Supreme Court[Art. 137 Const. | Secularism & Police Neutrality] | Inclusion of officers from both religions in riot-probe SIT ensures transparency — no error apparent : Supreme Court November 7, 2025
Jharkhand High Court[S. 43-D UAPA | S. 21 NIA Act] | Bail refused where repeated applications disclose no change in circumstance : Jharkhand High Court November 7, 2025
Punjab and Haryana High CourtRegistration Act, 1908 — Section 17(1)(b) and (c) — Decree requiring registration — A decree that merely affirms pre-existing rights as admitted by the parties is not compulsorily registrable —Registration is only required if the decree creates new rights in immovable property for the first time, especially if that property is not the subject matter of the suit. : Punjab & Haryana High Court November 7, 2025
Income Tax Appellate Tribnal[S. 148 r/w S.115A(5) IT Act] | Reassessment invalid against foreign company without PE or income chargeable in India : ITAT Delhi November 7, 2025
Jharkhand High Court[Order 41 R.27 CPC] | Supplementary affidavit bringing service book on record admissible if relevant and undisputed : Jharkhand High Court November 7, 2025
Kerala High CourtS. 7 Guardians and Wards Act | Custody disputes — Child’s trauma due to repeated court summons — Family courts must prioritise welfare over adversarial process : Kerala High Court November 7, 2025
Madras High CourtS. 438 BNSS, 2023; S. 45 Evidence Act | Expert handwriting opinion rightly refused where signature on cheque admitted — blank cheque issuance does not negate liability : Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) November 7, 2025
Madras High CourtSs. 420, 506 IPC; S. 239 CrPC | Civil loan dispute not criminal cheating — dishonest intention must exist at inception; vague threat allegations insufficient for S.506 IPC : Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) November 7, 2025
Sikkim High CourtS. 164 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; Personal Accident Cover | Borrower stepping into owner’s shoes entitled to compensation under policy — personal accident cover extends to authorized driver : Sikkim High Court (Gangtok Bench) November 7, 2025
Madras High CourtSs. 138 & 139 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 | Presumption of debt arises once signature on cheque admitted — mere denial of liability insufficient to rebut statutory presumption : Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) November 7, 2025
Supreme CourtArt. 22(1) Constitution; S. 47 BNSS, 2023 | Grounds of arrest must be conveyed meaningfully; written communication ideal but not mandatory under BNSS for general offences : Supreme Court (Constitution Bench) November 7, 2025
Supreme CourtS. 498-A IPC; Ss. 3, 4 Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961; S. 482 CrPC | High Court cannot quash FIR for matrimonial cruelty at threshold where specific instances of dowry demand alleged : Supreme Court November 7, 2025
Supreme CourtSs. 302, 120-B IPC; S. 173(8) CrPC | CBI’s reinvestigation permissible upon state consent; acquittal may be reopened if initial inquiry found tainted or incomplete : Supreme Court (Three-Judge Bench) November 7, 2025
Supreme CourtS. 11(6) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 | Clause providing for mediation between company heads lacks binding intent — not an arbitration agreement under Section 7 : Supreme Court November 7, 2025
Supreme CourtS. 22(1)(d)(iii) Madhya Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1961; R. 24-A MP Nagar Palika Nirvachan Niyam, 1994 | Non-disclosure of prior conviction in nomination affidavit is material breach warranting disqualification of councillor : Supreme Court November 7, 2025
Supreme CourtSs. 96, 100 CPC | Appeal not abated when decided within limitation period post-death of party; execution barred as decree merged with appellate decree : Supreme Court November 7, 2025
Supreme CourtSs. 6, 8 Hindu Succession Act, 1956 | Unregistered family settlement cannot prove partition; revenue entries alone insufficient to establish severance in joint family property : Supreme Court November 7, 2025
Madhya Pradesh High CourtS. 100 CPC; S. 12(1)(b) M.P. Accommodation Control Act, 1961 | Eviction on ground of subletting — Mere presence of third person in premises insufficient without proof of exclusive possession and consideration : Madhya Pradesh High Court (Indore Bench) November 7, 2025