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 […]
The Notice Went to the Wrong Address—So Why Did the Employee Still Lose Before the SC?
The bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta in the Supreme Court of India has set aside an ex-parte Labour Court award that had directed the reinstatement of an employee along with payment of salary from the date his services were discontinued. Unauthorised Absence: The respondent was employed by the appellant company. On […]
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 […]
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 […]