High Courts
Allahabad High Court Orders Release of Juvenile Detained Illegally in Naini Central Jail
The judgment mandates the release of Pawan Kumar from jail and his production before the trial court for age determinati...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Sets Precedent by Declaring Exploitative Employment Undertakings Void
In a landmark judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that exploitative undertakings extracted from employ...
Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Injunction Against Unauthorized Use of 'Samsung' Trademark
The decision underscores the court's commitment to safeguarding intellectual property rights and protecting consumers fr...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds UGC Pay Scale Entitlement for Physical Education Teacher
This ruling marks a critical stance on ensuring compliance with court orders and protecting employees' rights to entitle...
Bombay High Court Quashes Bank's Fraud Classification of Borrower's Account
The judgment serves as a reminder to financial institutions of their obligations to uphold principles of fair hearing an...
Delhi High Court Grants Interim Injunction in Trade Dress Infringement Case
The case revolves around the issue of passing off, a key aspect of intellectual property law concerning the protection o...
Unauthorized constructions without requisite permissions are illegal and must be demolished
The judgment is part of a series of decisions by the Bombay High Court aimed at enforcing strict adherence to urban plan...
Kerala High Court Directs Timely Approval Under Prevention of Corruption Act for Case Registration
Concluding the hearing, Justice Badharudeen directed the additional 5th respondent to expedite the approval process unde...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement of Village Accountant in Bribery Case
The judgment draws a clear line between the standards of proof required in criminal trials and departmental inquiries. W...
Calcutta High Court Orders Reconsideration of Recruitment Appeal in Central Armed Police Force Case
This ruling highlights the judiciary's commitment to ensuring fairness in recruitment processes, particularly when proce...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Chief Justice's Roster Authority, Dismisses Recall Application
The judgment is a pivotal affirmation of the Chief Justice's role in managing court proceedings, ensuring efficient judi...
Madras High Court Denies Indigent Status to Petitioner in Sundaram Fasteners Case
In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court has dismissed a petition by S. Venkatesan, who sought permission to fil...
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Tahir Hussain in North-East Delhi Riots Case
The court's decision to deny bail reflects the seriousness with which it views cases of orchestrated communal violence, ...
Delhi High Court Stays Proceedings Against Glocal University in Fake Degree Racket
The case has attracted considerable attention due to the implications it holds for privacy rights and the conduct of inv...
Orissa High Court Stays Eviction of Hereditary Sebayat Until Proper Rehabilitation
This decision highlights the judiciary's role in balancing developmental activities with cultural and religious obligati...
Partition suit maintainable for land deemed as 'Abadi' even amidst ongoing consolidation proceedings
This ruling reinforces the authority of Civil Courts in partition matters concerning residential land, even when paralle...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Liability of Auction Purchasers for Pre-Liquidation Property Tax Dues
In light of the detailed legal analysis, the court dismissed the writ petition, affirming that the refusal by KMC to mut...
Delhi High Court Quashes Rejection of National Overseas Scholarship Applications
This decision underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding fairness and transparency in administrative processes, es...
Tax Assessment - Where no time limit is prescribed for finalisation, the authority must exercise its jurisdiction within a reasonable period.
This judgment highlights the Court's adherence to procedural fairness and underscores the importance of timely resolutio...
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case, Emphasizes Protection for Minor Victims
In conclusion, the court affirmed Rajnish's conviction and the sentences imposed: three years for kidnapping under Secti...
Divorce - Second marriage or live-in relationship and the birth of a child constituted cruelty
The judgment highlights the importance of substantive evidence in divorce proceedings and reinforces the legal stance th...
Delhi High Court Sets Aside Unreasoned Trademark Order, Remands for Fresh Hearing
This ruling reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to upholding the principles of natural justice and ensuring that admini...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Jinto P D in Trespass and Theft Case
This judgment underscores the judiciary's careful consideration of the necessity of custodial interrogation and the impo...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Increment Benefits for VRS Retirees
The judgment reinforces the principle that all employees, irrespective of their retirement mode, are entitled to benefit...
Maintenance awarded under the Domestic Violence Act cannot be enhanced under Section 127 CrPC
This ruling serves as a crucial reminder for legal practitioners and individuals navigating maintenance laws, highlighti...
Discharge has the effect of acquittal - Legal heirs cannot prosecute a complaint dismissed under Section 245 CrPC
The ruling has significant implications for cases where complaints are dismissed for default, reiterating the necessity ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Clarifies Conditions for Suspension of Sentence Under NI Act
The court urged appellate courts to prioritize hearing appeals challenging convictions under Section 138 of the NI Act, ...
Where lawful possession based on valid title deeds is disrupted police protection must be granted
The court dismissed the claims of the school authorities, who failed to present any title documents proving ownership of...
Delhi High Court Sets Aside Tribunal's Order Granting Notional Promotion to Retired Geologist
The High Court's ruling reaffirms the legal position that while an employee has the right to be considered for promotion...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Unauthorized Repatriation Order by Udaipur Development Authority
Concluding its decision, the Court quashed both the UDA's repatriation order and the Single Judge's dismissal of the wri...
Kerala High Court Upholds Pre-Arrest Bail Amidst Allegations of Rape and Theft
Ultimately, the High Court found no merit in the petition, maintaining the bail order and reinforcing the procedural saf...
Telangana High Court Suspends Executive Order on Enhanced Movie Ticket Rates
The government's defense, highlighting an alternative remedy through appeal under Section 7 of the A.P. Cinemas (Regulat...
Telangana High Court Suspends Final Marks List for Group-I Exam Amid Allegations of Procedural Irregularities
On the other side, the respondents supported the writ Court’s decision, asserting that the examination process was marre...
Bombay High Court Acquits Roshan in Rape Case Due to Inconsistencies in Evidence
The Court ordered Roshan Bandre to be released immediately and instructed the refund of any fines paid. Additionally, th...
Foreigners Act, 1946 - Burden of proof - Voter lists and other supporting evidence can substantiate claims of citizenship
The court's decision highlights the critical role of voter lists in substantiating claims of citizenship, particularly i...
Kerala High Court Upholds Criminal Liability Despite Repayment in Liquor Misappropriation Case
Justice Badharudeen emphasized that the misappropriation involved a substantial quantity of foreign liquor, suggesting i...