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Month: April 2026

Wife & Her Family Cannot Be Prosecuted for ‘Dowry-Giving’ Based on Her Complaint: Supreme Court

Introduction In a significant clarification of dowry laws, the Supreme Court has held that a wife and her family members cannot be prosecuted for “giving dowry” merely on the basis of statements made in her complaint

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Emotional Bond Between Dogs and Adoptive Parents Must Be Respected: Delhi High Court

Introduction In a compassionate and significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has emphasized that pets are not mere property and their emotional bond with caregivers must be considered while deciding custody disputes. Background of the Case

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Access to Electricity Is a Fundamental Right Under Article 21: Allahabad High Court

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has affirmed that access to electricity is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. Background of the

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“Rarest of Rare”: Nine Policemen Sentenced to Death in Sathankulam Custodial Killings Case

Introduction In a landmark judgment addressing custodial violence, a court in Madurai has sentenced nine police personnel to death in connection with the Sathankulam custodial killings. The Court classified the case as falling under the “rarest

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Being a Student Does Not Exempt Husband From Maintaining Wife: P&H High Court

Introduction In a significant ruling on maintenance rights, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a husband cannot avoid his legal obligation to maintain his wife merely on the ground that he is still

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Police Cannot Detain Vehicle in Drunk Driving Cases; Must Inform Relative or Friend: Telangana High Court

In an important ruling on the limits of police powers, the Telangana High Court has held that vehicles cannot be detained or seized merely because the driver is found to be under the influence of alcohol.

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Bombay High Court Directs HDFC Bank to Refund ₹38.04 Lakhs in Cyber Fraud Case

In a significant ruling on banking liability and cyber fraud, the Bombay High Court has directed HDFC Bank to refund ₹38.04 lakhs to a businessman who lost the amount due to unauthorized online transactions. Background of

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“If Indians Follow Traffic Rules Abroad, Why Not in India?”: Bombay High Court in Accident Case

In a thought-provoking observation, the Bombay High Court questioned why Indians strictly follow traffic rules in foreign countries but fail to maintain the same discipline on Indian roads. The remark came while deciding a road accident

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Temple Land Bought with Public Funds Must Vest in Deity, Not Advisory Committee: Kerala High Court

In a significant ruling on temple administration and property rights, the Kerala High Court has held that land purchased using funds collected from devotees and the public cannot be held in the name of a temple

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Cheque Dishonour Cases Cannot Be Quashed at Pre-Trial Stage if Section 138 NI Act Conditions Are Met: Supreme Court

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has clarified that complaints filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for cheque dishonour cannot be quashed at the pre-trial stage once the essential legal requirements are

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