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July 01, 2025

Marriage Without Registration Is Still A Marriage: Kerala High Court Declares Prior Customary Marriage Legally Valid, Rejects Second Wife’s Property and Marital Claims

By: sayum

“The overwhelming oral and documentary evidence establishes the prior marriage… the petitioner’s marriage cannot be recognised in the face of a subsisting valid marriage” — In

July 01, 2025

Bail Once Granted Cannot Be Cancelled Just For Asking”: Karnataka High Court Dismisses Plea Against Bail Granted Under POCSO Act

By: sayum

“Section 483(3) BNSS Is Not An Appellate Power Over Bail Orders… Cancellation Demands Violation of Conditions or Supervening Circumstances” — In a significant ruling Karnataka High

July 01, 2025

Mere Allegation of Fabrication Cannot Defeat a Written Contract: Kerala High Court Upholds Decree of Specific Performance

By: sayum

“Absence of Specific Denial Equals Admission… Statutory Requirement of Readiness and Willingness Under Section 16(c) Stands Satisfied” — Kerala High Court, in a significant ruling, upheld

July 01, 2025

Custodial Motherhood Deserves Compassion: Delhi High Court Grants 90-Day Interim Bail to Woman Accused Under POCSO To Care For Newborn Delivered In Jail

By: sayum

“Keeping in view the fact that the applicant delivered a child while in judicial custody... interim bail for a period of 90 days is granted” —

July 01, 2025

Stay of Conviction Cannot Be Granted Casually in Corruption Cases: Supreme Court Upholds Gujarat High Court’s Refusal to Stay Conviction of Public Servant

By: sayum

“In corruption cases involving public servants, stay of conviction seriously undermines public confidence in the justice system… such discretion should be exercised sparingly and only

July 01, 2025

A False Narrative of Coercion Can’t Undo a Voluntary Resignation: J&K High Court Dismisses Constable’s Plea to Rejoin Service

By: sayum

“He Cited Domestic Problems, Not Militant Threat—Resignation Was Voluntary and Accepted Lawfully”, In a firm reiteration of administrative finality and the sanctity of voluntary resignations, the

June 30, 2025

Right to Privacy Cannot Trump Right to Fair Trial in Matrimonial Disputes — Madhya Pradesh High Court Holds WhatsApp Chats Admissible as Evidence

By: sayum

“Evidence Is Admissible If Relevant, Irrespective of How It Is Collected”, Madhya Pradesh High Court in a significant judgment held that WhatsApp chats between spouses are

June 30, 2025

Freedom of Conscience Includes Right to Have No Caste, No Religion — The Constitution Is Supreme Over Absence of Government Orders: Declares Madras High Court

By: sayum

“When Article 25 Grants the Freedom of Conscience, No Authority Can Deny It By Pleading Absence of Government Orders” — In a path-breaking judgment pronounced by

June 30, 2025

Customs Broker’s License is a Matter of Trust, Once Breached, Cannot Be Restored — Kerala High Court Upholds License Revocation in Gold Smuggling Case

By: sayum

“Misdeclaration to Facilitate Smuggling of Gold Under Diplomatic Cover Is a Grave Breach of Fiduciary Duty”— In a landmark judgment Kerala High Court, comprising Dr. Justice

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