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Failed Dissolution Test with Active Content Within Limit Is a Minor Defect, No Grounds for Prosecution Under Drugs & Cosmetics Act: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has quashed a complaint filed under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, following the discovery of a minor defect in a drug’s dissolution test. The court found that the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the drug was within the prescribed standard limits, and the…
DNA Report Only Proves Paternity, Cannot Establish Absence of Consent in Rape Case: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has set aside an order that directed a DNA test in a maintenance petition. The court emphasized that the factum of marriage between the parties should be established before proceeding with determining paternity. The case revolved around the issue of…
Bar Council of India Has Authority to Inspect Law Schools, Challenge to Legal Education Rules Rejected: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment, the Bombay High Court recently examined the legality of certain rules framed by the Bar Council of India (BCI) under the Advocates Act, 1961, especially focusing on the inspection powers of the BCI concerning law colleges and universities. The case was brought before the court by a…
Spouse Can't Be Directed to Pay Permanent Alimony Under Section 25 HMA Without an Application: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The case revolves around a divorce petition filed under Section 13(1)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, by Rajesh Kumar Sharma, who sought a decree of divorce from his wife Neha Sharma on the grounds of cruelty. The petitioner argued that the respondent, his wife, had treated him in a manner that caused significant…
Advocate Cannot Be Summoned as Witness or Compelled to Disclose Confidential Information Against Client: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, in a significant judgment, underscored the importance of legal professional privilege and the rights of advocates to represent their clients without interference. The case, Ajithkumar K.K. v. State of Kerala and Another (WP(Crl.) 363 of 2025), revolved around the police’s attempt to summon an…
No Absolute Right to Bypass Mandatory Pre-Litigation Mediation by Seeking Urgent Interim Relief Without Reasonable Grounds: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has delivered a crucial ruling regarding pre-litigation mediation under the Commercial Courts Act, emphasizing that parties cannot bypass the statutory mediation process by merely seeking interim relief without reasonable justification. The case involved M/s Devyani International…
Petition U/S 34 of Arbitration Act Cannot Be Decided Without Summoning Entire Record to Verify Service of Notice: Karnataka High Court
In a recent judgment, the Karnataka High Court delivered its ruling on the appeal filed by M/S Maha Rashtriya Apex Corporation Ltd, challenging the decision of the District Court of Madikeri, which had set aside an arbitral award. The appeal was filed under Section 37(1)(b) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,…
Justice Hurried Is Justice Buried," Order Quashing Disciplinary Proceeding Conducted Within Two Weeks Upheld: Madras High Court
In a notable judgment, the Madras High Court dismissed an appeal filed by the General Manager and Reviewing Authority of Canara Bank. The appeal sought to challenge the decision of a single judge who had quashed the disciplinary proceedings against an employee of the bank. The bench consisting of Justice GR…
Refusal to Stay Order Quashing ED Summons to Ex-MUDA Commissioner, Scam Probe to Continue: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court on April 2, 2025, refused to stay the order of a single judge that quashed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) summons issued to Dr. Natesha DB, the former Commissioner of the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA). This case relates to the alleged illegal allotment of land to Paravathi,…
Court Overturns Dowry Death Conviction, Despite In-Laws' Dowry Demand Leading to Tragic Death: Uttarakhand High Court
The High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital has delivered a significant judgment in the case of Ramesh Chandra VERSUS State of Uttaranchal concerning charges under Section 498A and Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in connection with the alleged dowry death of Smt. Munni. The case, which was initially tried in…
