'Questions Under Section 313 CrPC Must Be Explained To Accused In Language He Understands': Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand HC has held that an accused must be questioned under Section 313 CrPC in a language he understands, and that improper recording of his statement, causing prejudice to his right to explain incriminating circumstances, can itself be a ground for acquittal. The Court set aside the murder conviction and life sentence of an illiterate man whose statement had been recorded entirely...

Accused Facing Offences Punishable With Less Than 10 Years Can't Be Declared 'Proclaimed Offender' U/S 84(4) BNSS: P&H High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an accused facing offences that are not punishable with imprisonment of ten years or more cannot be declared a “proclaimed offender” under Section 84(4) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. At most, such an accused can be declared a “proclaimed person” or “absconder.”Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal set aside a...

'Arbitration Proceedings Do Not Bar Criminal Investigation': Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash Cheating FIR Against MyFitness Promoters

The Karnataka High Court recently refused to quash an FIR registered against the promoters of Tanvi Fitness Private Limited (which manages 'MyFitness' brand), accused of cheating Mensa Brand Technologies Pvt Ltd. of Rs. 143 crores by concealing a prior trademark agreement. [2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 435]The single judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna, while dismissing the petition preferred by...

Judgments Debtors Who Evade Notice, Fail To Show Reasons For Delay In Challenging Orders Can't Prolong Execution Proceedings: AP High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that judgment debtors who intentionally evade court notices and fail to show sufficient cause for condoning delays in seeking to set aside ex parte orders cannot be permitted to prolong execution proceedings. The Court observed that the judgment debtors' applications seeking condonation of delay in challenging the ex parte orders appeared to have been...

Mere Allegations About Mother's Character Can't Justify Search Warrant To Recover Child From Her Custody: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that a mere allegation about a mother's character cannot justify the issuance of a search warrant under Section 97 CrPC to recover a child from her custody. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 431]For context, Section 97 CrPC empowers a District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, or Magistrate of First Class to issue a search warrant to rescue a person who is...

Section 107 BNS | Minor's Suicide Does Not Relieve Prosecution Of Burden To Establish Ingredients Of Abetment: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that even though Section 107 of BNS deals with abetment of suicide of a child, the prosecution still has the burden to disclose the ingredients of the offence. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 433] The bench of Justice Himanshu Joshi observed,"Section 107 of the BNS deals with abetment of suicide of a child or a person of unsound mind. Though the provision is attracted...

Unsubstantiated Claims Of Wife's Mental Disorder Amounts To Cruelty, Attacks Dignity Protected Under Article 21: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has held that making unsubstantiated allegations of mental disorder or absent-mindedness against a spouse constitutes legal cruelty, as such claims attack an individual's core dignity and right to live a dignified life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. A Division Bench of Justice Ashok S. Kinagi and Justice Subramanya Rangarao dismissed an appeal filed by...

Karnataka High Court Rejects Wife's Plea To Transfer Divorce Case, Says 5-Year Delay In Filing Petition Discloses Acquiescence

The Karnataka High Court rejected a wife's petition to transfer divorce proceedings to a different family court, noting that the plea— filed after a delay of five years since the institution of the case and four years after she entered her appearance— disclosed “acquiescence on part of petitioner.”Justice Ravi V Hosmani further ruled that a distance of 45 km between the wife's...

Bombay High Court Keeps 'Leave India Notice' Issued To Actor Imran Khan In Abeyance Till Nov 2

Bollywood actor Imran Khan will not have to leave India at least till Monday (November 2) as assured by the Foreigners Registration Regional Office (FRRO), Mumbai today (October 27) before the Bombay High Court. A division bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna was hearing the plea filed by Khan challenging the "Leave India Notice" (LIN) issued to him by...

Kerala Govt Opposes KPSC Plea To Quash FIR Over Exam Irregularities, Says Investigation 'Progressing Vigorously'

The Kerala government on Tuesday (October 27) submitted before the High Court that the State Public Service Commission's plea, challenging the FIR against its staff members over alleged irregularities in examination for recruitment to the State Planning Board, is not maintainable.When the matter came up today before Justice A. Badharudeen, Director General of Prosecution T.A. Asaf Ali...

Inherent Jurisdiction Cannot Circumvent Bar On Second Revision; J&K&L High Court Says 90 Days Reasonable For S.528 BNSS Petitions

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that its inherent jurisdiction under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, cannot be invoked to circumvent the statutory bar on a second revision petition.The Court further observed that although Section 528 does not prescribe a limitation period, 90 days should be treated as a reasonable time for filing...

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea To Protect Race Course Masjid, Centre Assures No Demolition Till Next Hearing

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea filed by a worshipper seeking protection of the Race Course Masjid against its apprehended demolition.Justice Anish Dayal sought response of the Central Government through Land and Development Office and the Delhi Waqf Board while listing the matter for hearing on Thursday. The mosque is located inside the Race Course Club, which...