Does Consensual Sexual Intercourse on a Promise to Marry Constitute “Rape” under Section 376 IPC when the Relationship Was Voluntary and the Promise Was Not Shown to Be False from Inception? — Calcutta High Court Reaffirms and Applies Existing Supreme Court Precedent

Court clarifies that a longstanding consensual relationship between adults, accompanied by a promise to marry which is not proved false ab initio, does not amount to rape under Section 376 IPC merely because the marriage did not materialise. Judgment upholds and applies the principles laid down in Uday, Deepak Gulati, Rajnish Singh, and Prashant. This […]

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Can Division Benches of the High Court in Telangana Summarily Dispose of Writ Appeals Without Costs or Detailed Reasons?

Upholding existing procedural discretion; practical reliance as clarificatory authority for summary disposals at the appellate writ stage.   Summary Category Data Case Name WA/1205/2025 of Ravi Gupta, IPS Vs Birla Mallesh CNR HBHC010652782025 Date of Registration 30-10-2025 Decision Date 31-10-2025 Disposal Nature DISPOSED OF NO COSTS Judgment Author MOUSHUMI BHATTACHARYA, GADI PRAVEEN KUMAR Court High […]

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Does the Presence of Marks of Violence and Allegations of Dowry Torture Preclude Grant of Bail Under Section 304B IPC?

Reaffirmation of Stringent Bail Approach in Dowry Death Cases by the High Court of Jharkhand   Summary Category Data Case Name B.A./3676/2025 of ARUN ROY Vs THE STATE OF JHARKHAND CNR JHHC010133112025 Date of Registration 29-04-2025 Decision Date 31-10-2025 Disposal Nature Rejected Judgment Author Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ambuj Nath Court High Court of Jharkhand Precedent […]

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Is an Anticipatory Bail Application Maintainable After Arrest? — Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms Principle and Dismisses Application as Infructuous

The Jharkhand High Court has reaffirmed that an anticipatory bail application becomes infructuous once the petitioner is arrested, upholding settled precedent. This clear ruling carries binding authority within Jharkhand and practical guidance for lawyers managing bail applications at the pre-arrest stage.   Summary Category Data Case Name A.B.A./6202/2025 of RADHSHYAM CHOURASIYA ALIAS RADHESHYAM CHOURASIYA Vs […]

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Does an Easement by Grant Over a Pathway Survive the Availability of Alternative Access? Madras High Court Upholds Principle That Easement by Grant Is Not Extinguished by Mere Cessation of Necessity

The Madras High Court has affirmed that an easement by grant, created through explicit recitals in a title deed, persists even if an alternative pathway becomes available; such rights are permanent unless expressly limited by the grant itself. This judgment upholds established precedent, clarifies the difference between “easement by grant” and “easement of necessity,” and […]

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How Does the Punjab & Haryana High Court’s 2025 Ruling Clarify the Law on Calculation of Compensation in Motor Accident Death Cases?

This judgment reaffirms the settled legal principles laid down by the Supreme Court in _Sarla Verma_, _Pranay Sethi_, and _Magma General Insurance Company_ for determining compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. It confirms that these principles must guide tribunals and courts, and that once the insurance company’s appeal on quantum is […]

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When Is Successive Bail Under Section 483 BNSS Permissible After Co-Accused Acquittal and Prolonged Pretrial Detention?

The High Court reaffirmed that second/successive bail petitions are maintainable if a substantial, effective, and consequential change in circumstances is demonstrated—mere lapse of time and the absence of trial progress after years of incarceration can form such a basis. The judgment applies bindingly within Punjab & Haryana, clarifying the prevailing standard under the BNSS and […]

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Can High Courts Quash Heinous, Non-Compoundable Offences Like Attempt to Murder Under Section 528 BNSS Based on Compromise When Key Witnesses Turn Hostile? (Existing Precedent Substantively Applied)

The High Court held that even in grave, non-compoundable offences such as attempt to murder (Section 109(1) BNS, akin to Section 307 IPC) and Arms Act charges, inherent powers may be exercised to quash proceedings on settlement if material witnesses turn hostile and the possibility of conviction is virtually nullified. This judgment follows and applies […]

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Does Joining Investigation and Lack of Need for Custodial Interrogation Mandate Grant of Anticipatory Bail Under Section 482 BNSS?

The High Court clarified that when accused join investigation and custodial interrogation is deemed unnecessary by police, anticipatory bail should be confirmed, reaffirming the established legal principles; this ruling follows precedent and is binding on all subordinate courts within Punjab and Haryana.   Summary Category Data Case Name CRM-M/49771/2025 of JOGRAJ SINGH AND ANOTHER Vs […]

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Can Legal Heirs (Including Married and Earning Children) Claim Enhanced Compensation in Motor Accident Cases? — Clarification and Application of Precedent by the Punjab & Haryana High Court

Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that the right to seek enhanced compensation for a motor accident death survives to all legal representatives, including married and earning children, reaffirming settled Supreme Court precedent. Compensation standards, deductions, and entitlement to interest are also clarified. This judgment is binding and clarifies the application of precedent for all […]

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Can Service as Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Be Counted Towards Pension-Qualifying Service or Regularisation? Delhi High Court Reaffirms Supreme Court’s Position As Binding Authority

The Delhi High Court holds that periods served as GDS cannot be counted for pensionary benefits or regularisation under current statutory rules, affirming Supreme Court precedent (Gandiba Behera) and aligning with other High Courts. This decision clarifies and reinforces the non-pensionable status of GDSs for all courts within its jurisdiction, providing binding authority for similar […]

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Can a Civil Suit Be Transferred Between States Solely on Allegations of Threat? Gauhati High Court Reaffirms Need for Real, Substantiated Apprehension

Transfer of suits between states under Section 24 CPC remains an exceptional measure; the Gauhati High Court clarifies that mere allegations of threat, absent objective supporting material, are insufficient to justify transfer. The Court upholds established precedent, emphasizes the importance of trying suits where the property is situated, and issues safeguards for ensuring a fair […]

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