Rajasthan High Court upholds MTP Act's 24-week limit and affirms minor's right to refuse termination, even when parents seek it, emphasizing bodily autonomy and medical risk assessment.
Rajasthan High Court holds that imposing an unaffordable fine deposit as a condition for suspension of sentence violates Article 21, reinforcing access to justice for indigent accused.
Rajasthan High Court holds that imposing unaffordable surety bonds for parole violates Article 21; personal bond with one surety suffices for indigent prisoners.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that where death results from assault in heat of passion without intent to kill, but with knowledge of likely fatal consequences, conviction under Section 302 IPC must be reduced to Section 304 Part-II.
Calcutta High Court holds that failure to lodge writ of summons within three years renders suit non-pending, invalidating transfer under Section 15 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
Supreme Court grants bail in dowry death case, holding that delayed allegations, inconsistent injuries, and absence of prima facie evidence cannot justify denial of bail under BNS.
Supreme Court holds that delegated legislation like MIP notifications only become enforceable upon Official Gazette publication, not upon website upload.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that default bail under Section 187(3) BNSS cannot be denied due to unverified clerical entries; burden lies on prosecution to prove actual filing of charge sheet.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that undue delay in deciding representations violates Article 21. Competent authority must decide within 60 days in light of settled precedent.
Himachal Pradesh High Court holds that mere financial transactions and call detail records cannot establish prima facie guilt under NDPS Act; bail granted where no direct evidence links accused to drug trafficking.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that temporary injunctions must be limited to the disputed land portion, not the entire property, emphasizing balance of convenience and irreparable loss.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that private property cannot be demolished for road widening without acquisition and compensation, reinforcing Article 300A protections.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that major individuals entering voluntary marriages are entitled to police protection against familial harassment, affirming fundamental rights under Article 21.
Madhya Pradesh High Court directs authorities to decide pensionary claims within 60 days, citing precedent on statutory duty to act expeditiously under administrative law.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that a prayer for substitution of legal representatives implicitly seeks setting aside of abatement, reinforcing justice-oriented interpretation of CPC.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that petitioners seeking enhancement of ex-gratia compensation are not barred by cut-off dates for fresh claims under rehabilitation schemes.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that typographical errors in gradation lists cannot disqualify eligible teachers for promotion; authorities must decide representations expeditiously.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court grants bail pending appeal under Section 389 CrPC when prolonged delay renders the appeal futile, even without adjudicating merits.
Madhya Pradesh High Court waives Rs. 3 lakh bail deposit condition after complainant's repeated non-appearance, affirming that bail conditions cannot be used to effectively deny liberty.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that procedural fairness demands granting a final opportunity to file a written statement when hardship is established, even after repeated delays.