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Bombay High Court Allows DNA Test in Maintenance Case to Determine Paternity — Revisional Court Erred in Quashing Magistrate's Order Without Considering Prima Facie Evidence of Marriage and Cohabitation.

The petitioner, Madanaiah Durgam Chinna Kande, challenged the order of the Additional Sessions Judge, Chandrapur, dated 16th November 2021, which quas...

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Supreme Court Declares Accused Juvenile and Quashes Death Sentence Under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. Age Determination Based on School Birth Certificate Prevails Over Ossification Test, Leading to Release After Over 5 Years Incarceration as Maximum Sentence for Juvenile Below 16 is 3 Years.

The Supreme Court heard appeals challenging the judgment and order dated 15.11.2018 of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which affirmed the death sentenc...

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Supreme Court Reviews Its Own Judgment That Struck Down Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance Notifications Under Environment (Protection) Act. Review Petition Seeks Recall Citing Overlooked Binding Precedents.

Background: The present matter is a review petition arising from the Supreme Court's judgment in Vanashakti v. Union of India, dated 16 May 2025, whic...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Murder and Attempt to Murder Case Due to Lack of Intent and Insufficient Evidence. Poisoning of Child and Self Not Proved to be Deliberate Act Under Sections 302, 307, 309 IPC.

The appellant, Rekha Rajendra Magar, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Satara for the murder of her son Ranjit (Section 302 IPC), attemp...

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Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in POCSO Case Due to Inconsistent Victim Testimony and Lack of Medical Corroboration. Conviction under Sections 376(2)(d)(i)(n), 377, 323 IPC and Section 6 of POCSO Act set aside as prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

The case involves two criminal appeals filed by Christian Rajendran, Joy Rajendran, and Salomi Rajendran against their conviction and sentence under S...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Revision Petition as Not Maintainable Against Interim Maintenance Order Under Section 125(2) Cr.P.C. — Interim Order Under Section 125(2) Cr.P.C. Is Interlocutory and Not Subject to Revision Under Section 19(4) of Family Court Act.

The revision petition was filed by the wife and minor child against an order dated 24.07.2020 passed by the IV Additional Principal Family Judge, Mysu...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Maintenance Tribunal Order for Senior Citizens Under Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. Section 9(2) Cap of Rs.10,000 Applies Per Child, Not in Aggregate, Allowing Total Payment of Rs.26,000 Per Month.

Two writ petitions were filed by a son and a daughter challenging an order of the Maintenance Tribunal constituted under the Maintenance and Welfare o...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes POCSO Proceedings Against Doctor for Failure to Report Sexual Abuse — Section 21 POCSO Act Requires Actual Knowledge of Offence, Not Mere Suspicion. Doctor Treating Minor for Pregnancy Without Knowledge of Sexual Assault Cannot Be Prosecuted Under Section 21 of POCSO Act.

The petitioner, Dr. Chandrashekar T.B., a doctor and accused No. 8 in Special Case No. 44/2023, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of th...