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Dying Declaration Found Unreliable; Acquittal of Husband Accused of Setting Wife Ablaze in 1997 Upheld: Gujarat High Court
In a significant reaffirmation of the principles of criminal jurisprudence, the Gujarat High Court dismissed an appeal by the State of Gujarat challenging the acquittal of Kalubhai Amarshi Aghara, who was accused of murdering his wife Jashuben by setting her ablaze in March 1995. The acquittal, originally recorded by…
State Should Consider Amending Law to Make Government or Insurer Liable for 'Fixed Sum' Compensation in Road Accident Cases: Jharkhand High Court
In a landmark decision, the Jharkhand High Court upheld the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal in a tragic 2013 road accident caused by a government-owned police vehicle, which resulted in the deaths of Amit Aind (18) and Roshan Guria (22). The court emphasized that the State of Jharkhand,…
No Inherent Right for Accused on Bail to Travel Abroad for Pleasure or Attending Relative's Marriage: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court ruled that an accused person released on bail does not possess an inherent or automatic right to travel abroad for non-essential purposes such as attending a relative’s wedding or a personal vacation. This observation was made by Justice Subhash Vidyarthi while…
Trial Judges Must Write or Dictate Interim Orders Themselves; Relying on Staff for Drafting Is an Unhealthy Practice: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a crucial ruling that underlines the importance of procedural integrity in subordinate courts, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has cautioned magistrates against delegating the drafting of interim orders, including charge-framing decisions, to subordinate staff. The judgment came in the case titled…
Ban on Non-Veg and Tourism Must Be Enforced as Parasnath Hill is Sacred to Jains: Jharkhand High Court
On May 2, 2025, the Jharkhand High Court delivered a significant judgment concerning the preservation of the religious sanctity of Parasnath Hill, located in Giridih district. The bench, comprising Chief Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao and Justice Deepak Roshan, addressed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the…
Refusal to Interfere with Income Tax Department's Seizure of ₹1 Crore from CPI(M) During 2024 General Elections: Kerala High Court
In a crucial ruling for GST-registered enterprises, the Delhi High Court has ordered the unblocking of the Electronic Credit Ledger (ECL) of Shri Sai Ram Enterprises, citing Rule 86A(3) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017. A division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Rajneesh Kumar…
Refusal to Interfere with Income Tax Department's Seizure of ₹1 Crore from CPI(M) During 2024 General Elections: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling on 2nd May 2025, the Kerala High Court upheld the action taken by the Income Tax Department under Section 132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, where it had seized Rs. 1 crore from the Bank of India, Thrissur branch, held in the name of the CPI(M) Thrissur District Committee. The Court, while…
No Coercive Action to Be Taken Against Bengaluru Hotels Association, Others Over Non-Payment of Gratuity Insurance Premium: Karnataka High Court
In a significant development concerning the implementation of the Karnataka Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Rules, 2024, the Karnataka High Court has taken up a batch of writ petitions, including W\.P. No. 9358/2024, challenging the legality and practicality of these rules. The petitioners, represented by Senior…
Conviction of All Accused in Gang Rape Justified If One Commits Penetration with Common Intention Involved: Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling in Raju @ Umakant VERSUS The State of Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court of India has reiterated that in a case of gang rape, even if penetration is committed by only one accused, all members of the group can be held liable under Section 376(2)(g) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, as long as there is…
State Directed to Submit Timeline for Filling Long-Vacant Posts in Jharkhand RERA: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has asked the State Government to provide a timeline for the appointment of key officials, including the Chairman, Adjudicating Officer, and other vacant positions in the Jharkhand Real Estate Regulatory Authority (JHARERA). A Division Bench of Chief Justice M. S. Ramachandra Rao and Justice…
