“What in 51 Videos Prompted a Bombay HC Order? Court Finds Some Statements Prima Facie Defamatory”
Justice Arif S. Doctor of the Bombay High Court, passed an important order in a defamation case filed by Habib Esmail Hospital & Medical Trust against Salim Shaikh and others. Defamation Allegations: The dispute arose from a series of videos allegedly published by Defendant No. 1, which contained statements and allegations against the plaintiff hospital. […]
This Coconut Tree Dispute Reached the Kerala HC. The Judge Said the Tree Might Be Laughing
The Kerala High Court recently dismissed a writ petition arising from a dispute between two neighbours over a coconut tree, observing that the matter was a trivial neighbourhood disagreement that had unnecessarily reached the High Court. Tree That Could Laugh: Justice P.V Kunhikrishnan remarked that if the coconut tree at the centre of the dispute […]
Claims of Influence Over Judges, Rs. 10.92 Lakh, and a Fake Bail Order: Punjab and Haryana HC Denies Advocate Anticipatory Bail
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to an advocate accused of cheating people of more than ₹10.92 lakh by allegedly promising to get bail for an undertrial prisoner through his claimed influence over judges, court officials and other public servants. Fake Bail Order Claim: The advocate is facing allegations […]
“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 […]
Can an Oral Gift Transfer a House? Delhi HC Gives a Clear Answer
The Delhi High Court recently held that an oral gift of immovable property does not confer ownership rights. The court reiterated that under section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, a valid gift of immovable property can only be made through a registered instrument signed by the donor and attested by witnesses. Court […]
One Condition Was Never Met. Years Later, the Bombay HC Set Aside a Housing Society’s Deemed Conveyance
The Bombay High Court recently delivered an important judgment on deemed conveyance under the Maharashtra Ownership of Flats Act, 1963 (MOFA). The case was decided by Justice Farhan P. Dubash. The Court examined whether a co-operative housing society could file a second application for deemed conveyance when its earlier application had already been rejected and […]
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 […]
“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 […]
The Hidden Risk in a Bail Order: Rajasthan HC on Non-Bailable Charges Added Later
In a recent order, the Rajasthan High Court considered whether bail granted to an accused can be cancelled when a graver and non-bailable offence is added later in the case. Bail Can Be Cancelled: While examining the petitioner’s application, Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand held: “This Court is of the considered opinion that the law in […]
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. […]