Supreme Court expands Section 17 CPC scope for multi-jurisdictional property
The Supreme Court of India ruled on February 6, 2019, that Section 17 CPC can apply to multiple properties across different jurisdictions, provided there’s a…
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Karnataka High Court marriage ruling boosts women’s autonomy
The Karnataka High Court marriage ruling on August 3, 2026, affirmed a wife’s autonomy, stating she needs no permission to visit parents and can’t be forced…
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Punjab and Haryana High Court overturns suicide abetment conviction
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has overturned a conviction for abetment of suicide, highlighting the critical role of medical evidence in proving death by…
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Pending domestic violence case not grounds to deny travel, Madras High Court
The Madras High Court ruled a pending domestic violence case is not a valid reason to deny a spouse’s right to travel abroad, clarifying DV proceedings are c…
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Allahabad High Court flags UP police failure on BNSS videography mandate
The Allahabad High Court has repeatedly flagged the Uttar Pradesh Police’s non-compliance with the Section 105 BNSS mandate for video recording search and se…
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Monetary claims waived in divorce settlement cannot be revived
India’s Supreme Court has ruled that monetary claims voluntarily waived in a divorce settlement cannot be revived in subsequent DV Act proceedings, setting a…
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Supreme Court blocks threshold plaint rejection for ad valorem court fee
The Supreme Court of India ruled on August 21, 2026, that a plaint cannot be rejected for insufficient ad valorem court fees when liability hinges on dispute…
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Delhi High Court: Courts can’t compel document filing, litigant’s choice upheld
The Delhi High Court recently clarified that courts cannot compel a party to file documents they did not choose to rely upon, upholding the litigant’s prerog…
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Documents Can Be Produced During Cross-Examination In Civil Trial To Confront Party To Suit Or Witness: Supreme Court
India’s Supreme Court, in a landmark ruling, clarified civil trial document production. Documents can now confront parties or witnesses in cross-examination,…
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Delhi High Court clarifies rules on belated document filing
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Suresh K Kait, recently reiterated guidelines for belated document filing, balancing procedural rules with substantial j…
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