High Courts

Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Delayed Disciplinary Proceedings
The judgment was delivered by Justice Harpreet Singh Brar in response to two writ petitions filed by Ashok Kumar, challe...

State Anti-Corruption Bureau can investigate bribery against Central Government employees within State
This decision reinforces the concurrent jurisdiction of state agencies like ACB with the CBI, ensuring robust mechanisms...

Protection of Personality Rights - No unauthorized use and AI exploitation of a celebrity's name, voice, image etc..
This ruling follows precedents set by previous cases including Arijit Singh v. Codible Ventures LLP and Aishwarya Rai Ba...

Assisted Reproductive Technology involving exploitation and human trafficking : Court expresses shock
The court adjourned the matter for further hearing on October 10, 2025, directing the respondents to submit comprehensiv...

Classification of a bank account as fraud : Does not require a personal hearing or natural justice
The court's decision marks a pivotal point in banking regulation enforcement, highlighting the balance between regulator...

Dishonour of Cheque - Complaints beyond the statutory period without condonation of delay application not maintainable
The parties have been instructed to appear before the trial court on October 13, 2025, for further proceedings. This jud...

Parole is a reformative measure aimed at allowing prisoners to maintain family and social ties
This decision reinforces the judiciary's commitment to balancing societal safety with the reformation and rehabilitation...

Property purchased in the name of an individual member of the joint family : Whether it is joint family property?
This verdict brings closure to a long-standing family dispute, re-establishing the trial court's findings and affirming ...

Foreigners Act - No satisfactory explanation for presence in the restricted area - FIR can’t be quashed
The State of Meghalaya and the respondents argued that the petitioners' actions violated visa conditions and posed natio...

Temporary residence of wife does not oust the jurisdiction of Family Court where her permanent residence is located.
The judgment also referenced prior cases, including those from the Gujarat and Kerala High Courts, which supported the v...

Exonerated in departmental proceedings : Criminal proceedings on identical charges cannot continue.
The court's decision to quash the proceedings brings relief to Meena, who had been facing charges under Sections 3 and 4...

WhatsApp message promoting enmity, hatred, or ill-will : No relief under Article 226
The decision marks a crucial step in addressing the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the responsibilit...