The Delhi High Court dismissed a husband’s matrimonial appeal, ruling he could not penalize his wife for delayed defence filing after failing to deposit litigation expenses on time, observing that a party cannot create disadvantage for the respondent and later claim benefit from it.
The Supreme Court of India observed that industrialist Anil Ambani cannot be arrested merely to sensationalise alleged bank fraud cases, stressing that arrest decisions must depend on investigative necessity and remain within the discretion of investigating agencies handling the matter.
Delhi High Court refused to stay trial against accused in alleged assault on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani rejected plea, allowing proceedings, with evidence scheduled to begin April 20.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta urged the Delhi High Court to initiate contempt action against Arvind Kejriwal over recusal pleas. He termed allegations unfounded, stressing institutional respect and warning that yielding would set a harmful precedent for judicial independence.
The Supreme Court criticised Ghaziabad police for reluctance in registering FIR and investigating a child rape murder case. It noted a chargesheet was filed under POCSO, while emphasising prompt action in such serious offences.
The Delhi High Court restrained an Indian EV company from using the “Waymo” trademark, granting interim relief to Google. Noting the defendant’s absence despite service, the court proceeded ex parte and protected the brand against potential infringement.
The Karnataka High Court warned the ED of Rs 1 lakh costs if its challenge to Paavan Nanda’s bail proves unnecessary. The court directed proof of bail violation or concealment, stressing frivolous litigation would attract financial penalties.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Sanjay Bhandari’s appeal challenging his designation as a fugitive economic offender. Upholding the trial court order, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna rejected the plea, with a detailed judgment yet to be released.
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) held ossification tests cannot determine juvenile age when valid documents exist. It set aside orders of the Juvenile Justice Board and POCSO court, granting conditional bail to a minor with probation reporting conditions.
The Allahabad High Court allowed the Centre to be impleaded in a plea on Rahul Gandhi citizenship. Justice Subhash Vidyarthi directed production of relevant records on April 6 while hearing a petition filed by S. Vignesh Shishir.
