News Supreme Court of India cancels bail in caste-based murder case — “High Court ignored unlawful assembly and gravity of offence; perverse bail order warrants interference”, accused directed to surrender RawlawFebruary 24, 20266 min read
News Supreme Court of India quashes PCPNDT prosecution against radiologist — “Search ordered by single member of District Appropriate Authority is illegal; complaint based solely on such raid cannot stand”, proceedings set aside RawlawFebruary 24, 20266 min read
News Supreme Court of India upholds Customs Act conviction in 1985 smuggling case — “Section 108 statements are substantive evidence if voluntary; conviction affirmed but sentence reduced to period undergone”, appeals partly allowed RawlawFebruary 24, 20266 min read
News Bombay High Court holds temporary hiring of driver creates employer-employee relationship under Employees’ Compensation Act — “FIR calling deceased a ‘driver’ is best evidence; oral and implied contract sufficient”, Labour Commissioner’s rejection quashed RawlawFebruary 24, 20266 min read
News Bombay High Court sets aside sweeping stay on fraud proceedings against Anil Ambani — “Master Directions 2024 cannot retrospectively invalidate 2020 forensic audit; interim injunction paralysing banks unsustainable”, Single Judge order quashed RawlawFebruary 24, 20266 min read
News Bombay High Court rejects partition suit for want of Clause XII leave — “Partition is a suit for land; absence of prior leave and bar on partial partition renders plaint liable to rejection”, suit dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC RawlawFebruary 24, 20265 min read
News Supreme Court of India: Builder-buyer clauses cannot override Consumer Protection Act— “8% interest for delayed possession upheld; occupancy certificate mandatory before handover” RawlawFebruary 23, 20266 min read
News Delhi High Court: No enforceable right to IFS without notified vacancy— “Visually impaired candidate’s 2009 Civil Services reallocation plea rejected after 14 years” RawlawFebruary 23, 20265 min read
News Delhi High Court: DDA cannot evade advocate’s professional fees on technicalities— “Article 226 maintainable in fee disputes; 9% interest awarded with deduction for duplicate billing” RawlawFebruary 23, 20266 min read
News Delhi High Court: Sting operation video sufficient in departmental inquiry— “Non-examination of decoy not fatal; woman constable’s dismissal for corruption upheld” RawlawFebruary 23, 20266 min read
