High Courts

Delhi HC holds Youtuber guilty of criminal contempt

But an attack on a judicial officer's integrity or competence must be done with cogent evidence as a baseless accusation...

Cal HC dismisses plea seeking relief for voters who filed appeals before SIR tribunals

The petition was filed before the high court by Sk Anwar Ali, chairperson of the legal cell of West Bengal Pradesh Congr...

Implement SC direction on developing open prisons, HC tells Delhi govt

Semi-open or open prisons allow convicts to work outside the premises during the day to earn a livelihood and return in ...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Criminal Proceedings in Alleged Rape Case Despite Settlement

Court Denies Quashing of Proceedings Citing Societal Impact of Heinous Crimes...

Taking names of senior politicians, bureaucrats doesn't absolve Yasin Malik: NIA to Delhi HC

Similarly, his narratives concerning deceased militant Burhan Wani, his encounter by law enforcement agencies and the su...

Bombay High Court Orders Trial for Election Petition Alleging Misconduct in Nomination Process

Court Denies Summary Dismissal, Cites Sufficient Grounds for Trial on Allegations of Material Non-Disclosure Affecting E...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition in Maintenance Recovery Case

Court Emphasizes Family Court's Role in Enforcing Maintenance Payments, Not Habeas Corpus Petitions...

Delhi High Court Upholds Mandatory Fire NOC for Coaching Centers

Court Dismisses Pleas Against MCD's Penalty and Sealing Orders, Reinforces Compliance with MPD 2021 and Delhi Fire Servi...

31 deaths and over 19 years later, Bombay HC discharges 4 accused in 2006 Malegaon blast case

The central agency relied on a statement made by Swami Aseemanand, an accused in the Ajmer Sharif (Rajasthan) and Mecca ...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Employer's Right to Deduct Rent from Gratuity of Retired Employees Occupying Quarters

In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has empowered employers to deduct rent dues and penal rent from the gra...

Rajasthan HC seeks Centre's response on plea challenging amended transgender law

According to the petition, the 2026 amendment mandates physical examination by a medical board headed by a chief medical...

Bombay High Court Denies Request to Expedite Appeal Hearing Amidst Docket Pressure

Special Circumstances Not Established; Court Prioritizes Older Cases and Long-Pending Compensation Appeals...

Truth has now come out: Maharashtra minister on discharge of 4 accused in 2006 Malegaon blasts case

The state Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), which initially probed the case, had arrested nine Muslim men in connection with t...

Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL over LPG shortage

On the petitioner's claim that even the high court canteen has suffered due to the LPG shortage, the bench informed that...

Gujarat High Court Dismisses Petition Over Unauthorized Suit Filing

Post-facto board resolution fails to cure lack of initial authorization, says Court....

Madhya Pradesh High Court Revives FIR After Overlooked Evidence Surfaces

Review Petition Allowed as Court Recognizes Prejudice Due to Non-Consideration of Crucial Handwriting Expert Report...

Karnataka High Court Orders Investigation into Alleged Corruption Despite Departmental Exoneration

Court Directs Government to Approve FIR Registration Against Public Servant Over Alleged Misuse of Funds...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Charge Framing in Cow Slaughter Case Despite Alleged Investigation Flaws

Court emphasizes that defective investigation does not warrant discharge or acquittal of accused; prima facie evidence s...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Dismissal of BSF Constable for Forged Certificates

Court confirms dismissal and imprisonment, emphasizing fraud's impact on employment integrity....

Patna High Court Quashes Withholding of Appointments in BPSC Case

Court Rules Mere Criminal Case Pendency Insufficient to Deny Employment; Advocates for Presumption of Innocence...

Madras High Court Acquits Appellant in Dowry Death Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Conviction under Sections 498A and 304B IPC Overturned; Court Finds No Evidence of Dowry Demands or Cruelty...

Delhi High Court Quashes Summons Against Non-Signatory in Cheque Bounce Case

Court affirms that only the drawer of a dishonored cheque can be prosecuted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrume...

Patna High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Forest Range Officer Due to Lack of Sanction

Court Rules Prosecution Lacked Mandatory Sanction Under Cr.PC for Acts Performed During Official Duty...

Bombay High Court Overturns Patent Office's Rejection of Syringe Invention

Court finds rejection order violated principles of natural justice; calls for reasoned and speaking orders in patent dec...

Delhi High Court Upholds Inheritance Rights Despite Nomination, Affirms Legal Heirs' Succession Over Corporate Shares

Court Rules Nomination Does Not Override Inheritance Laws, Declares Plaintiff's Entitlement to 1/4th Share in Deceased's...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Rape Allegations Against Chandigarh Coach

Court finds consensual relationship, dismisses FIR citing lack of evidence for blackmailing and coercion....

Punjab and Haryana High Court Mandates Timely Promotions for Government Employees

Court Directs Quarterly Departmental Promotion Committee Meetings to Prevent Stagnation and Financial Loss...

Delhi High Court Upholds Insurance Claim for Accident Despite Booklet Driving Licence

Court rules that insurance claim rejection based on non-conversion to smart card format unjustified; driving licence dee...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Dowry Case Against In-laws

Court rules allegations against mother-in-law, father-in-law, and sister-in-law lack specificity and constitute abuse of...

Bombay High Court Acquits Shantilal Gaikwad: Lack of Evidence and Procedural Irregularities Lead to Overturned Conviction

High Court highlights inadmissibility of electronic evidence and procedural errors in confessional statements leading to...

Bombay High Court Upholds Family Court's Decision to Deny Maintenance