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Pillion Rider's Motor Accident Compensation Cannot Be Reduced Due to Rider's Negligence: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has clarified that a pillion rider injured in a road accident is entitled to full compensation and cannot be denied or have it reduced solely because the rider of the motorcycle was allegedly negligent. The Court emphasized that contributory negligence must be established through specific…
82-Year-Old Murder Convict Sent Back to Jail After 40 Years; Sentence Cannot Be Reduced by Invoking Article 142: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has recently upheld the life imprisonment of Babu Lal, an 82-year-old man convicted of murder in 1984. The Court dismissed his appeal and directed him to surrender to serve the remaining part of his sentence. The case highlights the Court’s stance that age and prolonged bail do not warrant…
False Dowry Cases Against Family Members Criticized: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court, on 24th July 2026, delivered a significant judgment in a criminal case involving allegations of dowry harassment, physical assault, and criminal intimidation. The case was filed by the de facto complainant, Smt. Sujatha, against her husband and family members, including her mother-in-law and…
Objections Must Be Decided Before Final Voter List; Bar Association Election Process Not Halted: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recently refused to interfere with the ongoing election process of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association, Jabalpur. The Court emphasized that objections to the provisional voter list must be addressed and decided before the final voter list is issued, highlighting the…
Ordinary Marital Differences Do Not Amount to Mental Cruelty; Divorce Plea Rejected: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently dismissed an appeal for divorce filed by a husband against his wife, emphasizing that ordinary disagreements and unproven allegations do not qualify as mental cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The case highlights the importance of concrete evidence and legal standards…
IBC Moratorium Does Not Shield Promoters; Homebuyers' Consumer Case Against Other Respondents Allowed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment clarifying that the moratorium imposed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, applies only to the corporate debtor and does not automatically extend protection to promoters, directors, or other respondents involved with the company. This…
POCSO Case Filed by Wife Against Husband's Sister Quashed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has recently quashed a POCSO case filed against a woman, who was accused by her divorced sister-in-law of molesting her nephew. The case was dismissed after the court found that the allegations lacked credibility and appeared to be part of a family dispute. The case highlights the importance of…
Unworkable Police Custody Conditions Removed in Andhra Custodial Death Case; Constitutional Safeguards Upheld: Supreme Court
The case titled The State of Andhra Pradesh v. Suda Suresh Veera Venkata Naga Raju was heard under the Constitution of India, specifically safeguarding the rights of the accused under Article 21, and related provisions of criminal law and police procedures. Background of the Case This case involved an appeal filed by…
Materially Altered Cheque Cannot Sustain Conviction Under the NI Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified that a cheque which has been materially altered cannot be used as a basis for conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court emphasized that if the alteration of the cheque is evident on the face of the document, the conviction cannot be sustained, and the…
'If the Lifestyle Is to Be Maintained, Both Must Contribute': Interim Maintenance Reduced: Bombay High Court
The case originated from a challenge filed by Prashant Lunawat against an interim order passed by the Family Court in Mumbai on January 30, 2025. The Family Court had directed him to pay ₹50,000 monthly as interim maintenance to his wife, Khushboo Jain, and their minor son, starting from October 30, 2021. The main…
