High Courts
'WhatsApp Notice Not Valid For Arrest U/S 41A CrPC': Rajasthan HC Convicts Cop For Contempt Over Violation Of Arnesh Kumar Guidelines
The Rajasthan High Court convicted a police officer for contempt of court in light of the fact that the petitioner's arrest was made by the respondent-police officer merely on the basis of an intimation over WhatsApp, without furnishing a valid notice as contemplated under Section 41-A of CrPC.The bench of Justice Praveer Bhatnagar held that intimation made through WhatsApp did not satisfy...
No Need To Appoint Guardian In Case Of Hindu Minor's Interest In Undivided Joint Family Property: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that in case of a Hindu minor's interest in the undivided joint family property, no guardian can be appointed to manage such interests. It held that the same will be taken care by the adult member of the family, as per Section 12 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956Justice Rohit Ranjan Agrawal held“it is clear that in case a minor has an interest...
Belonging To Scheduled Tribe Doesn't Bar Divorce Under Hindu Marriage Act Without Established Custom: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court upheld an order dismissing a wife's Order 7 Rule 11 CPC application seeking rejection of her husband's divorce plea filed under Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), on the ground that they belonged to Scheduled Tribe and thus the HMA was not applicable.The division bench of Justice Sudesh Bansal and Justice Anil Kumar Upman observed that there was no mention of any prevailing...
No One Can Make An Honour Issue Out Of An Adult Marrying A Person Of Their Choice: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently observed that no individual can make an "honour issue" out of a consenting adult marrying a person of their own choice. The Court added that it is the State's duty to protect the life, limb, and property of such persons, even against their own family members. A bench of Justice JJ Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena made these observations while...
Can State Seal A Mosque Without Prior Notice? Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt's Response
The Allahabad High Court has sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government to explain the authority under which it can seal a Mosque, especially whether it can do so without prior notice. A bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Siddharth Nandan questioned the UP Govt while hearing a writ petition filed by Ahsan Ali. It is the petitioner's case that he is the lawful owner...
Wives Generally Exaggerate Husband's Income In Maintenance Pleas; It Doesn't Automatically Warrant Perjury Action: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has observed that it is common knowledge that a wife generally exaggerates her husband's income in maintenance proceedings, but such exaggerated statements do not automatically warrant the initiation of perjury proceedings against her under Section 340 CrPC. A bench of Justice Raj Beer Singh passed this order while dismissing a criminal appeal filed by a...
“No Dying Declaration, No Proof Of Cruelty”: Calcutta High Court Acquits Husband In S.498A IPC Case After 24 Years
The Calcutta High Court has set aside the conviction of a man under Section 498A of the IPC, holding that the prosecution failed to prove any act of cruelty or dowry-related harassment that could have driven his wife to commit suicide. Justice Chaitali Chatterjee Das observed that the evidence on record was marked by vague allegations, contradictions and emotional assertions, and that...
Allahabad High Court Drops Contempt Proceedings Against Advocate Who Accused Judge Of Working Under 'Govt Pressure'
The Allahabad High Court last week dropped criminal contempt proceedings against an advocate who had accused a single judge of working under government pressure in open court. A bench of Justice Siddhartha Varma and Justice Jai Krishna Upadhyay closed the matter after accepting the unconditional apology tendered by the advocate. The incident occurred on February 12, 2026, during...
No Anticipatory Bail On Mere Summons In Complaint Cases? Allahabad High Court Doubts 2025 Ruling, Refers Issue To Larger Bench
The Allahabad High Court has referred to a larger bench the question as to whether an anticipatory bail application is maintainable after an accused is summoned in a complaint case involving a non-bailable offence.A bench of Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla expressed disagreement with a 2025 coordinate bench ruling in Asheesh Kumar v. State of U.P. and Another 2025 LiveLaw (AB) 293, wherein it...
Delhi High Court Warns Against Misuse Of Perjury Pleas To 'Arm-Twist' Opponents, Dismisses S.340 CrPC Application
The Delhi High Court has cautioned against the growing misuse of perjury proceedings, observing that applications under Section 340 CrPC are increasingly being filed to “arm-twist” opponents and delay trials, rather than to address genuine instances of false evidence.Justice Subramonium Prasad made the observation while dismissing an application seeking initiation of perjury...
Muslims Can Invoke 'Guardians And Wards Act' Provisions For Seeking Minor's Custody: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has observed that persons governed by Muslim personal law are not precluded from seeking custody of a minor under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. A bench of Justice Anil Kumar-X said that while personal law may guide the Court in determining the rights of parties; however, the paramount consideration is always the welfare of the minor, which overrides...
Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup March 23 - 29, 2026
Nominal Index:Chuni Lal Vs Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd & Ors 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 112Mushtaq Ahmad Ganie Vs Union Territory of J&K & Anr 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 113Gaganpreet Singh Wazir Vs Food Corporation of India & Ors 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 114Ajaz Ahmed Vs UT of J&K through SHO Police Station Poonch & Superintendent, District Jail, Poonch 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 115Javid...