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Month: April 2026

Cannot Claim Benefits of Two Different Caste Identities: Patna High Court Upholds Mukhiya Disqualification Proceedings

Introduction In an important ruling on electoral integrity, the Patna High Court has held that a person cannot take contradictory stands regarding caste identity to gain benefits in elections. The Court emphasized that such conduct undermines

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Married Woman Aware of Consequences; No Rape on Promise of Marriage: P&H High Court

Introduction In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a married woman, who knowingly enters into a consensual relationship, cannot later claim that the relationship amounted to rape on the basis

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Unsatisfactory Service Record of Deceased Employee Cannot Deny Son Compassionate Appointment: MP High Court

Introduction In a significant ruling on compassionate appointments, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that an alleged unsatisfactory service record of a deceased employee cannot be used as a ground to reject the appointment claim

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Woman’s Choice Must Be Respected; Cannot Be Forced to Continue Unwanted Pregnancy for Adoption: Supreme Court

Introduction In a landmark ruling on reproductive rights, the Supreme Court has held that a woman cannot be compelled to continue an unwanted pregnancy merely on the ground that the child can be given up for

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Victim’s Failure to Raise Alarm Does Not Mean Consent: Uttarakhand High Court Upholds POCSO Conviction

Introduction In a significant ruling under child protection laws, the Uttarakhand High Court has held that a victim’s failure to raise alarm or attempt escape cannot be treated as consent in cases of sexual offences involving

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Delhi High Court Denies Bail in ₹22 Crore ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam, Cites Serious Societal Impact

Introduction In a significant decision addressing the growing menace of cyber fraud, the Delhi High Court has denied bail to accused persons involved in a ₹22 crore “digital arrest” scam targeting a senior citizen. The Court

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Payment Before First Hearing Can Lead to Quashing of Cheque Bounce Case: Telangana High Court

Introduction In a significant ruling on cheque dishonour cases, the Telangana High Court has held that if the cheque amount is fully paid before the first hearing of the case, the criminal proceedings under Section 138

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“Don’t Marry If You Can’t Maintain Family”: Allahabad High Court Rejects Husband’s Plea on Poor Finances

Introduction In a strong observation on marital responsibility, the Allahabad High Court has held that a husband cannot escape his legal duty to maintain his wife and children by citing poor financial condition. Background of the

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Highway Safety: No Parking of Heavy Vehicles, No Unauthorized Dhabas — Supreme Court Issues Nationwide Directions

Introduction In a major step toward improving road safety, the Supreme Court has issued a series of nationwide directions aimed at addressing systemic issues on national highways. The Court emphasized that commuter safety is an essential

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“Prolonged Litigation Aggravates Bitterness”: Orissa High Court Quashes Case Against In-Laws After Settlement

Introduction In a pragmatic and conciliatory ruling, the Orissa High Court has observed that prolonged criminal litigation in matrimonial disputes often deepens bitterness between parties. Taking note of a mutual settlement, the Court quashed criminal proceedings

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