Sonali Ahuja, Author at SCC Times

Posted a Pro-Iran Reel, Ended Up in Jail — Here’s Why MP HC Granted Bail

The accused persons had posted an Instagram reel where they, along with others, stating, “Iran Ka Sath Dene Ja Rahe Hai Sab Milkar Allahu Akbar Hindustan Ka Musalman Na Kal Dara Tha Na Ham Aaj Darengey.”

Case Briefs High Courts

“Attempt to Extract Pound of Flesh From Husband”: Madhya Pradesh HC Denies Maintenance to Wife Earning Over Rs 1 Lakh a Month

The Court held that there was no error in the jurisdiction or reasoning in the impugned order because as per admitted income of the wife, her monthly income would be Rs 1.66 lakhs, and even if it had been reduced, it would still be 1.25 lakhs.

Legal RoundUp Topic-wise Roundup

Top Legal Developments This Week [6-12th April, 2026] | Justice Yashwant Varma’s Resignation; Revised VDA Rates; Sathankulam Custodial Deaths; and more

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week.

Case Briefs High Courts

Section 6 Guardianship and Wards Act applies to Muslims: Allahabad High Court clarifies applicability of personal law and general law in custody matters

“Section 6 of the Act does not bar any class of persons from approaching the Court; rather, it operates in the context of recognising certain categories of guardians. The Act nowhere provides that persons professing Muslim law are precluded from seeking relief under it.”

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 2: Key Supreme Court Cases on Arbitration, Civil Law, Consumer Protection, Insolvency & more

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 2 on arbitral awards, abatement of appeal, insolvency, departmental enquiry, and more.

Events & Collaborations

“Arbitration is an Enabler of Economic Growth”: Key Takeaways from Day 1 of the 5th ICA International Conference 2026

The ICA organised the 5th Edition of its International Conference on 10th-11th April, 2026 at the Delhi High Court in the august presence of the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Lt. Governor of Delhi Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales Ms. Sue Carr, and Senior Advocate Ms. Geeta Luthra.

19 year old married woman allowed to live with lover

Case Briefs High Courts

MP HC Appoints Shourya Didis for 19-Year-Old Woman Who Left Matrimonial Home After Marriage to 40-Year-Old Man, Allows Her to Live With Lover

The Woman informed the Court that she was a major and was living with Respondent 4 by choice as her husband was much older and ill-treated her.

Events & Collaborations

CJI Calls on Public Bodies, Corporates to Adopt Institutional Arbitration at the 5th ICA International Conference 2026

“Institutional arbitration in India must continue to expand its reach, strengthen professional capacity, and deepen engagement with global best practices. Encouraging parties, particularly public sector bodies and large commercial entities, to adopt institutional rules more frequently, will play an important role in this transition”.

Case Briefs High Courts

Merely lodging cases does not amount to mens rea for abetment to suicide: Allahabad HC grants relief to wife & family in husband’s suicide

The High Court noted that to attract Section 306 IPC, suicide must be a direct consequence of instigation by the accused.

Second marriage contracted by Muslim male

Case Briefs High Courts

Second marriage by Muslim man not bigamy under Section 494 IPC, as Muslim Personal Law permits polygamy: Madhya Pradesh High Court

“A second marriage contracted by a Muslim male during the lifetime of his first wife is not treated as void merely on the ground that the first marriage is still subsisting.”

Rs. 22 lakh cash-for-job & fake PhD degree scam

Case Briefs High Courts

“Shows a very low state of moral fibre in society”: Allahabad HC denies relief to accused in Rs 22 lakh cash-for-job and fake PhD degree scam

“The allegations are very serious in nature and disclose a very chilling trend in society, where the common man has developed a perception that anything can be done by the payment of a bribe.”

Events/Webinars News

Amika Arbitration and Mediation Council Earns UNCITRAL Recognition

Hyderabad-based ADR institution, Amika Arbitration and Mediation Council (AAMC) has been recognised by the UNCITRAL thereby becoming one of only four Indian arbitration institutions to have received such recognition.

Illegal encroachment of gram sabha land by mosque

Case Briefs High Courts

Allahabad HC denies relief against eviction in gram sabha land encroachment case

“With regard to the imposition of penalty, this Court is of the view that there was no material to link the petitioners to either the construction or the occupation of the mosque the same cannot be sustained and is accordingly set aside.”

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 1: Key Supreme Court Cases on Arbitration, Contract, & Customs

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 1 on challenge to execution of award, breach of contract, and customs duty on electrical energy.

Case Briefs High Courts

Mother can Sell Minor’s HUF Property Share for Welfare: Allahabad HC

The Court noted that while an appointed guardian had to take prior permission from the Court to deal with the minor’s property, in the present case, the Hindu minor’s property was an interest in the undivided joint family property protected by the management of an adult family member, i.e. her mother.

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 5: Key Supreme Court Cases on Arbitration, GST, Environment Law, Companies Act, & More

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 2 Part 5 on arbitrability of dispute, Polluter Pays Principle, Registration of documents, detention and seizure of goods, and more.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Not Even 10% Women Nominations’: MP HC halts Rewa Bar Association Elections

A woman advocate challenged the Rewa Bar Association Elections claiming that there was no reservation of 30 per cent for women candidates in violation of the Supreme Court’s directions.

Case Briefs High Courts

Tiger Corridor at risk? MP HC seeks assistance from National Tiger Conservation Authority, Wildlife Board on NH-46 Widening

A petition was filed against widening of NH 46 as it passes through an important tiger and wildlife corridor, and any construction was likely to affect the movement of wild animals.

Case Briefs High Courts

Courtroom Shocker: Man alleging ₹200-Crore Maruti Scam Places Miscarried Foetus Before Judge; MP High Court Finds Claims of Threat to Family ‘Vague’

“Justice is administered strictly in accordance with law and on the basis of legally admissible material placed on record, and not on emotional considerations or theatrical conduct in the Courtroom.”

Case Briefs District Court

Delhi Court directs de-freezing of bank accounts in USD 40 million international cyber fraud case; explains scope of Sections 106 & 107 BNSS

The Rouse Avenue Court underscores that freezing of bank accounts requires a direct link to the alleged offence and strict compliance with BNSS procedures.