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State Merely ‘Considering’ Appeal Against Bail Of One Accused Can’t Be Basis To Reject Bail Of Co-Accused: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently addressed the issue of bail on grounds of parity in the case of an individual accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The court held that a person seeking bail on the basis of parity cannot be denied relief…
Application Under Section 9 For Restitution Of Conjugal Rights Dismissed Amid Longstanding Marital Conflict: Madhya Pradesh High Court
This case concerns an application filed under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for restitution of conjugal rights. The respondent wife filed this application seeking to live again with the petitioner husband. The petitioner challenged this application, claiming that the respondent had no genuine intention to…
Frequent Court Boycotts By Lawyers Over Trivial Grounds Undermine Judicial Process And Are A Cause For Concern: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently expressed strong disapproval of frequent court boycotts by lawyer bodies based on “flimsy” reasons or individual grievances. The Court emphasized that such actions obstruct the administration of justice and should not be encouraged. Instead, lawyers are urged to approach the Bar Council…
POCSO Offence Heinous But Lacked Extreme Brutality; Death Sentence Commuted In Child Rape Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on June 19 commuted the death penalty of a 20-year-old man from a Scheduled Tribe convicted of raping a four-year-old child. The trial court had awarded capital punishment, citing that the child was left permanently disabled. The High Court, while recognizing the seriousness of the…
Secondary Evidence Inadmissible During Cross-Examination If Withheld At Initial Stage Of Proceedings: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has clarified that secondary evidence of a document cannot be admitted unless it is first proved that the original document is lost, destroyed, or deliberately withheld by the party against whom the evidence is being presented. The Court reiterated the principles under the Indian Evidence…
Failure To Update Listing Date On E-Courts Portal No Fault Of Litigant, Appeal Dismissed For Non-Appearance To Be Reconsidered: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the Rent Control Appellate Authority, Thiruvananthapuram, to reconsider a restoration application filed by a tenant whose appeal was previously dismissed due to non-appearance of counsel. The Court found that the failure was caused by non-updation of the Case Information System…
Suo Moto Action Taken On Acute Staff Shortage At PGIMER Hospital In Chandigarh: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has taken suo moto cognisance of the critical shortage of nursing staff and hospital attendants at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. This action was based on a news article published in the Times of India on 17.06.2025, which highlighted…
GST | Distinct Demands For ITC Reversal And Utilisation Amount To Prima Facie Duplication: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a decision dated 30th May 2025, addressed a petition filed by M/s Lala Shivnath Rai Sumerchand Confectioner Private Limited challenging a Show Cause Notice (SCN) dated 5th August 2025 and an Order-in-Original dated 5th February 2025. The case involved significant tax demands raised by the…
Standing In ‘Pranam Mudra’ With Smile During National Anthem Not Disrespectful, Complaint Against CM Nitish Kumar Dismissed: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has quashed a complaint case filed against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar that accused him of insulting the National Anthem by standing in a ‘Pranaam Mudra’ with a smiling face during its rendition at a sporting event. The Court held that this act does not amount to an offence under the…
Matrimonial Discord Amounts To Misconduct Under Tamil Nadu Service Rules, Permitting Disciplinary Action By Government: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has held that a matrimonial dispute involving a government employee can be treated as misconduct under the Tamil Nadu Government Servants’ Conduct Rules, 1973, and that government departments are empowered to initiate disciplinary action in such cases. The ruling was made by a Division Bench…
