Showing 10499 articles
BJP Minister’s ‘Terrorist’s Sister’ Remark on Army Officer Colonel Sofia Qureshi Triggers FIR Order: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur Bench, on May 14, 2025, took suo motu cognizance against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his derogatory remarks against Colonel Sofia Qureshi, an Indian Army officer. Colonel Qureshi had recently briefed the media on Operation Sindoor, a military…
Punjab Jail Security Case | Urgent Proposals on Prison Safety Sought, Chief Secretary Directed to File Affidavit: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, acting on its own motion under CWP-PIL-93-2023 (O\&M), took up a critical matter related to prison security in Punjab. The Court expressed concern over rising incidents of illegal activities and poor infrastructure in state prisons. This Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was initiated…
Muslim Man Cannot Be Punished for Bigamy If Both Marriages Are Valid Under Mohammedan Law: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently gave an important judgment clarifying the legal position of bigamy under Muslim Personal Law, especially when viewed through the lens of Section 494 Indian Penal Code. The court ruled that a Muslim man marrying more than once does not attract the offence of bigamy if both marriages…
Mere Pendency of FIR Not a Bar for Passport Renewal or Reissue: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that the mere pendency of a criminal case—without the court taking cognisance—cannot be a valid reason for denying renewal or reissuance of a passport under the Passports Act, 1967. This significant ruling was passed by Justice Subba Reddy Satti, who directed the Regional…
Wife Appointed as Guardian of Comatose Husband, Allowed to Operate His Bank Accounts: Karnataka High Court
In a compassionate and landmark ruling, the Karnataka High Court has appointed Sandya Anil Kumar as the legal guardian of her husband Dr. Anil Kumar H.V, who has been in a comatose state for over nine months. The Court also allowed her to operate all bank accounts held in his name, including pension accounts, to…
Under S.91 CrPC Payment Platforms Must Disclose User Details to Agencies Investigating Criminal or Cyber Crimes: Karnataka High Court
A petition was filed by a digital payment gateway company, XYZ Payments Pvt. Ltd., before the Karnataka High Court, challenging a notice issued by an Investigating Officer under Section 91 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.). The officer had demanded transaction details related to various users. The…
Denial of Conjugal Rights to Wife Noted as Justified After Suicide Attempt, Defamation of Husband: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court upheld the lower courts’ decisions and dismissed the appeal filed by a husband (the petitioner) seeking to challenge the dissolution of his marriage. The appeal was filed against the Family Court’s decision that granted a divorce on the grounds of mental cruelty under Section…
"Want to Be a Senior Advocate? Here's What It Takes, Says Supreme Court"
In a significant ruling on May 13, 2025, the Supreme Court of India emphasized the high standards required for lawyers to be designated as Senior Advocates. A Bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka, Ujjal Bhuyan, and SVN Bhatti delivered the judgment, which highlights the criteria for becoming a Senior Advocate under…
"Cheque Dishonor Drama: Accused Fails to Escape Presumption of Debt, Convicted!"
The judgment in the case of Religare Finvest Ltd vs Inder Pal revolves around an alleged offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. This section addresses the dishonor of a cheque due to insufficient funds or any other reason, which leads to a criminal liability for the drawer of the cheque.…
Irregularly Appointed Staff Can't Be Arbitrarily Terminated Once Confirmed: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court reinstated Narendra Tripathi, a Project Officer at Barkatullah University, Bhopal, who had been terminated after more than 25 years of service. The Division Bench, comprising Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Chief Justice Vivek Jain, found that while Tripathi’s…
