High Courts
Jharkhand High Court Affirms Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty; Orders Substantial Alimony and Child Support
Court mandates monthly alimony and child maintenance, emphasizing the welfare of the dependent child and obligations of ...
Madras High Court Upholds Freedom of Speech; Dismisses Injunction Plea in Defamation Case
Court rules against blanket injunctions on social media content without concrete evidence of personality rights violatio...
Delhi High Court Orders Reinstatement of Ex-Constable Ashok Kumar after Invalid Disciplinary Action
Court rules that revisiting disciplinary punishment post-criminal appeal relief violates Delhi Police Rules. ...
Delhi High Court Reinstates MBBS Admission for Student Implicated in NEET-UG Malpractice Case
Court Upholds Right to Education, Allows Harshit Agrawal to Continue Medical Studies Amidst Ongoing Investigation...
Delhi High Court Orders Review of Reinstatement for Ex-Constable Arvind Kumar in Light of Criminal Conviction
Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on Departmental Inquiry but Seeks Reassessment of Reinstatement Due to Criminal Convic...
Kerala HC extends interim protection from arrest to expelled Cong MLA Mamkootathil
The MLA has challenged the Thiruvananthapuram Principal District and Sessions Court's order denying him anticipatory bai...
Kerala High Court Overturns Single Judge's Decision on SARFAESI Act Appeal Process
Division Bench Emphasizes Mandatory Pre-Deposit for Appeals and Limits on Writ Jurisdiction...
Delhi High Court Upholds Pension Rights for Government Servant in Live-In Relationship Case
Court Directs Release of Withheld Pension and Gratuity, Recognizes Inclusion of Live-In Partner for Family Benefits...
Delhi High Court Directs Special Committee to Address Grievances of Provisionally Enrolled Advocates in Bar Council Elections
Advocates Awaiting AIBE Results to File Representation for Inclusion in Electoral Roll...
Calcutta High Court Upholds ED's Arrest of Yogesh Dua under PMLA
Court finds compliance with statutory safeguards in high-profile money laundering case ...
Uttarakhand HC stays arrest of ex-MLA Suresh Rathore in defamation case
In his petition, Rathore had sought quashing of the FIR registered against him on December 24 in Haridwar district under...
HC pulls up govt, Birsa Munda Jail authorities for failing to file affidavit over 'security lapses'
The court directed the state government to file a supplementary affidavit as to what action has been taken against the j...
Probe revealed larger plan to misappropriate gold from other Sabarimala artefacts: SIT to HC
It made the claims in its statements opposing the bail pleas of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padma...
Allahabad HC directs UP DGP to issue SOP for mandatory videography of police searches, seizures
The court said the failure to comply with the legal requirement undermines prosecution cases and may lead to disciplinar...
Allahabad HC summons officials over non-compliance of its order
As the information was not forthcoming, the court imposed a cost of Rs 15,000 on the government during a hearing on No...
Allahabad HC asks UP govt to state whether it issued notification on minimum wage for agri labourers
The bench observed that the minimum wages as fixed by the state government under Section 3 of the Minimum Wages Act, 194...
Delhi HC issues notices on plea against removal of structures from land adjoining Faiz Elahi mosque
The court said the "matter requires consideration" and asked the authorities to file their replies to the plea within fo...
Delhi HC protects 'Friends', 'Stranger Things' from piracy
While passing the interim order, the court observed that the studio had made out a prima facie case for the grant of ex ...
Jana Nayagan certification: Madras HC posts plea to Jan 7
When the plea came up for hearing, Justice P T Asha orally asked the Central Board of Film Certification to produce a co...
HC directs MP chief secretary to appear over Indore water contamination issue
During the proceedings, the high court termed the response submitted by the government as insensitive and observed that ...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Purchaser's Right to Input Tax Credit Despite Seller's Registration Cancellation
Court rules in favor of Adboulevard Media, confirming ITC entitlement when transactions are conducted in good faith duri...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case
Court rules that signature discrepancies do not absolve drawer from liability under Section 138 of the NI Act. ...
Orissa High Court Denies Bail to Alleged Spurious Liquor Suppliers, Grants Bail to Village Headman
High Court of Orissa denies bail to accused involved in spurious liquor sale resulting in deaths; Village Headman Balara...
Jharkhand High Court Commutes Death Sentence in Heinous Rape and Murder Case of a Minor
Life Imprisonment for Convict Indar Oraon with Emphasis on Possibility of Reformation and Rehabilitation...
Rajasthan High Court Orders Regularization of Long-Serving Employee, Emphasizes Fairness and Equality
Court rules in favor of Satu Lal, mandates regularization and service benefits for continuous employment since 1984....
Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Transit Fee on Railway Transportation of Iron Ore
The State's levy on railway transit declared ultra vires the Indian Forest Act, 1927, and unconstitutional by the Chhatt...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Former Director Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act
Court Rules No Vicarious Liability for Resigned Directors Without Proof of Involvement in Company Affairs...
If a party does not lead evidence despite repeated opportunities, the court is not to wait indefinitely
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision to Close Evidence Window for Non-compliance Court dismisses p...
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case: Appellant Sentenced to 12 Years
Court dismisses appeal, validating the testimony of the minor victim and corroborating evidence despite defense's claims...
Dishonour of Cheque - Liability under section 138 attracted even for a cheque issued as security
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case Court affirms three-month imprisonment for accused,...
Delhi High Court Enforces Automatic Termination in Solar Power Projects Dispute
Court Denies Interim Injunction, Directs Security for Petitioner's Investment Amid Arbitration Proceedings...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition in Property Dispute; Declares Petitioner Not a 'Victim'
Smt. Sudha Sharma's appeal against acquittal dismissed as she fails to qualify as a 'victim' under CrPC provisions. ...
Orissa High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on Compassionate Appointment Based on Valid Adoption
The Court affirms that a valid adoption, once proved, fulfills the requirements for compassionate appointment, regardles...
Mumbai polls: 8 candidates move HC alleging nominations were rejected at Narwekar's behest
The petitioners and several other independent candidates submitted their forms for ward nos 224 to 227 with necessary do...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Indigent Prisoner's Right to Parole Without Surety Bonds
Court Directs Release on Personal Bond, Establishes Guidelines to Prevent Discrimination Against Economically Disadvanta...
Bombay High Court Grants Injunction Against Trademark and Copyright Infringement by Kavita Janki Services
Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty Limited secures legal victory to protect its brand identity post franchise agreement expiry....