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High Court Acquits Mother in Infant Death Case Due to Insufficient Evidence and Contradictions in Medical Reports. Conviction Under Section 302 IPC Set Aside for Lack of Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt...

The High Court of Karnataka allowed a criminal appeal filed by a mother convicted for murdering her 6-day-old infant under Section 302 IPC. The Trial Court had convicted her based on prosecution evide...

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Madras High Court Allows Amendment in Suit for Declaration and Possession — Subsequent Construction by Defendants Constitutes Fresh Cause of Action. Amendment to Include Mandatory Injunction Not Barred by Limitation Under Order VI Rule 17 CPC....

The petitioner filed a suit for declaration and recovery of possession. During the pendency of the suit, the petitioner alleged that the defendants trespassed into the suit property and illegally put ...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Cancellation of Patta Based on Criminal Conviction for Bogus Patta. Revenue Authorities Empowered to Cancel Bogus Patta; Title Disputes to Be Adjudicated by Civil Courts....

The petitioner, P. Devaraj, filed a writ petition challenging the order dated 22.01.2025 of the District Revenue Officer, Chennai, which confirmed the order dated 02.09.2024 of the Revenue Divisional ...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Seeking Injunction Against Eviction Due to Pending Civil Suit. Writ of Mandamus for forbearance from eviction is not maintainable when civil suit and appeal are already pending....

The petitioner, P.Devaraj, filed a Writ Petition (WP No. 3628 of 2025) before the Madras High Court seeking a Writ of Mandamus to forbear the respondents (Greater Chennai Corporation and other authori...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Revision Against Order Allowing Production of Original Documents in Summary Suit. Order XXXVII Rule 7 CPC permits application of general CPC provisions for filing originals of photocopies already on record....

The respondent/plaintiff filed a summary suit for recovery of money under Order XXXVII CPC. Along with the plaint, he filed 22 documents, of which 7 were photocopies. Subsequently, he filed an applica...

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Madras High Court Enhances Compensation for Electrocution Death Due to Negligence of Electricity Board — Applies Sarla Verma Multiplier and Adds Conventional Heads. The court held that the Electricity Board was negligent under res ipsa loquitur and awarded Rs.18,34,000/- with interest....

The appellants, legal heirs of Saravanan, filed an appeal against the judgment and decree in O.S. No.55 of 2021 passed by the Additional District Judge, Tiruvannamalai, seeking enhancement of compensa...

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Gujarat High Court Acquits Appellant in Atrocity Case Due to Compounding of IPC Offences and Settlement. Conviction under Section 3(1)(x) of SC/ST Act Set Aside as Complainant Deceased and Parties Compromised for Peaceful Co-existence....

The appellant, Chattrsingh @ Lalo Haribhai Patel, was convicted by the learned Special Judge, Bharuch in Special Atrocity Case No.13 of 2006 for offences under Section 324 IPC (two years rigorous impr...

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Gujarat High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim for Deceased Student, Enhancing Compensation from Rs. 16,10,000 to Rs. 23,38,000. Notional Income of Deceased Student Aged 19 Years Assessed at Rs. 15,000 Per Month with 40% Prospective Addition Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The appellants, parents of deceased Karansinh Mahendrasinh Chauhan, filed a claim petition under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 seeking compensation for the death of their 19-year-old son in a vehicular...

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Gujarat High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim for Minor's Death — Notional Income Enhanced to Rs. 40,000 Per Annum. Compensation Recalculated Following Kishan Gopal and Pranay Sethi Principles, Awarding Rs. 7,90,000 with Interest....

The appellants, parents of the deceased minor Manguben Chhaganbhai Vadi, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation for the death of their 5-year-ol...

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Gujarat High Court Quashes Disciplinary Termination Order Against Advocate in Service Matter — Violation of Natural Justice. Disciplinary Authority Failed to Provide Adequate Opportunity of Hearing and Relied on Ex-Parte Inquiry Report, Rendering Termination Order Invalid....

The petitioner, Bharatkumar Keshavlal Solanki, an advocate, filed a Special Civil Application under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging the order dated 4.5.2013 passed by the Discipli...