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May 05, 2025

Emotional Bonding Prevails Over Financial Superiority in Guardianship Matters: Bombay High Court

By: Deepak Kumar

In Guardianship, Welfare of the Minor Must Outweigh Mere Legal Entitlements — Bombay High Court ruled that emotional stability, continuity of care, and the welfare of the minor must be...

May 05, 2025

Section 482 CrPC Is Not a Cloak to Abort Prosecution: J&K High Court Refuses to Interfere with Rape FIR Against Political Worker

By: Deepak Kumar

Allegations Are Not So Absurd or Improbable as to Warrant Quashing — High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar rejected a plea under Section 482 CrPC to...

May 05, 2025

General and Vague Allegations Cannot Sustain Criminal Prosecution Under Section 498A IPC: Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes FIR Against Sister-in-Law

By: Deepak Kumar

“FIR Must Attribute Specific and Provable Conduct to Each Accused Individually” – In a notable judgment on April 4, 2025, the Himachal Pradesh High Court in Amit Behal and Ors....

May 05, 2025

Non-Signatory Not in Charge of Company Affairs Cannot Be Prosecuted Under Section 138 NI Act: Gujarat High Court Quashes Cheque Dishonour Case

By: Deepak Kumar

“A mere designation is not enough; specific averments on control of company’s business are mandatory under Section 141 of the NI Act” - Gujarat High Court allowed petitions to quash...

May 05, 2025

Broad Daylight Robbery by Impersonating Police: Accused Played Central Role, No Parity with Co-Accused: Delhi High Court Denies Bail

By: Deepak Kumar

“It is the accused/applicant, who not only procured the motorbike with fake number plate but also drove the same at the time of robbery”. - Delhi High Court refused to...

May 05, 2025

State Cannot Resume Assigned Land Merely Because Beneficiary Improved Financially: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Writ Appeals Against Restoration of Pre-1954 Assignment

By: Deepak Kumar

“Any improvement in the condition of life of the assignee cannot disqualify them from holding assigned lands… this mindset requires to be changed” - Andhra Pradesh High Court delivered a...

May 05, 2025

Suppression of Criminal Cases and Asset Misstatements Are Not Technicalities—They Strike at the Root of Electoral Transparency: Orissa High Court Refuses to Dismiss Election Petition

By: Deepak Kumar

Even If Affidavit Is Missing, Triable Allegations Cannot Be Thrown Out—Petition Must Be Tried on Merits - Orissa High Court declined to reject an election petition filed against sitting MLA...

May 05, 2025

Even a Trespasser Has a Right to Possession—Title Is Irrelevant in Section 6 Suits”: Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Decree in Favour of Widow and Children

By: Deepak Kumar

Voluntary Handover Must Be Proved by Evidence—Oral Settlement Claim Without Written Proof is Unreliable - Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a trial court decree granting possession to a widow...

May 04, 2025

Appeal Cannot Become a Tool to Enhance Punishment Without Notice: Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Arbitrary Reduction of Policeman’s Rank

By: Deepak Kumar

“Natural Justice Is Not a Ritual but a Right — No Authority Can Enhance Punishment Without Affording a Hearing” - In a major rebuke to arbitrary disciplinary actions, the Punjab...

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