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Unregistered Deed Can Be Used for Collateral Purposes If Stamp Duty, Penalty Paid and Relevancy Proven: Rajasthan High Court
Rajasthan High Court recently set aside an order by the Trial Court that had refused to take on record an unregistered partition deed in a case for permanent injunction. The Court observed that such a deed could be used for collateral purposes, with the condition that stamp duty, penalties, and relevancy are proven.…
Divorce and Rape Allegations Dismissed Amid False Marriage Claims: Madhya Pradesh High Court
A significant legal case has emerged involving the petitioner, Hitendra Pandram, who stands accused of establishing physical relations with a woman under false pretexts. This case revolves around Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), dealing with allegations of rape, and whether consent was obtained by false…
SIT Probe Ordered Into Five Policemen Involved in Badlapur 'Fake' Encounter, State's Reluctance to Register FIR Cannot Be Ignored: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has recently delivered a significant judgment in the controversial Badlapur fake encounter case. On Monday, the court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the deaths of five police officers allegedly involved in the staged encounter that occurred in September 2024. The case has…
POCSO Act Charges Against School Principal and Doctor Quashed in Case Involving Minor Victim: Bombay High Court
In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court has quashed the proceedings against Mrs. Sushama @ Sushma Manish Shah, the Principal of a school in Nandurbar, and Dr. Yogesh Pramodshankar Desai, a medical practitioner, in relation to a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO…
Bail Refused to Alleged SFJ Members Accused of Conducting 'Recce' Near Ram Temple in Ayodhya Before Consecration: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently rejected the bail applications of two accused members of the "Sikh For Justice" (SFJ) group, who were arrested last year in connection with an alleged plot to disturb law and order in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, Pradeep Kumar @ Pradeep Poonia and Ajit Kumar Sharma, were…
Conviction Upheld in POCSO Case with Rigorous Imprisonment and ₹2,000 Fine for Sexual Offences Against Minor: Tripura High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Tripura delivered its judgment on March 19, 2025, in the appeal of Sri Uttam Saha against his conviction. The case arose from an incident involving allegations of sexual harassment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and Indian Penal Code…
Mere Participation in Proceedings or Settlement Talks Doesn’t Mean Complainant Accepts Jurisdiction Under NI Act: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently ruled on a crucial matter concerning the jurisdiction in cases filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The petitioner, Aditya Malhotra, challenged the jurisdiction of the Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Jammu, who took cognizance of a criminal complaint…
Death Penalty in Child Rape-Murder Case Set Aside Due to Illegal Confession Admission and DNA Evidence Lapses: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has overturned the conviction of Karandeep Sharma, also known as Razia or Raju, who was earlier sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a minor in the state of Uttarakhand. The conviction was based on offenses punishable under various provisions of the Indian…
Writ Courts Can Suo Motu Strike Down Subordinate Legislation Violating Fundamental Rights and Binding Precedents: Supreme Court
Title: Supreme Court Judgment on Writ Courts' Suo Motu Powers to Strike Down Subordinate Legislation Violating Fundamental Rights – Bihar Rajya Dafadar Chaukidar Panchayat Case Introduction to the Case and Court's Power The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment, affirming that Writ Courts…
Clause Empowering Contract Signatories to Resolve Disputes Not a Valid Arbitration Agreement Due to Lack of Impartiality: Calcutta High Court
In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court, under the leadership of Justice Shampa Sarkar, delivered an important judgment regarding the enforceability of arbitration clauses. The case, Balasore Alloys Limited versus Flynt Mining LLP, was centered around whether a dispute resolution clause in a contract that involved…
