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July 08, 2025

Strict Proof of Adultery Is a Mandatory Requirement; Mere Family Testimony Cannot Be the Basis of Divorce: Patna High Court

By: sayum

“Baseless Allegations Cannot Form Legal Grounds for Divorce” – Patna High Court reaffirmed a foundational principle of matrimonial law: allegations of adultery and desertion must be

July 08, 2025

Pre-Trial Custody Cannot Be a Tool for Vengeance When the Accused Held No Weapon, Caused No Injury, and Was Named Only Later – Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Pre-Arrest

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“Bail Is the Rule, Jail Is the Exception Even in Murder Cases If Role Is Marginal” – In a notable judgment delivered by Punjab and Haryana

July 08, 2025

Statutory Rules Override Executive Circulars—Promotion Cannot Be Claimed from Date of Initial Appointment Across Local Bodies: MP High Court Declares Earlier Ruling Per Incuriam

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“A plaint cannot rewrite the rulebook—seniority for absorbed teachers must flow from the date of absorption, not from a prior posting under a different local body.”

July 08, 2025

Courts Must Not Mandate Postnatal Care When Medically Justified Termination Is Permitted: Kerala High Court on Pregnancy Termination Beyond 24 Weeks

By: sayum

“Judicial Orders Must Respect Scientific Protocols and Reproductive Rights under MTP Act”, Kerala High Court delivered a significant judgment concerning medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24

July 08, 2025

Presumption Under PMLA Does Not Arise Without Foundational Facts: Karnataka High Court Grants Bail in Money Laundering Case

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"Confession of Co-Accused Is Not Substantive Evidence; Bail Cannot Be Denied Solely on That Basis" — In a significant decision Karnataka High Court, presided by Justice

July 08, 2025

Mere Importer Cannot Claim Monopoly Over Manufacturer’s Trademark: Delhi High Court Refuses Interim Injunction To ‘STELLADEXIN’ Trademark Owner

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“Prior User Rights Override Trademark Registration – Sale Of Genuine Goods Is Not Infringement” – In a significant decision Delhi High Court refused to grant an

July 08, 2025

Failure to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Improper Section 313 Examination, and Doubtful Eyewitness: Calcutta High Court Acquits Man Convicted for Murdering His Mother

By: sayum

“Incriminating Evidence Not Put to the Accused Under Section 313 CrPC Vitiates Trial”— Calcutta High Court, in a Division Bench judgment delivered by Justice Apurba Sinha

July 08, 2025

Income Tax Act | Once All Primary Facts Are Disclosed, There Is No Further Duty On The Assessee — Bombay High Court Quashes Reopening Of BPCL’s Tax Assessments After 4 Years

By: sayum

"Reassessment Based On Change Of Opinion And Bald Assertions Is Legally Unsustainable" — In a landmark judgment Bombay High Court decisively quashed two reassessment notices issued

July 08, 2025

Not Mere Extra Work But Work Beyond the Agreement — High Court Upholds Arbitrator’s Power to Award Higher Compensation for Unforeseen Site Realities

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"Arbitrator's Award Based on Additional Work Beyond Contract Scope Cannot Be Interfered With", Andhra Pradesh High Court comprising Justice R. Raghunandan Rao and Justice Sumathi Jagadam, in a

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