High Courts

PIL in Delhi HC seeks control on air pollution, makes city govt, authorities party

It said that the experts issued a "red alert" on November 21 warning that the air in Delhi had become "life-threatening"...

Madras High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Sexual Offender Despite Delay in Order

Court dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition, affirms detention for heinous offence against minor under Tamil Nadu Act 14 of 1...

Delhi High Court Expresses Displeasure Over Advocate's Conduct; No Punitive Action Taken

Senior Advocate's Unorthodox Protest in Court Prompts Strong Reprimand, Case Adjourned for Compensation Discussions...

Karnataka High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Accused Already on Regular Bail

Court emphasizes that anticipatory bail is not a remedy for those failing to comply with court appearances after being g...

Gauhati HC quashes sedition case against Assam MLA Aminul Islam

Coupled with this, the petitioner was never informed about his right to represent to the detaining authority and further...

Consider concerns of Major Sharma’s parents before clearing 'Dhurandhar': Delhi HC to CBFC

The parents of Major Sharma have sought a stay on the film’s release, claiming that it appeared to be directly inspired ...

Bombay High Court Overturns Major Convictions in Cyber Terrorism Case

Conviction under Official Secrets Act upheld for negligence; Cyber terrorism charges quashed due to lack of intent...

BJP state president moves Kerala HC seeking CBI probe into Sabarimala gold loss case

"This is also a serious matter which requires consideration and justifies the involvement of an agency like the CBI," he...

Delhi High Court Upholds FEMA Summons, Rejects Petitioner's Gender-Based Exemption Claim

Court rules that FEMA investigations fall under Civil Procedure Code, dismissing the plea for territorial and gender saf...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Termination of Anganwari Worker for Defiance and Insubordination

Court dismisses petition challenging dismissal, citing gross misconduct and repeated disobedience of official orders....

Himachal Pradesh High Court Affirms Civil Court Jurisdiction in Property Dispute Involving Alleged Mortgage Fraud

Court rules that issues raised in the property declaration and injunction suit cannot be resolved under SARFAESI Act, 20...

Delhi High Court Quashes Criminal Complaint Against Gautam Gambhir Foundation for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Charitable Distribution of Medicines During Pandemic Deemed Exempt from Prosecution Under Drugs and Cosmetics Act...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Fundamental Right to Passport Amidst Criminal Proceedings

Court Remands Case, Emphasizes Right to Travel Abroad as Integral to Personal Liberty ...

Jharkhand High Court Mandates Surprise Inspections for Jail Food Quality

Legal Authorities to Oversee Jail Canteen Operations and Food Quality Compliance...

Delhi High Court Upholds Complainant's Right to Appeal in Cheque Bounce Cases

Complainants under Section 138 of the NI Act can now appeal acquittal directly as victims, without seeking special leave...

Kerala High Court Halts Vice Chancellor Selection at Calicut University Due to Committee Shortfall

Court mandates Senate meeting within 30 days to elect a new member to the Search-Cum-Selection Committee....

Chhattisgarh High Court Rules Against Shiksha Karmis in Kramonnati Benefits Case

Court Holds Shiksha Karmis Not Entitled to Government Service Benefits Prior to Absorption...

Gujarat High Court Allows Condonation of Delay in Income Tax Filing for Cooperative Society

Mahernagar Co-Op. Housing Service Society Ltd. granted relief due to audit completion delays, can file fresh return for ...

Gujarat High Court Quashes Debarment of Firm in Tender Process

Court Rules Against Surat Municipal Corporation's Actions on False Affidavit Claims...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement for CISF Constable's Bigamous Marriage

Court Reverses Single Judge's Leniency, Reinforces Discipline in Armed Forces...

Kerala High Court Upholds Wife's Right to Maintenance Despite Income from Tailoring

The court asserts that a wife's capability to earn does not disqualify her from seeking maintenance if income is insuffi...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Baseless Bail Cancellation Plea

Court Imposes Rs. 25,000 Fine on Applicant for Misusing Judicial Process...

Karnataka High Court Orders Release of Withheld Salaries, Upholds Fundamental Rights

Court Finds Non-payment of Salaries for 19 Months Violates Constitutional Protection Against Forced Labour...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Intervenes in Alleged Illegal Detention Case

Court Directs Magistrate to Review Detention Legality of Kanchanpreet Kaur Amidst Allegations of Misuse of Statutory Pro...

Patna High Court Rejects Bail Plea of Anwar Rashid in Terror Funding Case

Court Cites Overwhelming Evidence of Association with Proscribed Organizations and Threats to National Security...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Revision Against Interlocutory Order in Land Dispute

Court Rules Revision Unmaintainable Due to Lack of Jurisdiction and Reasoning...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Dismisses Review Petitions in Zahida Shah v. Bilal Ahmad Dar Case

Doctrine of Merger Does Not Apply; Review Petitioners Granted Liberty for Independent Legal Action...

Allahabad High Court Quashes POCSO Charges Against Accused After Marriage with Alleged Victim

High Court exercises inherent powers to quash proceedings as alleged victim supports accused, denies allegations, and en...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Enhances Compensation for Fatal Accident Victim

Court Recognizes Future Government Employment in Determining Just Compensation...

A senior citizen can seek eviction of children or legal heirs from property, even without proving ill-treatment or non-maintenance

Delhi High Court Upholds Senior Citizen’s Right to Evict Daughter from Property Court reaffirms senior citizens' rights ...

Trademark "Pind Balluchi"- Forgery in an arbitration agreement do not render the dispute non-arbitrable