Delhi High Court Acquits Man In POCSO Case, Says Alleging 'Physical Relations' Without Evidence Doesn't Establish Rape

While acquitting a man in a POCSO case, the Delhi High Court has ruled that mere use of the term “physical relations” without supporting evidence is insufficient to establish rape or aggravated penetrative sexual assault. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri said that it was an unfortunate case where the victim's parents repeatedly stated that “physical relations” were established however, there...

Can't Claim Salary Arrears For Period Of Honorary Service Prior To Prospective Regularization: Gauhati HC

A Division bench of the Gauhati High Court comprising JusticeMichael Zothankhuma and Justice Anjan Moni Kalita held that an employee cannot claim arrear salary for honorary service prior to regularization if the appointment conditions were accepted and regularization order granted benefits only prospectively. Background Facts The appellant was appointed as a Subject Teacher for...

Courts Can Exempt Property From Doctrine Of Lis Pendens To Protect Genuine Owners From Vexatious Suits: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that courts can exempt a property from the doctrine of lis pendens, to shield genuine owners from vexatious suits.The doctrine stems from Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act 1882. It stipulates that any transfer of property during a pending lawsuit affecting that property is subject to the outcome of the lawsuit.A division bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal...

[S.5 BSA] 'Photos Of Place Where Crime Occurred Is Relevant Document While Cross-Examining Witness': Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that a defence lawyer may confront a prosecution witness with relevant documents such as photographs or site plans during cross-examination if those materials are connected to the facts in issueJustice G. Girish delivered the judgment in a criminal miscellaneous petition challenging the order of the Additional Sessions Judge, Ernakulam, who refused to allow...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Monthly Digest: September 2025

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 143 to 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 180NOMINAL INDEX:Adil V/s State of H.P.,2025 LiveLaw (HP) 143Manish Dharmaik V/s State of H.P. & Ors.,2025 LiveLaw (HP) 144Nathu v/s National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) & others.,2025 LiveLaw (HP) 145Raj Kumar & another V/s State of H.P. & Ors.,2025 LiveLaw (HP) 146Zydus Wellness Products Ltd. v/s Karnal Foods...

Application Of Roster Point To Clear And Anticipated Vacancies Prevents Anomalous Appointments: Calcutta HC

A Division bench of the Calcutta High Court comprising Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya held that applying roster points separately to clear and anticipated vacancies is necessary to prevent anomalies and ensure fairness if anticipated vacancies did not materialize. Background Facts The Public Service Commission, West Bengal published an advertisement...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quarterly Digest: July - September 2025

Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 142 to 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 203Nominal Index X v State of MP 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 142M/s Hindustan Equipment Pvt. Ltd. v. State of M.P. 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 143Ayyub Lala v State of MP 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 144Ashok Airen v Family Welfare and Agriculture Department 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 145Ram Das Sahu v State of Madhya Pradesh 2025 LiveLaw (MP) 146Dileep Mehto v Union of India...

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Fair Decisions On Parole Pleas, Cites 'Recurring' Pattern Of Rejection

Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Fair Decisions On Parole Pleas To Avoid 'Recurring' Pattern Of Rejection Without Reasons

Limitation Act | S.14(2) Does Not Apply To Cases Where Court With Jurisdiction Erroneously Declines To Entertain Plea: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that Section 14(2) of the Limitation Act, 1963 does not extend to a case where the Court, which possesses jurisdiction, erroneously declines to entertain the proceeding on a mistaken perception or wrong application of legal principles.For context, Section 14 of the Limitation Act deals with the exclusion of time of proceeding bona fide in court without...

Dependent Can Challenge Termination & Claim Service Benefits Of Missing Employee Who Is Presumed Dead After Seven Years: Chhattisgarh HC

A Division bench of the Chhattisgarh High Court comprising Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal and Justice Radhakishan Agrawal held that dependent wife of a missing government employee can challenge his ex-parte termination and claim the service benefits of the missing employee who is presumed dead after seven years. Background Facts The husband of Respondent was employed as a...

Kerala High Court Aids Youth With Substance Abuse Disorder To Secure College Admission, Pay Tuition Fees

The Kerala High Court recently aided a youngster suffering from substance abuse disorder and other mental illnesses to secure admission in the college of his choice. The Court also ensured that his course fee was paid.The Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Harisankar V. Menon was considering the plea by the youth's father seeking the Court's direction for...

Many Govt Job Aspirants Pursue LLB, Law Is Essential Subject For Some Posts: P&H High Court Quashes GK-Based Syllabus For Haryana ADA Exam

In a significant ruling, the High Court has quashed the Haryana Public Service Commission's advertisement for Assistant District Attorney (ADA) posts, which featured a general knowledge-based syllabus while excluding law as a core subject in screening test. The court observed that thousands of students pursue LLB degrees with the hope of securing public employment, and that legal knowledge...