“Civil Verdict Is Not a Shield Against Crime”: Supreme Court Restores Criminal Trial in Family Property Dispute

The Supreme Court has set aside the Madras High Court order that quashed criminal proceedings in a family property dispute involving alleged forgery and cheating. The Court held that even if a civil court has upheld documents, criminal prosecution can continue where fraud allegations exist.

After Lawyer “Threatened” Court, Jharkhand High Court Condemns Conduct; Bar Council Chief Steps In

Jharkhand High Court takes a serious view after an advocate allegedly threatened the court during an anticipatory bail hearing in a land-grabbing case. The Bar Council chairman intervened, and the matter is under review for disciplinary action.

Supreme Court Halts Contempt Case Against HD Kumaraswamy in Karnataka Land Grab Row

Supreme Court stays Karnataka HC order making Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy a party in contempt case. Case involves alleged illegal land encroachment in Bidadi by Kumaraswamy and his family.