Karnataka High Court Rejects ‘Lost Interest’ Divorce Plea, Upholds Marital Sanctity
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a husband cannot seek divorce merely for ‘lost interest’ in his 21-year marriage, emphasizing marital sanctity under…
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Maharashtra Extends Hours for FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Viewing
Maharashtra has allowed hotels, restaurants, and eateries to stay open until 4 am on July 20, 2026, for fans watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between S…
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Supreme Court clarifies cheque dishonour liability after cash loan limit breach
India’s Supreme Court clarified on September 25, 2025, that cash loan limits under the Income Tax Act don’t void cheque dishonour liability, bolstering comme…
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Kerala High Court clarifies path to rebut presumption of debt in cheque dishonour cases
The Kerala High Court has clarified that an accused in a cheque dishonour case can rebut the presumption of debt under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instrume…
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Orissa High Court Affirms Director Liability for Cheque Dishonour Despite Company Insolvency
The Orissa High Court ruled directors remain liable for cheque dishonour under Section 138 NI Act, rejecting insolvency as an escape. This impacts corporate…
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Kerala High Court rejects Substitution of Complainant & Accused At Appellate Stage:
The Kerala High Court has ruled that substituting names of complainants or accused is not allowed at the appellate stage in cheque dishonour cases, especiall…
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Supreme Court extends probation to cheque dishonour offenders in landmark ruling
India’s Supreme Court ruled on September 25, 2025, that accused individuals in cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 NI Act are entitled to the Probation…
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Supreme Court refers cheque dishonour deposit precedent for directors to larger bench
The Supreme Court of India has referred a key precedent on the mandatory 20% cheque dishonour deposit for convicted company directors to a larger bench, impa…
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Kerala High Court clarifies complainants possess statutory right to appeal against acquittal in cheque bounce case
The Kerala High Court has clarified that complainants in cheque dishonour cases have a statutory right to appeal acquittals, not file revision petitions.
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Society leaders face conditional liability in cheque bounce cases
Society presidents, secretaries, and committee members in India can face liability in cheque bounce cases, but only under specific legal conditions set by th…
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