High Courts
Dishonour of Cheque : Compounding of offence allowed on the basis of a compromise
The quashing of Dangi's conviction marks a pivotal moment in the case and reflects the judiciary's commitment to facilit...
Tender : Corrigendum extending bid submission deadlines without adequate public notice invalidates the process.
The ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding transparency and fairness in public procurement processes...
Cut and Paste justice cought on its tracks : Acquittal set aside, case remanded
This judgment underscores the High Court’s commitment to ensuring that justice is not defeated by procedural lacunae, po...
Hindu families - Until contrary is proved, every Hindu family is presumed to be joint
The ruling is expected to have significant implications for similar cases concerning the presumption of jointness in Hin...
Notices under Sections 148A and 148 of Income Tax Act : Authorities to follow faceless proceedings : Notices quashed
The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in maintaining procedural integrity and ensuring that statutory mandates are...
A government employee who acquires a disability during service cannot be denied salary or medical reimbursement
The judgment highlights the judiciary's role in upholding the rights of the disabled and ensuring that government establ...
Customary Divorce : Legitimacy and Consequences
This judgment serves as a significant precedent for future cases involving claims of customary divorce, reinforcing the ...
Religion Conversions FIR’s : "prima facie" offences were made out
The court also addressed the issue of prior sanction for prosecution, stating that the sanction by the District Magistra...
Blocking of X is permissible : Karnataka High Court junks X Corps (Twitter) plea to declare regulation invalid
The Court also addressed concerns about the role of algorithms and artificial intelligence in content dissemination on s...
Divorce - Suicide attempts constitutes grounds for dissolution of marriage
The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in protecting individuals from matrimonial cruelty, ensuring fair maintenanc...
Insurance - Policyholder diagnosed with cancer during the waiting period of 180 days : Whether covered?
The High Court's judgment reinstated LIC's original decision, highlighting the importance of adhering to policy conditio...
A person declared "persona-non-grata" cannot claim an absolute right to access public offices
The court concluded that the petitioner’s behavior demonstrated a lack of bona fide intent, further justifying the decis...