Delhi High Court upholds NDPS custody, no set format for written arrest grounds
The Delhi High Court recently ruled that no prescribed format exists for providing written grounds of arrest, upholding NDPS accused custody.
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Allahabad High Court bars woman’s maintenance claim without first divorce
The Allahabad High Court ruled a woman can’t claim maintenance under CrPC from a second partner if her first marriage is undissolved, reaffirming legal marit…
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Allahabad High Court clarifies amendment rejection
The Allahabad High Court ruled on July 4, 2026, that rejecting an amendment application under Order VI Rule 17 CPC doesn’t bar a party from raising legal arg…
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Calcutta High Court Upholds Woman’s Right to File Dowry Complaint from Parental Home if Cruelty Persists
Calcutta High Court refuses to quash a dowry case, ruling that a woman can file a complaint from her parental home if cruelty persists, reinforcing victim pr…
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Allahabad High Court Rules 25% Wife Maintenance Not Mandatory, Emphasizes Discretion
The Allahabad High Court clarifies that the 25% benchmark for wife maintenance is a broad guideline, not a strict rule. Justice Achal Sachdev stressed courts…
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India’s Cheque Bounce Punishment: Upto Two Years Imprisonment
In India, the punishment for cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, can include up to two years imprisonment or a fin…
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Navigating Civil Procedure: A Lawyer’s Guide to the Rules of Lawsuits
The Civil Procedure Code (CPC) is the bedrock of civil lawsuits, guiding courts through legal proceedings. Explore its purpose, stages, and jurisdictional va…
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Delhi High Court rules against piecemeal plaint rejection under Order VII Rule 11 CPC
The Delhi High Court has consistently ruled against piecemeal rejection of a plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, mandating lawsuits be rejected as a whole or…
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Andhra Pradesh High Court details strict criteria for plaint rejection under Order VII Rule 11 CPC
The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms strict criteria for plaint rejection under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, ensuring legal claims are not dismissed without pro…
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Jammu & Kashmir High Court Affirms Plaint Rejection Under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC Is Appealable
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ruled that a rejection of plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC is a “deemed decree” and is appealable, not revisabl…
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