Can a Registered Sale Deed Be Rejected Over a Witness’s Memory? SC Gives a Clear Answer
Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice N.V. Anjaria of the Supreme Court have clarified that the legal presumption in favour of a registered sale deed cannot be overturned merely because of minor inconsistencies in the testimony of an attesting witness. Minor Witness Error: The case concerned agricultural land in Haridwar. The Supreme Court disagreed with […]
“Five Years After Disha Salian’s Death, Her Father’s ‘Murder’ Claim Takes a New Turn as Bombay HC Judge Recuses”.
Justice Ashish Chavan of the Bombay High Court on Wednesday stepped aside from hearing a petition filed by Satish Salian, the father of Disha Salian, who had worked as the manager of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. In the petition, Mr. Salian claims that his daughter was "murdered" and did not die by suicide. […]
“Who Created the Disputed Court Orders at the Centre of the Jindal Family Feud? Bombay HC Orders Police and Cyber Probe”
Justice Arif S Doctor of the Bombay High Court has ordered a police and cyber cell investigation into allegations that forged or fabricated court orders were circulated during a family dispute involving members of the Jindal family. The judge described the matter as involving “extremely serious and grave allegations,” and said that an investigation must […]
75 Years After Independence, People Still Come to Court for Drinking Water?”: Bombay HC Questions Maharashtra
A division bench of Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata of the Bombay High Court on Monday (June 22) strongly criticized the Maharashtra Government and questioned why, even after more than 75 years of independence, people still have to approach courts for something as basic as drinking water. High Court Questions State on Drinking […]
For the First Time, SC Recognises a Fundamental Right to Walk—Footpaths to Take Priority Over Vehicles
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has, for the first time, recognised that the right to walk on a demarcated footpath is a fundamental right protected under the Constitution of India. The judgment was delivered by a bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Atul S Chandurkar. Right to Walk Recognised The Court held: “The […]
“A Rape FIR Was Quashed—But It Was the Bombay HC’s Direction to Police That Drew Attention”
Justice Ranjitsinha Bhonsale of the Bombay High Court quashed a rape FIR and issued a notable direction to the Director General of Police (DGP), Maharashtra. The Court directed that the complainant’s details be circulated to all police stations so that officers exercise caution if she files any future complaints, noting that she had repeatedly made […]
A Family Found Dead, Witnesses Turned Hostile—Yet the SC Upheld the Conviction. Here’s Why
The Supreme Court comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Prasanna B. Varale upheld the conviction and life sentence of Uperndra Khare in the sensational Satna quadruple murder case. Supreme Court Upholds Conviction: The Court held that the prosecution had successfully proved a complete chain of circumstances showing his guilt. Dismissing the appeal, the Court agreed […]
Can an Exam Leak Justify Blocking Telegram? Delhi HC Answers
In a significant ruling related to the NEET-UG re-examination controversy, Justice Tejas Karia of the Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Central government’s decision to temporarily block access to Telegram. Court Upholds Blocking Order: The Court held that the government’s action was legally valid and proportionate considering the exceptional circumstances faced by the authorities. […]
“Could PWD Keep a Contractor Waiting Indefinitely and Pay Only 1%? Bombay HC Calls the Idea Absurd’’
The Bombay High Court recently held that a contract clause limiting damages to 1% of the contract value cannot be applied mechanically when the employer itself is responsible for a serious and prolonged breach of the contract. In an important judgment, Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan partly upheld an arbitral award in favour of Khare and Tarkunde […]
Can a Divorced Woman Seek Higher Maintenance After Her Ex-Husband Dies? Bombay HC Answers
In a notable judgment, a division bench of Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Manjusha Deshpande of the Bombay High Court held that a divorced woman can continue to recover maintenance from her late husband's estate under an existing decree, but she cannot seek an increase in that maintenance after his death. Background: The case arose […]