"Being done arbitrarily in absence of any definite parameters": Allahabad HC issues guidelines for preliminary assessment under S. 15 Juvenile Justice Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The issue of preliminary assessments is a delicate and difficult task which requires expertise. As of now, it is being done in arbitrary manner in absence of any definite parameters/ guidelines for the same.”

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MP Cough Syrup Deaths Case
Case BriefsDistrict Court

The Court noted that as per the doctor’s memorandum, he received 10 % commission for prescribing the cough syrup.

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2025 SCC Vol. 8 Part 3
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

2025 SCC Vol. 8 Part 3: Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases on Income Tax, IBC, Criminal Law, NDPS, and Customs.

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Asia ADR Week 2025
Events/WebinarsNews

Day 3 of the seventh edition of AIAC’s Asia ADR week navigated crucial topics of discussion in the field of alternative dispute resolution, such as ADR in construction disputes, role of experts and consultants in construction proceedings, automation driven transformation in the construction industry, and SMART Tunnel dispute.

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Asia ADR Week 2025
Events/WebinarsNews

Day 2 of the seventh edition of AIAC’s Asia ADR week navigated crucial topics of discussion in the field of alternative dispute resolution, such as commercial mediation, arbitration reforms, disputes in E-sports, double hatting, and disclosures.

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Mental Health Leaves in Legal Industry
Mental Health

On World Mental Health Day, we delve into the critical concept of mental health leaves, highlighting its significance and implications specifically within the legal industry.

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husband who shirked responsibility of wife & children
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The wife was facing the challenges against all odds, but the father, who should take on more challenges or at least support the wife, was shirking the liability for one reason or another.”

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Asia ADR Week 2025
Events/WebinarsNews

The seventh edition of Asia ADR Week 2025, themed “Kairos: Seizing the ADR Moment,” will take place from October 7th to 11th, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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law to protect men from illegal prosecution by women
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“A perusal of the petition indicates that except for reference to certain news items, wholly cursory averments have been made in the petition.”

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Abusive Language in Pleadings
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The recording of filthy language and abusive words in the pleadings is unwarranted and inappropriate. Hence, it is directed that not only the individual officer but all judicial officers of the State Judiciary shall take due precautions to avoid the use of such abusive or filthy language and words.”

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'Pakistan Zindabad' post
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Merely posting a message supporting any country may create anger or disharmony among citizens of India and may also be punishable under Section 196 of the BNS, but definitively would not attract the ingredients of Section 152 of the BNS.”

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Advocate Accused of Rape & Human Trafficking
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Specific allegations were levied against the accused by the victim, coupled with the fact that she was dragged into human trafficking by the present applicant and other co-accused.”

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High Court Weekly Roundup
High Court Round UpLegal RoundUp

A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.

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Remarks passed by MP HC against District Judge
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“When the High Court exceeds its discretion and jurisdiction in a given case, the same has to be deemed an error on the part of the High Court rather than presuming the same to be an order in the exercise of its extraordinary or inherent jurisdiction.”

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Two acquitted after complainant fails to identify them
Case BriefsDistrict Court

The Court noted that the complainant was the only public witness in the present case and the prosecution could not bring any other public witness. However, the complainant could not identify the accused persons during his testimony in Court.

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Matter of Putrescence and Dishonesty
Case BriefsDistrict Court

“The act of District Administration by pressurizing a citizen of a democratic nation to pay double the fine or compensation amount vis-a-vis the amount specified as compensation is highly condemnable and in breach of the basic human and legal rights provided by the Constitution.”

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Hotel Sarovar Portico Trespass Case
Case BriefsDistrict Court

Allegedly, the accused persons had hired 30-40 masked men to criminally trespass Hotel Sarovar Portico, Vasant Kunj, due to ongoing dispute over the possession and ownership of the same.

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2025 SCC Vol. 8 Part 2
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

2025 SCC Vol. 8 Part 2: Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases on Arbitration, Constitution, Criminal Law, and Customs.

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Anupam Mittal
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Anupam Mittal could not be alleged to have committed any offence in his personal capacity.”

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Govt servant acquitted after 39 years
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The evidence, whether oral, documentary, or circumstantial, falls short of establishing the essential ingredients of the alleged offence of bribery.”

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