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Relief Refused to DYFI Leaders Accused of Assaulting Police During Liquor Policy Protest: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on July 27, 2026, refused to grant anticipatory bail to six leaders of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) who were accused of assaulting police personnel, damaging public property, and obstructing public servants during a protest against the Kerala government's liquor policy. The…
"Don't Be Nosy Parkers": FIR Quashed; Police Reprimanded for Investigating Marriage of Consenting Adults: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has recently emphasized that police investigation into the marriage decisions of consenting adults is not only inappropriate but also a violation of their fundamental rights. The Court made this clear while quashing an FIR filed against a married man accused of kidnapping a woman to force her…
Teachers Cannot Be Prosecuted for Student's Suicide Over Routine Discipline Without Proof of Abetment: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has recently set a significant legal precedent by quashing criminal charges under Section 305 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against three teachers accused of abetting the suicide of a student. The Court emphasized that routine disciplinary actions, such as reprimanding students for poor…
No Relief Granted to Teacher Who Molested Minor Student in the Name of Medical Check-Up; Appeal Dismissed: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has dismissed the appeal of a government school teacher convicted for sexually harassing a minor student under the guise of a medical check-up. Justice Pranjal Das, delivering the judgment on July 20, 2026, confirmed the trial court's order and refused to alter the sentence already served by the…
Land Transfer NOC Must Be Decided Within the Statutory Time Under Section 21A of the Registration Act: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government authorities to complete the process of issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for land transfer within the statutory period of 30 days, as mandated by Section 21A of the Registration Act. The Court emphasized that the law requires authorities to act promptly…
Real Estate Proceedings Involving ₹50 Lakh Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: High Court of Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed the criminal petition filed by G.V. Srinivasa Rao, former General Manager of Indian Bank, seeking to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against him. The case involves allegations of multiple criminal offenses including forgery, cheating, and perjury under various…
Husband's Legal and Moral Duty to Maintain Wife and Child Cannot Be Avoided Due to Financial Claims; Maintenance Order Upheld: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently dismissed the revision plea of a husband who challenged the maintenance amount awarded to his wife and minor daughter under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The Court reaffirmed that a husband's legal and moral duty to maintain his family cannot be avoided…
GST | ITC Available to Buyer Only if Supplier Has Paid Tax; Validity of Section 16(2)(c) of the CGST Act Upheld: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently upheld the constitutional validity of Section 16(2)(c) of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017, affirming that a buyer can only avail Input Tax Credit (ITC) if the supplier has actually paid the collected tax to the government. The Court dismissed various petitions…
Registration Certificate Alone Is Not the Sole Factor for Interim Release of Seized Vehicles Under Section 457 CrPC: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has recently clarified that the registration certificate of a vehicle alone does not determine the entitlement to interim custody under Sections 451 and 457 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court emphasized that while registration is relevant, it is only an evidentiary factor and…
Concealing Advocate Status to Present Clients' Cases as PILs Is a 'Gross Abuse': Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), emphasizing that misusing the PIL process by advocates to promote private interests rather than public welfare is a grave abuse of the legal system. The Court warned that advocates must not conceal their professional status or use PILs…
