High Courts
Delhi HC directs reinstatement of BSF constable discharged for being HIV positive
The court said that the constable could have been posted in an "equivalent supernumerary position" rather than being rel...
Allahabad High Court Refers GST Officer for Criminal Contempt Proceedings
Officer Accused of Misleading Court in Rejected Refund Case; Matter to be Heard on January 20, 2026...
Rajasthan High Court Grants Pregnant Woman Fresh Chance for Physical Efficiency Test
Court Orders Post to Remain Vacant Until Petitioner's Re-assessment; Highlights Importance of Relaxation for New Mothers...
Allahabad High Court Criticizes Contractual Compassionate Appointment, Orders Review
Court directs UP State Road Transport Corporation to reconsider appointment in light of statutory provisions and establi...
Kerala High Court Overturns Railway Tribunal's Rejection, Awards Compensation for Train Accident Injuries
High Court rules in favor of Sidharth K. Bhattathiri, emphasizing liberal interpretation of the Railways Act, 1989, to p...
Delhi High Court Revives Arbitration Challenge, Grants Extension for Pre-Deposit Compliance
Primemover Mobility Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Secures Reinstatement of Section 34 Application after Successful Appeal...
Kerala High Court Upholds Contempt of Courts Act, 1971; Rejects Challenge on Constitutional Grounds
The court reaffirms that the Act constitutes reasonable restrictions on free speech, aligning with constitutional provis...
Allahabad High Court Grants Interim Bail to Vibhor Rana in Phensedyl Cough Syrup Smuggling Case
Court acknowledges lack of direct involvement, no recovery, and previous bail orders in favor of co-accused....
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes SOP Contradicting National Legal Aid Scheme
Court affirms continuation of Legal Aid Defense Counsels under National Scheme, rejecting State's independent selection ...
Gujarat High Court Intervenes in Fire Safety Dispute of Educational Institution
Limited Access Granted to Administrative Staff Amidst Seal Due to Non-Compliance with Fire Safety Norms...
Allahabad High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile Corruption Case
The Court emphasizes stringent measures against corruption amidst allegations of a syndicate facilitating illegal truck ...
Allahabad High Court Slams State for Illegal Demolition, Awards Rs. 20 Lakh in Damages
Court Orders Restoration of Property and Inquiry into Officials’ Conduct for Violating Rule of Law...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Panchayat Delimitation Notification
Court mandates reconsideration of objections by residents in Swarghat Nagar Panchayat formation...
Delhi High Court Upholds Right to Be Forgotten in Landmark Privacy Case
Court Balances Freedom of Press Against Individual's Right to Dignity and Privacy, Citing Article 21 of the Constitution...
Detained AAP MLA Mehraj Malik's plea listed for hearing in J&K HC on December 27
Malik, who is the AAP's Jammu and Kashmir unit president, was detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) on Se...
'Honourable' prefix doesn't hold good for bureaucrats: Allahabad HC
"This is a subtle but certain way to diminish the status of constitutional authorities and courts. There is a recent tre...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Foreign Students in NDPS Case
Lack of substantial evidence and procedural lapses in arrest lead to bail for students accused of financing contraband p...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order of Yaqoob Hussain
The court ruled that undue delays in the execution of the detention order under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act ...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes Retrospective Withdrawal of Promotion in TTD Case
Court Upholds Employee's Vested Rights Against Retrospective Board Resolution...
Bombay High Court Rules Settlement Agreement Supersedes Arbitration Clause in Original Contract
Court dismisses Mumbai Metro's bid to arbitrate under original contract, emphasizing the autonomy of the Settlement Agre...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Uncle's Plea for CBI Investigation in Nephew's Murder Case
Court Rules Lack of Locus Standi for Uncle in Seeking Investigation Transfer; Upholds Wife's Legal Heir Status...
Allahabad High Court Orders Investigation into Fraudulent Activities of Cooperative Society
Division Bench Upholds Writ Court's Directions for Criminal Investigation and Interim Management in Alleged Misappropria...
Allahabad High Court Issues Bailable Warrant for Missing Appellant
Court Holds Senior Superintendent of Police Accountable for Non-Compliance and Contempt...
Delhi High Court Rejects Appeal Due to 1883 Days Delay: Insufficient Cause for Condonation
Sunil Kumar's appeal against Rajeev Suri dismissed over lack of credible explanation for filing and re-filing delays, em...
Gauhati High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Assault Case Against Judicial Magistrate
Court Emphasizes Need for Enhanced Security for Judicial Officers Following Incident...
Kerala High Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Tenancy Dispute Involving Arbitration
viction Matters Under Special Tenancy Laws Exempt from Arbitration, Rent-Related Disputes Can Proceed...
Bombay High Court Upholds Trademark Rights of Bunge India Pvt. Ltd.
Court Grants Injunction and Awards Costs Against Lotus Refinery Pvt. Ltd. in Trademark Infringement Case...
Gauhati High Court Upholds Surrogacy Act's Age and Donor Restrictions
Court rules age and genetic linkage restrictions reasonable, dismisses petition challenging Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, ...
Delhi HC penalises 'serial litigant' for filing multiple pleas against illegal constructions
The court pointed out that the filing of petitions before the court must be bona fide and in good faith, and cannot be f...
Kerala HC stays further proceedings on ED show cause notice to CM Vijayan, others
The order came on the joint plea moved by Vijayan, Isaac and Abraham seeking quashing of the Enforcement Directorate (ED...
Madras High Court Orders Reconsideration of Patent Review Application
Court mandates fair hearing and demonstration opportunity for rejected solar power invention patent...
Bombay High Court Quashes Stamp Duty Assessment on Agreement to Lease by Deepak Fertilizers
Court rules Agreement to Lease does not constitute a lease, saving petitioner from hefty stamp duty and penalties....
Karnataka High Court Acquits Arun Kumar M. in 2014 Murder Case Due to Insufficient Evidence
Conviction overturned as court finds circumstantial evidence and last seen theory inadequate to prove guilt beyond reaso...
High Court Overturns Vehicle Auction, Orders Investigation into Alleged Corruption
Patna High Court directs Economic Offence Unit to probe procedural lapses in vehicle confiscation and auction, awards co...
Patna High Court Overturns Tribunal's Ruling in Tax Dispute
Tribunal's Order Reversed; Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) Decision Restored in Favor of Rajnandani Projects Pvt. L...
Allahabad High Court Orders Fresh Inquiry in Farmer Welfare Scheme Dispute
Smt. Gayatri Devi's Claim Under "Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana" To Be Reassessed...