One-Year Separation Is Mandatory for Mutual Consent Divorce: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has reiterated that the mandatory one-year separation under Section 13(B) must be genuinely observed for granting mutual consent divorce. It upheld rejection of the couple’s plea after the husband admitted conjugal relations during separation.

Patiala House Court Grants Bail to IPAC Director Vinesh Chandel as ED Does Not Oppose Under PMLA Twin Conditions Rule

Patiala House Court granted bail to Vinesh Chandel in an ED money laundering case, noting no opposition from the agency. This is notable under PMLA Section 45, where strict twin conditions usually restrict bail unless courts are satisfied on innocence and conduct.

Riyan Parag’s Dressing Room Vaping Controversy: Is It a Major IPL Code-of-Conduct Breach?

Riyan Parag faces backlash after alleged vaping during IPL 2026 match involving Rajasthan Royals. Incident raises concerns under Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act 2019 and BCCI rules banning smoking and vaping.

FIR Filed Under SC/ST Act Against School Principal In Hardoi After Woman Alleges Harassment And Misconduct

A major controversy erupted in Hardoi after an FIR under the SC/ST Act and Section 352 BNS was filed against the Sunbeam School principal, who allegedly told a Scheduled Caste woman “Just shut up”, causing humiliation and mental harassment.

Delhi HC Adjourns CBI Plea Challenging Arvind Kejriwal’s Discharge, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma Calls for Full Trial Court Record

Delhi High Court adjourned CBI plea challenging discharge of Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in excise policy case. Swarana Kanta Sharma sought full trial court record, listing matter for May 4 hearing.

26/11 Terror Attack Case: Bombay High Court Rejects Faheem Ansari’s Plea for PCC to Run Autorickshaw

Bombay High Court dismissed plea by Faheem Ansari seeking PCC to run autorickshaw. Bench of A S Gadkari and Ranjitsinha Bhonsale upheld refusal by authorities as proper.

Madras HC Orders CBI Probe Into Transformer Tender Scam During Senthil Balaji’s Tenure as Electricity Minister

Madras High Court ordered CBI probe into transformer tender irregularities causing Rs 397 crore loss. Court directed Central Bureau of Investigation to receive records from DVAC for independent investigation into procurement process.

ED vs Kejriwal: Delhi High Court Issues Fresh Notice Against His Acquittal in Summons Cases

The Delhi High Court has issued a fresh notice to Arvind Kejriwal after the Enforcement Directorate challenged his acquittal in two matters involving the Aam Aadmi Party leader. The notices concern his non-appearance before the agency despite summons in the excise policy case.

Highly Qualified Wife Choosing Not to Work Can’t Seek Maintenance: Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court denied maintenance to qualified spouse choosing unemployment. Court upheld order against Garima Dubey, while directing Saurabh Anand Dubey to continue paying Rs 60,000 monthly for children’s support.

Suffering Same in All Pregnancies: Madras High Court Grants Maternity Benefits for Third Pregnancy

Madras High Court ruled State cannot discriminate in maternity benefits for third pregnancy. Bench of R. Suresh Kumar and N. Senthil Kumar upheld equal care and leave rights.