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India on Brink of One Person One Family: Supreme Court on Family Disputes
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has observed the erosion of the concept of "family" while hearing a plea related to a family dispute in Samtola Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others. The case concerned 68-year-old Samtola Devi's request to evict her eldest son, Krishna Kumar, from the family home…
After Netflix Featured Couple Divorce, Cruelty Case Against Husband's Uncle Quashed: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, a cruelty case filed under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was quashed. The case was filed by Prerna Gupta, a woman whose marriage to Kunwar Sood had been dissolved. Gupta had accused Sumesh Chadha, the maternal uncle of her…
Landlord Has Exclusive Right To Choose Property For Bona Fide Requirement, Tenant Can't Dictate Alternative Arrangements: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant judgment, the Jharkhand High Court has ruled that in eviction cases based on the bona fide necessity of the landlord, the landlord is the best judge of their own needs, and tenants cannot dictate which property should be vacated. The court further clarified that the tenant’s objection to the eviction…
After Netflix Featured Couple Divorce, Cruelty Case Against Husband's Uncle Quashed: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently quashed a cruelty case filed by a woman against her former husband's uncle, Sumesh Chadha, after finding that the case was an abuse of the legal process, primarily aimed at pressuring the in-laws to hand over jewelry and other belongings.…
Court Cannot Interfere In Arbitration Proceedings At Final Stage, When Sufficient Opportunity Has Been Given To Claimant To Inspect Documents: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently upheld the decision of an Arbitrator who dismissed an application by the claimant seeking the production of certain documents. Justice Manoj Jain observed that sufficient opportunities had been provided to the claimant earlier, but he failed to avail those opportunities. As the case…
Man Cannot Cite Age Gap As Defence In Rape On Promise To Marry Cases: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently ruled that in cases of rape under the false promise of marriage, the accused cannot claim that the victim should have anticipated his future refusal to marry, particularly due to an age difference between the parties involved. The ruling came after the Court refused to quash a rape case…
Effective Laws Needed To Combat Cyber Bullying In Age Of Social Media But Even Newly Enacted BNS Failed To Address It: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has expressed significant concerns regarding the lack of comprehensive legal provisions to tackle the issue of cyberbullying and online harassment in India. While addressing a case involving derogatory content being shared online, Justice C. S. Sudha remarked that cyberbullying, which often…
Compensation For Deceased Working Abroad Should Be Calculated At Exchange Rate Prevailing On Date Of Filing Petition: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently ruled on an appeal involving the compensation awarded to the legal heirs of a deceased individual who was employed as a nurse in Australia. The deceased, aged 34, tragically died in a motorcycle accident while riding with her father, caused by the rash and negligent driving of a lorry.…
Smoke In Courtroom! Litigant Caught Puffing Cigarette During Virtual Hearing Summoned By Delhi Court
On March 25, 2025, a litigant named Sushil Kumar was summoned by a Delhi court after being seen smoking a cigarette during a virtual hearing. The hearing was held at the Tis Hazari Court before Additional District Judge Shiv Kumar. Kumar's case, which was listed under the Indian Succession Act, gained attention when a…
Trial Court's Reliance On Weak & Coerced Evidence While Convicting Father For Murdering Son Is Legally Unsustainable: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently overturned the conviction of four individuals involved in the 2012 Awantipora murder case. The court found significant issues with the handling of evidence, procedural lapses, and the inadmissibility of confessions. In its judgment, the court highlighted several factors that…
