Karnataka High Court Urges Banks To Take Steps Against 'SIM-Swap Fraud', Holds BSNL Liable For Illegal Withdrawals From Bank's Account

Underscoring the accountability of telecom service provider for its negligence in a case of SIM swap fraud, the Karnataka High Court held telecom company BSNL vicariously liable for wrongful issuance of a duplicate SIM card to fraudsters by one of its employees, resulting in a loss of Rs 87.70 lakhs to a co‑operative bank.In doing so the court while recognizing the role of telecom providers...

Love Affair, Not Statutory Rape: J&K&L High Court Acquits Man After Finding Prosecutrix's Minority Not Proved

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has set aside the conviction of a man under Section 376 of the Ranbir Penal Code for alleged statutory rape, holding that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the prosecutrix was a minor on the date of the occurrence.The Court noted that the school certificate relied upon by the trial court had no probative value because...

Madras High Court Upholds POCSO Conviction Relying On Child's DNA Report Despite Survivor Turning Hostile; Modifies Sentence To 20 Yrs

The Madras High Court has upheld the conviction of a man under POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a minor girl ultimately leading to pregnancy and wherein the trial court had relied on the child's DNA report to substantiate offence of penetrative sexual assault. The appellant claimed that neither the girl nor her parents supported the prosecution's case and the trial court had convicted...

'If This Permitted, Tomorrow HC Building Not Safe: Karnataka High Court Remarks On Man's Claim Over Alleged Land Sale Housing Police Quarter

While hearing a man's plea challenging an FIR over alleged sale of land housing Malleshwaram police quarters, the Karnataka High Court on Thursday (June 4) orally remarked that if such claims are permitted then tomorrow even high court building would not be safe. When the matter was taken up, Senior Counsel Aruna Shyam appearing for the accused person Srinath Nagaragadde, submitted before...

Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against 6 Accused Of Canvassing At Polling Booth Citing Vague, Generalised Allegations

The Madras High Court recently quashed criminal cases registered against six individuals for alleged election-related offences, citing "vague" and "generalised allegations" which were not supported by foundational facts as well as serious infirmities in the prosecution's case. While doing so, Justice Victoria Gowri observed that the courts were guardians not just against crime but...

Delhi High Court Monthly Digest: May 2026 [Citations 437 - 551]

Citations 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 437 to 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 551NOMINAL INDEXKAPIL AGARWAL v. CPIO INCOME TAX OFFICER MORADABAD & ANR, 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 437ANI v. PTI & Anr 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 438Vicky @ Gobind v. State 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 439Vijay Singh Meena v. Joint Seat Allocation Authority Josaa & Ors 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 440ARJUN KAPOOR v. ARTIST BOOKING COMPANY & ORS 2026...

Mere Receipt Of Money Without Evidence Of Utilisation For Financing Illicit Trafficking Does Not Attract S.27A NDPS Act: J&K&L High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has set aside an order cancelling bail granted to an accused facing trial under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, holding that the concept of “financing illicit traffic” under Section 27-A is distinct from merely receiving consideration for the sale of narcotic substances.The Court observed that financing...

Delhi Riots: High Court Vacates Interim Order Restraining Trial Court From Passing Final Orders On Framing Of Charge

The Delhi High Court on Friday (June 5) vacated its 2024 interim order restraining the trial court from passing any final order on framing of charges against the accused persons in relation to the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy into 2020 North East Delhi riots.For context, the trial court is at the final stages of reserving the matter on framing of charges in the larger conspiracy...

Rape Conviction Can Rest On Victim's Testimony Despite Failed Test Identification Parade, Negative Forensic Report: Sikkim High Court

The High Court of Sikkim has upheld the conviction of a bus driver for rape under Section 376(1) of the Indian Penal Code, holding that the victim's testimony, corroborated by medical evidence and other prosecution witnesses, was sufficient to establish the accused's guilt even though the victim had failed to identify him during a Test Identification Parade (TIP) and the forensic examination...

Allahabad HC Grants Bail In Rape & Murder Case With 'Heavy Heart', Slams UP Govt Over Poor Forensic Lab Infra

The Allahabad High Court recently granted bail to an accused in a rape and murder case with a "heavy heart and great pain" due to the lack of proper scientific evidence. Expressing serious concerns over the state's Forensic Science Laboratories (FSL) infrastructure, a bench of Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal remarked thus: "…outdated machine as well as incomplete infrastructure...

Approaching DGP Instead Of Officer-In-Charge Of Police Station Does Not Satisfy Section 154 CrPC: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed an FIR and a Magistrate's order passed under Section 156(3) CrPC, holding that a complainant cannot directly approach the Magistrate without first complying with the mandatory requirement under Section 154(1) CrPC of furnishing information to the officer-in-charge of the concerned police station.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Rakesh Kainthla...

Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai Sworn-In As Chief Justice Of Patna High Court

Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai was sworn-in on Friday (June 5) as Chief Justice of Patna High Court. The oath of office was delivered by Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.)For context, the Central Government on Tuesday (June 2) had notified the appointment of Justice Rai, who was previously a judge of the Sikkim High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 22nd May, 2026...