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23 September 2026
by Devshree Dangi In the Headline

Preliminary Issue Under Order XIV Rule 2(2) CPC Cannot Be Severed Once Trial Has Commenced: Supreme Court Clarifies Prithvi Raj Jhingta and Sathyanath v. Sarojamani

The Supreme Court held that a court's power under Order XIV Rule 2(2) CPC to try a qualifying issue "first" is exhausted once trial of the issues generally has commenced, even where all issues were framed earlier. It clarified Prithvi Raj Jhingta v.

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20 September 2026
by Devshree Dangi In the Headline

Transport Vehicle Lacking Valid Fitness Certificate Becomes Unregistered Motor Vehicle U/S 56(1) Motor Vehicles Act: Himachal Pradesh HC

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh held that a transport vehicle without a valid certificate of fitness is to be treated as an unregistered motor vehicle under Section 56(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and that plying it without a permit is a fu

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25 August 2026
by Devshree Dangi In the Headline

Supreme Court Quashes DV Act Complaint Filed After Divorce Settlement, But Leaves Door Open for Daughter's Claim

Supreme Court quashes DV proceedings after divorce settlement, holding that relinquished monetary claims cannot be revived. Adult daughter, not a party to the settlement, remains free to pursue her independent claim.

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21 August 2026
by Shreya Singh In the Headline

Supreme Court Upholds Existing Hanging Method, Refuses Larger Bench Reference to Reconsider 1983 Ruling

Supreme Court declines to reconsider hanging as the method of execution, refusing to refer the 1983 Deena ruling to a larger Bench. The Court left open future review if compelling scientific, medical or empirical evidence emerges.

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21 August 2026
by Anagha Suresh Manian In the Headline

Supreme Court Issues Directions to Prevent Fake Sureties in Bail Cases Involving Foreign Nationals Under NDPS Act

Supreme Court issues stricter safeguards for surety verification in bail cases involving foreign nationals under the NDPS Act. Directions include passport deposit, FRRO registration and enhanced surety checks.

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21 August 2026
by Tanisha Sahu In the Headline

Kerala High Court Quashes Criminal Defamation Case Against Malayala Manorama Journalists; Mere Embarrassment Not Enough

Kerala High Court quashes defamation case against Malayala Manorama journalists over a report based on official records. Court finds no sufficient allegation of intent or knowledge to harm reputation.

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19 August 2026
by Anagha Suresh Manian In the Headline

Supreme Court: Non-Service of Order XXI Rule 22 CPC Notice Does Not Invalidate DRT Auction Sale

Supreme Court clarifies the applicability of Order XXI Rule 22 CPC to DRT recovery proceedings. The Court upholds the auction sale despite non-service of notice under the applicable recovery procedure.

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18 August 2026
by Anagha Suresh Manian In the Headline

Delhi High Court Holds Lunch Break Accident at Worksite Compensable Under Employees’ Compensation Act

The Delhi High Court held that a temporary lunch break at the workplace does not sever the connection between employment and an accident occurring at the worksite. The Court upheld compensation awarded to a worker who suffered injuries resulting in t

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18 August 2026
by Tanisha Sahu In the Headline

Supreme Court Acquits Two Men in River Drowning Murder Case; Says Reprehensible Conduct Cannot Prove Murder

The Supreme Court acquitted two men convicted in a river drowning murder case, holding that fleeing the spot, failing to rescue the deceased, or not informing the family, though reprehensible, cannot by themselves establish guilt for murder. The Cour

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