Snake-bite victim criminal negligence case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Himachal Pradesh High Court upheld the acquittal in a snake-bite death case, ruling that criminal negligence cannot be inferred merely from a delay in taking the victim to a hospital. In the absence of medical evidence showing that timely treatment could have prevented the death, the prosecution failed to establish causation under Section 304-A IPC.

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liability foisted for alleged wrong legal opinion
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Bombay High Court grants adinterim relief to practicing Advocate who contends that criminal liability has been foisted upon him for legal opinion rendered in professional capacity.

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Vehicle seized in NDPS case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The High Court holds that confiscation is a matter to be considered at the conclusion of trial and that, pending such determination, the court is empowered to grant interim custody of the seized vehicle under Section 497 BNSS.

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Foreign counsel cannot examine witnesses
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Kerala High Court held that foreign lawyers cannot examine witnesses before an Advocate Commissioner appointed for execution of a letter of request issued by a foreign court under the Hague Convention. The recording evidence before a Commissioner is a litigious function forming part of the practice of law in India and falls within an area reserved exclusively for advocates enrolled under the Advocates Act, 1961.

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Tax proceedings against non-existent amalgamated company
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Bombay High Court held that notices and proceedings initiated against an entity that has ceased to exist are void and without jurisdiction, setting aside the assessment, show cause, and attachment notices issued to the amalgamating company, while allowing fresh proceedings against the surviving entity in accordance with law.

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biological father's right as natural guardian
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Bombay High Court directed restoration of custody of a minor child to her father in habeas corpus proceedings, observing that emotional attachment with the maternal aunt could not override the father’s undisputed legal right without any evidence showing that custody with him would be detrimental to the child’s welfare.

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employee cannot invoke consumer jurisdiction for gratuity
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In a writ petition challenging an order of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directing payment of balance gratuity to a retired employee, the Court held that disputes relating to gratuity and other service benefits arise out of an employer-employee relationship and do not give rise to a consumer dispute under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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Criminal Law June 2026
Legal RoundUpTopic-wise Roundup

Covering all the important criminal law cases across various High Courts and the Supreme Court as well as the legislative updates, this roundup provides a quick summary of cases, latest legal updates in criminal law and links to other roundups.

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measures under Disaster Management Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In writ petitions challenging notices issued under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 restraining landowners from obstructing drainage work, the Court held that the action constituted a statutory flood mitigation measure backed by law and did not amount to deprivation of property under Article 300-A, thereby rejecting the challenge.

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termination of pregnancy beyond 26 weeks
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Bombay High Court allowed termination beyond 26 weeks based on the Medical Board’s finding of serious foetal abnormalities and the petitioner’s financial constraints.”

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no surrender of tenancy without agreement
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court held that tenancy cannot be said to have been surrendered in absence of a decree of eviction or a valid agreement evidencing surrender, and that temporary handing over of premises for a limited purpose does not extinguish tenancy rights, particularly when rent continued to be paid and accepted.

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Meena Kumar Rohra
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Meena Kumar Rohra, a close associate of HDIL promoter Rakesh Kumar Wadhawan, was directed to disclose her assets on oath within four weeks, with the injunction restraining her from disposing of assets continuing in force.

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Presiding arbitrator has no noteworthy superior role
Case BriefsHigh Courts

A party that initially chose a retired Judge as sole arbitrator cannot later insist that only a technical expert can adjudicate because the dispute is factual in nature — the Kerala High Court directed the KHHAC to nominate a former Judge as presiding arbitrator, leaving it open to the tribunal to seek expert assistance on technical issues.

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Preity Zinta personality rights
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Bombay High Court granted leave to enable institution of a suit seeking protection against alleged infringement of Preity Zinta’s personality rights, copyright and reputation through AI-generated deepfakes, manipulated images, chatbot personas and other digital content disseminated online.

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auction of arrested vessel
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Addressing the apprehension of auction sale of an arrested vessel, the Bombay High Court held that in view of the earlier auction process having failed due to technical reasons and the petitioner having made out a strong prima facie case, no auction of the vessel would be permissible at this stage.”

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balaramapuram child murder case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Addressing the grave allegations in the Balaramapuram child murder case, the Kerala High Court held that despite the brutal nature of the offence, the absence of direct evidence linking the mother to the act and her delayed implication warranted her release on bail.

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Calcutta HC's child custody guidelines
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Kerala High Court, exercising habeas corpus jurisdiction, intervened in a custody dispute involving unlawful removal of a minor child in violation of a Family Court decree, and ultimately directed restoration of custody to the mother, emphasising that such decrees cannot be circumvented except through due process of law.

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validity of S. 104(1-A) upheld
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Kerala High Court upheld Section 104(1-A) of the Industrial Relations Code as a valid transitory provision, holding that allowing existing Labour Tribunals to continue until new bodies are constituted is neither manifestly arbitrary nor unconstitutional.

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police assistance to implement ad interim injunction
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The plaintiff had placed on record the necessary permissions and had established a prima facie entitlement to protection, balance of convenience and irreparable loss. Therefore, in case the ad interim injunction was not implemented in its letter and spirit, then the very purpose of passing such an order would be defeated.

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