High Courts
Allahabad High Court Upholds Wife's Right to Maintenance Despite Educational Qualifications
Court Criticizes Family Court's Misapplication of Law in Denying Maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C....
Allahabad High Court Acquits Appellant in Abduction and POCSO Case; Cites Consensual Relationship
Court highlights misuse of legal provisions and the influence of western ideas on youth relationships....
Madras High Court Demands Accountability for Police Inaction in Pachaiyappa's Trust Abuse Case
Court Warns Senior Police Officials with Contempt Proceedings over Inaction on Complaint by Court-Appointed Administrato...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Magistrate's Decision to Reject Discharge Application in High-Profile Embezzlement Case
Court Emphasizes the Limited Scope of Consideration at Discharge Stage, Affirms Prima Facie Case Against Accused...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Divorce Due to Concealment of Material Facts by Wife
Concealment of Age and Criminal Conviction Constitutes Mental Cruelty, Rules Court...
Patna High Court Dismisses Petition Alleging Mismanagement in NEET UG 2025 Examination
No Evidence of Mismanagement Found; Court Affirms NTA's Compliance with Prescribed Procedures...
Tripura High Court Declares State's Fixed Pay Policy Unconstitutional
Orders Regular Pay for Teachers Appointed Through Formal Selection Process ...
Gauhati High Court Invalidates Lok Adalat Settlement Due to Absence of Authorized Representation
The court emphasizes the necessity of authorized representation in corporate settlements, overturning a 2024 Lok Adalat ...
Delhi High Court Issues Comprehensive Directions to Overhaul Healthcare Services in Delhi
Court Enhances EWS Income Criteria, Mandates Implementation of Digital Health Systems, and Fast-tracks Infrastructure Pr...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Reinstates Konda Kapu Community Status to Petitioner
Court rules cancellation of caste certificate violated principles of natural justice and sets aside orders of state auth...
No total embargo on grant of anticipatory bail even if accused is proclaimed offender: Allahabad HC
The counsel for the informant had raised a preliminary objection by saying that since an NBW as well as a proclamation u...
HC directs police to seize copies of book containing derogatory remarks against sitting judge
In its order, the bench said on the face of it, the proposed release of the book as titled and shown in the petition was...
T'gana HC grants interim stay on CAT order quashing appointment of Jaiteerth Joshi as DG BrahMos
The High Court order came on a plea filed by Joshi seeking to stay the operation of the order of the Central Administrat...
Madras HC reserves order on plea to issue censor certificate for Vijay starrer ''Jana Nayagan''
He said the Censor Board has power to refer the decision of the committee to grant certificate to the Review Committee, ...
Gauhati HC Bar to abstain from foundation stone laying event of new court complex
"The Association has decided to abstain from participating in the proposed foundation stone laying ceremony. All learned...
New Delhi railway station stampede: Don't take us for granted, HC tells railways
The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) matter filed by social organisation "Arth Vidhi". The plea has ...
Delhi HC modifies 65-year-old man's jail term in case for sexually assaulting minor granddaughter
The court partly allowed the man's appeal and altered his conviction for the offence of aggravated penetrative sexual as...
HC asks animal welfare board to file report on PIL alleging rampant illegal dog breeding in Delhi
The plea, filed in 2018, claimed that such breeding practices also contribute to a rise in the street dog population as ...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Mutual Consent Divorce Under Muslim Personal Law
Court Recognizes Mubarat as a Valid Mode of Divorce, Setting Guidelines for Family Courts ...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Framing of Charge in Abetment of Suicide Case
Revision Petition Dismissed Against Charges Framed Under Section 306 IPC; Court Emphasizes Role of Presumption at Charge...
Madras High Court Dismisses Independent Jallikattu Petition; Upholds State's Role in Organizing Event
Court mandates adherence to existing guidelines and practices for Jallikattu Advisory Committee composition ...
Delhi HC orders action plan for safety measures to avoid fire incidents in restaurants
"There is nothing on record to show that before approaching this court, the petitioner has approached the authorities. W...
Gauhati High Court Upholds Reinstatement of Contractual Employee, Emphasizes Adherence to Statutory Service Rules
The court rules that termination of a contractual employee must comply with incorporated statutory service rules, reject...
Madras High Court Calls for Re-evaluation of Advocate Enrolment Disqualifications
Court Suggests Larger Bench Review of Judicial Directions Imposing Additional Disqualifications Not Found in Advocates A...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Arbitrary Dismissal of Police Personnel
Court Orders Reinstatement of Petitioners, Highlighting Breach of Natural Justice and Procedural Fairness...
Madras High Court Orders Complete Abolition of Colonial-Era Orderly System in Police Department
Court Mandates Formation of District Level Committees to Monitor Compliance and Ensure Discipline and Morale in the Poli...
Delhi HC seeks RBI stand on PIL over data protection violation by digital lending apps
"We require the RBI to file a counter affidavit in respect of the averments in the petition and also action taken for th...
Kerala High Court Sets Aside Cryptic Cognizance Order, Calls for Detailed Judicial Examination
Court Remands Case for Reconsideration, Emphasizes Need for Transparent and Detailed Judicial Orders...
HC seeks Delhi govt response on PIL seeking to regulate e-rickshaws
The court issued notice to the city government, its transport department, traffic police and MCD, and asked the authorit...
Sponsoring terrorism is an expensive affair: HC denies bail to two
The bench observed that sponsoring terrorism is an "expensive affair" and the charge is that heroin is smuggled into the...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Demands Action on Alarming Missing Minor Girls Cases in Shivpuri
Court Directs Police and National Commission for Women to Provide Detailed Reports and Strategies for Recovery...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Rape and Unnatural Offense Charges Against Husband, Upholds Cruelty Charges
Court clarifies marital exception under IPC; quashes sections 376 and 377 charges, but maintains charges under sections ...
Cal HC dismisses petition of CAPF job aspirant over rejection of candidature after removing tattoo
The court noted that the detailed medical examination of the petitioner was held on December 3, 2025, and a review medic...
Tripura High Court Grants Interim Bail to Accused in Defamation Case Against Prime Minister
Accused Smt. Madhabi Biswas granted interim bail; decision on custody trial petition left to Chief Judicial Magistrate's...
Allahabad High Court Restricts Additional Chief Standing Counsel from Representing Private Parties Against the State
Court Seeks Clarification on Legal Provisions Allowing Additional Chief Standing Counsel to Appear for Private Parties...
Calcutta High Court Dismisses Plea to Quash Proceedings Against Suranjan Mandal
Court Finds Prima Facie Evidence Supporting Charges Under IPC and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act...