Civil Law

⚖️ Wife Who Acquired Own Flat Not Entitled to Continue Receiving Rent as Maintenance: Delhi High Court Landmark Ruling Explained 🏠 Introduction 📋 In a significant judgment delivered on November 6, 2025, the Delhi High Court has ruled that a wife who acquires her own property is no longer entitled to continue receiving maintenance for alternate accommodation (rent) under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (D.V. Act). This landmark decision has far-reach

⚖️ Victory for Teachers' Rights: Himachal High Court Quashes Arbitrary Recovery Order Against Junior Teacher 🎓 Landmark Judgment Protects Class-III Employees from Illegal Fund Recovery Case:  Ravinder Kumar vs State of Himachal Pradesh (CWPOA No. 4678/2019) Court:  High Court of Himachal Pradesh Judge:  Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ranjan Sharma Date:  October 15, 2025 📋 Case Background In a significant judgment that reinforces the rights of government employees, the Himachal Prades

🏠 Senior Citizens' Right to Peaceful Living vs Daughter-in-Law's Right to Residence: Delhi High Court Delivers Landmark Judgment Understanding the Balance Between Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and Rights of Elderly Property Owners 📋 Case Overview In a significant judgment delivered on October 30, 2025, the Delhi High Court addressed a crucial question that affects thousands of Indian families: Can senior citizens evict their daughter-in-law from their own p

⚖️ Armed Forces Tribunal's Power to Substitute Convictions: Supreme Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement in S.K. Jain vs Union of India Case 📋 Case Overview Case Name:  S.K. Jain vs Union of India & Anr. Citation:  2025 INSC 1215 Court:  Supreme Court of India Bench:  Justice J.B. Pardiwala & Justice Alok Aradhe Date of Judgment:  October 10, 2025 Appeal No:  Criminal Appeal No. 628 of 2016 🎯 Key Legal Question Can the Armed Forces Tribunal substitute a conviction under the

⚖️ Child Custody and Adultery: Delhi High Court Clarifies When Extramarital Affairs Impact Custody Rights🎯 📋 Introduction In a landmark...

Defamation in Employment Termination: Landmark Delhi High Court Ruling on "Compelled Self-Publication" and Reputational Harm ⚖️ Introduction: When a Termination Letter Becomes Defamatory 📄 The Delhi High Court's recent judgment in Abhijit Mishra v. Wipro Limited  (CS(OS) 31/2021) represents a significant evolution in Indian defamation law, particularly concerning employer-employee relationships. Delivered on July 14, 2025, by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, this case addr

Adultery Decriminalized But Not Consequence-Free: Understanding Alienation of Affection in Indian Law 💔⚖️ Introduction: A New Chapter in Matrimonial Law While adultery may no longer land you behind bars in India, it can certainly land you with a hefty civil lawsuit! The recent Delhi High Court ruling in Shelly Mahajan v. Ms. Bhanushree Bahl  has opened a fascinating new chapter in Indian family law, confirming that extramarital affairs can still attract serious legal consequ

Supreme Court Guidelines 2024: New Rules for Summoning Government Officials -Protection for BDOs, SDOs, DMs from Frivolous Court...

🏛️ When Political Ego Backfires: MP High Court Reinstates Bank CEO Who Refused MLA's Unreasonable Demand 📚 Executive Summary In a landmark judgment that underscores the importance of administrative independence, the Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the suspension of a cooperative bank CEO who refused to bow down to political pressure. The case of Rajesh Raikwar v State of MP, 2025  serves as a crucial reminder that public officials must maintain their integrity even when f

💰 Wife Can Summon Bank Officials as Witnesses to Prove Husband's Real Income for Maintenance: Delhi High Court Landmark Ruling 📚...

Century-Old Treasury Buildings Co-operative Society Ltd. Seeks CAG's Permission for IA&AD Staff Elections 🏛️ How a 104-year-old...

⚖️ Bombay High Court Rules: Res Judicata Cannot Be Invoked Without Fair Opportunity to Respond - A Landmark Procedural Justice Decision...

🏠 Srinwati Mukherji vs State of Maharashtra: Defining "Shared Household" Under DV Act - A Landmark Judgment Analysis 📚 Published on...

🏛️ Pay Protection ≠ Seniority Rights: Jharkhand High Court Clarifies Government Employee Transfer Rules ⚖️ Key Takeaway : Government...

⚖️ Centre's Review Plea Against Madras HC Passport Ruling: Complete Legal Roadmap 📋 | Appeal vs Review - What Happens Next? 🔄 ...

🏛️ Madras High Court Strikes Down "Male Supremacism" 🚫: Wife Doesn't Need Husband's Permission for Passport Application ✈️ Historic...

🎓 One-Year LLM in Hybrid Mode: Your Complete Guide to OP Jindal's Program! 📚 Worried about the legitimacy of your online legal...

🏛️ Introduction In June 2025, the Bar Council of India (BCI)  issued a stern circular to High Courts across India, cautioning against...

In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has acknowledged the evolving realities of family structures and upheld a child's right...