High Courts
Guardians can be held legally responsible if minors fly kites using Chinese string: MP HC
"It should also be noted that if any minor is found using the Chinese Nylon Thread, then his guardian may also be made r...
Wife’s high qualification can't be grounds to deny maintenance: Allahabad HC
During the hearing in the high court, the wife's counsel argued that she had no source of income and that the second opp...
UP: Sapna Choudhary gets HC relief as trial court ordered to issue passport NOC
Choudhary's counsel had pleaded that the trial court refused to issue the petitioner NOC, though in the bail order, no c...
Madras HC temporarily restrains using actor Kamal Haasan's name, photographs for commercial use
Haasan filed a civil suit in the court stating that a Chennai-based firm named 'Neeye Vidai' has been selling T-shirts a...
Allahabad HC refuses anticipatory bail to man accused of 'settling' illegal Bangladeshis, Rohingyas
The government counsel has argued in the high court that the man was allegedly getting money from outside the country to...
Provide Rs 5 lakh compensation to minor for unlawful arrest: Patna HC to Bihar govt
The order also noted that "the learned Magistrate did not look into these aspects" and sent the petitioner behind the ba...
Allahabad HC adjourns hearing in Gyanvapi mosque dispute case to Feb 3
The civil revision plea has challenged a Varanasi district judge's order dated October 21, 2023, refusing to direct the ...
HC stays memo of charges issued to former Kerala University registrar
Kerala University Vice Chancellor Mohanan Kunnumal had initiated disciplinary action against Kumar alleging misconduct, ...
Delhi HC refuses to interfere with stay on disciplinary proceedings against IRS officer Wankhede
The Centre's counsel said CAT erred in staying the inquiry against the IRS officer on the basis of a Bombay High Court o...
Cannot interdict show cause notice over fraudulent account: Delhi HC to Anil Ambani's son
The agency acted on a complaint from the bank against RHFL, Jai Anmol Ambani and Ravindra Sharad Sudhakar, also a direct...
Provide adequate facilities in night shelters, Delhi HC tells authorities
"We expect the authorities to take appropriate and adequate steps to ensure residents of night shelters are able to save...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Cracks Down on Industries Operating Without Valid Environmental Clearances
4877 Units Found Non-Compliant; Court Orders Immediate Corrective Actions and Strict Monitoring...
Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Dr. Avadesh Kumar, Citing Consensual Relationship
Allegations of Rape and Caste-based Abuse Dismissed as Court Finds Relationship Consensual, Not Motivated by Caste Ident...
Kerala High Court Overturns Conviction Due to Denial of Fair Trial
Conviction and sentence of Babu C.G. quashed as Kerala High Court highlights procedural lapses and lack of legal represe...
Bombay High Court Cracks Down on Nylon Manja Menace with Hefty Fines
Court mandates fines up to Rs. 2.5 lakh to curb the hazardous use of nylon thread, directing funds towards victim treatm...
Kerala High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim, Quashes Contributory Negligence Finding
Court rules mere carrying of two pillion riders on a motorcycle does not constitute contributory negligence without evid...
Patna High Court Quashes Rape Charges Against Md. Saif Ali Ansari, Emphasizes Distinction Between Consensual Relationship and False Promise to Marry
Court clarifies legal interpretation of consent and breach of promise in adult relationships, dismisses charges as vexat...
Allahabad High Court Increases Maintenance for Wife and Daughter Citing Inflation
Court Orders Enhanced Maintenance from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 6,000 Monthly Amidst Rising Living Costs...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Student's Right to Examination as a Fundamental Right
University Directed to Conduct Special Examination after Denial Due to Technical Glitch...
Delhi High Court Takes Suo Motu Action to Address Dire Conditions in Night Shelters
Court Responds to Newspaper Report Highlighting Severe Cold Faced by Shelter Residents, Issues Directives for Immediate ...
Delhi High Court Upholds Ownership and Revocability in Property Dispute
Court affirms respondent's ownership of Vijay Nagar property and revocation of appellant's license, dismisses HUF claims...
Delhi High Court Upholds Protection Against Self-Incrimination for Accused, Dismisses CBI's Petition
M.P. Sharma v. Satish Chandra and Kathi Kalu Oghad. ...
Allahabad High Court Mandates Timely Disposal of SARFAESI Applications
Delays in Section 14 Proceedings Criticized; Directions Issued for Compliance within 30 Days...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Denies Temporary Bail to Accused in Heinous Crime Case
Court Rejects Bail Plea Citing Stable Health Condition of Accused's Wife...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in Bribery Case, Modifies Sentence
V. Chandran's appeal results in reduced jail time for bribery charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988....
Madras High Court Upholds Probate Grant, Dismisses Appeal for Revocation
Court affirms validity of Will, rejects claims challenging adoption and probate proceedings...
Bombay High Court Affirms School Tribunal’s Decision to Reinstate Teacher, Denies Backwages
Court sets aside teacher's termination due to procedural flaws, grants pensionary benefits but dismisses backwage claims...
Kerala High Court Stays Vice-Chancellor’s Memo of Charges Against University Registrar
Court questions the invocation of emergency powers by the Vice-Chancellor under the Kerala University Act, 1974, citing ...
Delhi High Court Acquits Pradeep Kumar in Rape and Confinement Case
Lack of Credible Evidence and Contradictory Claims Lead to Acquittal in High-Profile Case...
Madras High Court Protects Celebrity Rights in Landmark Ruling
Kamal Hassan Wins Interim Relief Against Unauthorized Use of Image and Name...
Shiv Sena moves HC against ex-Mumbai mayor Pednekar over 'false' nomination form
Pednekar has submitted her nomination form to contest the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections from ward 1...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Enforces Ban on Chinese Nylon Thread (Manja) Ahead of Makar Sankranti
Court Directs Authorities to Implement Strict Measures and Public Awareness Campaigns to Prevent Accidents and Casualtie...
Delhi High Court Facilitates International Judicial Assistance in High-Profile Diamond Fraud Case
Court Acts on Request from UK’s King’s Bench Division to Record Evidence of Witness in Nirav Modi Case...
Right to pursue higher education can't be curtailed lightly: Delhi HC
It stated that the petitioner secured admission on merit by participating in an open entrance and it can be cancelled on...
Rajasthan High Court Orders Mediation in CLAT Credit Dispute Involving Minor Student
Investigation in FIR Paused as Coaching Institutes Clash Over Student's Success...
Allahabad High Court Orders Arrears and Benefits for IAS Probationers Retaining State Service Lien
Court decries bureaucratic delay and grants relief to officers denied pay parity and benefits due to probation status....