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July 09, 2026

Anticipatory Bail In Corruption Cases Can Be Granted Only In Exceptional Circumstances: Punjab & Haryana High Court

By: sayum

"If liberty is to be denied to an accused to ensure corruption free society, then the courts should not hesitate in denying such liberty. Where overwhelming considerations require denial of...

July 09, 2026

Magistrate Can’t Reject Police Closure Report & Order Further Investigation Without Assigning Cogent Reasons: J&K & Ladakh HC

By: sayum

"The Court also observed that reasons are soul of orders... a judgment without reasons causes prejudice to the person against whom it is pronounced, as the litigant is unable to...

July 09, 2026

Plaintiffs Cannot Adduce Evidence As A Matter Of Right At Belated Stage After Multiple Adjournments: Gauhati High Court

By: sayum

The Gauhati High Court, in a significant ruling, held that plaintiffs cannot be permitted to file their evidence-on-affidavit as a matter of right at a belated stage, especially after being...

July 09, 2026

Divorce Petition Filed Within One Year Of Marriage Pre-Mature; Court Shouldn't Decide Merits While Dismissing Such Suit: Gujarat High Court

By: sayum

"When suit is pre-matured or having been filed in violation of Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act, then the proper recourse available to the Family Court, is either return...

July 09, 2026

Sovereignty Of Nation Prevails Over Personal Liberty In Cases Of Organised Terrorist Activity: Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Alleged IM Media Chief

By: sayum

"Should there be any conflict between the sovereignty of country and personal liberty, undoubtedly, the former shall prevail, particularly, when a war is waged against the nation, be it in...

July 09, 2026

Vague & Omnibus Allegations Against Husband's Relatives In Matrimonial Disputes Amount To Abuse Of Process: Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes FIR Under Section 85 BNS

By: sayum

"Such generalised and sweeping accusations unsupported by concrete evidence or particularised allegations cannot form the basis for criminal prosecution. Courts must exercise caution in such cases to prevent misuse of...

July 09, 2026

Delisting Of Railway Vendor Invalid If Sampling Done Behind Its Back & Reply Ignored Despite Receipt Before Final Order: Calcutta High Court

By: sayum

Calcutta High Court, in a significant ruling dated July 7, 2026, held that the temporary delisting of a railway vendor is legally unsustainable if the mandatory procedures for joint sampling...

July 09, 2026

Hyper-Technical Approach Cannot Be Used To Shield Corrupt Employees; Reinstating Dismissed Worker Over Minor Wage Deficit Perverse: Bombay High Court

By: sayum

Bombay High Court, in a significant judgment dated July 7, 2026, held that an Industrial Tribunal cannot adopt a "hyper-technical" approach to reject approval for the dismissal of an employee...

July 09, 2026

POCSO Courts Cannot Bypass Accused's Right To Seek Discharge In The Name Of Expeditious Trial; Right To Hearing Is Substantive Safeguard: Andhra Pradesh HC

By: sayum

"The requirement of a meaningful hearing at the stage of discharge or framing of charge cannot be reduced to a mere ritualistic formality; it necessarily presupposes that the accused and...

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