News Bombay High Court: Axe blow on wife’s neck after drunken quarrel proves murder— “Delay in FIR and inquest before registration not fatal; life sentence upheld” RawlawMarch 10, 20266 min read
News Delhi High Court quashes attempt to murder case in guardian–ward dispute — “Justice must be tempered with mercy” — FIR set aside with community service direction RawlawMarch 5, 20268 min read
News Delhi High Court grants anticipatory bail in abetment of suicide case — “No active instigation or proximate link shown” — protection granted under Section 306 IPC FIR RawlawFebruary 26, 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: Strong and cogent evidence mandatory before adding accused under Section 319 Code of Criminal Procedure— “Mere improvement over FIR insufficient; trial court order quashed” RawlawFebruary 22, 20267 min read
News Bombay High Court: Vague matrimonial allegations cannot justify Section 498-A prosecution— “Criminal law cannot become tool of vendetta; FIR against husband and in-laws quashed” RawlawFebruary 22, 20266 min read
News Delhi High Court refuses to quash FIR alleging marital cruelty and sexual offences — “Section 164 statement sufficient to proceed, no mini-trial under inherent powers” RawlawFebruary 10, 20265 min read
News Delhi High Court quashes dowry harassment FIR after matrimonial settlement — reconciliation and resumed cohabitation justify exercise of inherent powers RawlawDecember 25, 20255 min read
News Delhi High Court quashes sexual harassment FIR after POSH committee exoneration — criminal prosecution held abuse of process where allegations lack sexual intent and are barred on merits RawlawDecember 25, 20256 min read
News Delhi High Court quashes dowry cruelty FIR after full settlement — “Matrimonial disputes deserve quietus once parties part ways amicably” RawlawDecember 17, 20256 min read
