Orissa High Court Alters Murder Conviction Of 72-Yr-Old To Culpable Homicide, Applies 'Transfer Of Malice' Rule

The Orissa High Court has recently modified a Sessions Court's order convicting a man for commission of murder of his sister-in-law in 2008 by altering the same to one for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. [2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 111]For partially upholding the guilt of the appellant, the Bench of Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak (now transferred) and Justice Sashikanta Mishra applied...

Kanjhawala Hit-And-Run Case: Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Accused Amit Khanna, Cites Gravity Of Alleged Murder

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to Amit Khanna, an accused in the Kanjhawala hit-and-run case in which a 20-year old girl was killed after she was dragged under a car for around 13 km. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 863]Justice Girish Kathpalia said that the gravity and manner in which the alleged murder was committed dissuaded the Court from granting bail to Khanna. The Court dismissed the...

Professor At Statutory University Does Not Hold 'Public Office', Can't Be Subject To Quo Warranto: Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court recently dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a writ of quo warranto to quash the appointment of a professor of Mathematics department in the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT).The Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. referred to the Allahabad High Court judgment [Dr. Neetu Singh v. State of U.P., Thru....

'Will Bring Respite To Mumbaikars': Bombay High Court Permits Cutting Of 1,237 Mangroves For 'Connector' Bridge In Western Suburbs

The Bombay High Court on Thursday (September 17) permitted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to cut down a total 1,237 mangroves for constructing the Versova-Madh Island 'connector' bridge, which would reduce the travel time from 22 km to 1.5 km for one to reach to Madh Island from western suburbs. A division bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait...

LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: September 17, 2026

Delhi High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Tihar Jail Superintendent For Delaying Prisoner's Parole Release"Need To Curb Spoiling Children": Bombay High Court Upholds Cancellation Of Minor's Bail In Ghatkopar Hit-And-Run CaseCourts Releasing Illegally Arrested Accused Must Permit Same Day Re-Arrest After Compliance With Formalities: Kerala High Court Delay In Domestic...

Man Dies In Bijnor Jail Two Days After HC Grants Him Bail; Allahabad High Court Seeks Explanation From UP Prisons DG

The Allahabad High Court has sought an explanation from the Director General, Prison Administration & Reforms Services, Uttar Pradesh, over the alleged custodial death of a prisoner in District Jail, Bijnor.The Court said that it is a "matter of serious concern" that an admitted death in custody has been met with "no satisfactory explanation" from the State. A Bench of Justice Chandra...

Grant Of NEET Grace Marks Exclusively To NCC Cadets Who Finish Class 12 Is Reasonable: Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court has upheld a State policy that awards grace marks in NEET admissions to eligible National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets holding Certificate 'B', but not Certificate 'A'. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 151] The Court said the distinction reasonably rewards candidates with Certificate B who continued in NCC until Class XII, the stage at which they become eligible to take NEET.A...

Donate ₹50K Worth Of Furniture To Govt Schools: Delhi High Court Directs Accused While Quashing Assault FIR After Settlement

The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered against five persons for offences including attempt to culpable homicide and assault on public servant after the parties amicably settled their dispute. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 862]Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav directed them to donate furniture worth of Rs. 50,000, Rs. 10,000 each, to government schools near their place of residences.The...

'Low Moral Fibre': Madras High Court Denies Mother Custody Of Minor Children

The Madras High Court recently denied custody of two minor children to their mother after noting that the woman had a low moral fibre and her company will be detrimental to the well being of the children. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 450]“All these allegations point to a person who has a low moral fibre and whose company would be detrimental to the welfare and well being of two minor children who are...

'Wealth & Status' Can't Buy Softer Justice: Allahabad High Court Denies Bail To Builder In PMLA Case Alleging ₹126 Crore Diversion

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday rejected the bail application of Unnati Fortune Holdings Ltd.'s main promoter and builder, Anil Mithas, who faces money laundering charges under the PMLA over the alleged diversion of ₹126.30 crore belonging to homebuyers.In a significant observation, the bench said that white-collar crime has "grown too pervasive and too costly" to be met with...

Calcutta High Court Directs CWC To Return 3-Year-Old Child To Adoptive Couple, Says He Was Neither 'Orphan' Nor 'Abandoned'

The Calcutta High Court has directed the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to return custody of a three-year-old child to a couple who had been caring for him since shortly after his birth, holding that the child was neither “orphan” nor “abandoned” and did not fall within the statutory category of “children in need of care and protection” under the Juvenile Justice (Care and...

Calcutta High Court Seeks WB Police's Response On Detention Of Man Suspected To Be Bangladeshi National

The Calcutta High Court has directed the Raniganj Police authorities to file a report disclosing the basis for detaining a man, allegedly suspected to be a Bangladeshi national, since August 8, 2026.The Court took exception to the fact that the man had remained in police detention for over a month and was being interrogated by the police authorities themselves instead of being referred to...