High Courts
Gauhati HC Bar to abstain from foundation stone laying event of new court complex
"The Association has decided to abstain from participating in the proposed foundation stone laying ceremony. All learned...
New Delhi railway station stampede: Don't take us for granted, HC tells railways
The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) matter filed by social organisation "Arth Vidhi". The plea has ...
Delhi HC modifies 65-year-old man's jail term in case for sexually assaulting minor granddaughter
The court partly allowed the man's appeal and altered his conviction for the offence of aggravated penetrative sexual as...
HC asks animal welfare board to file report on PIL alleging rampant illegal dog breeding in Delhi
The plea, filed in 2018, claimed that such breeding practices also contribute to a rise in the street dog population as ...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Mutual Consent Divorce Under Muslim Personal Law
Court Recognizes Mubarat as a Valid Mode of Divorce, Setting Guidelines for Family Courts ...
Madras High Court Dismisses Independent Jallikattu Petition; Upholds State's Role in Organizing Event
Court mandates adherence to existing guidelines and practices for Jallikattu Advisory Committee composition ...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Framing of Charge in Abetment of Suicide Case
Revision Petition Dismissed Against Charges Framed Under Section 306 IPC; Court Emphasizes Role of Presumption at Charge...
Delhi HC orders action plan for safety measures to avoid fire incidents in restaurants
"There is nothing on record to show that before approaching this court, the petitioner has approached the authorities. W...
Gauhati High Court Upholds Reinstatement of Contractual Employee, Emphasizes Adherence to Statutory Service Rules
The court rules that termination of a contractual employee must comply with incorporated statutory service rules, reject...
Madras High Court Calls for Re-evaluation of Advocate Enrolment Disqualifications
Court Suggests Larger Bench Review of Judicial Directions Imposing Additional Disqualifications Not Found in Advocates A...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Arbitrary Dismissal of Police Personnel
Court Orders Reinstatement of Petitioners, Highlighting Breach of Natural Justice and Procedural Fairness...
Madras High Court Orders Complete Abolition of Colonial-Era Orderly System in Police Department
Court Mandates Formation of District Level Committees to Monitor Compliance and Ensure Discipline and Morale in the Poli...
Delhi HC seeks RBI stand on PIL over data protection violation by digital lending apps
"We require the RBI to file a counter affidavit in respect of the averments in the petition and also action taken for th...
Kerala High Court Sets Aside Cryptic Cognizance Order, Calls for Detailed Judicial Examination
Court Remands Case for Reconsideration, Emphasizes Need for Transparent and Detailed Judicial Orders...
HC seeks Delhi govt response on PIL seeking to regulate e-rickshaws
The court issued notice to the city government, its transport department, traffic police and MCD, and asked the authorit...
Sponsoring terrorism is an expensive affair: HC denies bail to two
The bench observed that sponsoring terrorism is an "expensive affair" and the charge is that heroin is smuggled into the...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Demands Action on Alarming Missing Minor Girls Cases in Shivpuri
Court Directs Police and National Commission for Women to Provide Detailed Reports and Strategies for Recovery...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Rape and Unnatural Offense Charges Against Husband, Upholds Cruelty Charges
Court clarifies marital exception under IPC; quashes sections 376 and 377 charges, but maintains charges under sections ...
Cal HC dismisses petition of CAPF job aspirant over rejection of candidature after removing tattoo
The court noted that the detailed medical examination of the petitioner was held on December 3, 2025, and a review medic...
Tripura High Court Grants Interim Bail to Accused in Defamation Case Against Prime Minister
Accused Smt. Madhabi Biswas granted interim bail; decision on custody trial petition left to Chief Judicial Magistrate's...
Allahabad High Court Restricts Additional Chief Standing Counsel from Representing Private Parties Against the State
Court Seeks Clarification on Legal Provisions Allowing Additional Chief Standing Counsel to Appear for Private Parties...
Calcutta High Court Dismisses Plea to Quash Proceedings Against Suranjan Mandal
Court Finds Prima Facie Evidence Supporting Charges Under IPC and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act...
Delhi High Court Suspends Sentence in High-Profile Breach of Trust Case
Sumeet Suri's four-year sentence under IPC Section 409 suspended pending appeal; acquittals under Sections 420, 468, and...
Delhi HC directs Cong, AAP to remove posts linking Dushyant Kumar Gautam to Ankita Bhandari case
The court also passed the interim order against other persons and entities, including Urmila Sanawar and Uttarakhand Pra...
Bombay High Court Upholds Eviction Order in Landmark Rent Control Case
Court Dismisses Respondent's Claims, Affirms Residential Use of Flat Under Maharashtra Rent Control Act...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Dismissal of Interim Relief Petition in Zion Shipping Ltd. Arbitration Case
Court confirms narrow appellate scope under Section 37, emphasizes need for strong prima facie case and balance of conve...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Denial of Passport Renewal for Stage Performer
Court Orders Issuance of NOC and Passport Renewal, Upholding Fundamental Rights...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Dismissal of Title Declaration Suit
Court emphasizes burden of proof on plaintiffs in property title disputes, dismisses appeal citing lack of evidence....
Allahabad High Court Upholds Minor's Right to Passport Amidst Parental Dispute
Court Directs Authorities to Expedite Passport Issuance for Minor, Emphasizing Fundamental Rights Over Parental Non-coop...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petition on Government Employee Transfer
Court Upholds State's Administrative Discretion in Transfer of Government Servants...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Denial of Compassionate Appointment for SECL Employee's Dependent
Court affirms policy adherence, denies retrospective application of amended circular for compassionate appointments...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision in Dowry Death Case
Application to Summon Additional Accused Under Section 319 Cr.P.C. Dismissed Due to Insufficient Evidence...
Madras High Court Initiates Suo Motu Criminal Contempt Against Publisher Over Derogatory Book on Sitting Judge
Court Directs Immediate Police Action to Prevent Publication and Circulation of Scandalous Content...
Jharkhand High Court Grants Divorce Over Mental Cruelty Claims
Court Overturns Family Court's Decision, Upholds Wife's Plea of Emotional Distress Caused by Husband's Actions...
Madras High Court Upholds Arbitral Award in Favour of Chennai Port Authority Workers
Court Rejects Chennai Port Authority's Challenge, Orders Reinstatement and Compensation for Wrongfully Terminated Worker...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Declares Arrest of Anil Kumar Mishra Illegal Due to Non-Communication of Grounds
Court Orders Release on Bail, Emphasizing Compliance with Constitutional Safeguards and Fundamental Rights...