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"Love Lost, Case Closed: Dowry FIR Quashed After Explosive Divorce Drama Ends in Truce by Gujarat High Court"
In a notable decision dated 2 May, 2025, the Gujarat High Court in Ahmedabad quashed an FIR in a matrimonial dispute involving Surymani Rammohan Tripathi and others against State of Gujarat and the original complainant. The FIR, which was originally lodged at Mahila Police Station, Vadodara, involved serious…
30-Day Deadline For No Confidence Motion Meeting Meant To Prevent Collector’s Delay: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that the 30-day time limit prescribed under Rule 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Municipalities (Motion of No Confidence in Chairperson/Vice Chairperson) Rules is intended to ensure that the District Collector fulfills his statutory duty without unnecessary delay. This rule serves…
25-Year-Old Case Quashed Against Man Booked Only For Being Present At Theft Scene: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, in a recent judgment dated April 2025, delivered by Justice Suvra Ghosh, quashed criminal proceedings pending against Asish Kumar Sen @ Bapi, who was facing trial in connection with an incident that took place in 1998. The case involved serious charges like theft, house trespass, dishonestly…
Charges paid for international bandwidth to foreign telecom operators not taxable as royalty under Section 9(1)(vi) of Income Tax Act: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Income Tax Department, which claimed that Bharti Airtel should have deducted Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on payments made to overseas telecom service providers for bandwidth services. The case revolves around whether such payments…
Demand Notice Under NI Act Must Be Considered In Entirety, Not Rejected For A Single Mistake: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In the matter of CRM(M) No. 798/2022, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajnesh Oswal, dismissed a petition filed by Pawan Kumar challenging the validity of a criminal complaint initiated against him under Section 138 read with Section 142 of the Negotiable…
Person With Over 40% Disability Cannot Be Transferred To Tribal Or Hard-To-Reach Areas: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment, the Himachal Pradesh High Court, in CWP No. 6799 of 2025, granted interim relief to a visually impaired teacher, Susheel, who was transferred from Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Rampur to Government Senior Secondary School, Sarpara, a designated hard area in District Shimla. The Court…
Desertion Requires Clear Intention, Mere Separation Not Enough To Justify Divorce Appeal: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has clarified that desertion as a ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, cannot be established merely by showing physical separation. The Court emphasized that there must also be clear evidence of intent to permanently sever the marital relationship.…
Insurance Company Not Liable To Compensate Gratuitous Passenger In Goods Vehicle: Himachal Pradesh High Court
Title: Motor Vehicles Act 1988 – Insurance Liability and Validity of Driving License in Goods Carriage Vehicle Accident In a recent judgment, the court addressed a complex case involving the liability of an insurance company, the validity of a driver's license, and the issue of a gratuitous passenger traveling in a…
Expecting Bodily Injuries on Rape Survivor Who Was Subjugated and Overpowered Is Illogical: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has reinstated the conviction of accused Shyamveer under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, emphasizing that the trial court’s acquittal was based on a misreading of evidence and resulted in a miscarriage of justice. The High Court strongly commented that the…
State Cannot Violate Rights of Rural Citizens Merely Due to Their Illiteracy or Inability to Approach Courts: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has held that the Maharashtra Government cannot deny compensation to landowners merely because they delayed approaching the court. The land in question was taken for the Dudhganga Irrigation Project in Kolhapur district way back in September 1990, but no compensation was…
