MACT | A Minor Cannot Be Treated as a Non-Earner: Punjab & Haryana High Court Consensual Love Affair Not Cheating Under IPC Section 417: Madras High Court Acquits Man Despite Paternity Confirmation Review Jurisdiction is an Ant-Hole in a Pigeon-Hol: Madras High Court Dismisses Review Plea Against Order Upholding Arbitral Award on Liquidated Damages Bank Can Freeze Guarantor’s Salary Account to Recover Loan Dues: Kerala High Court Clarifies CPC Exemption Does Not Apply to Banker’s Right Revenue Entry Calling Property ‘Ancestral’ Does Not Create Title: Gujarat High Court Upholds Registered Will in Second Appeal Section 155(2) Cr.P.C. Does Not Bar Complainant From Seeking Magistrate’s Permission: Allahabad High Court Clarifies Law on Non-Cognizable Investigations Un-Retracted Section 108 Statement Is Binding: Delhi High Court Declines to Reopen ₹3.5 Crore Cigarette Smuggling Valuation Section 34 Is Not an Appeal in Disguise: Delhi High Court Upholds 484-Day Extension in IRCON–Afcons Tunnel Arbitration Section 432(2) Cannot Be Rendered Fatuous: Calcutta High Court Reasserts Balance Between Judicial Opinion and Executive Discretion in Remission Matters Termination of Mandate Is Not Termination of Arbitration: Bombay High Court Revives Reference and Appoints Substitute Arbitrator CBI Can’t Prosecute When Bank Suffers No Loss: Andhra Pradesh High Court Discharges Bhimavaram Hospitals Directors in ₹1.5 Crore SBI Case Section 256 CrPC Cannot Be A Shield For An Accused Who Never Faced Trial: Allahabad High Court Restores 8 Cheque Bounce Complaints

(1) Aarti Arora ...Petitioner Vs. Fortis Hospital Mohali and Others ...Respondents D.D 13/01/2025

Civil Writ - Medical Termination of Pregnancy – Consent of Husband Not Required – The petitioner, a 32-year-old woman, sought termination of her 18-week pregnancy without her husband's consent. She cited domestic violence, separation from her husband, and the impact on her mental and physical health. The Court held that marital consent is not required for termination under the MTP ...

PUNJAB AND HARYANA # CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 75 OF 2025 Docid 2025 LEJ Civil PH 271373

(2) D. Sudheer ...Petitioner (Crl.R.P. 1173/2013), Anusha R. Nair ...Petitioner (Crl.R.P. 1577/2013) Vs. Anusha R. Nair & The State of Kerala ...Respondents, D. Sudheer ...Respondent D.D 13/01/2025

Maintenance to Children – Date of Maintenance – Uniformity in Awards – Section 20(1)(d), DV Act – Petition challenging the Sessions Court’s limitation of maintenance to minor children from the date of the order, instead of the date of the application. Held: Maintenance to be awarded from the date of the application to ensure financial sustenance of minors and adherenc...

KERALA # CRIMINAL REVISION PETITION NO. 1173 OF 2013 & CRIMINAL REVISION PETITION NO. 1577 OF 2013 Docid 2025 LEJ Crim Kerl 869710

(3) Md. Jamil & Ors. ...Petitioners Vs. The State of West Bengal & Anr. ...Respondents D.D 13/01/2025

Criminal Law – Quashing - Fraudulent Land Transfers – Allegations of Sale of Government-Vested Land – Allegations of illegal transfer of government-vested land using fabricated powers of attorney – Petitioners include councilors, intermediaries, and witnesses – Held: Prima facie evidence of fraud, forgery, and conspiracy; investigation into large-scale transfer of gov...

CALCUTTA # CRIMINAL REVISIONAL JURISDICTION APPELLATE SIDE CRR 3244 OF 2023 WITH CRR 4421 OF 2023 WITH CRR 1947 OF 2024 WITH CRR 1950 OF 2024 Docid 2025 LEJ Crim Cal 531684

(4) SUDIP DATTA @ SUDIP KUMAR DATTA ...Appellant Vs. MITALI DATTA ...Respondent D.D 13/01/2025

Alimony - Interim Maintenance - Husband's Suppression of Income – Interim alimony of Rs.1 lakh per month claimed by the wife – The husband disclosed monthly income of Rs.11,85,730/- in earlier court affidavits but now claims income of Rs.3 lakh plus fluctuating bonus – Held: Suppression of income by the husband established; monthly alimony awarded – The court rejected t...

CALCUTTA # FIRST APPELLATE JURISDICTION F.A.T. NO. 178 OF 2024 IA NO. CAN 2 OF 2024 Docid 2025 LEJ Crim Cal 297285

(5) BAPI HALDAR ...Petitioner Vs. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD. & ORS. ...Respondents D.D 13/01/2025

Cancellation of Letter of Intent - Unauthorized Use of Additional Land – The petitioner, selected as an LPG distributor, constructed the godown on additional plots of land (not approved in the LOI) and failed to inform Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) – Held: Construction on unauthorized plots without prior approval violates the terms of the LOI and brochure guidelines – LOI ca...

CALCUTTA # CONSTITUTIONAL WRIT JURISDICTION APPELLATE SIDE WPA NO. 9631 OF 2022 Docid 2025 LEJ Civil Cal 202806

(6) State of Odisha & Others ...Appellants Vs. Geetamani Soren @ Majhi ...Respondent D.D 13/01/2025

Service Law - Compassionate Appointment – Rule 9(7) of 1990 Rules – Delayed Application – Application Rejected – Respondent applied for compassionate appointment in 2013, seven years after her father’s death in 2006, citing her mother’s medical unfitness – Rule 9(7) mandates that minors at the time of death of a government servant must apply within three y...

ORISSA # WRIT APPELLATE JURISDICTION W.A. NO. 777 OF 2024 Docid 2025 LEJ Civil Ori 414541

(7) Shri Rukmanna …Petitioner Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Belagavi & Ors. …Respondents D.D 12/01/2025

Land Revenue – Mutation Proceedings – Will/Testament – Jurisdiction of Revenue Authorities – Mutation was certified by Tahasildar on the basis of a disputed Will and confirmed by the Assistant Commissioner – Deputy Commissioner in revision under Section 136(3) KLR Act set aside mutation and directed entry in favour of natural heirs – Held: Revenue Authorities ha...

KARNATAKA # WRIT JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 100504 OF 2021 (KLR-RR/SUR) Docid 2025 LEJ Civil Karnt 300758

(8) Shri B. Ashok Kumar ...Petitioner Vs. Smt. Xxxxx W/o Xxxxx ...Respondents D.D 10/01/2025

Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Section 376(2)(n) – Allegation of Repeated Rape – Quashing of Offence – Accused (Circle Inspector) alleged to have had a physical relationship with complainant (wife of a constable) from 2017 to 2021 – Complaint alleges force, fraud, and coercion to obtain consent – Evidence suggests a consensual relationship over four years – Hel...

KARNATAKA # CRIMINAL PETITION No. 3594 OF 2022 Docid 2025 LEJ Crim Karnt 469548

(9) M/s. Nimah Urbanscapes LLP and Others ...Appellants Vs. Mr. Altaf Abdulrehman Nadaf ...Respondent D.D 10/01/2025

Civil Law - Injunction – Fraud Allegations – No Prima Facie Case by Respondent – Injunction Set Aside – Respondent claimed fraud in execution of supplementary LLP agreements and misuse of digital signatures to remove him as a designated partner – High Court held that the respondent failed to produce evidence to support allegations of fraud or misrepresentation –...

KARNATAKA # MISCELLANEOUS FIRST APPEAL NO. 7551 OF 2024 (CPC) Docid 2025 LEJ Civil Karnt 424686