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Woman Alleges Spiked Tea and Kidnap, But Contradictions Lead to Acquittal: Delhi Court
The Additional Sessions Judge, South West District, Dwarka Courts/New Delhi, Shri Sharad Gupta, delivered a detailed judgment on June 9, 2025, in a case involving the accused, Mr. Vikas Saroha, who was charged under Sections 365, 328, 427, and 342 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The allegations against Mr. Saroha…
O. 39 R.7 CPC | Pleader Commissioner's Report Not Admissible as Evidence for Deciding Suit: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court in the case of Ramakrushna Nayak versus Manoj Kumar Behera and Another has clarified the scope and utility of the report submitted by a Pleader Commissioner appointed under Order 39 Rule 7 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The Court held that while such a report is important for limited…
Arbitration Act | Notice Under Section 21 Not Mandatory If Opposing Party Was Aware of Dispute: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent order passed by the Hon’ble Rajasthan High Court, the matter involved a dispute arising out of a loan agreement containing an arbitration clause under Article 23. The Applicants sought appointment of a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under the arbitration clause. The Court referred extensively to…
If Non-Veg Food Hurts Religious Sentiments, Why Order from Restaurant That Serves It?: Mumbai Consumer Court
In a recent order dated May 13, 2025, the Mumbai Suburban Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissed a compensation claim filed by two complainants, Gargi Prakash Joshi and her husband Ramesh Joshi, against Wow Momos Foods Private Limited. The couple alleged that they were served…
Review of Motor Vehicles Act Needed, Definitions on Vehicle Classification & Toll Collection Must Be Added: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court, in a significant judgment dated June 9, 2025, directed the Union Ministry of Surface Transport to review and revise the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, particularly in relation to vehicular classifications. Justice M. Nagaprasanna, presiding over the case, stressed the need for clear and updated…
Sitting Discontinued Following Bomb Threat: Gujarat High Court
On June 9, 2025 (Monday), the Gujarat High Court suspended its judicial proceedings post-lunch following an anonymous bomb threat received via email by the court’s registry. The order to vacate and discontinue court functions was issued by the Registrar General as a precautionary security measure. Official Notice from…
POCSO Act Not Meant to Enforce Society's Outdated Morality, Says Court While Granting Interim Bail to Accused to Marry Victim: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court has held that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) cannot be misused to punish consensual romantic relationships between adolescents close in age. The Single Bench of Dr. Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi emphasized that the objective of the…
Denying Full Reimbursement for Retired Government Employee’s Heart Surgery Violates Human Rights: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has ruled that refusal to reimburse full medical expenses incurred by a retired Central Government officer for a heart transplant surgery violates his fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court directed the Union of India to pay Rs. 22 lakhs to Anirudh Prataprai…
Child Not an Object to Be Passed Between Parents, Says Court While Upholding Father’s Visitation Rights: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court, while dealing with a child custody dispute, emphasized that a child, especially of tender age, needs the love and affection of both parents and cannot be treated like an inanimate object amid conflicts between the parents. Justice Gourishankar Satapathy underscored that the welfare of the child…
Trial Court Can Amend Preliminary Decree to Ensure Justice Between Parties: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling under the Code of Civil Procedure, the Allahabad High Court has clarified that a Trial Court has the power to amend a preliminary decree if it is necessary to do complete justice between the parties. The judgment was passed by Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal in the case of Shiv Narayan Gupta…
