Grant of Anticipatory Bail to Accused with 22 FIRs “Very Unfortunate”; Criminal Antecedents Alone Sufficient to Deny Relief: Supreme Court
“Supreme Court set aside the impugned order granting anticipatory bail to the accused.”
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Can mere non-fulfilment of contractual obligation attract criminal liability? Rajasthan High Court answers
“The distinguishing factor between the offence of cheating and any other civil dispute lies in the presence or absence of mens rea at the inception of the transaction. To constitute the offence of cheating, it must be shown that the accused had a dishonest or fraudulent intention from the very beginning.”
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Explained | Why Kerala HC Upheld the 2026 Industrial Relations Code Amendment Allowing Existing Labour Tribunals to Continue
The Court clarified that Section 104(1-A), IR Code starts with a non-obstante clause, thereby enabling it to operate even if there is any contrary or inconsistent provision contained in the same statute.
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Turnover Exceeds ₹ 10 Lakhs Limit; CESTAT Dismisses Jal Mahal Resort’s Appeal for Refund of Service Tax
“The term turnover is not restricted to mean turnover of only taxable service.”
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Inside Delhi High Court Guidelines for Quashing of POCSO FIR in Consensual Adolescent Relationship
“The jurisprudential basis for the State being the prosecuting agency in criminal offences is to prevent a criminal prosecution from descending into an exercise in vengeance, where the victim goes baying-for-the-blood of the offender; and to maintain objectivity, neutrality, fairness and a sense of proportion in prosecution of an offender.”
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Brutal Assault on Woman Advocate by Husband: SC takes suo motu cognizance; Issues Directions for Fair Investigation
The matter was brought to notice before the office of Chief Justice of India via letter written by a Supreme Court Advocate on Record, who sought the Court’s urgent intervention in the matter.
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Cheque dishonour| Director’s S. 138 NI Act liability subsists despite liquidation of the company: Supreme Court
The Court denied the discharge of the company director in a cheque dishonour case wherein the said company was undergoing liquidation.
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Relief to Taxpayer as SC quashes Tax Demand under SVLDRS revised without following Principles of Natural Justice; Directs issuance of fresh order
The appellant stated that he filled the requisite forms for resolving the tax dispute under Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019. However, the designated committee rectified Form No. SVLDRS-3 and enhanced the amount payable as tax without any show-cause notice.
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Habeas Corpus Plea Fails Where Lawful Custody Flows from Child Welfare Committee Order: Allahabad High Court
The State submitted that since the corpus is in lawful custody of the State in pursuance of a judicial order, the present habeas corpus petition is not maintainable.
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“Transgenders are Also Children of God”: Madras High Court Issues Welfare Directions Following Self-Immolation Incident
“The members of the transgender community continue to face entrenched social stigma, resulting in deprivation of basic dignity and meaningful livelihood opportunities.”
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Does a Single Top Rank Give Rise to Personality Rights? Delhi High Court Weighs In
The Court opined that it was not appropriate for the defendants to carry out any campaign, whether defamatory or otherwise, in Plaintiff 3’s name.
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Can Civil Court Adjudicate Disputes Challenging Determination or Alteration of Municipal Limits? Supreme Court Answers
The Court noted that the Panchayat had allowed administrative arrangements to continue for years without challenge, which militated against granting declaratory relief.
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General Land Register entries cannot supersede revenue records and are not conclusive proof of title: J&K and Ladakh HC
“Since there were contrary claims raised by the parties, unless the respondents established their title through competent civil court, they were not entitled to pass the eviction order exercising the powers conferred under the 1971 Act, which was summary in nature, thereby rendering the same without jurisdiction.”
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ICC Cannot Record Instigator of False POSH Complaint as “Unknown Source” When Identity is Clearly Disclosed: Bombay HC
“The Inquiry Report also recorded the reply of the petitioner and the statement of the complainant that she was threatened with dire consequences by the instigator and forced to sign the complaint letter against the petitioner.”
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Bribe Cash Vanishes, Blame Falls on Rats: Supreme Court Says Explanation Does Not Inspire Any Confidence
“We wonder how many such currency notes recovered in this type of offences get destroyed as they are not kept at a safe place. It’s a huge revenue loss for the State.”
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Written Consent Not Indispensable for IVF under ART Act, 2021: Delhi HC Permits Cryopreservation of Soldier’s Genetic Material
The Court directed that the petitioner’s husband action and his consent in opting for IVF treatment be treated to be sufficient compliance for the purposes of Section 22, ART Act.
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Can Unsuccessful Party Invoke Section 9 A&C Act at Post-Award Stage? Supreme Court Answers
“A literal interpretation of Section 9 of the Act would indicate that the right to seek interim relief is available to any party to the arbitration before or during arbitral proceedings or at any time after the award is delivered but before it is enforced in accordance with Section 36 of the Act.”
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Right to default bail accrues on accused if charge-sheet not filed within stipulated time: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Court remarked the trial Judge did not spare any time to peruse/follow the settled and binding legal position and, on extraneous reasons, dismissed the application for grant of default bail, despite accrual of an indefeasible right to the accused due to non-filing of charge-sheet within the stipulated period.
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De Novo Inquiry Impermissible Under Rule 10, Gujarat Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1971: Supreme Court Grants Relief to Judicial Officer
Interpreting Rule 10 of Gujarat Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, the Court holds that only “further inquiry” is permissible—not a fresh inquiry—quashes High Court ruling, and grants consequential benefits to the appellant.
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Supreme Court Recognises Claimant’s Right to Choice and Periodic Replacement of Prosthetic Limb; Enhances Compensation
The Supreme Court based the standardisation of prosthetic limb compensation on 5-year replacement cycle and 70-year lifespan.
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