High Courts
Bond conditions should be fixed keeping in mind prisoner's financial status: Rajasthan HC
The bench held that if a surety condition was imposed earlier and the prisoner seeks waiver, the committee must waive it...
Centre opposes in HC plea to reduce GST on air purifiers, says judicial intervention impermissible
The petition filed by advocate Kapil Madan said air purifiers cannot be treated as luxury items in view of the "extreme ...
Civic polls: Relief to BJP nominee as HC grants interim stay on election in Navi Mumbai ward
In its interim order, the court stayed the returning officer’s decision to reject Bhojane’s nomination form for the Janu...
Delhi HC refuses to stay order directing private schools to form fee regulation panel
After obtaining instructions from the DoE officials, he agreed to the court's suggestion to extend the time for complian...
Delhi HC stays order mandating human intervention in RBI ombudsman complaints
It also stayed the direction that the deputy governor of RBI should file an affidavit by January 15 stating the measures...
MSC Elsa III owners deposit Rs 1227 cr in Kerala HC for release of sister vessel
The amount was deposited in the second week of December last year, and the vessel was released by the end of that month,...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Invalidates Socio-Economic Criteria for Clerical Promotions
Court Orders Revised Merit List Excluding Unconstitutional Bonus Marks Affecting Seniority...
Calcutta High Court Grants Divorce Citing Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage
In a significant ruling, the court recognized irretrievable breakdown as a component of cruelty under the Special Marria...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds 'Nata Vivah' for Pension Claims
Landmark Judgment Recognizes Customary Marriage for Family Pension Entitlement...
Rajasthan High Court Mandates 25% Reservation in Pre-Primary Education Under RTE Act
Schools to Ensure Inclusion of Children from Weaker Sections and Disadvantaged Groups from Pre-Primary Level...
Forcing woman to continue pregnancy violates bodily integrity, aggravates mental trauma: Delhi HC
The petitioner challenged a sessions court order which upheld her summoning before a magisterial court for the offence u...
Orissa High Court Directs Proper Legal Procedures for Deleting Deceased Tenant's Name from Land Records
High Court emphasizes necessity of initiating mutation proceedings for deletion of deceased's name from Record of Rights...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Dimple in High-Profile Murder Case
Bail granted due to prolonged custody, lack of direct involvement, and emphasis on constitutional rights....
Gujarat High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim
Legal Heirs of Deceased Nileshbhai Vasant to Receive Enhanced Compensation of Rs. 45.57 Lakh...
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Abuzar Ahmed and Family, Highlighting Misuse of Section 498A IPC
Court emphasizes need for specific allegations in matrimonial disputes, condemns vague charges leading to harassment....
Delhi High Court Acquits Tej Narain Sharma in Corruption Case, Citing Lack of Evidence
Court Finds Prosecution's Case Fraught with Inconsistencies and Procedural Lapses, Grants Benefit of Doubt to Accused...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Interim Bail to NDPS Accused on Humanitarian Grounds
Ajay Kumar, charged under NDPS Act, allowed six-week interim bail to care for wife and newborn child, subject to strict ...
Odisha courts receive threat email, judicial activities disrupted for hours
The DGP also advised the public not to panic and to cooperate with the police in maintaining security and assisting the ...
Kerala High Court Affirms Single Appellate Right for Victims Under BNSS, 2023
Court Denies Multiple Appeals in Acquittal Cases, Upholding Statutory Limitations on Victim's Right to Appeal In a si...
Gauhati High Court Nullifies Divorce Decree Due to Jurisdictional Error
Civil Judge's Decision on Muslim Divorce Case Declared Void; Family Court or District Court Holds Jurisdiction...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds NGT's Authority on Environmental Clearance for Silica Sand Mining
NGT's Decision to Suspend Environmental Clearance for Silica Sand Mining Project Affirmed by High Court, Emphasizing Env...
Allahabad High Court Restores Dismissed Criminal Appeal, Emphasizes Representation Rights
Court Sets Aside Dismissal, Directs Expeditious Hearing of Sanjay Yadav's Appeal After Advocate Non-representation...
Allahabad High Court Enhances Compensation for Amputation Victim in Landmark Ruling
Sangam Lal's compensation increased to over Rs. 16 lakh, setting a new precedent for disability claims under the Motor V...
Madras High Court Halts Incomplete Waqf Board Operations
Court Finds Waqf Board's Composition Violates Unified Waqf Management Act Provisions...
Kerala High Court Denies GST Exemption for Group Health Insurance Policies for Retired Bank Employees
The Court clarifies that GST exemptions under the 2025 notification are limited to individual health insurance policies,...
Rajasthan High Court Strikes Down Arbitrary Age Rule for Contractual ANM Positions
Court declares rule prescribing minimum age of 21 for contractual Auxiliary Nurse Midwife positions unconstitutional, al...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Ravi Kumar in High-Profile Murder Case
Court Cites Prolonged Custody and Lack of Evidence Against Petitioner; Emphasizes Right to Speedy Trial...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim
Court Revises Income Assessment and Increases Compensation for Deceased Electrician's Family...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Conviction of Father for Raping Minor Daughter
Court Affirms Life Imprisonment and Compensation for Victim, Citing Strong Evidence and Statutory Presumptions Under POC...
Kerala High Court Warns Travancore Devaswom Board Over Delays in Financial Audits
Court Grants One-Month Extension for Submission of Audited Accounts Amidst Strong Condemnation of Continued Delays...
Cal HC directs SSC to file fresh list of tainted candidates with relevant details for identification
The details of the school and the district where the candidate was appointed in the first school-level selection test (S...
Wife can't be presumed to be earning at interim maintenance stage: Delhi HC
The husband claimed that the petitioner wife was working as a nursery teacher and was, therefore, earning, but he did no...
Bombay High Court Upholds Jurisdiction of "Seat" Court in Arbitration Award Execution
Karta's Personal Liability Affirmed for Unsatisfied Debts of HUF, Court Receiver Appointed for Asset Management...
Gauhati HC bar association on hunger strike against shifting of court complex
Earlier, GHCBA had demanded an immediate halt to the project in the interest of all stakeholders and the public at large...
Madras High Court Upholds Fee Waiver for Differently Abled Law Student
Court Recognizes Fee Waiver as a Right, Not a Privilege, for Students with Disabilities ...
Allahabad High Court Directs Expedited Compensation for Kumbh Mela Stampede Victim
Court mandates finalization of compensation claim for victim's family within 30 days, warns of serious consequences for ...