Fraud Tag Returns: Major Blow To Anil Ambani In Bombay HC
In a major setback for Anil Ambani, a division bench of the Bombay High Court, led by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad on Monday set aside a single judge’s order that had put on hold fraud classification proceedings initiated against him by Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank, and IDBI Bank. Fraud […]
“Who Gave Them Law Degrees?”: SC Slams Drafting That Fuels Litigation
The Supreme Court, in a strong remark, criticised law firms for drafting overly complicated arbitration clauses that end up creating unnecessary court disputes. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi, said such drafting amounts to professional misconduct, especially at a time when courts […]
“498A As Pressure Tactic?” Bombay HC Slams ‘Indiscriminate’ Use, Quashes FIR Against Husband’s Entire Family
The Bombay High Court quashed a First Information Report (FIR) against a man and his family, ruling that the "indiscriminate" use of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) by "highly educated" women complainants undermines the provision's purpose. From the Nagpur bench, single-judge Justice Pravin Patil highlighted a "disturbing pattern" where educated women file […]
Grabbed, Dragged, Stopped by Cries — SC Restores Rape Attempt Charge
In a sharp criticism to judicial insensitivity, the Supreme Court has set aside an Allahabad High Court order which had held that groping the breasts of an 11-year-old girl and untying the string of her pyjama amounted only to “preparation” and not an attempt to rape. A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India […]
If You Live, You’re Liable: SC Rules Surviving Suicide Pact Is A Crime
In an important judgment, Supreme Court judges Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Manmohan said that if two people agree to die together and one survives, the survivor can still be punished for abetment of suicide. The Court explained that the mutual decision to end life gives the mental encouragement required under Sections 306 and 107 […]
You Can’t Negotiate With POCSO: Bombay HC Imposes Full 20 Years
The Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court recently ruled that when a court increases a punishment only to bring it up to the statutory minimum sentence required by law, this cannot be treated as an “enhancement of sentence” under Section 368 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). A Single Bench of Justice Rajnish […]
Court Notice On WhatsApp? Bombay HC Says It’s Valid Service
In an important decision by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke has affirmed that sending court summons through electronic methods- including mobile phones and WhatsApp- is completely valid under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Facts of the Case: Based on this view, the High Court set aside the penalty […]
“Mercy v. Mankind”? Supreme Court Shocked By Fake AI Citations In Petitions
A Supreme court bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, expressed concern over petitions being drafted using Artificial Intelligence that allegedly contained fabricated case citations.The issue arose before the Supreme Court during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by academician Roop Rekha Verma, which sought […]
“Illegal Shop, Rs. 5 Lakh Shock: Bombay HC Cracks Down On Footpath Encroachment”
The Bombay High Court imposed a fine of Rs. 5 lakhs on a litigant who tried to protect an unauthorized structure built on a public street from demolition. The court said that people who attempt to continue an illegal occupation of public property cannot ask the court for equitable relief. It also observed that keeping […]
Uncertainty Created By Us: SC Re-Examines Its Own Green Order
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) recently expressed discontent with the Supreme Court’s May 2025 judgement that prohibited granting post-facto Environmental Clearances. Examining the judgement of the ‘Vanashakti’ case, CJI Surya Kant said the ruling had created unnecessary uncertainty, leading the Supreme Court itself to unpredictability. A Bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymala Bagchi […]