Delhi High Court dismissed appeal by Unnao survivor seeking death penalty for Kuldeep Singh Sengar citing delay. Bench of Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja refused condonation of 1,945 days delay.
Allahabad High Court dismissed children’s appeal over mother’s property, affirming absolute ownership under Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Justice Sandeep Jain held suit barred by limitation and absence of HUF nucleus proof.
A CJM court in Guwahati rejected Assam Police plea seeking arrest warrant against Pawan Khera in case linked to Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. Court order preceded Khera’s anticipatory bail move before Telangana High Court.
Delhi High Court upheld conviction based on victim’s sole testimony, stressing reliability over corroboration. Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha held acts before minor constituted offences under IPC and POCSO Act provisions.
Supreme Court of India ruled loan repayments creating assets cannot reduce husband’s maintenance duty. Court held such financial commitments are voluntary, reaffirming statutory obligation to support estranged wife over capital investments or non essential expenditures.
Madras High Court dismissed plea against temple on park land in Tiruvallur, holding it part of public space. Court ruled structure aids relaxation and well being, rejecting claims of illegal encroachment within residential layout.
Supreme Court of India ruled ad hoc employees without proper recruitment cannot be regularised under State policy. Bench of Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar upheld Haryana notifications, modifying earlier High Court decision.
Gujarat High Court dismissed appeals by Asaram ashram against land takeover in Ahmedabad. Court upheld acquisition of Motera land near Narendra Modi Stadium for proposed Sardar Patel Sports Complex.
Delhi High Court rejected plea by EWS candidates seeking parity in relaxations with SC, ST, OBC categories. Bench of Anil Kshetarpal and Amit Mahajan held policy decisions fall within legislative and executive domain.
Supreme Court of India dismissed contempt plea over asset disclosure directions in Lok Prahari v. Union of India. Bench led by JB Pardiwala found no wilful disobedience, accepting Centre’s response.
