High Courts
Kerala High Court Remands Case for Reconsideration of Building Tax Exemption for Marthoma Syrian Church
Justice Rahman concluded that while the building's primary use for religious activity was absent, the exemption claim wa...
Kerala High Court Mandates Inclusion of Original Marriage Date in Certificates
The Kerala High Court has ruled in favor of Athul Dini and his wife, directing the District Registrar to issue a correct...
Karnataka High Court Infers Consent of Biological Father in Adoption Case
In a significant ruling by the Karnataka High Court, the court has inferred consent from the biological father in the ad...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Tenant's Obligation for Rent Payment Despite Dispute
This ruling reiterates the judiciary's stance on the enforceability of rent arrears and tenant obligations, providing cl...
Kerala High Court Orders Reconsideration of Prosecution Sanction in Contempt Case
Court Sets Aside Government Order, Directs Fresh Examination of CBI's Request Within 45 Days...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Life Sentences in Conspiracy and Murder Case
Convictions of Apendra Shukla, Malti Loniya, and Others Affirmed for the Premeditated Murder of Annu Shukla...
Kerala High Court Upholds Mutual Consent Divorce, Dismisses Appeal Against Withdrawal of Consent
The court's decision underscores the principle that mutual consent divorce agreements cannot be unilaterally rescinded w...
Delhi High Court Upholds Bail Amidst Allegations of Intimidation
The decision reflects the judiciary's cautious approach to bail cancellation, ensuring that such actions are grounded in...
Delhi High Court Quashes FIRs in Neighbourly Dispute Over Pets
As a condition for quashing the FIRs, the court directed the complainants to undertake community service. Both parties a...
Kerala High Court Overturns Conviction Due to Procedural Flaws in Recording Deaf and Dumb Victim's Testimony
The judgment serves as a reminder of the judiciary’s role in safeguarding justice, especially for vulnerable witnesses, ...
Madras High Court Upholds Bail Amidst Moral Policing Concerns
The ruling is a critical reminder of the judiciary's role in addressing the delicate balance between individual rights a...
Kerala High Court Orders Expungement of Juvenile Records for Reintegration
The Kerala High Court's directive ensures that Subin Joy's juvenile records are not disclosed, accessed, or relied upon ...
Delay in consideration compassionate appointment cannot prejudice the applicant
The court's decision serves as a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to the principles of fairness, timeliness,...
Allahabad High Court Expunges Unjustified Remarks Against Judicial Officer
High Court Upholds Principles of Judicial Fairness; Protects Officer's Career from Unwarranted Criticism...
Illegal Entry into India : Mere Possession of Indian Identity Documents Is Insufficient
The court's decision to reject bail was also influenced by the lack of authenticated documents proving Indian citizenshi...
High Court Grants Bail in High Profile Money Laundering Case
This decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that prolonged pre-trial detention does not undermine a...
Re-examination of a witness is a statutory right granted under Section 138 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
The High Court's decision mandates the recall of Anil Kumar for re-examination, allowing the trial court to reassess the...
Taxation - Woollen Felt Components used as machinery parts cannot be classified as 'Fabric'
The Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to classify Woollen Felt Components as machinery parts underscores the importan...
No discharge of accused without awaiting supplementary chargesheet
The High Court's ruling mandates the Sessions Court to reconsider the charges once the supplementary chargesheet is file...
Madras High Court Upholds Trial Court's Dismissal of Wife's Maintenance Claim
The decision was further influenced by evidence indicating that Menaka had initiated multiple legal proceedings regardin...
Externment orders must be passed with promptitude and proper application of mind - Unexplained delays and malafides can render such orders invalid.
The judgment serves as a crucial precedent in ensuring that state authorities do not misuse their powers under the guise...
Caste abuse allegations made in chorus, without pinpointing any specific accused : Cannot sustain conviction
The Bombay High Court's judgment reinforces the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rule of law by ensuring that con...
Dishonour of Cheque - Undated legal notice and lack of proof regarding legally enforceable debt fatal to the complainant’s case
The Bombay High Court's judgment in this case illustrates the judiciary's commitment to upholding the statutory framewor...
Arrest under NDPS Act – 24-hour period for production before the Magistrate begins from point when the person is detained, not from formal arrest
This judgment reinforces the judiciary's role in safeguarding constitutional rights, particularly concerning arrest and ...
Bail granted under Sections 85, 80(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 3/4 of Dowry Prohibition Act : No specific allegations
The Allahabad High Court's decision in Shivam @ Kallu v. State of U.P. serves as a critical reminder of the judiciary's ...
Kerala High Court Upholds Installation of CCTV Cameras for Security Despite Privacy Concerns
Court Balances Right to Privacy with Right to Security in Landmark Decision...
Legal Safeguards in Preventive Detention: Preventive detention order under PITNDPS Act when vitiated
This judgment is a critical commentary on the intersection of preventive detention laws and constitutional rights in Ind...
Public Law and Tortious Liability - When State or its instrumentality can be held liable for tortious actions - Sovereign immunity applies where actions are performed in good faith
The Padmabati Mitra v. Union of India case serves as a critical reminder of the legal thresholds required to establish s...
Dishonour of Cheque of Insurance Premium - Policy can not be cancelled
The Bombay High Court's decision in this case reinforces the principle that insurance companies cannot evade liability t...
Construction contracts - Time is never of the essence for performance - Extension of time can be inferred from conduct and circumstances
The judgment underscores the importance of arbitration in resolving complex construction disputes and the critical role ...
Illegal construction on acquired land - Larger public interest and national importance of projects like highways emphasized - Petitioner directed to vacate land immediately
Overall, the judgment establishes that any illegal construction on acquired land is liable to be demolished, and the acq...
Public servant demanding and accepting bribes through Google Pay, denied bail, custodial interrogation essential for a thorough investigation
This judgment serves as a stern warning to public servants and reinforces the judiciary's role in maintaining the integr...
Public Interest Litigations : Petitioners in Public Interest Litigations (PILs) to disclose their criminal antecedents
Legal experts have hailed the decision as a step towards reinforcing the credibility of the PIL system. By ensuring that...
High Court can quash criminal proceedings in cases of non-compoundable offences when the alleged victim repudiates the allegations
The Gauhati High Court's decision in Gunja Dutta v. State of Assam is a significant development in the application of Se...
School Children cannot be ferried in Military Trucks
The Punjab and Haryana High Court's judgment in the case of Pradeep Sharma v. Union of India underscores the judiciary's...
Kerala High Court Overturns Trial Court's Routine Condonation of Delay in Criminal Case
The High Court's ruling directs the trial court to reconsider the condonation petition afresh and issue a reasoned order...