(661) ABDUL AZIZ BHAT AND OTHERS Vs. UT OF J&K AND OTHERS[JAMMU AND KASHMIR AND LADAKH HIGH COURT (SRINAGAR BENCH)] 09-04-2026 National Highways Act, 1956 — Section 3H(4) — Land Acquisition — Compensation — Dispute over apportionment — If a dispute arises regarding the apportionment of compensation or to whom it is payable, the competent authority must refer the dispute to the principal civil court for decision and withhold disbursement until the dispute is resolved. India Law Library Docid # 2443117
(662) GOGULA VENKATESH Vs. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH[ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 372, 374 and 378 — Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Section 302 and 498-A — Appeal against conviction and sentence for murder — High Court set aside conviction and sentence on finding that prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to inconsistencies in India Law Library Docid # 2443219
(663) K.OBI REDDY Vs. THE STATE OF AP[ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 — Section 13(1)(e) and 13(2) — Acquittal — Disproportionate assets — Appeal allowed — Assets possessed by accused found to be less than his calculated income during the check period, including father's contribution and agriculture income. India Law Library Docid # 2443220
(664) THE STATE OF A.P. Vs. G RAMESH BABU AND OTHERS[ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 378(4) — Appeal against acquittal — Where the trial court's opinion is a possible view based on evidence, an appellate court should not interfere unless the finding is perverse or not based on evidence. India Law Library Docid # 2443221
(665) SRI VENKATESWARA COTTON COMPANY Vs. SRI GIRI COTTON TRADERS[ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) — Section 151 — Appeal against money recovery decree — Appellant sought condonation of delay of 1037 days, citing ill-health and bed rest based on a medical certificate — Court sought an affidavit from the doctor who issued the certificate to verify its authenticity and the medical advice India Law Library Docid # 2443222
(666) UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD Vs. K T PAVANI AND OTHERS[ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — Sections 166(1)(c) and 168 — Compensation for injuries sustained in a road accident — Calculation of compensation — Consideration of income, future prospects, and disability — Held that High Court can award compensation higher than claimed if evidence supports it. India Law Library Docid # 2443223
(667) K. SREENIVASULU Vs. THE STATE OF A.P., REP. BY PRL. SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT AND ANOTHER[ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporations Act, 1955 — Section 405 — Powers of Commissioner to remove encroachments without notice — Interpretation of — Such power is an enabling provision and not mandatory, and must be exercised reasonably and in accordance with constitutional mandate of fair procedure. India Law Library Docid # 2443225
(668) MEGHAVAT MANTRI NAYAK Vs. DY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, NEW DELHI RANGE, CRPF R.K.PURAM, NEW DELHI[ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949 — Section 11(1) and Section 10(m) — Rajasthan Police Service Rules, 1989 — Rule 27 — Misconduct and Desertion — Absence from duty for 186 days without sufficient cause and permission — Disciplinary proceedings and punishment of removal from service — Held, absence India Law Library Docid # 2443226
(669) M/S BHIRAGACHA FINANCE COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED Vs. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AND OTHERS[ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 — Sections 10(5) & 10(6) — Notice for surrender of surplus land — Validity of service by affixation — Affixation of notice on the main door without proper identification of the premises or presence of witnesses is not a valid mode of service — Proper service requires registered post or India Law Library Docid # 2443227
(670) MAHA HOTEL PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED Vs. STATE OF TELANGANA AND OTHERS[TELANGANA HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) — Section 238 — Overriding effect — The IBC is a special legislation with an overriding effect over other laws — Approved resolution plans are binding on all stakeholders, including the State Government, corporate debtor, and shareholders — A shareholder's rights are subject to the IBC scheme and the approved resolution plan. India Law Library Docid # 2443321
(671) THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. Vs. MOHD. NAYEEMUDDIN AND OTHERS[TELANGANA HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — Section 166 — Compensation — Claim based on fraud — Claimants projected deceased as 21 years old and pursuing B.Tech III year, but evidence showed deceased was 19 years old and studying B.Tech I year — Alleged employment offer letter of Rs. 24,00,000/- per annum held fabricated and India Law Library Docid # 2443326
(672) M/S. DHARMA PHARMACY PVT. LTD. AND OTHERS Vs. THE STATE OF TAMILNADU AND OTHERS[MADRAS HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 — Section 8 — Competence to prosecute — A Drugs Inspector authorised under Section 8 of the Act is not statutorily empowered to lodge a complaint unless they are appointed to do so, and can be treated on par with a private citizen for this purpose, rather than a public servant. India Law Library Docid # 2443335
(673) THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX Vs. M/S MARTIN LOTTERY AGENCIES LTD.[MADRAS HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Income Tax Act, 1961 — Section 194G — Deduction of tax at source on commission for sale of lottery tickets — The difference between the face value of a lottery ticket and the price at which it is sold by an assessee to its dealers will not be considered "commission" for the purpose of Section 194G, unless there is an actual payment of commission by the assessee to the dealer, either by credit or cash — If the India Law Library Docid # 2443336
(674) THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, COIMBATORE Vs. M/S. SUPER SPINNING MILLS LTD.[MADRAS HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Income Tax Act, 1961 — Sections 37(1) and 32 — Revenue vs. Capital Expenditure — Expenditure incurred for replacement of machinery was treated as capital expenditure by the Assessing Officer and allowed depreciation — The Tribunal favoured the assessee, relying on a High Court judgment — The High Court India Law Library Docid # 2443337
(675) STATE OF GUJARAT Vs. BHAGWANBHAI DAHYABHAI THAKKAR OWNER OF BHAGWATI BOOK STORE[GUJARAT HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 — Sections 18(C), 18(A)(1), 18(A)(6) and 18(A) — Sale of Oxitocin Injections without license — Prosecution required to prove intention to sell, not just mere possession — Possession simpliciter of drugs is not punishable under the Act — Possession must be coupled with evidence of stocking or India Law Library Docid # 2443391
(676) MD. MANZARUL HAQUE @ MAJRUL HAQUE AND OTHERS Vs. THE STATE OF BIHAR[PATNA HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Sections 304B and 201/34 — Dowry Death and Causing disappearance of evidence — Conviction for dowry death — Essential ingredients need to be cumulatively satisfied — Ingredients include death of a woman by burns/bodily injury or otherwise than under normal circumstances, death within seven years of marriage, and subject to cruelty or harassment by husband or relatives India Law Library Docid # 2443619
(677) CHANDESHWAR KUMAR RAI @ MOTI @ CHANDESWAR KUMAR RAI Vs. THE STATE OF BIHAR[PATNA HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 127 — Alteration of maintenance allowance — Proof of change in circumstances is required for Magistrate to alter maintenance allowance. India Law Library Docid # 2443620
(678) MRS. C PARIMALA AND OTHERS Vs. THE TAHASILDAR, BENGALURU NORTH TALUK AND OTHERS[KARNATAKA HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Karnataka High Court Act, 1961 — Section 4 — Writ Appeals challenging order passed by Single Judge — The Single Judge had allowed one writ petition directing the Tahsildar to implement an order for eviction/removal of encroachment, while dismissing other writ petitions and granting liberty to establish rights before the Civil Court — The appeals address the conflicting claims over lands and the jurisdiction of India Law Library Docid # 2443637
(679) ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD Vs. TSERING DOLMA[MEGHALAYA HIGH COURT] 09-04-2026 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — Section 166(1)(d) and 163 — Motor accident claim — Maintainability — Claim filed by wife on behalf of injured husband — Husband authorised wife to file claim due to recovery from injuries — Wife held to be an "agent" for the purpose of filing the claim petition, making it valid and maintainable. India Law Library Docid # 2443727
(680) SRI SUVAJIT PAUL Vs. FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA AND OTHERS[TRIPURA HIGH COURT] 08-04-2026 Contract Law — Detention Charges — Transport Contractor's Claim — Court found that delay in unloading of trucks beyond the stipulated period was attributable to the respondent's (FCI's) lack of sufficient storage space, and therefore, such delay qualified as "extraordinary" under the tender agreement, entitling the contractor to detention charges. India Law Library Docid # 2442070