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Order of freezing and seizure of properties under NDPS - When such an order can be challenged.

Order of freezing and seizure of properties under NDPS - When such an order can be challenged.

The judgment underscores the strict interpretation of the NDPS Act's provisions, especially concerning the linkage betwe...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Against NEET OMR Evaluation

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Against NEET OMR Evaluation

The court further clarified that the NEET (UG) 2025 Information Bulletin prohibits rechecking or re-evaluation of answer...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Sub Registrar's Refusal to Register Property Sale in Cantonment Area

Allahabad High Court Upholds Sub Registrar's Refusal to Register Property Sale in Cantonment Area

This decision underscores the judiciary's stance on maintaining stringent regulatory oversight over property transaction...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Collector's Order on Land Ownership

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Collector's Order on Land Ownership

The court's decision to annul the orders dated 03.03.2020 and 21.10.2022 has been welcomed by the petitioners, reaffirmi...

Bombay High Court Overturns Trial Court's Decision on Amendment and Jurisdiction in Civil Suit

Bombay High Court Overturns Trial Court's Decision on Amendment and Jurisdiction in Civil Suit

This judgment reinforces the principle that jurisdictional competence cannot be altered through procedural amendments in...

Dishonour of Cheque - Section 138 is attracted even when the cheque is issued as "security" or  remark "account closed."

Dishonour of Cheque - Section 138 is attracted even when the cheque is issued as "security" or remark "account closed."

The High Court also highlighted that the role of a revisional court is not to act as an appellate body and re-evaluate e...

Delhi High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail in High-Profile Digital Fraud Case

Delhi High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail in High-Profile Digital Fraud Case

This case also highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tackling crimes that exploit technological advancement...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Review of Police Officer's Downgraded ACR

Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Review of Police Officer's Downgraded ACR

The court's order underscores the necessity for transparency and fairness in administrative processes, particularly in d...

Wife residing separately for years without reasonable and probable cause - Amounts to cruelty

Wife residing separately for years without reasonable and probable cause - Amounts to cruelty

The judgment is expected to have implications for similar cases, highlighting the significance of established judicial f...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Expulsion from Bar Association

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Expulsion from Bar Association

This judgment underscores the importance of seeking appropriate legal channels and highlights the limitations of the Adv...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Condonation of 992 Days Delay Due to Bureaucratic Lethargy

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Condonation of 992 Days Delay Due to Bureaucratic Lethargy

This ruling is expected to have significant implications for how governmental bodies approach legal proceedings, encoura...

Allahabad High Court Revises Maintenance Order; Minor Husband Obligated to Pay Post-Majority

Allahabad High Court Revises Maintenance Order; Minor Husband Obligated to Pay Post-Majority

This ruling underscores the court's commitment to balancing legal obligations with practical considerations, particularl...

Insurance - Pay and recover applies on non-registration of the vehicle at the time of accident

Insurance - Pay and recover applies on non-registration of the vehicle at the time of accident

The judgment reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to balancing policy enforcement with equitable treatment of third-part...

Insurance Company cannot evade liability based on undisclosed or hidden exception clauses

Insurance Company cannot evade liability based on undisclosed or hidden exception clauses

This judgment underscores the principle that exclusion clauses in insurance contracts must be strictly construed and hig...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Suspension of Pradhan Amid Delays

Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Suspension of Pradhan Amid Delays

As a result, the High Court has directed that until the appeal is decided, Kanto shall continue performing her duties as...

Kerala High Court Overturns Interim Relief Granting Admission of 150 MBBS Students

Kerala High Court Overturns Interim Relief Granting Admission of 150 MBBS Students

The judgment also referenced previous Supreme Court decisions, emphasizing that interim orders should not be granted lig...

Kerala High Court Orders Rs. 1,227.62 Crores Security in Maritime Pollution Case

Kerala High Court Orders Rs. 1,227.62 Crores Security in Maritime Pollution Case

The State of Kerala has been granted the liberty to seek additional security if further evidence supports an increase, e...

Allahabad High Court Directs UPPSC to Revise Preliminary Exam Merit List for Inclusive Recruitment

Allahabad High Court Directs UPPSC to Revise Preliminary Exam Merit List for Inclusive Recruitment

This ruling comes as a relief to the petitioners who had contested the exclusionary practices in the recruitment process...

Delhi High Court Issues Interim Injunction to Protect Actor Nagarjuna’s Personality Rights

Delhi High Court Issues Interim Injunction to Protect Actor Nagarjuna’s Personality Rights

As the legal proceedings continue, the Delhi High Court's decision remains a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle for ce...

Delhi High Court Reinforces CAT's Jurisdiction in Service Matters

Delhi High Court Reinforces CAT's Jurisdiction in Service Matters

The dismissal of the petition aligns with the judiciary's ongoing efforts to uphold procedural integrity and ensure that...

Externment order - Non-consideration of sufficiency of bail conditions renders the order unsustainable.

Externment order - Non-consideration of sufficiency of bail conditions renders the order unsustainable.

The High Court's decision underscores the importance of procedural safeguards and judicial scrutiny in preventive detent...

Arbitration - Term "may" in arbitration clauses does not constitute a mandatory arbitration agreement

Arbitration - Term "may" in arbitration clauses does not constitute a mandatory arbitration agreement

Ultimately, the Madras High Court concluded that the offer letter did not mandate arbitration and dismissed the petition...

Suspicious circumstances surrounding the Will - Non-registration and closely associated attesting witnesses, sole beneficiary

Suspicious circumstances surrounding the Will - Non-registration and closely associated attesting witnesses, sole beneficiary

The judgment referenced key provisions of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, which set ...

Delhi High Court Upholds Customs Penalty on Dart Air Services for Regulatory Violations

Delhi High Court Upholds Customs Penalty on Dart Air Services for Regulatory Violations

The Delhi High Court's decision reaffirms the authority of the Commissioner of Customs to act in the interest of maintai...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Heroin Possessor

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Heroin Possessor

The Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision underscores the judicial system's commitment to both individual rights and ...

Information obtained under the RTI Act and displayed on the Notice Board of the employer company - No misconduct

Information obtained under the RTI Act and displayed on the Notice Board of the employer company - No misconduct

This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding the RTI Act's principles, ensuring that employees are ...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Divorce to Husband on Grounds of Cruelty

Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Divorce to Husband on Grounds of Cruelty

The judgment underscores the serious nature of false accusations in marital disputes and their impact on the parties inv...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Extension for Eviction of Long-term Occupants from Government Quarters

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Extension for Eviction of Long-term Occupants from Government Quarters

The ruling not only provides a temporary reprieve for the petitioners but also sets a precedent for balancing legal requ...

Kerala High Court Upholds Life Sentence in Acid Attack Case; Compensation Enhanced for Victims

Kerala High Court Upholds Life Sentence in Acid Attack Case; Compensation Enhanced for Victims

Legal experts view this ruling as a pivotal moment in the judicial approach towards victim compensation and rehabilitati...

Delhi High Court Grants Parole to Ajmer Singh for Performing Last Rites of Deceased Father

Delhi High Court Grants Parole to Ajmer Singh for Performing Last Rites of Deceased Father

The court examined Rule 1212 of the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018, which restricts parole to a maximum of 8 weeks annually, w...

Delhi High Court Halts NOIDA's Unilateral Hike in Advertisement Fees Pending Arbitration

Delhi High Court Halts NOIDA's Unilateral Hike in Advertisement Fees Pending Arbitration

The court, recognizing the balance of convenience in favor of the petitioner, noted that without interim protection, the...

Madras High Court Grants Bail to Accused in NDPS Case Citing Inadmissible Evidence

Madras High Court Grants Bail to Accused in NDPS Case Citing Inadmissible Evidence

This ruling highlights the judiciary's careful balancing act between enforcing strict drug laws and ensuring fair legal ...

Rajasthan High Court Enhances Compensation for Homemakers in Motor Accident Case

Rajasthan High Court Enhances Compensation for Homemakers in Motor Accident Case

The enhanced compensation reflects a progressive approach towards valuing homemakers' roles, setting a precedent for fut...

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Sajid Chaudhary in Social Media Case

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Sajid Chaudhary in Social Media Case

The ruling is seen as a reaffirmation of constitutional freedoms while cautioning authorities to exercise restraint and ...

Madras High Court Upholds Privacy Rights in Paternity Dispute: DNA Test Denied

Madras High Court Upholds Privacy Rights in Paternity Dispute: DNA Test Denied

The court concluded that Kandhasamy's petition lacked merit, noting that the unexplained delay, absence of evidence, and...

Jharkhand High Court Mandates State Action for HIV/AIDS Management in Prisons

Jharkhand High Court Mandates State Action for HIV/AIDS Management in Prisons

In response to the situation, senior government officials, including Mr. Ajay Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary of...