News Update – Page 43 – Lawcutor

Supreme Court upheld the power of Karta to dissolve HUF property to meet legal necessity of bearing daughter’s marriage expenses

Supreme Court in its judgement dated 16th September 2025 has reaffirmed the power of the Karta to dispose of the HUF property in order to meet legal necessity in form…

Supreme Court Dismisses Maternal Grandparents’ Appeal, Awards Interim Custody of Minor Son to Father Amid Cross-Border Marital Dispute

In a landmark ruling prioritizing child welfare, the Supreme Court of India on September 16, 2025, dismissed the criminal appeal in Komal Krishan Arora & Ors. vs. Sandeep Kumar &…

Supreme Court Mandates Maharashtra Local Body Elections by January 31, 2026; Slams State Commission for Delays

In a landmark ruling that underscores the urgency of grassroots democracy, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) to conduct all pending local body…

Delhi High Court Dismisses Appeal in 2002 Assault and Robbery Case, Upholds 7-Year Sentence

The Delhi High Court, in a judgment delivered on September 15, 2025, by Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta, dismissed the appeal of Budh Bhaskar in CRL.A. 994/2002, upholding his conviction and…

Supreme Court Overturns Bombay HC Remand in Major Ganja Seizure Case: Appeals Restored for Merit-Based Decision

In a significant ruling on electronic evidence admissibility under the NDPS Act, the Supreme Court on September 15, 2025, allowed the criminal appeal in Kailas s/o Bajirao Pawar vs. State…

Supreme Court Reserves Order in Suo Motu Case on Custodial Deaths and Non-Functional CCTVs in Rajasthan Police Stations, Proposes AI Monitoring and IIT Involvement

On September 15, 2025, the Supreme Court reserved its orders in a suo motu case initiated on September 4, 2025, addressing the alarming issue of custodial deaths and the lack…

Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Challenge to Kerala High Court Ruling Exempting Political Parties from POSH Act Obligations

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging the Kerala High Court's judgment that political parties are not required to constitute Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) under…

Supreme Court Pronounces Verdict on Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: Landmark Ruling on Constitutional Challenges to Religious Property Reforms

15 Sep 202515 Sep 2025

In a comprehensive 128-page judgment (2025 INSC 1116), the Supreme Court of India, presided over by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, addressed a batch of 20 writ petitions challenging the Waqf…

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Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case: Neighbor Sentenced to 6 Years for Assaulting Minor Girl

In a significant ruling emphasizing child protection, the Delhi High Court on September 12, 2024, dismissed the appeal of Jitender alias Raju, upholding his conviction for sexually assaulting a six-year-old…

Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of ‘Sufficient Cause’ Under Section 5 of Limitation Act, Mandates Explanation for Entire Delay Period

13 Sep 202513 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court delivered a significant judgment clarifying the interpretation of Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, regarding the condonation of delay in filing appeals or applications. A bench…