The alleged description of the husband as “black complexioned” or “fatty shaped”, without more and without sufficient evidence demonstrating matrimonial cruelty, was not treated as an adequate ground for divorce.
High Court of Chhattisgarh · 23 Sept 2026
The power of arrest under Section 19 is discretionary and drastic and must be exercised only after satisfying the statutory requirements of the provision.
High Court of Bombay · 23 Sept 2026
Failure to communicate the grounds of arrest in writing constitutes a violation of Article 22(1) of the Constitution.
High Court of Madhya Pradesh · 23 Sept 2026
Recovery may corroborate a bribery case, but recovery alone cannot replace proof of demand and acceptance.”
Supreme Court of India · 23 Sept 2026
Bail parity does not require identical outcomes in every case, but when similarly situated co-accused are treated differently, the distinguishing facts or legal reasons should be capable of identification from the judicial record.
High Court of Allahabad · 23 Sept 2026
Where an electronic communication such as an email is disputed, cyber-forensic examination may be necessary to establish its authenticity and reliability.
High Court of Tripura · 23 Sept 2026
An inter-religious marriage may be considered for benefits under an inter-caste/mixed-marriage appointment category where the applicable scheme and the circumstances of the case support such entitlement.
High Court of Kerala · 23 Sept 2026
Void Second Marriage: Who Is a ‘Husband’ Under BNS?
· 22 Sept 2026
Formal partition is not essential for the limited interest to be enlarged into an absolute interest.
Supreme Court of India · 22 Sept 2026
Mutual Consent Divorce & Voluntary Mediation
Calcutta High Court · 22 Sept 2026
Wrong Statement ≠ False Statement: Supreme Court Quashes Perjury Proceedings
Supreme Court of India · 22 Sept 2026
Newspaper contents require independent proof and appropriate witness testimony when the facts stated therein are disputed.
Patna High Court · 22 Sept 2026
Mere failure of sterilization does not, by itself, establish medical negligence.
Madhya Pradesh High Court · 22 Sept 2026
The mere absence of the original forged document at the time of filing the charge sheet does not justify quashing the prosecution.
Supreme Court of India · 22 Sept 2026
Self-Certification of Electronic Evidence from Personal Device
High Court of Telangana · 22 Sept 2026
Gujarat HC Upholds Section 354 Conviction, Rejects Probation Plea
High Court of Gujarat · 22 Sept 2026
