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September 24, 2026

High Court Will Not Entertain Writ Petition Against DRT Order When Statutory Appeal Under Section 18 SARFAESI Act Is Available: Punjab & Haryana HC

By: sayum

"The power under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue writs is rather wide but is required to be exercised only in exceptional circumstances." Punjab and Haryana High...

September 24, 2026

Wiping Tears Isn't Sexual Assault: Madras High Court Quashes POCSO Case Against Constable, Says Law Cannot Be Used To Criminalize Human Empathy

By: sayum

"Sexual intent is not an incidental feature of the offence but its very foundation, and in the absence of that mental element the actus reus, however established, remains legally inert."...

September 24, 2026

Disciplinary Charge-Sheet Must Not Pre-Judge Guilt; Use Of Conclusive Language Vitiates Proceedings: Calcutta High Court

By: sayum

"Where, instead of merely setting out the charges, the delinquent is called upon to answer a definite conclusion as to his alleged guilt, the subsequent disciplinary proceeding would be reduced...

September 24, 2026

Anticipatory Bail | Mere Assertion Of Need For Custodial Interrogation Without Justification Cannot Deny Protection: Telangana High Court

By: sayum

"The mere assertion of such requirement, without circumstances showing why effective investigation cannot be conducted while the petitioner is protected by anticipatory bail, cannot by itself warrant denial of such...

September 24, 2026

Financier Cannot Claim Interim Custody Of Vehicle Seized Under NDPS Act; Only Registered Owner Or Agent Entitled: Madhya Pradesh High Court

By: sayum

"The Apex Court has repeatedly and deliberately used the phrase 'owner of the vehicle and/or his agent'. It is patently clear from the binding precedent that only the owner of...

September 24, 2026

Permissive Possession By Caretaker Does Not Mature Into Ownership By Adverse Possession: Delhi High Court

By: sayum

"A caretaker, watchman or servant can never acquire interest in the property, irrespective of his long possession, and is required to give possession forthwith on demand." Delhi High Court, in...

September 24, 2026

Child Witness Testimony Requires Preliminary Judicial Examination To Rule Out Tutoring: Allahabad High Court

By: sayum

"Before recording evidence of a minor, it is the duty of a Judicial Officer to ask preliminary questions to him with a view to ascertain whether the minor can understand...

September 24, 2026

Section 89 Waqf Act 1995 | Suit Without Prior Mandatory Notice Disclosing Cause Of Action Is Not Maintainable: Calcutta High Court

By: sayum

"No suit shall be instituted against the Board in respect of any act purporting to be done by it in pursuance of this Act or of any rules made thereunder,...

September 24, 2026

Absence Of Evidence & Unexplained 6-Year Delay In Filing Complaint: Madras High Court Discharges Ex-MP S.R. Parthiban In Forest Encroachment Case

By: sayum

"Therefore, the entire charge is without the semblance of any oral or documentary evidence. The prosecution filed the final report without any supporting evidence." Madras High Court, in a significant...

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