High Courts

Madhya Pradesh High Court Criticizes State Government for Lapses in Detention Order Approval

The judgment underscores the critical importance of adhering to statutory safeguards in detention procedures, particular...

Delhi High Court Mandates Enhanced Accessibility Measures for Visually Impaired in Banking Services

This decision marks a significant advancement in the rights of persons with disabilities, aligning with the objectives o...

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail for Nikhil Jain Amid Judicial Concerns

The court's decision highlights serious concerns about judicial discipline, noting that both the Magistrate and Sessions...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Early Divorce Petition, Urges Couple to Reconsider

The judgment underscores the court's role in ensuring that the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act are applied with due...

Delhi High Court Quashes NHAI's Recruitment Criteria Based on CLAT (PG) Scores

The court also pointed out that while several organizations, including public sector undertakings, use CLAT (PG) scores ...

Delhi High Court Directs Urgent Removal of Encroachments at Tughlakabad Fort

This decision marks a significant step in balancing the preservation of India's historical sites with the socio-economic...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Exonerates Insurance Company in Tractor Accident Case

While the insurance company is exonerated, the court directed the vehicle's owner and driver to jointly and severally de...

Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Afghan National Involved in Drug Trafficking

The judgment reaffirms the court's stance on prioritizing societal safety over individual liberty in cases of drug traff...

Karnataka High Court Rules on Amendments to Civil and High Court Acts

This ruling underscores the court's role in ensuring legislative amendments align with constitutional principles and pro...

Delhi High Court Overturns Family Court's Suo Motu Mutual Consent Divorce Decree

This judgment reaffirms the legal framework governing mutual consent divorces and delineates the limits of procedural di...

Karnataka High Court Partially Overturns Dismissal of Differently-Abled Employee, Awards Compensation

The High Court's ruling underlines the importance of proportionate punishment and the consideration of individual circum...

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Vipin Ahuja, Imposes Community Service for Hospital Assault

The court also instructed that any failure to comply with the community service terms, such as absenteeism or misconduct...

VRSe retirees entitled to the benefit of an annual increment upon completing 365 days of service in the relevant year

The judgment reinforces the principle that all employees, irrespective of their retirement mode, are entitled to benefit...

Kerala High Court Invalidates Injunction Order Due to Suppression of Facts and Fraud

This judgment reinforces the court's stance against fraudulent practices and underscores the necessity for transparency ...

Marriage - Suppression of incurable disease (cerebral palsy) by wife or her family prior to marriage amounts to fraud

The decision marks an important precedent in matrimonial cases involving undisclosed health conditions, reinforcing the ...

Court’s discretion in summoning police diaries, use of entries to aid in trial, and limitations on the accused’s access to such diaries.

The ruling is expected to influence future cases regarding the handling and preservation of police diaries, particularly...

Delhi High Court Grants Injunction in Trademark Infringement Case Favoring Mankind Pharma

This case underscores the judicial system's role in protecting intellectual property rights and maintaining market integ...

Uttarakhand High Court Warns Against Political Influence in Administrative Decisions

This judgment underscores the court's stance on protecting administrative independence from political pressures, ensurin...

Insurance Policy Cheque Dishonoured - Liability of insurer to indemnify third parties continues

The court dismissed cross objections from both the insurer and the truck owner, denying requests for enhanced compensati...

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition in Missing Person Case

The court concluded by affirming that the extraordinary jurisdiction of habeas corpus cannot be invoked for tracing miss...

Prevention of Corruption Act, mere possession of tainted money without evidence of demand - No conviction.

The decision reaffirms the legal principle that for corruption charges, the burden of proof lies heavily on demonstratin...

Persistent defects in a vehicle during the warranty period - Compensation enhanced for repeated visits to workshops.

This ruling underscores the accountability of manufacturers and service providers in addressing consumer grievances effe...

Provocative social media posts, potentially inciting communal and political tension: FIR can not be quashed

The court concluded that the investigation should proceed uninfluenced by the observations made in the judgment, ensurin...

Orissa High Court Upholds Maintenance for Unmarried Major Daughter and Wife

The ruling is a significant affirmation of the rights of women and children under Indian law, ensuring that their needs ...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Suit on Limitation Grounds

This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that civil suits are decided based on substantive justi...

Delhi High Court Upholds Deportation of Afghan National

Ahmed, who entered India without a valid visa, was convicted under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946, for illegal e...

Calcutta High Court Directs Swift Decision on Premature Release Recommendation

The case, registered under WPA 3112 of 2025, was thereby disposed of, with the assurance that urgent certified copies of...

Alienation of Affection (AoA) - Civil suit seeking damages for tortious interference with marital relationship maintainable

The judgment also tackled the issue of personal liberty, noting that while individuals have autonomy over their personal...

Right of a woman to reside in shared household upheld, irrespective of her current residence or continuation of domestic relationship

The ruling serves as a reminder of the legal provisions available to women facing domestic disputes, ensuring their acce...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Punishment for Constable's Absence Due to Illness