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Preventive Detention of Man Accused of Bovine Slaughter, Sparking Communal Tension, Upheld: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent decision, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu, through Justice Sanjay Dhar, upheld the preventive detention of Sher Mohd, son of Habib Hajam, a resident of Nagni Garh, Keshwan, currently residing at Lower Pochhal, Kishtwar. The detention was carried out under Section 8 of the Jammu and…
Non-Explanation of Injuries to Accused Strengthens Self-Defence Claim, Casts Doubt on Prosecution Case: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has acquitted two men, Lakhan and Deshraj, in a 48-year-old murder case, citing the prosecution’s failure to explain injuries sustained by the accused during the same incident. The Court emphasized that when both the accused and complainant sustain injuries in the…
Appointment of Manager Void If Aided School Property Is Alienated Without Government Approval Under Section 6 of Kerala Education Act: Kerala High Court
In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court has ruled that the appointment of a manager of an aided school made by a new property owner without prior government permission is void under Section 6 of the Kerala Education Act, 1958 (KEA). The ruling came in Writ Appeal No. 4 of 2025, titled Rashida K. and others…
Bahraich Dargah Mela: Rituals and Devotee Entry Allowed, But Full-Fledged Fair Denied for Now: Allahabad High Court
Urgent hearing was held on 17 May 2025 before a Division Bench of the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, comprising Justice Attau Rahman Masoodi and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, to address the dispute concerning ritual practices and the organization of the 'Jeth Mela' at the historical Dargah Sharif in Bahraich, Uttar…
Sex Worker Acquitted in Prostitution-Related Charges Under Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act Due to Lack of Evidence: Dwarka Court
In a significant judgment delivered on May 17, 2025, the court acquitted Rajat Sharma, the accused in a case involving the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, due to serious lapses in the prosecution's evidence. The case revolved around the alleged involvement of the accused in an immoral trafficking racket, which…
No Damages for Loss of Profit Without Proof of Missed Profitable Ventures Due to Contractual Payment Delay: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Delhi High Court has partially set aside an arbitral award in the matter concerning Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Limited and the Union of India. The court found that the Arbitral Tribunal's rejection of certain claims made by the contractor…
Trial Court Slammed for Illegal Conviction as Cop Gets Six-Month Jail in POCSO Case: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court has overturned the conviction and sentence passed against an individual under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for disobeying a lawful order issued by a public servant. The case involved a procedural lapse in the trial, particularly in the context of an order given by…
Life Convict Allowed to Attend Son's Wedding in Exceptional Circumstance as Co-Convict Was Already Out on Parole: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a rare and compassionate decision, the Andhra Pradesh High Court allowed a life convict, Vennapusa Gangadhar Reddy, to attend the wedding of his son, Vennapusa Raghunath Reddy. The court granted parole for the life convict under special circumstances, considering the significance of the occasion—his son’s wedding.…
Divorce, Dowry Harassment, and Allegations of Unnatural Acts Spark High-Stakes Legal Battle Over Family Discord: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a recent case before the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Deepak Kumar, a retired government employee, filed an application seeking anticipatory bail in connection with an FIR registered against him under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Section 498A (dowry harassment), Section 323 (punishment…
BDS Student Who Completed Course During Pendency of Plea Entitled to Admission Regularization, Says Delay Shouldn't Cause Harm: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has regularized the admission of a student in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course, despite her admission being initially annulled due to failure to meet the required eligibility criteria. The court's ruling underscores the importance of ensuring that…
