News Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Dowry Harassment Proceedings Against In-Laws: “Sweeping Allegations Without Specifics Must Be Nipped in the Bud” — FIR Contained Only Omnibus Accusations; Criminal Case to Proceed Solely Against Husband RawlawJune 30, 20255 min read
News Delhi High Court Upholds Rape Conviction Despite Minor Testimonial Inconsistencies: “Consent Immaterial Where Victim Is a Minor; DNA Evidence and Recovery Corroborate Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt” — Statutory Presumption under Section 29 of POCSO Remained Unrebutted RawlawJune 29, 20256 min read
News Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Under Public Safety Act for Reusing Same FIRs Without Fresh Grounds, Holding “Detention Cannot Be Based on Stale Grounds Without Supervening Circumstances” and Non-Communication of Right to Represent RawlawJune 29, 20255 min read
News Manipur High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Halt on Lamphelpat Waterbody Rejuvenation Project, Holding “Public Interest Cannot Override Environmental and Public Utility Objectives Without Cogent Evidence of Illegality” and Accepting Site Inspection Findings RawlawJune 29, 20255 min read
News Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Challenge to Assistant Professor Appointments, Holding “Eligibility Certificates from Universities are Conclusive” and UGC 2016 Regulations Apply Retrospectively, Protecting Appointments Despite Non-Compliance with 2009 Regulations RawlawJune 29, 20255 min read
News Manipur High Court Sets Aside National Security Act Detention for Alleged Banned Organization Activity, Citing “Liberty Cannot Be Subordinated Without Procedure Established By Law” Due to Non-Supply of Legible Documents and Non-Application of Mind RawlawJune 29, 20255 min read
News Manipur High Court Takes Cognizance for Willful Disobedience of Executing Court’s Orders, Directs Framing of Charges for Civil Contempt Under Section 2(b) Contempt of Courts Act in Dispute Over Property Fencing Despite Pending Second Appeal RawlawJune 29, 20256 min read
News Calcutta High Court Allows Composite Arbitration Reference for Disputes Arising from Two Connected Work Orders Under Bangalore Metro Project While Ordering Separate Arbitration for a Third Unconnected Work Order: “Multiplicity Must Be Avoided But Connection Must Be Clear” RawlawJune 29, 20255 min read
News Jammu and Kashmir High Court Stays Monopoly-Favouring Tender Award, Holding “Competition Must Be Real, Not Illusory: Government Cannot Allow One Horse To Win Every Race” Amid Claims Of Bias In Medical Procurement Process RawlawJune 29, 20254 min read
News Calcutta High Court Directs Competent Authority to Decide Apartment Ownership Dispute Without Disruption of Power and Access, Emphasises “Authority Shall Not Enter Into Private Disputes But Act Under the Act” Amidst Allegations of Non-Payment of Maintenance and Denial of Rights RawlawJune 29, 20255 min read
