High Courts
HC grants custody of assault survivor to mother accused of murder, cites child's best interest
The woman was arrested in August last year for allegedly killing her husband along with her paramour. The HC granted her...
Madras High Court Quashes Politically Motivated Criminal Proceedings in Election Case
Court Finds Lack of Evidence and Procedural Flaws in Case Against Opposition Party Members...
Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitral Award in Oracle-CIS Domain Dispute
Court Dismisses Oracle's Petition Challenging Arbitral Tribunal's Decision on "Exadata" Domain Name Transfer...
Delhi High Court Grants Injunction Against Trademark Infringement by Zikra Hotels
Moti Mahal Delux Secures Ex-Parte Ad-Interim Injunction to Protect Iconic Trademarks from Unauthorized Use...
Delhi High Court Affirms CCI's Authority to Close Cases Without Prior Notice to Informants
Court Upholds CCI's Administrative Role in Preliminary Investigations and Reiterates Availability of Appellate Remedy...
Kerala HC orders independent re-evaluation of Sabarimala ghee sale
It directed the VACB to forthwith entrust the entire matter, together with all records and materials collected during th...
Delhi HC refuses bail to ex-CFO of Reliance Power in money laundering case
The case pertains to a bank guarantee of Rs 68.2 crore submitted to the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI)...
HC sets aside education dept orders, Vidarbha schools to reopen after June 30
The education department justified its decision to reopen schools on June 22 instead of June 15, saying the move address...
Manipur High Court Partially Sets Aside Arbitral Award, Strikes Down Rs. 10 Crores Liquidated Damages for Lack of Evidence
Court Upholds Rs. 19.48 Lakhs Award for Balance Construction Costs but Rules that Liquidated Damages Must Be Supported b...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition, Upholds Legality of Detention After Cognizance
Court rules that once charge sheet is submitted and cognizance is taken, initial remand order loses relevance; petition ...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Acquittal in Murder Case Due to Prosecution's Inadequacies
Court affirms trial court's decision citing contradictions in eyewitness testimonies, lack of independent witnesses, and...
Delhi High Court Grants Interim Injunction in Trademark Infringement Case
Safex Chemicals India Limited successfully restrains Safex Seed India LLP from using similar trademarks...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Government's Decision to Dismiss Police Officer Over Security Concerns
The court finds the dismissal justified under constitutional provisions for state security, reversing a previous writ co...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Accused in Child Sexual Assault Case
Court Cites Inconsistencies in Testimony and Lack of Medical Evidence in Decision to Overturn Conviction...
Madras High Court Calls for Institutional Reforms in POCSO Implementation
Court Highlights Systemic Gaps in Child Protection Laws, Orders Investigations into Misuse Allegations...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Overturns Writ Court Decision on Contractual Employee Remuneration
Professionals' Claims for Post-Contract Remuneration Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence...
Karnataka High Court Partially Upholds Arbitral Award in Dispute Over Housing Layout Development
Tribunal's Decisions on Unpaid Dues and Security Deposit Maintained, Claims for Stones and Expenses Overturned...
Karnataka High Court Calls for Clarity on Joint Development Agreements and Commercial Dispute Classification
Conflicting views on 'construction and infrastructure contracts' under the Commercial Courts Act prompt referral to a la...
Kerala High Court Rules on Arbitrator's Jurisdiction in Intra-Company Disputes
National Company Law Tribunal Holds Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Company Restructuring and Asset Division...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Appeal on Deduction Claims under Income Tax Act
Court Upholds ITAT's Decision, Disallows Deduction for Interest on Borrowed Capital Invested in Partnership Firm...
Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Injunction to BG Innovators LLP Against Counterfeiters on Flipkart
Urgent interim relief granted to protect 'BOMBAY MUSK' trademark and trade dress from counterfeit sales by Wellness Club...
Rajasthan High Court Emphasizes Need for Valid Authorization in Pollution Control Cases
Court Remands Case for Fresh Consideration, Highlights Non-Maintainability of Complaints Without Proper Authorization...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Denies Forest Rights Claim, Orders Rehabilitation for Evicted Dwellers
Forest dwellers' claim dismissed due to lack of evidence; State directed to ensure fair rehabilitation....
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision Favoring Employee's Promotion Despite Penalty
Court rules that penalties imposed after the vacancy determination date cannot affect promotion eligibility, ensuring ju...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Modifies Charges in Grievous Hurt Case
Court directs framing of charges for lesser offences in a case involving allegations of grievous hurt and robbery...
Delhi High Court Enhances Compensation for Death of Child Due to Negligence by Delhi Jal Board
Court Applies Inflation Adjustment to Award Rs. 30.78 Lakhs with 6% Interest to Bereaved Family...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Advocate, Affirms Independence of Legal Profession
Advocate Pradeep Kumar cleared of charges; court emphasizes protection of advocates from misuse of criminal law...
Delhi High Court Upholds 15-Year Restoration Period for Commuted Pension
The court ruled that the statutory framework governing pension commutation is constitutionally valid, rejecting claims o...
Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Against Loan Lenders Accused of Abetment to Suicide
Court rules mere loan repayment demands do not constitute abetment; FIR quashed due to lack of evidence linking lenders ...
Jharkhand High Court Appoints Arbitrator in Dispute Between Hindustan Dorr-Oliver and Uranium Corporation
Court Clarifies Limited Role in Examining Arbitration Agreement Existence, Leaves Objections for Arbitral Tribunal...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Magistrate's Authority in Land Dispute Over Village Pathway
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Executive Magistrate's Order to Remove Obstruction on Path Used by Villagers for De...
Delhi High Court Upholds Patent Withdrawal Due to Missed Deadlines
Neurocentria INC loses appeal to amend priority date post deadline, reinforcing non-extendable patent filing timelines...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Prohibition of Benami Transactions in Landmark Property Dispute
Court affirms that Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988, has no retrospective effect, dismisses appeal challenging own...
Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to 77-Year-Old Convict in High-Profile Murder Case
Court Highlights Lack of Cogent Evidence Against Israr Ahmad; Suspends Life Sentence Pending Appeal...
Allahabad High Court Criticizes UP Authorities for Lax Investigative Efforts
Court Demands Accountability, Orders Chief Secretary to Address Failures and Mismanagement...
Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to Tauqeer Raja Khan in Communal Violence Case
The court emphasizes communal harmony and national integrity over individual liberty, rejecting the bail plea of the all...