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Wife Staying at Parents' House Post-Childbirth Not Desertion if Husband Abroad: Madras High Court

When Duty Calls Abroad: Madras HC Says Wife's Parental Stay Isn't DesertionIn a nuanced ruling on family obligations, the Madras High Court dismissed an appeal seeking divorce, holding that a wife's decision to stay at her parents' home after childbirth...

12 May 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Writ Against Sec 6 Eviction Notice Under TN Land Encroachment Act Not Maintainable Sans Appeal; Grama Natham for Poor Housing: Madras HC

"Greedy Men" Can't Claim Village Lands for Shops: Madras HC ShieldsGrama Nathamfrom EncroachersIn a firm stance on public land use, theMadras High Courtdismissed awrit petitionchallenging an eviction order fromgrama natham(village site) land, ruling that such pleas are not maintainable withou...

11 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Reopening Concluded Section 138 NI Act Conviction via Article 32 Writ is 'Abuse of Process': Supreme Court

Supreme Court Cracks Down: 'Abuse of Process' Label Ends Cheque Convict's Fresh Bid for ReliefIn a stern rebuke, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed a writ petition filed by S. Gayathiri, a convict in a cheque dishonour case, branding it a"manifest abuse of the process of ...

11 May 2026

India - High Court of Telangana

Seller's Inaction Nullifies 3358-Day Delay in Balance Sale Deposit Under Specific Performance Decree: Telangana High Court

Decade of Delay Dissolved: Telangana HC Permits Long-Overdue Property PaymentIn a ruling blending equity with pragmatism, theHigh Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabadhas allowed a decree-holder to deposit the balance sale consideration—Rs. 8.1 ...

11 May 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Husband's Disinclination to Resume Cohabitation Not 'Wrong' U/S 23(1)(a) HMA After Restitution Decree: Andhra Pradesh HC

Husband's Reluctance Isn't 'Wrong': Andhra Pradesh HC Clears Path to Divorce After Restitution SnubIn a significant ruling for stalled marriages, theHigh Court of Andhra Pradeshhas overturned a family court's refusal to grant divorce, holding that a husband's mere disinclination to resume coh...

11 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Non-Publication of Exam Marks Doesn't Infer Candidates Passed: Supreme Court in Recruitment Dispute

Supreme Court Slams 'Inference' Trap: No Job Rights from Undisclosed Exam MarksIn a significant ruling on recruitment transparency, theSupreme Court of Indiahas overturned directives from theCentral Administrative Tribunal (CAT)andCalcutta High Courtthat ordered appointments for candidates wh...

11 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Direct Disbursal of Loan to Builder in Property Transaction Not 'Financial Debt' Under Section 7 IBC: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Shields IBC from Becoming Debt Recovery Shortcut in Builder-Funded Property DealsIn a significant ruling on the scope of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited<...

11 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Plaint Liable To Rejection Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC If Benami Bar Veiled By Clever Drafting: Supreme Court

When Wills Can't Wash Away Benami Shadows: Supreme Court Strikes Down Cleverly Drafted SuitIn a landmark ruling that reinforces the judiciary's vigilance against artful pleading, the Supreme Court has restored a trial court's order rejecting a plaint under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civ...

11 May 2026

India - High Court of Telangana

Ex-Parte Foreign Decree Enforceable If Based on Merits and Evidence: Telangana HC Under Sections 13, 44A CPC

Can't Hide at Home: Telangana HC Greenlights Sharjah Decree Against Alleged Fund SiphonIn a significant boost for enforcing foreign judgments, theTelangana High Courthas dismissed a challenge to executing a money decree from the UAE'sFederal Court of Sharjah. A division bench of Justices Mous...

11 May 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Selection Committee Discretion in Judicial Viva Voce Not Interferable Absent Serious Concerns; Certificates Suffice for Practice: Madras HC

Madras High Court Ends 13-Year Saga: Upholds 2013 District Judge Appointments Amid Suppression ClaimsIn a detailed common order spanning decades of litigation, the Madras High Court dismissed three writ petitions challenging the selection and appointment of 23 ca...

09 May 2026