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‘Honour Killing Can’t Be Ruled Out’: Adult Married Couple Granted Protection, SSP to Be Held Accountable If Harm Occurs: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, reinforcing the constitutional right to personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, has protected a 23-year-old woman and her husband from threats and harassment by her family, who objected to their inter-faith marriage solemnized at an Arya Samaj temple. FIR filed under…
‘Wills & Preferences’ of Mentally Ill Person Not Clearly Defined for Nominating Representative; Courts Must Act as Parens Patriae: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has raised a serious concern over the statutory vacuum in the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, particularly regarding the absence of defined mechanisms to assess the "wills and preferences" of persons with mental illness. The Court observed that in such cases, the judiciary must act as parens…
‘Crorepati’ Husband Directed to Pay ₹1 Crore Compensation to Wife in Domestic Violence Case: Mumbai Court
In a landmark judgment delivered on May 5, 2025, the Special Judge S J Ansari at the Sessions Court in Dindoshi, Mumbai, provided major relief to a wife who faced over two decades of domestic violence by increasing her compensation from ₹5 lakh to ₹1 crore. The order came after the court observed the stark financial…
‘Rashness Must Be Assessed on Case-by-Case Basis’: Man Convicted of Motorcyclist’s Death by Rash Driving Acquitted: Karnataka High Court
In a recent judgment, the Karnataka High Court acquitted an individual who was convicted for rash driving and causing the death of a motorcyclist. Justice Rajesh Rai K, while hearing a revision petition filed by one Harish, quashed the order passed by the trial court which had convicted him under sections 279 and…
Bail Denied to Father in Shocking Assault Case Involving Daughter: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, heard the case titled "X (Name Withheld To Conceal His Identity) vs State of Himachal Pradesh" in Cr. MPM No. 748 of 2025, where the petitioner sought regular bail after being accused of sexual assault on his own minor daughter. The case revolves around allegations of…
Exclude Creamy Layer Before Granting Reservation in Promotion to SC/ST Candidates: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the Haryana Government's instructions to grant reservation to Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates for promotion in Group A and Group B posts in the State Government Services. The court has, however, directed that the creamy layer of the Scheduled Caste…
Possibility of Accused Benefiting from Victims’ Fear of Going to Police Cannot Be Ignored; Rape FIRs Not Quashed: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court declined to quash two FIRs filed against Arpit Naraniwal, accused of engaging in sexual relations with two women under the false promise of marriage. The court observed that the possibility of the accused taking advantage of the situation or instilling fear in the…
Transfer of Property Act | Purchasers During Suit Pendency Bound by Decree of Specific Performance: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment, the Bombay High Court upheld the principle of lis pendens and ruled that the purchasers of property during the pendency of a suit are bound by the decree of specific performance passed in favor of the original plaintiff. The bench, led by Justice Madhav J. Jamdar, emphasized that the…
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[S.187 BNSS] Status of Hospitalised Arrestee Cannot Remain Unknown; Magistrate Must Verify via Visit or Video Conference: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court recently issued a crucial ruling regarding the verification of an arrestee's condition in cases where the arrestee cannot be produced before the magistrate within 24 hours of arrest due to medical reasons. The Court emphasized that the magistrate is obligated to either personally visit the…
Order Closing Party’s Evidence Due to Delay in Witness Testimony Quashed; ‘Justice Hurried Is Buried’: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court recently set aside a decision made by the trial court which had closed the petitioner’s evidence after the witness was not produced despite multiple opportunities. The case concerns a civil suit filed by the respondent seeking a declaration of ownership, possession,…
