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Death Row Convict Granted Escort Parole Despite Prison Rules, Citing Aged Mother's Critical Health: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, in a significant humanitarian ruling, allowed a death row convict to visit his 93-year-old ailing and bedridden mother. The order came despite a clear statutory bar under Section 42 of the Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services (Management) Act, 2010 and Rule 339(2) of the Kerala Prisons and…
'Irrelevant Whether Ticket No. Was Stated Incorrectly': Court Grants ₹8 Lakh Damages To Passenger Who Died In Accident On Railway Track: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment reaffirming the rights of bona fide railway passengers under the Railways Act, 1989, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has reversed a decision of the Railway Claims Tribunal, Chandigarh Bench, and directed the Union of India to pay compensation for the accidental death of Gaurav Kumar, a valid…
Court Commutes Death Penalty Of Man Who Raped Minor, Burned Her Dead Body: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, in a significant judgment dated June 24, 2025, upheld the conviction of Srimanta Tung for the rape and murder of a minor girl, while commuting his death sentence to life imprisonment. The verdict was delivered by a Division Bench comprising Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Md. Shabbar…
Section 304A IPC | Accidental Death Of Sub-Contractor's Worker Cannot Make Contractor Culpable If Harm Was Unforeseeable: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling on the interpretation of Section 304A of the Indian Penal Code, the Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a contractor who was accused of negligently causing the death of a worker employed by her sub-contractor. The judgment was delivered by Justice V.G. Arun in Crl.M.C.…
Muslim Woman's Right To Demand Divorce By 'Khula' Is Absolute, Not Dependent On Husband's Acceptance: Telangana High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Telangana High Court has affirmed that under Muslim Personal Law, a woman has an absolute right to seek Khula, i.e., divorce, and this right does not depend on the husband’s consent. The decision was rendered by a Division Bench comprising Justice Moshumi Bhattacharya and Justice B.R.…
Eden Gardens Not a Public Space ,Court in 1996 World Cup Tax Case: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court recently delivered a significant judgment on the interpretation of public space under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980 and the General Clauses Act, 1897. A Division Bench comprising Justices Arijit Banerjee and Kaushik Chanda ruled that the Eden Gardens cricket stadium in Kolkata is…
High Courts Need Not Entertain Every Article 226 Petition Against Orders Of PMLA Adjudicating Authority: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently ruled on the scope of writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging orders passed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The court stressed that not every writ petition against adjudicating authorities' decisions under the Act needs to be…
Court Seeks Response From HDFC, RBI In Unauthorised ₹74 Lakh Bank Transfer Case: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently issued notices to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and HDFC Bank regarding a petition filed by a man alleging a fraudulent debit transaction of ₹74,61,990 from his bank account. The petitioner, referred to as the account holder, claims the fraudulent transaction occurred after unauthorized…
Only Senior Citizen Who Transferred Property Can Maintain Application To Declare Transfer Void: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently ruled on a dispute concerning the cancellation of a property settlement deed executed by a father in favor of his son. The case arose after the father’s death when the mother filed an application before the Sub-Collector to cancel the settlement deed under Section 23(1) of the…
Liability To Compensate Can't Be Fastened On Owner If Vehicle Was Plying Beyond Permit Route For Relief Works: Karnataka High Court
In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court came to the rescue of a private bus owner who was ordered by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) to pay compensation to victims of an accident. The accident occurred when the bus was allegedly driven rashly and negligently, injuring a biker and pillion rider. The…
