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The respondents submitted that the sale deed in question had been retained by the Registrar due to insufficiency of stamp and was thus, not in their possession.
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Jagan Moorthy’s application for anticipatory bail was rejected by the Madras High Court on 27-06-2025, on the ground that there was prima facie material indicating his involvement in the alleged offence.
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“Constitutional vision and morality ought to prevail over personal and vested interests. It deserves to be protected with utmost care and caution, and no activity as sought by the petitioner can be permitted lest the monument lose its originality, sanctity, and vitality.”
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“Economic offences having deep rooted conspiracies and involving huge loss of public funds need to be viewed seriously and considered as grave offences posing serious threat to the financial health of the country.”
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“The fact that the appellant was only in the service of the government without being a regular employee is irrelevant. When the fundamental right of the appellant is involved, she is entitled to the protective umbrella of not only Article 21 but also Article 14.”
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The possession certificate was issued in IAMC’s favour before formulating and communicating the terms of allotment. The Court stated that such hasty decisions do not bode well and often result in exercise of power contrary to the procedure.
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“This Court in exercise of its powers under Section 528 of the BNSS cannot hold a mini trial to ascertain the veracity of the plea of alibi put up by the petitioners.”
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A case was registered against the petitioners and others for the offence punishable under Sections 20(b)(ii)(C), 25 read with Section 8(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
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The Montgomery County Board of Education introduced a variety of LGBTQ+-inclusive texts into the curriculum which included 5 “LGBTQ+-inclusive” storybooks approved for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, which have story lines focused on sexuality and gender.
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“The failure to provide documents to the accused in a language in which the accused could not read, would definitely scuttle the chances for the accused to instruct and assist his counsel in canvassing the defence on his behalf.”
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The prosecution’s case was mainly with respect to the dying declaration of the deceased woman to the medical officer who treated the woman. However, the trial court observed that the dying declaration was a cyclostyled document, and the endorsement of the doctor was taken later.
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“The negative covenant post termination of the employment can be granted only to protect the confidential and proprietary information of the employer or to restrain the employee from soliciting the clients of the employer.”
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“The husband’s income is far more than wife with no financial responsibilities on him and even if he has certain expenses that are necessary for maintenance of himself and family members, the amount that remains is sufficient to enable him to support his wife.”
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“The manner in which the accused assaulted the deceased with predetermination definitely indicated that he was guilty of the offence of murder and not culpable homicide.”
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“Since there exist adequate statutory frameworks for redressal of these grievances, including the Haryana Prevention of Public Gambling Act, 2025, there arises no occasion for the Court to entertain the petition under its extraordinary writ jurisdiction.”
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It appears that, the State is providing financial assistance to candidates who were terminated because of cheating. The State would be obliged to make payment to persons for rendering their service to the State. However, paying gratuitously to people who are either sitting at home or engaged elsewhere, does not appeal to the Court.
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The Court was not inclined to grant the accused regular bail owing to the seriousness of the allegations but was equally mindful of the humanitarian dimensions of criminal jurisprudence.
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The legal tussle between the parties concerning Thiruparankundram Hills date back to 1917, however, the present petitions primarily focussed on prevention of animal sacrifice at the revered place.
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“The concept of live-in relationship goes against the interest of the women since a man can marry a woman or number of women even after a live-in relationship, but it is difficult for the women to find a life partner after a breakup.”
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The Court observed that the deceased felt humiliated after being beaten by her husband and brother-in-law over allegations of infidelity. However, such conduct, though condemnable, is not ordinarily expected to drive a similarly placed person to suicide.
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