High Courts
Allahabad High Court Directs State Government to Expedite Ex-Gratia Payments for Railway Accident Victims' Dependents
Court orders compliance with Central Government's documentation to ensure timely disbursement of announced compensations...
Non-compliance with mandatory provisions under the NDPS Act, is fatal to the prosecution case
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Acquittal in NDPS Case Court dismisses State's appeal, citing non-compliance with m...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Non-Speaking Cognizance Orders in Cadila Pharmaceuticals Case
Court Orders Fresh Consideration with Emphasis on Judicial Mind Application...
Allahabad High Court Upholds FIR Against Cooperative Bank Officer Under Corruption Charges
Court affirms comprehensive definition of 'Public Servant' under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, includes cooper...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Detention Under NSA for Disruption of Public Order
Court affirms that Shoaib's actions led to widespread communal tension and justified preventive detention. ...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Extension of Investigation Period in High-Profile Murder Case
Court Confirms Legal Validity of Extending Detention Beyond 90 Days Under KCOCA...
Orissa High Court Dismisses Election Petition Against Dharmendra Pradhan
Non-compliance with mandatory provisions and absence of material facts lead to dismissal of election petition filed by D...
Kerala High Court Upholds Wife's Right to Maintenance Despite Husband's Second Marriage
Court dismisses husband's petition, affirms wife's entitlement to maintenance despite separate living arrangements due t...
Madras High Court Modifies Onerous Bail Conditions in Electro-Homeopathy College Case
Court Criticizes Indefinite Monetary Bail Requirements, Prescribes Administrative Relief for Affected Students...
Orissa High Court Upholds Odisha Land Rights to Slum Dwellers Act, 2017, Validates PMAY-Urban Framework
Court Emphasizes State's Duty for Planned Rehabilitation, Rejects Unauthorized Public Land Occupation...
SCST Act - When mandates registration of FIR without preliminary enquiry
Madras High Court Upholds FIR Registration Without Preliminary Enquiry in SC/ST Act Case Court reinforces mandatory FIR ...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses State's Appeal for Lack of Diligence, Imposes Costs on Officials
Court Directs Departmental Enquiry and Imposes Rs. 20,000 Cost for Mechanical Filing of Appeal under POCSO Act...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Preventive Detention Extensions of Upendra Yadav
Court rules no Advisory Board approval needed for extensions beyond initial confirmatory order under Jharkhand Control o...
Kerala High Court Reverses Tribunal's Decision on Motor Accident Claim
Court Clarifies Legal Representatives in Christian Succession under Motor Vehicles Act...
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in Rs. 24 Lakh Cheque Bounce Case
Satish Kumar's revision plea dismissed; court emphasizes statutory presumptions under Negotiable Instruments Act....
Kerala High Court Halts Construction Proposal at Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple
Court stresses preservation of temple's architectural heritage; mandates stringent guidelines for future constructions. ...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Fixed Pay Entitlement for Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees working four hours or more entitled to Rs.14,800 fixed pay as per 2019 Circular; Court dismisses app...
State's failure to effectively investigate crimes violates Article 21, requiring compensation to victims and systemic reforms
Madras High Court Directs State to Compensate Victims for Lapses in Crime Investigations Court Orders Systemic Reforms a...
Bombay High Court Upholds Student Rights, Mandates Compliance with Grievance Redressal Committee Recommendations
Maharashtra National Law University Ordered to Facilitate Exam Participation for Students with Attendance Discrepancies...
Madras High Court Upholds Validity of Family Arrangement in Landmark Arbitration Case
Court Confirms Enforceability of Unregistered Family Arrangement, Despite Allegations of Fraud and Coercion...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Husband and His Paramour in Murder Case
Court affirms conviction based on circumstantial evidence; murder motivated by extramarital affair ...
Madras High Court Directs Expunging of Fraudulent Copyright Registration
Court Orders Removal of Respondent's Name from Copyright Register of 'Sagar Homeo Stores' Trademark...
Conviction under Section 138 NI Act for dishonor of cheque does not constitute moral turpitude
Punjab and Haryana High Court Rules: Dishonor of Personal Cheques Not Moral Turpitude; Orders Compassionate Appointment ...
Court cannot compel the State to amend service rules or create new posts for promotional avenues
Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Petition for Amendment in Promotion Rules for Laboratory Technicians Judicial Interventio...
NDPS - Bail involving commercial quantity - Prolonged incarceration alone cannot override statutory restrictions.
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Denies Bail to Accused in Commercial Quantity Drug Case Court Emphasizes the Mandatory Comp...
Delhi High Court Recognizes 'Birkin' and 'Hermes' as Well-Known Trade Marks
Hermes International secures legal victory against Macky Lifestyle, reinforcing global trademark protection....
Bombay High Court Takes Firm Action Against Air Pollution in Mumbai
Court Constitutes Committee to Oversee Compliance with Environmental Guidelines at Construction Sites...
Madras High Court Awards Family Pension to Second Wife Despite Void Marriage
Court Upholds Nomination by Deceased Employee, Directs Pension Disbursement Within Eight Weeks...
Orissa High Court Probes 12-Year Delay in Criminal Appeal Filing
Court Orders Investigation into Reasons Behind the Delay in Filing Appeal by Life Imprisonment Convict Jatia Hembram...
Patna High Court Orders Release of Seized Motorcycle, Overrides Special Excise Court’s Decision
High Court Utilizes Article 226 to Counteract Section 60 Bar of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, Citing Lack of Vehicle...
Telangana High Court Upholds Family Court's Decision in High-Profile Divorce Case
Allegations of Cruelty and Desertion Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence; Couple Continues to Reside Together...
Gujarat High Court Orders Fresh Consideration in Chartered Accountant Misconduct Case
ICAI Council's Recommendation Set Aside Due to Non-Application of Mind, Matter Remitted for Re-Evaluation...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Surviving Accused in 1980 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence
Court extends benefit of doubt to Ram Jiyawan, citing prosecution's failure to explain injuries and inconsistencies in t...
Uttarakhand High Court quashes FIR in non compoundable matrimonial dispute following amicable settlement
The High Court exercises its inherent powers to quash criminal proceedings, citing potential abuse of process and extrem...
Bombay High Court Quashes Debit Freeze Orders by Investigating Agencies Under BNSS 2023
Court Clarifies Distinction Between Seizure and Attachment Powers; Banks Urged to Follow Cyber Frauds Management Guideli...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Dismissal of Motor Accident Claim Due to Evidence Discrepancies
Appellant's compensation claim rejected due to unexplained delay and lack of credible evidence linking the insured vehic...