL" and "MEDIA MONK", which had been registered and used by an Indian digital marketer. The petition was filed by an international digital advertising company…
Undressing a Woman with Intent to Rape Constitutes Attempt to Rape: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has held that undressing a woman in a bid to rape her amounts to the offence of attempt to rape under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The Court, while deciding a criminal appeal filed by the accused, confirmed the conviction and 10-year imprisonment awarded…
Police Commissioner's Help Sought to Curb Drug Abuse Among Students in Ernakulam: Kerala High Court
On July 3, 2025, the Kerala High Court issued a significant interim order in response to a growing concern over drug abuse among school and college students in the Ernakulam district. The Court directed the Commissioner of Police, Ernakulam, to appear before the Court to assist with a comprehensive action plan aimed…
