High Courts
Kerala HC orders Cochin Devaswom Board not to deploy security in ‘Bouncer’ T-shirts
He contended that deploying such individuals within the sacred precincts of a shrine to manage and direct devotees was "...
Primary recruitment: jobs scrapped after 9 years to cause insurmountable inconvenience, says Cal HC
The services of appointees cannot also be terminated only on the basis of an ongoing criminal proceeding, the bench said...
Himachal HC orders status quo on lower two floors of Sanjauli mosque
The court also maintained the orders regarding the top three floors of the mosque, passed by the Shimla Municipal Commis...
Amidst standoff, HC directs petitioner to light lamp on Thirupparankundram hill with CISF protection
Despite an earlier direction by the Bench, the lamp was not lit on an ancient stone pillar near a Dargah on the Thiruppa...
Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Writ Petition on Family Pension Claims
Court Directs Disputing Parties to Resolve Marital Status and Heirship in Civil Court ...
Sabarimala gold issue: Kerala HC grants six more weeks to SIT to complete probe
"This direction has become imperative, as the subject matter of the investigation concerns valuables and properties belo...
Delhi HC asks Centre to reply to plea challenging new labour codes
The bench said it appeared that prima facie, the provisions permitting smooth transition for the new labour code have no...
J'khand HC grants relief to CM, exempts him from personal appearance before court in ED case
The federal agency had filed a complaint case against Soren after he had refused to appear before the office of the ED t...
Customary divorce in Jat community : Mere agreements or mutual settlements do not fulfill the legal requirements divorce.
Delhi High Court Upholds Annulment of Marriage Due to Unproven Customary Divorce The court emphasizes the necessity of c...
Banks are responsible for the actions of their recovery agents, such agents must not resort to intimidation or harassment.
Delhi High Court Directs RBI to Enhance Ombudsman Scheme for Consumer Protection in Fraudulent Transactions Case Court m...
PMLA : Parallel investigation by different agencies is permissible : Prevention of Money Laundering Act operates independently
Delhi High Court Upholds Provisional Attachment Orders in Money Laundering Case Court dismisses petitions challenging en...
Madras High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile NDPS Case
Court finds no direct evidence linking accused A.Affice Khan to possession or transport of contraband, satisfies Section...
Karnataka High Court Protects Rowdy Sheeters' Rights Against Arbitrary Police Summons
Court mandates procedural compliance, citing violation of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution....
Gujarat High Court Quashes Repetitive Section 144 Orders for Violating Fundamental Rights
Court mandates transparency and public awareness for future notifications under Section 144 and Gujarat Police Act....
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Appeal in Gangster Act Case, Upholds State's Exclusive Right to Prosecute
Court rules that individual informants cannot be considered victims in cases under the U.P. Gangster and Anti-Social Act...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Protection of Religious Sentiments
Court Directs Petitioners to Approach Government for Redressal of Grievances ...
Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Select List for Draughtsman Posts in Urban Development Department
Court mandates strict adherence to advertised qualifications, revises selection criteria for Urban Development roles....
Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case
Court Affirms Three-Year Imprisonment for Sexual Assault on Minor, Citing Victim's Credible Testimony...
Uttarakhand High Court Orders Re-evaluation of Civil Services Exam Over Defective Question
Question on Food Security Index Deemed Faulty; Commission Directed to Re-compute Results...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes FIR in Accident Case Following Compromise
FIR under IPC Sections 279, 304A, and 337 quashed as parties reach settlement; court emphasizes the non-heinous nature o...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to Bikram Singh Majithia in Economic Offences Case
Court Cites Seriousness of Economic Offences and Potential Influence on Investigation as Reasons for Dismissal...
Jurisdiction of DRT and DRAT is limited : Can not adjudicate tort based damages
Madras High Court Rules on Scope of Counter-Claims under Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act in INMA International Ltd....
HC refuses to entertain PIL for panel to supervise stages of trial in the Red Fort blast case
The bench added, "At least don't waste the court's time. We understand a situation where it is pending for years but the...
Kerala High Court Grants Six-Week Extension for Investigation into Gold Heist at Sabarimala Temple
Court Emphasizes Meticulous Probe into Theft of Sacred Gold, Ensures Protection of Lord Ayyappa's Valuables...
Kerala High Court Directs Cochin Devaswom Board to Uphold Temple Decorum
Deployment of "Bouncer" T-shirts During Temple Festival Deemed Inappropriate and Incompatible with Cultural Ethos...
Madras High Court Upholds Rule of Law, Orders Compliance with Lighting Ritual at Thirupparankundram Temple
Justice G.R. Swaminathan Enforces Court Order Amidst Alleged Non-Compliance by Temple Authorities...
Kerala High Court Cracks Down on Synthetic KumKum Sale, Orders Strict Compliance with Safety Standards
Court Orders Routine Inspections and Impleads Key Distributors to Curb Health Hazards...
Delhi High Court Directs Bar Council Election Petition to Special Committee
Writ petition challenging polling arrangements for Bar Council of Delhi elections redirected for expeditious considerati...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Mandatory Complainant Consent for Compounding Offences Under Section 138 of NI Act
Court emphasizes that the accused's financial difficulties do not override legal requirements for complainant consent....
Allahabad High Court Criticizes State for Unwarranted Polygraph Demand and False Affidavit
Court Orders Re-recording of Victim's Statement in BNSS Case, Questions State's Challenge and Conduct...
Kerala High Court Upholds Competition Commission of India’s Jurisdiction Over Broadcaster Jiostar India Pvt Ltd in Anti-Competitive Practices Case
Court clarifies interplay between Competition Act, 2002 and TRAI Act, 1997, affirming CCI’s authority to investigate abu...
A borrower cannot enforce a One-Time Settlement proposal against a bank as a matter of right
Calcutta High Court Dismisses Borrower's Suit Against Bank Over One-Time Settlement Proposal Court Rules Borrower Cannot...
Kerala High Court Upholds Gratuity Entitlement for Abkari Workers
Abkari workers of Kerala State Beverages Corporation are entitled to gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, d...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Exemplary Costs for Contempt in Property Dispute
Respondent Sanjeev Kumar directed to pay Rs. 2,00,000 for willful delay in vacating property, emphasizing adherence to c...
Cal HC's division bench sets aside order terminating appointment of 32,000 primary teachers
The court maintained that the termination of employment after nine years would have a great adverse impact on the primar...
Delhi High Court Upholds Family Court's Order Granting Maintenance to Major Unmarried Daughter
Court affirms entitlement under Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act to prevent multiplicity of legal proceedings...