Andhra Pradesh High Court clarifies ex-parte orders post-Vakalatnama filing
The Andhra Pradesh High Court clarified that courts cannot pass ex-parte orders against defendants who’ve filed a Vakalatnama, even for not filing a written…
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Himachal Pradesh High Court considers “old cheque” dishonour petition
The Himachal Pradesh High Court is reviewing a petition concerning a cheque returned as “88-Old Cheque” and the application of Section 138 of the Negotiable…
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Allahabad High Court clarifies suit transfer not sole remedy for pecuniary jurisdiction defects
The Allahabad High Court recently ruled that returning a plaint isn’t the only remedy for suits lacking pecuniary jurisdiction; they can be transferred under…
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Allahabad High Court Rules Woman Cannot Claim Maintenance As Live-In Partner Without Pleading Or Proving Such Relationship
The Allahabad High Court ruled a woman cannot claim maintenance as a live-in partner under Section 125 CrPC without proving the relationship, affecting finan…
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Jammu & Kashmir High Court: Order 41 Rule 4 doesn’t save abated appeals after appellant death
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court clarifies that Order 41 Rule 4 CPC cannot prevent an appeal’s abatement if a deceased appellant’s legal heirs aren’…
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MP High Court affirms cruelty, desertion in husband’s bigamy after wife’s rape
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled today, July 30, 2026, that a husband’s failure to support his wife after her rape and his remarriage constitutes cruelty…
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Yes, you can go to jail for bouncing a cheque
Can you go to jail for bouncing a check? While accidental errors incur fees, knowingly writing bad checks with intent to defraud can lead to criminal charges…
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Navigating Cheque Bounce Complaints Against NGOs in India
Filing a Cheque Bounce Complaint Against NGO in India involves strict procedures under the NI Act, extending liability to individuals. Learn the steps and wh…
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Supreme Court of India clarifies company moratorium does not bar consumer complaints against promoters, directors
India’s Supreme Court clarified that an IBC moratorium against a company does not bar consumer complaints against its promoters and directors, offering relie…
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Supreme Court clarifies subsequent purchasers’ rights in Sanjiv Kumar v. Shakuntla Devi case
The Supreme Court of India delivered a crucial judgment in Sanjiv Kumar v. Shakuntla Devi, clarifying the rights of subsequent purchasers in ongoing property…
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