High Courts

Rajasthan High Court Grants Default Bail to Mohd. Sohail Bishti, Quashes Illegal Detention Order

This judgment underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding constitutional rights and ensuring adherence to legal pro...

Acquittal in Long-Delayed Kidnapping Case: Patna High Court Cites Unexplained FIR Delay and Procedural Flaws

In light of these findings, the Patna High Court allowed the appeals, setting aside the previous conviction and sentence...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Extension of Arbitrator's Mandate in Commercial Dispute

The bench concluded that the Special Court had rightly exercised its discretion in extending the mandate, noting that th...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction of One in Gang-Rape Case, Acquits Three Others Due to Identification Doubts

The decision highlights the complexities of legal proceedings in gang-rape cases, particularly concerning the identifica...

Madras High Court Upholds Fundamental Right to Marry, Orders Issuance of NOC

The court's decision to allow the writ petition and direct the issuance of the NOC underscores the judiciary's role in s...

Delhi High Court Exposes GST Registration Fraud, Orders Investigation into Fictitious Entities

The judgment not only underscores the seriousness of GST registration fraud but also serves as a reminder of the ethical...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Permits E-Tenders for De-Silting Amid Flood Crisis

The court, after considering the dire situation caused by the floods and the assurance from the state's legal representa...

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR in Domestic Dispute Case After Settlement

The decision underscores the court's approach to encouraging settlement in cases where the likelihood of conviction is m...

Madras High Court Annuls Conviction in Cheque Dishonour Case Following Compromise

Justice Ahmed referenced the Supreme Court guidelines from Damodar S. Prabhu v. Sayed Babalal H., advocating for the tim...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Slum Dwellers' Rights, Dismisses Temple Devotees' Petition

The ruling underscores the Constitution's commitment to equality, stating that the dignity of slum dwellers is no less s...

Bombay High Court Upholds Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Contractual Dispute Between Chowgule Industries and ICRA Limited

This ruling underscores the judiciary's endorsement of jurisdictional clauses in commercial contracts, reinforcing the i...

Gujarat High Court Rules Against Retrospective Application of Arbitration Tribunal Act Notifications

The judgment clarified that invocation of arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1996 prior to the issuance of the notif...

Delhi High Court Balances Right to Fair Trial and Classified Document Confidentiality in CBI Case

The judgment also referenced previous Supreme Court decisions, including CBI v. V. K. Jha, which upheld the practice of ...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs Police to Enquire Complaint of Cognizable Offence

The ruling underscores the court's commitment to ensuring timely action on complaints of cognizable offences, thereby re...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Appeal Over Unregistered Adoption Deed

By affirming the statutory mandate, the Allahabad High Court reinforces the legal framework governing adoptions in Uttar...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Arbitral Tribunal's Award on Customs Duty Reimbursement

The ruling reinforces the principle that arbitration awards, when free from illegality, should be respected and not over...

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Following Amicable Settlement

In a unique resolution, the petitioners have undertaken to organize a 'Bhandara'—a community meal—for at least 50 underp...

Delhi High Court Affirms Simultaneous Execution of Foreign Decree in India and UAE

The ruling sets a precedent for the execution of foreign decrees in India, reinforcing the legal framework that supports...

Allahabad High Court Upholds RTE Act's Applicability to Private Unaided Schools

Justice Bhatia directed the school to offer the students an opportunity for re-examination and to re-admit them to their...

Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce on Grounds of Mental Cruelty

The judgment serves as a reminder of the legal recognition of mental cruelty as a valid ground for divorce, reinforcing ...

Jharkhand High Court Upholds District-Level Recruitment for Chowkidars

While dismissing the petitions, the court concluded that the recruitment process was conducted in compliance with the st...

Gujarat High Court Upholds Fundamental Rights, Orders Immediate Release of Woman from Shelter Home

The High Court noted the inherent power of a Magistrate to ensure the safety of individuals by placing them in shelter h...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Magistrate's Rejection of Petition for FIR Against Musician Nachiketa Chakraborty

The petitioner contended that the Magistrate should have considered the hate speech shown on social media, arguing that ...

Delhi High Court Acquits Chhotey Lal in Rape Case Over Consent Misconception

In the judgment, the court highlighted the distinction between a breach of promise and a false promise, citing precedent...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Dismisses Revision Petition, Imposes Costs for Misrepresentation

The judgment also highlighted ethical concerns, noting that the petitioner's counsel secured a lunch motion listing by m...

Jharkhand High Court Quashes Sedition FIR Against BJP Leader

In conclusion, the Jharkhand High Court determined that the FIR against Deepak Prakash lacked the necessary elements to ...

Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Accused Amidst Serious Allegations Under New Legal Framework

The judgment reflects the evolving landscape of Indian law under newly enacted statutes like the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita...

Kerala High Court Intervenes to Address Cleanliness Issues in Chottanikkara Temple

Despite these recommendations, many directives remain unimplemented, prompting the court to summon the Executive Directo...

Bombay High Court Orders Immediate Measures to Curb Sewage Pollution in Kulgaon-Badlapur, Directs Developer to Pay Rs.10 Lakh Compensation

The Court also imposed a cost of Rs.50,000 on the KBMC to be paid to the petitioner, underscoring the authority’s failur...

Allahabad High Court Acquits Appellant in Kidnapping and Rape Case