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Wife Need Not File Fresh Execution Petition for Every Maintenance Default; Husband Directed to Continue Monthly Payment: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has reaffirmed the principle that maintenance under Section 125 of the Cr.P.C. is a continuing obligation and cannot be dismissed after a single execution process. The court has directed the husband to continue paying ongoing maintenance and clarified that wives should not be forced to file…
State Need Not Gamble Public Money on a Bidder Whose Credentials Are Under a Cloud: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that when credible material raises doubts about a bidder’s integrity and eligibility during the course of a public contract, the State has both the right and duty to reconsider its decision, rather than proceed solely based on the bidder being the lowest (L-1). In…
FIR and Criminal Proceedings in Matrimonial Dispute Quashed on the Basis of Settlement: Delhi High Court
On July 23, 2026, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, issued a significant order quashing FIR No. 0343/2022 and all related proceedings against the petitioners in a matrimonial dispute case. Background: The petitioners, Savita and others, filed a petition seeking to quash an FIR…
Promotion Does Not Cease to Be a Promotion Merely Because an Employee's Grade Pay Remains Unchanged: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified that promotions earned by Railway Guards within the Guard cadre must be considered while determining eligibility for benefits under the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS). The Court held that once a Railway Guard reaches the post of Mail/Express Guard, he is not entitled…
Former School Principal Cannot Face Cheque Bounce Case After Resignation if the Cheque Was Issued Later: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against former school principal Mohan Lal Sharma in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court held that a person who had already resigned from his post before the cheque was issued cannot be held…
Child Victim's Testimony Remains Credible Despite Minor Contradictions; Conviction in Sexual Assault Case Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently delivered a significant judgment upholding the conviction of a man accused of sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. This case highlights the importance of trusting child witnesses and medical evidence in…
Developer Cannot Back Out After Redevelopment Promise; Delivery of Three Flats to Occupants Ordered Within Two Months: Supreme Court
The dispute involves the redevelopment of a cessed building in Mumbai under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act (MHADA). The occupants, represented by Mrs. Mahabanoo Contractor and others, claimed entitlement to permanent alternate accommodation based on a Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreement…
Delay in Granting Prosecution Sanction Cannot Justify Continued Custody; Bail Granted in Corruption Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has delivered an important judgment emphasizing that delays in granting prosecution sanction cannot be used as a reason to continue a person's detention in a corruption case. The Court set aside the Allahabad High Court's refusal of bail and clarified that administrative delays should not infringe on…
Bench Clerk Acquitted in ₹500 Bribery Case; Demand for Illegal Gratification Not Proved: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has set aside the 2003 conviction of Shailendra Manikrao Bakare, a bench clerk working in a Pune magistrate’s court, in a bribery case. The court observed that the prosecution failed to prove a crucial element of the offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988—the demand for illegal…
State Directed to Examine JJ Act Model for Care and Protection of Vulnerable Senior Citizens: Karnataka High Court
In a landmark order, the Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to explore the possibility of creating a comprehensive legal framework for the protection and care of senior citizens in need. The court emphasized that caring for the elderly is a fundamental responsibility and suggested that a model…
