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Acid attack attracts Section 326A IPC

Acid Attack on Minor Without Sexual Intent Attracts Section 326A IPC, Not POCSO: Bombay High Court

Abuzar Ayyaz Tamboli vs State of Maharashtra [Decided on February 25, 2026]
Dereliction of duty under Section 166 IPC

Disobedience of Lawful Directions by Public Servant Amounts to ‘Dereliction of Duty’; Bombay High Court Declines to Quash FIR Against Police Officer

Dnyaneshwar vs State of Maharashtra [Decided on February 18, 2026]
Fire Brigade is industrial establishment

Bombay High Court: Fire Brigade Qualifies as Industrial Establishment, Unfair Labour Practices Act Applicable

Mumbai Fire Services Union vs Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai [Decided on February 24, 2026]
Civil dispute not criminal offence

Breach Of Trust For Non-Refund Of Security Money Attracts Civil Consequences, Not Criminal Offence; Supreme Court Quashes FIR Alleging Cheating Under Sec 420 IPC

Vandana Jain vs State of Uttar Pradesh [Decided on February 25, 2026]
Delhi High Court

Non-Filing of Statement of Truth Under Order VI Rule 15A CPC Curable: Delhi High Court

Shashi Garg vs Renu Garg [Decided on February 24, 2026]
Omnibus allegations insufficient under 498-A

Omnibus And General Allegation are Insufficient to Sustain Section 498-A Prosecution: Bombay High Court

Vaibhav Gopaldas Mundada & Ors. vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors. (Decided on February 20, 2026)