Statutory Presumption Under NI Act Falls If Complainant Fails To Prove Financial Capacity: J&K High Court

Reaffirming the importance of financial credibility in cheque bounce litigation, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that failure of the complainant to prove financial capacity to extend a large loan can fatally weaken the case, particularly when the accused manages to raise a plausible defence.Justice Rajesh Sekhri, while dismissing a criminal appeal observed that once...

[IPC] No Need To Wait For Proof From Accused To Bring His Case Under Purview Of General Exceptions: J&K High Court

“Once it is clearly discernible from the allegations made in the complaint that the act of the accused falls within the General Exceptions, there is no need to wait for submission of proof on behalf of the accused so as to bring his case within the purview of General Exceptions”, held the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh while quashing a FIR against a group of...

'Father's Presence Plays Vital Role In Child's Education': Kerala High Court Grants 7 Days Leave To Prisoner For Child's Admission

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (10th June) issued an order granting 7 days leave to a convict prisoner for taking admission to his child to 11th standard.The mother of the child initially approached the prison authorities for securing the parole first. However, it was denied saying that there is no provision for such a release. Subsequent to that, she approached the High Court.On...

Rajasthan High Court Directs State To Provide Interpreter, Extra Time In Practical Exams For Student With 100% Hearing Loss

Granting interim relief to a student suffering from 100% hearing impairment, Rajasthan High Court directed the State to provide two interpreters to the petitioner, one for assisting her in preparation of theoretical examines, and another for assistance in preparation as well as at the time of the practical exams.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand further directed the State to provide...

"Cat Named Daisy Has Driven Everyone Crazy": Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against Man Booked For Wrongfully Holding Missing Feline

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday quashed proceedings initiated against a man accused of wrongfully holding a cat named Daisy belonging to the complainant, in his house.A single-judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed the petition filed by Taha Husain who was charged for offences punishable under Sections 504(Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace),...

Madras High Court Declines CBI Probe In Savukku Shankar's Plea Alleging Swindling Of Funds From Ambedkar Champions Scheme

The Madras High Court has disposed the plea filed by Youtuber Savukku Shankar seeking a CBI probe into the alleged misappropriation of funds in connection with the implementation of the Annal Ambedkar Scheme. Though the court has refused to order a CBI probe, the court has directed the authorities to recheck the list of tender awardees and ensure that only those who fulfill the criteria have...

'Pay Minus Pension' Can't Be Retrospectively Recovered From Retd Doctors Due To AIIMS Jodhpur's Ignorant Attitude: Rajasthan High Court

In pleas by retired doctors “re-employed” by AIIMS Jodhpur against imposition “Pay minus pension” rule five years after their appointment orders were issued without such condition, the Rajasthan High Court slammed the hospital for being ignorant about the law applicable upon its employees.The court was hearing a batch of petitions filed by certain doctors as well as AIIMS Jodhpur...

Funds Payable By Centre To States Under RTE Act Need Not Be Linked To NEP Implementation : Madras High Court

Observing that the funds payable by the Central Government to the States under the Right to Education Act need not be linked to the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), the Madras High Court urged the Centre to consider releasing the Samagra Shiksha Scheme funds payable to the Tamil Nadu government.The bench of Justice GR Swaminathan and Justice V Lakshminarayanan was...

[S.92 CPC] Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Leave To Sue Over Alleged Mismanagement Of Temple, Emphasises Adherence To Statutory Requirements

The Kerala High Court has dismissed an application seeking leave to sue under Section 92 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) concerning the administration of the Iruvaikonam Bhagavathi Temple in Thirupuram Village, Neyyattinkara. In his judgment, Justice M.A. Abdul Hakhim underscored that leave under Section 92 CPC is not to be granted automatically and highlighted the importance of...

'You Have Priority For Other Things, Not This': Madras High Court Questions State Over Delay In Policy For LGBTQ+ Persons

The Madras High Court, on Monday, expressed displeasure at the State government delaying the draft policy for persons belonging to the LGBTQIA+ communities. Justice Anand Venkatesh remarked that he was truly disappointed in the manner in which the state had been seeking adjournments without bringing up the policy. The court also remarked that the state had its priorities elsewhere...

'Not Named In FIR, No Material For Arrest': RCB Marketing Head Tells High Court In Plea Challenging Arrest In Bengaluru Stampede Case

RCB's marketing head Nikhil Sosale, arrested in connection with the Bengaluru Stampede near Chinnaswamy stadium ahead of the team's 2025 victory celebration, told the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday (June 10) that there was no material against him to arrest him, nor was his role mentioned and even the FIR on the incident did not name him. The court was hearing Sosale's plea challenging...

No Specific Allegation Of Nuisance: High Court Closes Case Over Allegedly Defamatory Messages Against Kerala CM & Ministers In WhatsApp Group

The Kerala High Court closed a case of posting defamatory messages against the Chief Minister and other Ministers in the WhatsApp group of the employees of an education society after observing that none of the allegations constituted the offences mentioned.The case was registered after a complaint was made by the Chairman of the SAT Health Education Society (SATHHESH) to the Chief Minister...