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Job Arrangement Alone Doesn’t Constitute Harbouring Without Supporting Evidence, Says Court While Quashing NDPS Case Against Accused: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court delivered a verdict in the case of Crl.O.P.(MD)No.22599 of 2024, where it quashed proceedings against one of the accused, B. Karthick, in a major ganja smuggling case under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. The petitioner was accused of harbouring…
Compensation Directed for Wrongful Tax Deposit by NOIDA Authorities Under Wrong Head Leading to Penalty Under Section 73 of GST Act: Allahabad High Court
Petitioner wrongly penalized due to NOIDA’s mistake in GST tax deposit In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has held that an assessee cannot be penalized for an error committed by a government authority. The Court directed the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) to compensate the…
Acquittal of Five RSS Workers in JDU Leader’s Murder Reversed, Life Imprisonment Imposed: Kerala High Court
In a major development, the Kerala High Court has reversed the acquittal of five Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers and convicted them under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the murder of Deepak, an office-bearer of the Janata Dal (United) party. The Court sentenced all five convicts to life…
2024 Civil Judges Exam Put On Hold Pending Supreme Court’s Decision on Minimum Practice Requirement: Chhattisgarh High Court
In the matter of WPS No. 608 of 2025, the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur considered a writ petition filed by Ms. Vinita Yadav challenging the eligibility criteria for appearing in the Civil Judge (Junior Division) examination conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC). The issue concerns…
Section 14 HMA | Divorce Sought Within a Year of Marriage Requires Separate Application Showing Exceptional Hardship or Depravity: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the filing of divorce petitions under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The judgment focused on the interpretation of Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act and the requirements for seeking a divorce within one year of marriage. The Court's ruling…
Matrimonial Disputes Can Be Distressing, Lawyers Should Guide Towards Resolution Instead of Fueling Allegations: Delhi High Court
In a strong message on courtroom decorum, the Delhi High Court admonished a husband, Rajat Kanwar, for misbehaving with his wife’s counsel during ongoing matrimonial litigation. The Court emphasized that while matrimonial disputes are emotionally charged, litigants are expected to maintain dignity, especially inside…
Section 138 NI Act | Defect in Cheque Return Memo Doesn’t Nullify Entire Cheque Dishonour Trial: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court, in a recent judgment, clarified that any technical defect or irregularity in the cheque return memo does not invalidate the entire criminal proceedings initiated under Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court held that the absence of a seal or bank officer’s signature on…
Application Under Section 11 of Arbitration Act Not Impacted by Ongoing Proceedings Under Jharkhand Apartment Ownership Act: Jharkhand High Court
In the case M/s Bodhraj Construction VERSUS Snehanshu Sinha, the parties had entered into an agreement for sale of a property located in Ranchi on 27.09.2010. As per Clause 18 of this agreement, any disputes arising out of the transaction were to be resolved through arbitration. Disputes later emerged concerning…
Schizophrenia Not Valid Ground for Divorce Unless Severity Prevents Cohabitation with Spouse: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has clarified that a spouse cannot seek divorce merely on the basis of mental illness allegations unless it is proved that the illness is of such nature that living together becomes unreasonable. This ruling came in the case of Sanjay Kumar Shaw VERSUS Anjali Kumari Shaw, where the husband sought…
Notice Issued on Plea to Stay Teacher Recruitment at Panjab University Until OBC Reservation Scheme Is Implemented: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Panjab University Teacher's Recruitment Advertisements Challenged for Failing to Implement Central Education Act 2019: Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Notice Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued a notice in response to a plea that challenges the recruitment advertisements issued by Panjab University in 2023 and…
