(201) DEVI SINGH Vs. STATE[DELHI HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 — Section 8 — Offence of accepting gratification to induce public servant — Essential ingredients are acceptance of gratification by accused and that such gratification was to induce a public servant by corrupt or illegal means to perform or India Law Library Docid # 2442778
(202) SHAMASH DIN Vs. UT OF J&K AND OTHERS[JAMMU AND KASHMIR AND LADAKH HIGH COURT (JAMMU BENCH)] 28-04-2026 Preventive Detention — Grounds for Detention — FIRs Mentioned in Detention Order — If Petitioner Discharged from one FIR and Enlarged on Bail in Another, Detaining Authority Must Apply Independent Mind and Satisfy Itself about Necessity of Detention — Mere Copying from Dossier and Reliance on Discharged Case/Bailable Offences Render Detention Invalid. India Law Library Docid # 2442946
(203) UNION TERRITORY OF JAMMU & KASHMIR AND OTHERS Vs. RAVINDER KANTA AND OTHERS[JAMMU AND KASHMIR AND LADAKH HIGH COURT (JAMMU BENCH)] 28-04-2026 Administrative Law — Government Orders — Interpretation and Application — Government Order No. S-432 of 1966, which stipulated that land granted for agricultural purposes could not be alienated without prior government permission, was held to be otiose and ineffective in allowing alienation, provided other statutory requirements were India Law Library Docid # 2442947
(204) INHABITANTS OF VILLAGE PARISWANI TEHSIL KAWARHAMA DISTRICT BARAMULLA THROUGH ABDUL REHMAN MALIK AND OTHERS Vs. UT OF J&K THROUGH COMMISSIONER SECRETARY TO REVENUE DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR[JAMMU AND KASHMIR AND LADAKH HIGH COURT (SRINAGAR BENCH)] 28-04-2026 Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 — Section 4 — Extraction of minor minerals — Mere ownership of land or past practice of extraction does not confer a vested right to extract minerals — Such activity is subject to a comprehensive statutory regime and requires a valid mineral concession, license, or lease. India Law Library Docid # 2442971
(205) KAMBALA VENKATA RAMA RAO Vs. KAPIL CHIT KOSTA PT LTD AND OTHERS[ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Chit Funds Act, 1982 — Sections 2(o), 61, 66, 71(a) and Rule 55(3) of A.P — Chit Fund Rules, 2008 — Recovery Certificate — Competence of Deputy Registrar to issue — Held, Deputy Registrar, appointed by State Government under Section 61(1) for discharging duties of Registrar, is empowered to issue a recovery certificate under India Law Library Docid # 2443163
(206) MATURU RAMA KRISHNA UMA SHANKAR Vs. PENUGONDA NAGA RAJA KUMARI AND OTHERS[ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Civil Procedure Code, 1908 — Order 39, Rules 1 & 2 — Civil Rules of Practice — Rule 55 — Temporary injunction — Typographical error in relief sought — Court can grant temporary injunction even if relief is mislabeled as "permanent" or "mandatory" in an interim application, focusing on the substance of the request for India Law Library Docid # 2443164
(207) T. RAVI Vs. T. LAKSHMI DEVI[ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — Section 13(1A)(ii) and Section 23(1)(a) — Divorce on ground of non-compliance with restitution of conjugal rights decree — For a divorce decree to be granted under Section 13(1A)(ii), the non-resumption of cohabitation for a period of one year after a decree for restitution of conjugal rights must be established — However, Section 23(1)(a) mandates that the court should not India Law Library Docid # 2443165
(208) LUXMI SHANKAR TIWARI AND ANOTHER Vs. STATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS[ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Constitution of India, 1950 — Article 226 — Writ Jurisdiction — Clean Hands Doctrine — Petitioners failed to approach the court with clean hands due to inconsistent pleadings regarding appointment dates, attempting to mislead the court and authorities. Such conduct disentitles them from seeking discretionary relief. India Law Library Docid # 2443215
(209) S.BALAJI Vs. M.A.MAHABOOBANI[MADRAS HIGH COURT (MADURAI BENCH)] 28-04-2026 Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 — Sections 4(2), 7, 8, 10 and 17 — Appointment of Legal Guardian — Welfare of the Child — Court's paramount consideration is the welfare of the child, balancing parties' sentiments with the child's needs, considering age, sex, and religion. India Law Library Docid # 2443276
(210) RAJAMMAL AND OTHERS Vs. THE DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS AND OTHERS[MADRAS HIGH COURT (MADURAI BENCH)] 28-04-2026 Constitution of India, 1950 — Article 226 — Power to issue writ of mandamus — Conditions for issuance — A writ of mandamus can only be issued if there is a legal right to the performance of a legal duty by the party against whom it is sought, and this duty is subsisting on the date of the petition — No mandamus can be issued to India Law Library Docid # 2443279
(211) C. JAYAPRAKASH Vs. BALAN (DIED) THR. LRS. AND OTHERS[MADRAS HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) — Section 100 — Second Appeal — Obstruction Application dismissed by executing court and appeal dismissed by lower appellate court — Appellant is a third-party obstructor claiming title through vendor whose vendor had a charge decree for maintenance — Appellant's claim of independent right and bonafide India Law Library Docid # 2443265
(212) M/S. RUNWAY IMPEX AND ANOTHER Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS[ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Customs Act, 1962 — Section 129E — Appeal — Pre-deposit requirement — "Entertained" means to "admit to consideration" or "proceed to consider on merits", not merely filing or registration of the appeal — The appellate authority can register a defective appeal, which lacks proof of pre-deposit, and then consider the issue of India Law Library Docid # 2443348
(213) KISHOR BHAGWANDAS SADHWANI, LEGAL HEIRS OF LATE BHAGWANDAS ROCHIRAM SADHWANI Vs. STATE OF GUJARAT AND OTHERS[GUJARAT HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948 — Section 84C(2) — Restoration of land — Undertaking to restore land to its original position within 90 days — Gujarat Revenue Tribunal (GRT) accepted undertaking and remanded matter to Mamlatdar to initiate proceedings in accordance with rules — The GRT order was based on an undertaking by respondent no.6 to restore the land to its original status, India Law Library Docid # 2443447
(214) SHAILESHGIRI MOHANGIRI MEGHNATHI AND OTHERS Vs. STATE OF GUJARAT AND ANOTHER[GUJARAT HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 482 — Quashing of FIR — Allegations of forgery and cheating — Investigation pending, including handwriting expert analysis — High Court should not quash FIR prematurely without awaiting expert reports. India Law Library Docid # 2443448
(215) GOVINDBHAI PARSHOTTAMBHAI PATEL Vs. STATE OF GUJARAT AND ANOTHER[GUJARAT HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Gujarat Land Revenue Code, 1879 — Section 65 — Non-agricultural (NA) use permission — Scope of inquiry by Collector — Collector can only ascertain if the applicant is an "occupant" and if the land is assessed for agriculture, not to examine the ultimate title or ownership of the land. India Law Library Docid # 2443449
(216) SMT. B. C. SUSHEELA Vs. SRI. J. KARIYAPPA[KARNATAKA HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 125 — Maintenance — Object and spirit of the provision — Meant to provide immediate relief to wife, minor children, and parents unable to maintain themselves and to prevent destitution. India Law Library Docid # 2443504
(217) SMT. SAVITHA S @ PARVATHI AND OTHERS Vs. SRI. C.T. DASAPPA[KARNATAKA HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 125 — Maintenance — Proceedings under Section 125 Cr.P.C — are summary in nature and intended to prevent destitution, not to punish neglect — The existence of a decree for restitution of conjugal rights does not automatically disentitle a wife from claiming maintenance India Law Library Docid # 2443505
(218) IDBI BANK LIMITED Vs. KARNATAKA INDUSTRIAL AREAS DEVELOPMENT BOARD[KARNATAKA HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Act, 1966 — Section 34-B and Regulations 10(d) & 15 — Cancellation of land allotment for industrial purpose — Allottee failed to execute lease-cum-sale agreement and commence production within stipulated period — Possession granted as licensee for construction only — Non India Law Library Docid # 2443506
(219) SRI G.K. GURURAJRAO Vs. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS[KARNATAKA HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation Act, 1961 — Sections 18A(5), 21(3), and 21(4) — Constitutional validity — Challenge rejected — Provisions do not violate Articles 14, 19, 21, 38, 43-B, or 300-A of the Constitution — Corporation's priority in repayment is not manifestly arbitrary and serves public interest by ensuring funds for future depositors and banking stability. India Law Library Docid # 2443507
(220) SRI SAILESH KUMAR Vs. MRS. NISHA S. KUMAR[KARNATAKA HIGH COURT] 28-04-2026 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 125(3) — Maintenance Order — Enforcement — Arrest Warrant — Issuance of an arrest warrant and Full Look-Out Notice by the Family Court for non-payment of maintenance was challenged — The Court held that proceedings under Section 125 are civil in nature, but the statute provides for coercive measures for enforcement — The issuance of a warrant is India Law Library Docid # 2443508