The Allahabad High Court held that calling a husband “impotent” does not constitute defamation when supported by medical evidence, setting aside a summoning order after observing the wife acted in good faith and without malice, while criticising the trial court for inadequate factual assessment.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court awarded Rs 10 lakh compensation to a businessman jailed for 57 days after airport screening equipment allegedly misidentified aamchur powder and garam masala as narcotic substances, highlighting serious deficiencies in forensic infrastructure and airport narcotics detection mechanisms.
The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi government to frame a policy within four months for speedy refund of court fees after dispute settlements, observing that the absence of a codified mechanism causes unnecessary hardship and procedural delays for litigants seeking refunds under the Court Fees Act.