High Courts
HC gives MP govt 5 weeks to submit Union Carbide factory soil, groundwater assessment plan
A decision was made to initiate the process and issue a short tender for these works from the empanelled list of 'refere...
Delhi HC rejects man's anticipatory bail in 'digital arrest' case
The judge observed that the Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the issue of "digital arrests" carried out ba...
HC denies bail to man accused of trafficking youth for cyber fraud abroad
The petitioner argued that it cannot be said that he had engaged in the inducement of trafficking victims, luring them o...
SIT moves Kerala HC to cancel bail of tantri in Sabarimala gold loss case
"The materials collected during investigation including witness statements, documentary evidence and records clearly ind...
Allahabad High Court Orders State-Wide Survey of Parks and Open Spaces in Uttar Pradesh
Court Directs Inclusion of Parks like Janeshwar Mishra Park in Official List to Safeguard Against Commercial Use...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Contempt Charges in Elevated Corridor Dispute
Court Finds No Grounds for Contempt as Construction Matter Awaits Final Decision in Writ Court...
Bombay High Court Grants Custody of Minor to Mother in Landmark Habeas Corpus Case
Court Prioritizes Welfare of Child Over Parental Disputes Amidst Allegations of Abuse...
Patna High Court Stalls Encroachment Removal Notice by State Authorities
Court Cites Non-compliance with Procedural Requirements under Bihar Land Encroachment Act, 1956...
Kerala High Court Upholds Convictions in High-Profile Political Murder Case
Five Accused Found Guilty of Murdering CPI(M) Activist Yackoob; Court Affirms Life Sentences and Stresses the Evidentiar...
Madras High Court Acquits Man Convicted Under POCSO Act Due to Inadmissible Evidence
Failure to Produce Original Documents Leads to Overturning of Conviction in High-Profile Case...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Validity of 2016 Employee Welfare Act, Denies Regularization to Petitioner
Court rules the 2016 Act remains in force; denies relief due to lack of transparent appointment process for petitioner...
Meghalaya High Court Quashes Garo Hills Council's Scheduled Tribe Certificate Requirement for Election Candidates
Court rules that the notification was invalid due to non-compliance with mandatory rule-making procedures and lack of Go...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' for Contractual Employees
Court mandates pay parity for PUNBUS drivers and conductors with regular counterparts in Punjab Roadways, emphasizing co...
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Right to Inspect Answer Sheets Under RTI Act
Court Quashes Restrictions on Answer Sheet Inspection for Unsuccessful Candidates, Strengthens Transparency in Recruitme...
Allahabad High Court Orders Round-the-Clock Armed Protection for Property Owner Amid Religious Practice Dispute
Court mandates security for Haseen Khan after safety concerns arise over religious activities on private property....
Bareilly violence: Allahabad HC to continue hearing Maulana Tauqeer Raza’s bail plea on Friday
The protesters allegedly pelted stones at the security personnel, prompting police to resort to a lathi charge to contro...
Allahabad HC declines to quash bunch of FIRs in Bareilly violence case
During the September 26 violence, Maulana Tauqeer Raza's supporters raised provocative slogans and hurled petrol bombs a...
LPG distributors approach Bombay HC against supply crunch; notices issued to Centre, pvt firm
The petition, filed through advocates Shyam Dewani and Saahil Dewani, claimed the Iran war had caused disruptions in glo...
Madras HC grants interim stay on civil court proceedings in PMK leadership dispute case
The court directed Ramadoss, Anbumani and the Election Commission of India, to respond to Ravanan's plea and posted the ...
Kerala HC disqualifies Vellappally Natesan, other office bearers and Board of SNDP Yogam
The government lawyer said that as the violation of statutory requirements applied to the organisation's governance as a...
Cal HC acquits death row convict, rebukes trial court judge for 'elementary mistakes'
They also stated that the death sentence is not sustainable in the eyes of law since several guidelines issued by the Su...
Land required for expansion of Shillong airport given to AAI last week: Meghalaya govt tells HC
The expansion of Shillong airport has been under consideration for several years as part of efforts to enhance air conne...
Jharkhand HC pulls up Dhanbad administration for pollution
The court also directed the Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) chairman-cum-managing director to appear in person in this...
Right to administer school does not include right to profiteer: Delhi govt tells HC
Under the new framework, every private school has to constitute an SLFRC, which will include representatives from the sc...
ED challenges in Delhi HC interim bail to Al Falah chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui
The ED probe in the money laundering case stems from two FIRs by the Delhi Police Crime Branch alleging that Al Falah Un...
Allahabad HC defers Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute case hearing to Mar 28
Earlier, on August 1, 2024, the high court had rejected pleas by the Muslim side challenging the maintainability of the ...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Advisory Committee's Rejection of Open Air Camp Transfer for Convicted Prisoner
Court Rules Mere Conviction Under Section 376 IPC Insufficient for Denial; Emphasizes Reformative Approach of Open Air C...
Rajasthan High Court Stays Order of Voluntary Resignation for Employee on Medical Leave
Vikash Gupta's Absence to Care for Critically Ill Mother Not Considered Willful; Court Directs Immediate Resumption of D...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Conviction in Double Murder Case Involving Poisoning
Accused found guilty of administering poison, motivated by suspicion of an affair, leading to double homicide....
Madras High Court Invalidates Hospital's Non-Compete Clause Against Doctor
Court rules non-solicitation and non-compete clauses in hospital-doctor agreements as opposed to public policy, dismissi...
Kerala High Court Quashes PoCSO Case as Accused and Victim Live Harmoniously Post-Marriage
Court Considers Marriage and Family Welfare in Decision to Terminate Criminal Proceedings...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Charges Against NSUI Member for Trespassing in School Premises
Court affirms charges under Section 452 IPC, citing school as a place for custody of property; rejects petitioner's clai...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Charges Against Married Man for Sexual Intercourse on False Promise of Marriage
Court Dismisses Application to Quash Proceedings, Citing Sufficient Grounds for Trial under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 202...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Abdul Maliq in High-Profile POCSO Case
Despite Serious Allegations, Court Cites Completion of Investigation and Lack of Continued Detention Need...
Kerala High Court Halts New Constructions in Kottooli Wetlands Amid Ramsar Site Designation Efforts
Court orders authorities to prevent any construction in protected areas and expedite Ramsar Site designation process wit...
Delhi High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on Interest Claim in Retiral Benefits Case
Petitioner's Conduct Cited as Cause for Delay; Interest Granted Only for Election Duty Honorarium...