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Section 377 IPC Not Attracted For Consensual Anal Or Oral Intercourse Between Husband And Wife: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which criminalises certain "unnatural sexual offences", cannot be used to prosecute a husband for oral or anal sex with his wife unless there is a specific allegation that the act was non-consensual. The Court emphasized that within a…
Delay In Appointing Ex-Judge To Oversee Haryana Bar Elections Criticized By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has taken note of complaints regarding the fairness and transparency of elections held in several District Bar Associations across Punjab and Haryana, particularly those in Karnal and Rohtak. These concerns came to light during the hearing of Special Leave Petitions (C) Nos. 7868-7869/2025,…
Husband’s Wallet Gets Relief as Court Slashes Wife’s Maintenance Start Date Under Domestic Violence Act
A recent judgment passed by the Additional Sessions Judge-03, North-East District, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi, dealt with an appeal filed under Section 29 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The case involved a dispute between husband and wife over the interim maintenance awarded by the trial…
Issuing Bounced Cheques Attracts Penal Consequences Under Section 138 Of Negotiable Instruments Act
In a recent judgment, a court in Delhi has convicted Kalim Ahmad under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act), for issuing a cheque that was dishonored due to insufficient funds. This case underscores the importance of adhering to financial obligations and the legal consequences of defaulting on…
Manav Sharma Suicide | 'Vague Accusations': Bail Granted To Wife's Mother & Sister By Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court on May 15, 2025, granted bail to Poonam Sharma (mother-in-law) and her daughter (sister-in-law) in connection with the abetment of suicide case of 25-year-old Manav Sharma, a manager at TCS, who died by suicide in February 2025. The bench of Justice Sameer Jain allowed the bail plea…
Eviction Cases Under Rent Control Law | Licensee Barred From Contradicting Leave & License Terms Even If Oral: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in a recent decision, clarified the scope and applicability of Section 24(b) read with Section 43(4) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, specifically regarding eviction applications based on residential leave and license agreements. Justice Madhav J. Jamdar, who presided over the case,…
Petitions Against Summons In Land Scam Linked To Ex-Haryana CM Bhupendra Singh Hooda Dismissed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected a batch of petitions filed by various accused challenging the summoning orders issued by a Special CBI Court in the widely reported Manesar land scam case. These petitions sought relief from criminal proceedings initiated against them under various provisions of the…
Transparent Bag Containing Narcotics Not Enough To Presume Police Planted Contraband: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh has dismissed a regular bail petition filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by the Petitioner, Dharminder Singh @ Tunda, who is facing trial under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The case originates…
Police Can’t Force Public Or Government Officials To Assist Them, FIR Under Section 188 IPC Quashed: Bombay High Court
The Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court recently delivered a key judgment addressing the misconception within the Police Department that all individuals, including government officials, are obligated to comply with police requests without question. The division bench comprising Justice Vibha Kankanwadi and…
Merely Being 'Observer' In Unrelated Matter Doesn’t Disqualify Arbitrator Under 5th & 7th Schedules Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court addressed a crucial issue concerning the impartiality and neutrality of an arbitrator under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The petitioner in this case challenged the appointment of an arbitrator, citing concerns about his previous role as an "Observer" in a…
