High Courts
Tripura HC sets aside promotions; orders reversion of 22 TPS grade-II officers
The development comes in the wake of a writ petition filed by 22 inspectors seeking one-time age relaxation for promotio...
Delhi High Court Quashes Pre-Resolution Plan Tax Demands Against Patanjali Foods Limited
Court affirms September 4, 2019, as the effective date for resolution plan approval, setting aside demands prior to this...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Promotion Rights of Migrant Professors
Court dismisses appeal by Sher-e-Kashmir University, affirms retrospective promotions under Career Advancement Scheme...
Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Pension Parity for Retired Aided School Teachers
Court Rules Absence of Statutory Provisions for Pension Benefits to Aided School Employees Does Not Violate Constitution...
High Court Upholds Minor's Right to Continue Pregnancy Against Familial Pressure
Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasizes the primacy of consent and privacy for minor rape victims in pregnancy decisions....
Arbitral award of Rs 296 cr upheld in favour of JITF Urban Waste Management against civic bodies
JITF had signed a contract in 2011 with the two municipal bodies for a solid waste management project in the Jalandhar a...
Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Babbu Alias Haider with Strict Conditions
Despite Past Non-Appearance and Criminal History, Bail Granted to Ensure Presence and Prevent Misuse of Liberty...
Quash ED complaint, show cause notice: KIIFB to Kerala HC
Nair said that ED opposed KIIFB's plea, claiming that it was not maintainable as the Board has to go to the appropriate ...
Civic bodies have power to levy fees for grant/renewal of sky-signs, hoardings and billboards: HC
The HC passed the order on a bunch of petitions challenging the levy of licence fee by municipal corporations (Pune, Nas...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Regularization of Long-Term Daily Wager
Court Dismisses UT's Plea Against Tribunal's Order to Regularize Worker, Cites Unjust Denial of Rights and Welfare Princ...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Regularization of Long-serving Daily Wager
Tribunal's Decision to Regularize Worker Under SRO 64 Affirmed, Setting Precedent for Employment Fairness...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Overturns Appellate Court's Erroneous Order on Appeal Withdrawal
The High Court clarifies the distinction between compromise and withdrawal of appeal under Civil Procedure Code, restori...
Delhi High Court Stays GST Proceedings Against Aggarwal Construction Co.
Interim Relief Granted Amidst Legal Debate Over Delhi Jal Board's Classification as 'Local Authority' under GST Act...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Denies Pension Claims by J&K Sainik School Mansbal Retirees
Court rules absence of explicit pension provision nullifies claims, emphasizes Board of Governors' discretion in future ...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Simultaneous Criminal and Departmental Proceedings for BSF Officer
Court of Inquiry and Criminal Trial Can Coexist, Rules Court, Dismissing Appeal Against Suspension and Inquiry Initiatio...
Delhi High Court Grants Default Bail to Jaivardhan Dhawan Due to Procedural Lapse by Narcotics Bureau
High Court rules extension of investigation period invalid without notifying the accused, emphasizes protection of perso...
Gujarat High Court Revokes GST Registration Cancellation for Durga Gopal Shinde
Proprietorship Permitted to File GST Returns After Settling Outstanding Dues...
Karnataka High Court Sentences Former Employee for Criminal Contempt
Accused's Baseless Allegations Against Judiciary and Tribunal Members Result in Four-Month Imprisonment...
Bombay High Court Upholds Appellate Authority's Decision Against Interest on Statutory Deposit
Court Dismisses Petitioner's Claim for Interest on Deposit under Electricity Act, 2003...
Orissa High Court Stays GST Show-Cause Notice, Cites Unconstitutionality in Provisions
High Court questions validity of GST Act provisions; halts multi-year tax notice pending further review....
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Special Appeal on Transfer Order
Special Appeal Against Order Under Section 24 CPC Declared Non-Maintainable...
Madras High Court Upholds Daughter's Right to Ancestral Property
Court affirms daughter's coparcenary rights in ancestral property despite her father's demise before the 2005 amendment ...
Allahabad High Court Modifies Bail Conditions, Emphasizes Judicial Discipline
High Court reduces bail amount for petitioner citing financial hardship, stresses adherence to higher court guidelines....
Calcutta High Court Acquits Babai Sk. in Murder Case, Citing Inconsistencies in Prosecution's Evidence
Eyewitness contradictions, ballistic mismatches, and lack of forensic evidence lead to acquittal....
Delhi High Court Grants Limited Opportunity for Cross-Examination in Decore Exxoils Case
Court imposes strict conditions including reimbursement of travel and stay expenses for witness re-examination. ...
Delhi High Court Directs Customs Department to Enhance Accountability in Order Issuance
Court mandates clear identification of officials in Customs orders to prevent doubts over genuineness...
Uttarakhand High Court Stays Order Withholding Promotion Over Delayed Charge-Sheet
Court Rules in Favor of Forest Officer Kuldeep Singh, Cites Supreme Court Precedents on Promotion Rights...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Rejection of Prosecution Withdrawal in SC/ST Act Case
Court emphasizes independent scrutiny and public interest over State Government's directive in a case involving serious ...
Delhi High Court Upholds 50% Intellectual Property Rights in 'Instant Bollywood' Trademark Dispute
Court Orders Status Quo on Trademark Assignment, Imposes Costs for Suppression of Material Documents ...
Delhi High Court Cancels Trademark Registration of 'PFC' by Posshusa Apparels
Court finds deceptive similarity with Punjab FC's trademarks and non-use by the apparel company....
Delhi High Court Cracks Down on Fraudulent Writ Petitions Involving Forged Documents
Advocates Facing Investigation as Court Orders Probe into Unauthorized Use of Petitioner's Identity...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Vikram Award 2023 Ceremony Amidst Legal Dispute
Petition by Megha Parmar Halts Prestigious Award Ceremony Until Further Court Proceedings...
Delhi High Court Orders Reassessment of Bill of Entries for Refund of Excess Customs Duty
Technical Glitch in EDI System Prevented Exemption Claim, Leading to Excess Payment by M/s JK (India) Fabs...
Bombay High Court Grants Injunction to Federal Express in Trademark Dispute with Fedex Securities
Court restrains Fedex Securities from using the "FEDEX" trademark, citing infringement and passing off. ...
Kerala High Court Upholds Acquittal in Sexual Offence Case; Dismisses Victim's Appeal
Court Emphasizes Need for Prima Facie Evidence in Victim Appeals; Considers Delay, Credibility, and Lack of Corroboratio...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Retrial Due to Lack of Reasoning in Acquittal Judgment
Appellate court's cryptic decision without reasoning violates natural justice, case remanded for fresh decision....