Auction Purchaser Has No Vested Right Without Sale Confirmation: Calcutta HC Upholds Borrower’s Redemption Right Under Pre-Amendment SARFAESI Law Mere Breach of Promise to Marry Doesn’t Amount to Rape: Delhi High Court Acquits Man in False Rape Case Father Is the Natural Guardian After Mother’s Death, Mere Technicalities Cannot Override Welfare of Child: Orissa High Court Restores Custody to Biological Father Assets of Wife and Father-in-Law Can Be Considered in Disproportionate Assets Case Against Public Servant: Kerala High Court Refuses Discharge Identification Without TIP, Electronic Records Without 65B Certificate – Conviction Set Aside: Patna High Court Nothing Inflicts A Deeper Wound On Our Constitutional Culture Than A State Official Running Berserk Regardless Of Human Rights: Jharkhand High Court Orders ₹1.5 Lakh Interim Compensation Dishonour Due to ‘Account Blocked’ Not Attributable to Drawer—No Offence Under Section 138 NI Act: Delhi High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Presumption Under Section 139 NI Act Cannot Be Rebutted By Mere Assertions: Delhi High Court Affirms Conviction In 32-Year-Old Cheque Bounce Case Signature Alone Doesn’t Prove Debt: Kerala High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case, Rejects Blanket Presumption Under Section 139 NI Act Justice Cannot Be Left to Guesswork: Supreme Court Mandates Structured Judgments in Criminal Trials Across India Truth Must Be Proven Beyond Doubt—Not Built On Flawed FIRs, Tainted Witnesses And Investigative Gaps: Supreme Court Acquits Man in POCSO Rape-Murder Case Once parties agree and reconciliation is impossible, a fault-based decree is unnecessary: Supreme Court Sets Aside Divorce on Desertion No Escape from Statutory Ceiling: Exclusive Expenditure by Foreign Head Offices Also Attracts Section 44C Income Tax: Supreme Court Loss Of A Child Cannot Be Calculated In Rupees, But Law Must At Least Offer Dignity In Compensation: Supreme Court Enhances Compensation Sessions Court Cannot Direct Life Imprisonment Till Natural Life Without Remission: Supreme Court Reasserts Limits on Sentencing Powers of Subordinate Courts ‘Continuously Means Without a Single Break’: Supreme Court Bars Expired-and-Renewed Licences From Police Driver Recruitment Chief Justice’s Power Under Section 51(3) Is Independent and Continuing: Supreme Court Upholds Kolhapur Bench Notification Last Seen Evidence Alone Cannot Sustain Conviction: Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case No Cultivation on Forest Land Without Central Clearance: Supreme Court Cancels Lease Over 134 Acres, Orders Reforestation Appointment from Rank List Must Respect Communal Rotation: SC Declines Claim of SC Waitlisted Candidate After Resignation of Appointee Supreme Court Dissolves 20-Year Estranged Marriage Under Article 142 Despite Wife’s Objection Murder Inside Temple Cannot Be Treated Lightly: Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Father-Son Convicts in Group Killing Case No Notice, No Blacklist: Calcutta High Court Quashes Debarment Over Breach of Natural Justice Prosecution Must Elevate Its Case From Realm Of ‘May Be True’ To Plane Of ‘Must Be True: Orissa High Court Strict Compliance Is the Rule, Not Exception: Himachal Pradesh High Court Dismisses Tenant's Plea for Late Deposit of Rent Arrears When Accused Neither Denies Signature Nor Rebuts Presumption, Conviction Must Follow Under Section 138 NI Act: Karnataka High Court A Guardian Who Violates, Forfeits Mercy: Kerala High Court Upholds Natural Life Sentence in Stepfather–POCSO Rape Case Married and Earning Sons Are Legal Representatives Entitled to Compensation: Punjab & Haryana High Court Enhances Motor Accident Award to ₹14.81 Lakh Driver Must Stop, Render Aid & Report Accident – Flight from Scene Is an Offence: Madras High Court Convicts Hit-And-Run Accused Under MV Act Delay May Shut the Door, But Justice Cannot Be Locked Out: Gauhati High Court Admits Union of India’s Arbitration Appeal Despite Time-Bar Under Section 30 PC Act | Mere Recovery of Money Is Not Enough—Demand and Acceptance Must Be Proved Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Delhi High Court Allahabad High Court Slams Bar Council of U.P. for Ex Parte 10-Year Suspension of Advocate

(1) Himalay Manohar Patil ……Petitioners Vs. The State of Maharashtra ……. Respondents D.D 03/07/2024

Termination of Contractor License – Proportionality and Reasonableness – Writ Petition challenging the termination of a contractor’s license without a hearing and on grounds not related to the performance of contractual duties – High Court quashed the termination order, applying the principles of proportionality and Wednesbury reasonableness, highlighting the need for a rea...

BOMBAY # WRIT PETITION NO. 6622 OF 2024 Docid 2024 LEJ Civil Bom 770947

(2) SMT. MANJULA. …..Appellants Vs. SRI K.G. PRAMOD KUMAR …..Respondent D.D 03/07/2024

Specific Performance – Sale Agreement vs. Loan Security – Appellants contended that the sale agreement was intended as security for a loan – Trial Court and First Appellate Court found in favor of the respondent, confirming the sale agreement and granting specific performance – Appellants’ argument regarding clause allowing for refund with interest rejected – Ju...

KARNATAKA # REGULAR SECOND APPEAL NO. 170 OF 2023 (SP) Docid 2024 LEJ Civil Karnt 751350

(3) BHARAT MADAN AND OTHERS .....Appellant Vs. THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS .....Respondent D.D 03/07/2024

Criminal Law – Quashing of FIR – Application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash FIR alleging dowry harassment and related offenses – High Court emphasized that FIR can only be quashed in the rarest of rare cases – Court found specific allegations of dowry demands and harassment substantiated by the complaint – Held that the Court cannot examine the veracity of allegat...

MADHYA PRADESH # MISC. CRIMINAL CASE No. 26536 of 2024 Docid 2024 LEJ Crim MP 664232

(4) SWAROOP M.S. S/O T. MANJUNATHA RAO AGED ABOUT 30 YEARS, SMT. SHOBHA RAO W/O T. MANJUNATHA RA AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, T. MANJUNATHA RAO S/O LATE S. THUKKOJ RAO AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS, ALL ARE R/AT No. 23/2 MATHRUKRUPA 11TH CROSS 80 FEET ROAD GIRINAGAR 2ND PHASE BANGALORE-560 085. …PETITIONERS Vs. STATE OF KARNATAKA & Others ………RESPONDENTS D.D 03/07/2024

Criminal Law – Quashing of Proceedings – Petition to quash criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act – Complainant initially made no allegations of dowry – Subsequent complaints and counter-complaints filed by both parties – Allegation of dowry demand emerged after initiation of divorce proceedings by husband – Cou...

KARNATAKA # CRIMINAL PETITION NO. 10161 OF 2021 Docid 2024 LEJ Crim Karnt 190720

(5) MUHAMMED HANEEFA K & KUMARAN P.T …..Petitioners Vs. STATE OF KERALA & Others …..Respondents D.D 03/07/2024

  Criminal Procedure – Pre-arrest Bail – Consideration of Custodial Interrogation Requirement – Petitioners were not in charge of the society at the time the deposits were made – Accusations involve civil nature allegations, making custodial interrogation unnecessary – Bail granted with conditions for cooperation with the investigation [Paras 1-10].   ...

KERALA # BAIL APPL. NO. 10536 OF 2023 Crime No.: 676/2023 of Sreekrishnapuram Police Station, Palakkad Docid 2024 LEJ Crim kerl 760380

(6) Joga Ram Vs. The Board Of Revenue Of Rajasthan D.D 03/07/2024

Land Tenancy Rights – Legal Status and Recording – Appellant’s recorded tenancy rights altered by Sub-Divisional Officer without due notice and hearing – High Court examines legal position post-1952 Act and full Bench decision in Tara & 35 Ors. Vs. State of Rajasthan – Orders of revenue authorities and learned Single Judge set aside – Case remanded for prope...

RAJASTHAN - JAIPUR # D.B. Spl. Appl. Writ No. 59/2024 Docid 2024 LEJ Civil Raj 544257

(7) Mala Roy & Others …..Appellants Vs. M/s. Jai Balaji Industries Limited …..Respondent D.D 02/07/2024

Arbitration Clause Interpretation – Scope and Ambit – Arbitration clause in the agreement, covering disputes “arising out of or in relation to the agreement”, was not restricted solely to the validity of the agreement – Court emphasized the need for purposive interpretation to give effect to all expressions in the clause and avoid redundancy – Forum selection cl...

CALCUTTA # A.P. NO. 152 of 2021 Docid 2024 LEJ Civil Cal 949935

(8) M/S NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA Vs. M/S AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LTD D.D 02/07/2024

Arbitration – Contract Disputes – Payment for Construction Work – Appeal under Section 37 – Dispute over payment for clearing and grubbing (C&G) and earthwork in embankment below Original Ground Level (OGL) – Arbitral Tribunal awarded payment for embankment work below OGL – Held, payment justified as per contractual terms – Appeal against this issue di...

DELHI # FAO(OS) 403/2014 Docid 2024 LEJ Civil Del 695632

(9) M/S K.B. FOODS.....Petitioner Vs. PUNJAB STATE POWER CORPORATION LIMITED AND OTHERS.....Respondents D.D 02/07/2024

Electricity Connection - Alternative Remedy - Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum: Petitioner sought court direction for a new electricity connection amidst pending civil suit for property possession and criminal writ for protection. High Court emphasized the statutory framework for consumer grievances under the Electricity Act, providing an effective, expeditious remedy through the Consumer Grieva...

PUNJAB AND HARYANA # CIVIL WRIT PETITION NO. 14789 OF 2024 Docid 2024 LEJ Civil PH 350371