High Courts
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Special Appeal Over Maintainability Issues
Court Rules that Special Appeal against Writ Court's Judgment Not Maintainable Due to Pending Statutory Revision...
University V-C cannot issue charge sheet to a professor: Uttarakhand HC
He said that in the present case, the charge sheet has been issued by the Chief Personnel Officer allegedly acting on be...
Uttarakhand HC refuses to quash FIR against ‘Mohammad Deepak’, imposes social media bar
Deepak moved the Uttarakhand High Court to quash an FIR registered against him for rioting, causing hurt and intentional...
Foetus older than 5 months would be treated as 'person' in eyes of law: HC
Allowing the appeal, the court held that a foetus beyond a certain stage of development acquires the status of an indepe...
Ad hoc service can't be ignored while considering employees for promotion: Allahabad HC
Challenging the order, the state government argued that since the petitioners were not regular employees at the relevant...
Noise pollution caused by modified silencers, hooters: HC summons UP DGP, transport commissioner
Expressing concern over the alleged inaction of authorities, the bench noted that despite earlier directions to constitu...
Jharkhand HC directs Bokaro SP to furnish case diary in missing woman case
The bench queried from the SP as to what action has been taken against the officer in charge of the police station for t...
Delhi HC quashes look-out circular against NDTV founders Prannoy, Radhika Roy
Prannoy and Radhika filed petitions in 2021 challenging the LOC opened against them at the behest of the Central Bureau ...
Delhi HC directs Tamil magazine to remove defamatory content against Isha Foundation
In a statement, the Isha Foundation welcomed the court's decision and affirmed its commitment to large-scale social deve...
Terror case: Delhi HC grants bail to 2 UAPA accused noting 'prolonged incarceration'
In its 29-page judgement, the court noted that the appellants were allegedly part of social media groups where anti-nati...
Now, PIL claims existence of Jain temple in disputed Bhojshala complex in MP; HC seeks replies
Notably, the Parmars ruled over a vast territory around the Malwa region of the present-day Madhya Pradesh for 400 years...
HC pulls up Centre for failing to provide timeline on filling vacancies in minorities panel
Nafees, who claimed to be the convenor of Minority Coordination Committee, alleged complete and systematic incapacitatio...
Madras High Court Dismisses Trademark Rectification Petition by Sree Lakshmi Balaji Industries
Court finds bona fide use of trademark by Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Rice Industries; discrepancies in user date and mark ...
Allahabad High Court Rebukes Authorities Over Land Demarcation Delays at La Martiniere College, Lucknow
Court Orders Personal Appearance of District Magistrate; Stays Construction Until Compliance with Demarcation Orders...
Kerala High Court Upholds Auction Sale of Charged Property in Execution Dispute
Sub Headline: Court affirms priority of decree with charge over simple money decree holders in execution sale proceeding...
Kerala High Court Upholds Individual Rights in Joint Will Dispute
Court rules in favor of appellant, affirming right to execute settlement deed under joint Will without mutuality....
Kerala High Court Overturns Magistrate's Decision, Restores Property Rights to Purchasers
Court Applies Legal Maxim to Correct Judicial Error, Ensures Fairness in Domestic Violence Act Proceedings...
Kerala High Court Orders Comprehensive Audit of Sabarimala Temple Operations
Financial discrepancies and poor record maintenance prompt court to demand transparency and accountability from Travanco...
Kerala High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Narcotic Offender Amidst Concerns Over Judicial Custody
Court Confirms Validity of Detention Order Based on Triple Test Despite Judicial Custody, Misapprehension on Contraband ...
Kerala High Court Orders Immediate Cleanup of Pamba River Ahead of Pilgrimage Season
Court Directs Government and Agencies to Ensure Complete Removal of Accumulated Debris from Pamba River...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Legitimacy of 8th Class Certificate in Controversial Appointment Case
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Appointment Based on Alleged Invalid Certificate, Cites No Age Restriction Beyond 1...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Rejects Plea to Recall Order Quashing FIR in Promise-to-Marry Case
Court Upholds Inherent Powers and Legal Precedent, Dismisses Application Citing Statutory Bar...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Conviction in Major NDPS Case
Appellants Sentenced to 15 Years for Commercial Quantity Codeine Cough Syrup Possession...
Bombay High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Family Accused of Fraud
Court Questions Legitimacy of FIR Against Minor; Highlights Civil Nature of Dispute...
HC restores for hearing PIL against exclusion of penal provisions on non-consensual unnatural sex
Section 377 of the repealed IPC punished non-consensual unnatural sex between two adults, sexual activities against mino...
Madras High Court Rules: Section 138 Conviction Not Grounds for Pension Withholding
Court affirms that offences under Negotiable Instruments Act do not constitute moral turpitude for pension stoppage unde...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Defamation Charges Against Advocate in Election Dispute
Court Dismisses Petition for Quashing Proceedings, Citing Prima Facie Evidence of Defamation...
Delhi High Court Clarifies on Judicial Scrutiny and Expunges Adverse Remarks in Landmark Judgment
Court affirms hierarchy in judicial review; ensures justice for judicial officers by expunging unwarranted remarks witho...
Bombay High Court Quashes Orders Declaring Sale-Deed as Money Lending Transaction
Civil Court's Determination on Sale-Deed Prevails over Maharashtra Money Lending Act Authorities' Findings...
Delhi High Court Upholds Acquittal in Dowry Death Case
Court Cites Insufficient Evidence and Inconsistencies in Prosecution's Case in the Death of Komal Tyagi...
Allahabad High Court Stays Coercive Action Against Arpit Tiwari in FIR Based on Co-accused's Confession
Court Questions Admissibility of Confessional Statements; Directs Cooperation in Investigation...
Delhi High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Ravjeet Singh Amidst CBI Opposition
Court emphasizes on parity with co-accused and dismisses vague grounds of non-cooperation in investigation....
Calcutta High Court Enhances Compensation in Fatal Motor Accident Case
High Court Revises Compensation to Account for Future Prospects and Consortium for Deceased Students' Families...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Landlord's Right to Construct Essential Facilities in Tenanted Premises
Landmark Judgment Widens Interpretation of "Own Use" Under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1956...
Rajasthan High Court Directs Municipal Corporation to Enhance City Cleanliness Efforts
Court mandates deployment of Safai Karamcharis and introduction of fines for non-compliance in waste management....
Bombay High Court Steps In: Reservation Policy Dispute at Maharashtra National Law University
Ph.D. Aspirant from Nomadic Tribe-C Category Seeks Judicial Intervention Over Alleged Misallocation of Reserved Seat...