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Statutory Presumption Under NI Act Not Applicable If Complainant Can't Prove Financial Capacity: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, through a detailed judgment by Justice Rajesh Sekhri, has ruled that the failure of a complainant to establish their financial capacity to extend a substantial loan can gravely undermine a case filed under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court stated that when…
Timeline for Sanction Recommendation Under Food Safety Act is Mandatory; Non-Compliance Renders Prosecution Unsustainable: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a major decision under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that any failure to comply with the mandatory procedural requirements—such as obtaining sanction for prosecution within the stipulated time—makes the criminal proceedings unsustainable. This significant ruling…
Eviction a Civil Matter, Police Must Not Intervene in Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on June 10, 2025, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has reaffirmed that police authorities have no jurisdiction in matters that are purely civil in nature, especially those involving disputes between landlords and tenants. The ruling was passed by Justice Wasim Sadiq…
Case Quashed Against Man Accused of Kidnapping Neighbour’s Cat in ‘Daisy’ Fiasco: Karnataka High Court
In a surprising and unusual case, the Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against a Bengaluru resident, Taha Husain, who was accused of "kidnapping" a pet cat belonging to his neighbour Nikitha Anjana Iyer. The case, which dates back to 2022, attracted serious judicial scrutiny over the…
Forced Abortion Allegation Fails in Dowry Cruelty Case, All Accused Acquitted: Gujarat High Court
The case involves the State of Gujarat filing an appeal against the acquittal of accused Bhupendrabhai @ Bhagabhai Naranbhai Rohit and others in a criminal trial related to domestic cruelty and forced abortion allegations. The complainant is the legally wedded wife of accused No.1 and alleged that she suffered…
Hindustan Times, Neelesh Misra Directed to Pay ₹40 Lakh to Businessman for Defamation: Delhi Court
In a significant judgment dealing with defamation under Tort Law, the District Court of Tis Hazari, Delhi, held HT Media Limited (publisher of Hindustan Times) and its former journalist Neelesh Misra guilty of publishing a defamatory article against a Delhi-based businessman Arun Kumar Gupta, founder of Darts IT…
Police Report Sufficient for Cognizance in Child Sexual Assault Case, Challenge to Quash POCSO Charges Rejected: Karnataka High Court
In the case of Sri Avik Bid versus The State by Jalahalli Police Station, the petitioner challenged the order taking cognizance of sexual assault charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The petitioner was accused of touching the private parts of children, which led to the filing…
Actor Vishal Directed to Pay ₹30 Crore to Lyca Productions for Evasive Conduct: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court, in a significant order under the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, has directed actor Vishal Krishna Reddy to pay a total of Rs. 30 crore to Lyca Productions Private Limited. The decision was delivered by Justice P.T. Asha, who strongly criticized Vishal's evasive behavior throughout…
Conviction of 24-Year-Old Man for Rape of 60-Year-Old Woman Upheld, Electropherogram Report Not Mandatory with DNA Evidence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant decision under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, upheld the conviction and 12-year rigorous imprisonment sentence of a 24-year-old man named Sanjay @ Sanju for raping a 60-year-old woman in a jhuggi in Mehrauli. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, when…
Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Initiated Against Chief Secretaries for Non-Compliance Since 2023: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has taken a serious view of repeated disobedience of its orders in a case relating to compassionate appointments under government service rules. The court has initiated suo motu contempt proceedings under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 read with Article 215 of the Constitution of India against…
