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06/06/2026

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The Supreme Court recently allowed the compounding of offences under Section 147(offences to be compoundable) of the Negotiable Instruments Act after a settlement took place between the parties.

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27/04/2026

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The Supreme Court has observed that for non-bailable offences punishable up to seven years, bail can be granted without imposing the conditions prescribed under Section 480(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

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26/04/2026

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The Supreme Court emphasised that a court has no jurisdiction to direct an accused to surrender before the trial court while rejecting anticipatory bail.

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26/04/2026

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The Supreme Court has observed that where a landlord, who filed an eviction suit on the ground of bona fide requirement for himself and his family, passes away, his legal heirs may amend the pleadings to incorporate additional grounds of bona fide need, provided such amendments do not conflict with or alter the original basis of the suit.

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24/04/2026

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The Supreme Court on Thursday (April 23) flagged a serious procedural irregularity in Bihar and Jharkhand, noting the practice of litigants approaching the Sessions Court / High Court for anticipatory bail in complaint cases on the apprehension that the mere issuance of process would lead to their arrest.
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06/04/2026

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13/01/2026

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Marriage is not only an emotional bond—it also carries clear legal duties. The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that a child born during a valid marriage is legally presumed to be the husband’s child, even if doubts are raised later about biological parentage.

Citing Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, the Court explained that this provision exists to protect a child’s legitimacy, dignity, and long-term security. In the eyes of the law, the husband remains the legal father unless he can conclusively prove that there was no access between the spouses during the period of conception. The Court further cautioned that DNA tests should not be ordered lightly, as such requests can deeply impact a child’s privacy, social identity, and emotional well-being.

The ruling sends a firm and unambiguous message:
Fatherhood in law is rooted in responsibility, not convenience.
Children’s rights and welfare must take precedence over personal disputes, suspicions, or accusations between adults.

By reinforcing this principle, the Supreme Court has underlined a core value of justice—no child should be made to bear the consequences of conflicts they did not create.

30/12/2025

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The Supreme Court has held that a tenant cannot dictate to a landlord which accommodation should be treated as suitable for the landlord's bona fide requirement, nor can the tenant insist that the landlord start a business from some other premises suggested by the tenant.

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19/12/2025

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05/08/2025

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The Supreme Court has ruled that complaints under Section 138 NI Act must be filed where the payee holds their bank account, not where the cheque is dropped.

In a significant clarification, the Court held that once the payee’s bank account is established (in this case, Mangalore), territorial jurisdiction lies there, even if the cheque was physically deposited elsewhere (Mumbai).

“The understanding to the contrary… was erroneous and completely opposed to the clear mandate of Section 142(2)(a) of the NI Act.”

Orders of both the High Court and Magistrate were set aside. The case now returns to Mangalore for fresh adjudication.