Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case: Delhi Court Reserves Verdict Against Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

A Delhi court reserved its verdict in the sexual harassment case against former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after concluding final arguments. The Rouse Avenue Court will pronounce its judgment on August 3, deciding whether Singh will be convicted or acquitted of the allegations.

Egg Attacks Against TMC Leaders| Human Rights Must Be Ensured for Everyone: Calcutta HC Seeks Bengal Government Report

The Calcutta High Court directed the West Bengal government to submit details of alleged egg-throwing incidents targeting TMC leaders after the 2026 Assembly election defeat. The Court sought information on incidents, FIR registrations, and action taken while hearing a petition linked to Abhishek Banerjee.

Very Normal Procedure: Harish Salve Explains US Court’s Move Seeking DOJ Explanation in Gautam Adani Case

Senior Advocate Harish Salve said the US court’s direction asking the DOJ to explain dropping charges against Gautam Adani is a routine procedure. He explained that under the American system, prosecutors control decisions to proceed or withdraw cases, unlike greater court control in India.

Husband Killed His Pregnant Wife After She Taunted Him: Madhya Pradesh HC Reduces Conviction Cites Grave and Sudden Provocation

The Madhya Pradesh High Court reduced a man’s conviction for killing his pregnant wife, ruling that the act occurred during grave and sudden provocation. The Court changed the offence from Section 304 Part I IPC to Part II and reduced the sentence to seven years.

No Saptapadi, No Marriage!! : Gujarat High Court Says Certificate Alone Without Essential Ceremonies Can’t Make You Married

The Gujarat High Court held that a registered marriage certificate alone cannot validate a Hindu marriage if essential ceremonies under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 were not performed. The Court said registration only proves an already solemnised marriage and cannot create a valid marital bond.

Long-Term Live-In Relationship Creates Presumption of Consensual Physical Relations: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court held that a long-term live-in relationship between consenting adults creates a presumption of consensual physical relations. The Court ruled that a later refusal to marry cannot automatically amount to rape and dismissed an appeal challenging the accused’s acquittal.

Reveal All Pending Cases: Calcutta High Court Directs Police to Submit Report on TMC Leader Sabyasachi Dutta

The Calcutta High Court directed West Bengal Police to submit details of all pending criminal proceedings, if any, against TMC leader Sabyasachi Dutta apart from the extortion case. The Court issued the direction while hearing his plea seeking quashing of the FIR and allegations of additional cases.

Unemployment Is No Escape, PM Awas House Cannot Replace Maintenance: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court upheld a maintenance order directing a husband to pay his wife, ruling that a PM Awas Yojana house cannot replace maintenance rights. The Court said an able-bodied husband cannot avoid responsibility by claiming unemployment or low income under law.

Accused Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty: Delhi HC Grants Relief After Evidence Failure

The Delhi High Court acquitted Gir Raj in a murder case, setting aside his conviction and life sentence under Section 302 IPC. The Bench held that the prosecution failed to prove an unbroken chain of circumstances beyond reasonable doubt and reiterated that suspicion cannot replace evidence.

Justice Is Not Whatever I Want: Bombay HC Rejects Law Student’s Plea Over Exam Ban Due to Attendance Shortage

The Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad bench dismissed a 23-year-old law student’s plea against being barred from final exams due to poor attendance. The Court criticised her claims as reckless and irresponsible, observing that legal proceedings must be based on good faith and not personal demands.