Gujarat High Court
Gujarat HC junks 35-year-old plea of Baroda royal family over land belonging to temple trust
"Such an attempt has burdened this court since 1991 and such an attempt directly intervened with the general administrat...
Land case: HC grants Yusuf Pathan 4 weeks' time to pursue plot claim, warns of imposing costs
Despite the state government rejecting his claim in 2024, Pathan continued to occupy the land. Following his election as...
Gujarat High Court Stalls Unilateral Arbitration Proceedings in Municipal Corporation Dispute
Interim relief granted to Vapi Municipal Corporation against unilateral arbitrator appointment by Shashijit Infra Projec...
No one can do this, how Yusuf Pathan occupied public land in Vadodara without govt sanction asks HC
"How could you take possession of the plot? Because that fact takes you outside of the court. Because anybody who is in ...
Gujarat High Court Dismisses Plea for FIR in Custodial Death, Emphasizes Exhaustion of Statutory Remedies
Court Reiterates Need for Statutory Process Before Invoking Article 226 in Custodial Death Cases...
Gauhati High Court Dismisses Petition Over Provincialisation of Library Assistant Post
Court Upholds Provincialisation of Junior Assistant as Library Assistant Due to Lack of Petitioner's Qualifications...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Arrest under GST Act, Emphasizes "Reasons to Believe" Requirement
The court dismissed the habeas corpus plea, affirming the necessity of providing "reasons to believe" for arrests under ...
Gujarat High Court Mandates Arrears for Primary Teachers, Addressing Pay Disparity
Court orders payment of arrears to primary teachers from entitlement date to Government Resolution, rectifying long-stan...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Voting Rights Despite Detention
Interim Relief Granted to Detainee to Cast Vote in Crucial Panchayat Elections...
Gujarat High Court Grants Discharge in Alleged Abduction Case
Court finds no prima facie evidence of kidnapping or abduction, emphasizing voluntary action by the minor...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Validity of FIR Against Accused in False Promise of Marriage Case
Court Denies Quashing of FIR, Citing Mala Fide Intent and Absence of Bona Fide Explanation by Accused...
Gujarat High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Accused in Arms Licence Forgery Case
Court rules custodial interrogation necessary due to serious nature of offences and applicant's absconding status...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Limits of RTI Act; Dismisses Petition Against Gujarat Information Commission
Court Emphasizes Responsible Use of RTI, Dismisses Repeated Applications as Potential Misuse...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Eviction of Sant Shri Asharam Ashram for Encroachment on Government Land
Court Emphasizes Non-Regularization of Unauthorized Constructions on Riverbed Land...
Gujarat High Court Discharges Engineers from Culpable Homicide Charges in Hostel Staircase Collapse
Court Orders Trial for Negligence Leading to Deaths under Section 304A IPC...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Departmental Inquiry Against Judicial Officer
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Inquiry Initiation, Orders Contempt Proceedings for Scandalous Allegations...
Gujarat High Court Overturns Tribunal's Ruling; Truck Driver Held Solely Liable in Fatal Accident
Compensation Enhanced to Rs. 9.25 Lakhs; Tribunal’s Contributory Negligence Finding Reversed...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Sovereign Immunity of State Forest Officials from Service Tax
Deputy Conservator of Forests Not a "Tour Operator," Not Liable for Service Tax under Finance Act, 1994...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Gujarat Water & Gas Pipelines Act, 2000, Rejects Repugnancy with Central Legislation
State Act on Acquisition of Right of User in Land for Pipelines Found Within State's Legislative Competence; Central and...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Compensation for Deceased Driver in Landmark Case
Principle of "Notional Extension" Applied as Court Affirms Employer Liability for Fatal Accident...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Dismissal of Passport Application for Woman Born in Mozambique
Petitioner's quest for Indian citizenship faces setback; Court suggests applying for citizenship through proper channels...
Gujarat High Court Mandates Comprehensive Scheme for Silicosis-Affected Individuals
Court Directs State to Enhance Awareness and Accessibility of Welfare Schemes for Silicosis Victims...
Gujarat High Court Clears Financier in 2001 Earthquake Damage Case
Court Allows Discharge Application, Citing Lack of Evidence and Absence of Mens Rea...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Ankleshwar as Seat of Arbitration, Rejects Shift to Ahmedabad Without Written Consent
Bench clarifies distinction between 'seat' and 'venue' of arbitration under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, emph...
Gujarat High Court Condones 146-Day Delay in Filing Appeal for Default Bail Under NIA Act
Court acknowledges divergence of High Court opinions and upholds fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution...
Gujarat High Court Denies Bail to Narayan Sai; Cites Lack of Grounds for Sentence Suspension
The Court Dismisses Fifth Bail Plea of Convicted Religious Leader, Citing Misuse of Legal Process and Non-Cooperation in...
Gujarat High Court Grants Bail in Alleged Forced Conversion Case
Procedural Lapses and Absence of Actual Conversion Key Factors in Bail Decision...
Gujarat High Court Upholds ITAT Verdict, Declares Trademarks Sale Non-Taxable as Capital Gains
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court affirms that consideration received for pre-2002 assignment of self-gene...
Gujarat High Court Quashes Retrospective Water Charges Against Reliance Industries
Court rules against State's attempt to recover Rs.146.79 Lakhs from Reliance Industries, citing impermissible retrospect...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case Involving Unlicensed Firearm
Consistent eyewitness testimony and corroborated scientific evidence lead to dismissal of appeal by accused Namori Hajib...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Liability of Electricity Board in Electrocution Case
Court affirms Rs. 3 lakh compensation to victims' families, emphasizes absolute liability of electricity supplier....
Gujarat High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Law Student Accused of Fraud
Court Finds Prima Facie Evidence of Misuse of Legal Identity and Swindling of Rs. 80 Lakh...
Gujarat High Court Dismisses Petition Against Alleged Leading Question in Criminal Trial
Court rules that prosecution's question during trial did not suggest the desired answer, dismissing objection as unfound...
Gujarat High Court Overturns ESI Court's Decision: Heart Attack Not Considered Employment Injury
Employees State Insurance Corporation's Appeal Succeeds; No Compensation for Heart Attack Without Evidence of Occupation...
Gujarat High Court Orders Enhanced Maintenance for Minor Children Amid Father's Financial Commitments
Despite loans and liabilities from second marriage, father's primary duty to maintain children upheld, with maintenance ...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Fundamental Rights, Discharges Accused from Unfair Means Charges
Examination Act's Retrospective Application Ruled Unconstitutional, Ensuring Protection Against Ex Post Facto Laws...