High Courts
Uttarakhand HC constitutes committee on illegal soapstone mining in Bageshwar
The committee includes renowned environmentalist Dr Ajay Rawat and scientists from the National Environmental Engineerin...
Delhi HC deprecates police for using particular Hindi phrase in FIRs related to outraging woman's modesty
The judge also directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police concerned to ensure that no fabricated allegations are inserte...
Disputes in families show stark difference in society that champions 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam': HC
In 1976, the appellant's father died leaving a Will appointing his wife and his two sons as executors and trustees of hi...
Uttarakhand: Man accused of sexually exploiting woman on pretext of marriage gets anticipatory bail
The petitioner's lawyer argued that the relationship was consensual, the woman was an adult and of sound mind, and that ...
False rape allegations leave unhealing scars on accused: Delhi High Court
When serious allegations are made and then withdrawn without explanation, it weakens public confidence in the process me...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Emergency Parole to Hardcore Prisoner; Grants Custody Parole for Wife's Last Rites
Court Upholds Rejection of Emergency Parole Under Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners Act, 2022; Allows Custody Parole with P...
Her willingness, consent all that matters: HC on Punjab woman's plea for abortion
In the previous hearing, the court had issued directions to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Researc...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Acquits Accused in Dowry Harassment and Abetment of Suicide Case
Convictions under Sections 498A and 306 IPC Overturned Due to Insufficient Evidence and Vague Allegations...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail in Sedition Case Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Bail granted to petitioner accused of uploading prohibited content without evidence of incitement to violence or public ...
High Court has the power to quash criminal proceedings involving non-compoundable offences
Gauhati High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Personal Dispute Cases Court Utilizes Inherent Powers to Quash Procee...
Appointing candidates deliberately inflating marks in forms fundamentally illegal: Allahabad HC
The petitioners had applied for the posts of assistant teachers and were declared qualified in the results for the assis...
'Blind murder': Allahabad HC acquits three men serving life sentence for 38 years
"The presence of prosecution witnesses at the spot is highly doubtful. It appears that they had not seen the incident. T...
Delhi HC restrains manufacturer from infringing Britannia's 'Little Hearts' mark
It restrained the defendant company and its partners from using, manufacturing and selling the goods bearing Britannia’s...
HC seeks report on contaminated drinking water episode in Indore, orders free treatment of patients
Inani told PTI that the high court has also directed the state government to ensure free treatment for people who fell i...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Immediate Action to Address Contaminated Water Crisis in Indore
Municipal Corporation and State Government directed to ensure clean water supply and medical treatment for affected resi...
Delhi High Court Directs NTA to Accept Affidavit as NEET-UG 2019 Scorecard for FMGE Application
Court Dispenses with Physical Scorecard Requirement for Suhana K N’s FMGE December 2025 Session and Future Exams ...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Arbitrator's Decision to Modify Liquidated Damages in Construction Contract Dispute
Court affirms that arbitrators can adjust liquidated damages when both parties share responsibility for project delays....
Delhi High Court Upholds Women's Right to Reside in Shared Household Amidst Conflicting Statutory Protections
Court emphasizes need for harmonious construction of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and the M...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Affirms Jurisdiction of Family Courts in Property Disputes Post-Divorce
Court Overrules Family Court's Decision, Emphasizes Exclusive Jurisdiction of Family Courts in Spousal Property Matters...
Delhi High Court Appoints Wife as Legal Guardian of Comatose Husband Under Parens Patriae Doctrine
In the absence of statutory provisions for guardianship of individuals in a vegetative state, the court provides guideli...
Celebrities, politicians, corporate giants in Delhi HC in 2025 seeking relief
The high court remained in news for suspending the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar, who was convicte...
HC stays BMC chief’s letters asking court staff to report for civic polls duty, questions his power
The bench in its order noted that the HC’s Administrative Judges’ Committee had in September 2008 decided that the staff...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Mandates Regularization of Long-term Temporary Workers
Court Finds State's Denial of Regularization to Long-serving Employees Arbitrary and Unjust...
Prosecution of a retired public servant Prevention of Corruption Act does not require prior sanction
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Rules No Sanction Needed for Prosecution of Retired Officials in Corruption Cases Ghulam Ra...
Burden of proving that a person is not a foreigner lies upon the individual asserting citizenship
Gauhati High Court Upholds Foreigners Tribunal's Decision Declaring Lalu Sheikh a Foreigner Court affirms tribunal's fin...
Section 21(g) of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 does not violate Articles 14 and 21
Gauhati High Court Upholds Age Restrictions in Assisted Reproductive Technology Act Court dismisses challenge to Section...
Delhi High Court stops new construction near dargah, graveyard in Yamuna floodplain
It directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and Land and Development Office to fence the graveyard within one week...
J-K woman's culpable homicide case closed after being stuck in courts for 46 years
"At the time of admission of the appeal, the appellant had expressed her intention not to challenge the conviction and s...
Delhi High Court protects personality rights of actor NTR junior
"The plaintiff is entitled to seek injunction against the use of his personality rights by third parties for selling mer...
Delhi HC restrains DMRC from using Yamuna floodplain area after March 2026
Considering that DMRC is engaged in a critical infrastructure-related project in the city of Delhi, i.e., the Delhi Metr...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Declares Residence-Based Job Criteria Unconstitutional
Court rules against discriminatory employment clause, allowing petitioner Balwinder Kumar to proceed in selection proces...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Reassessment Proceedings Under Section 148 Amid Supreme Court Review
Judicial Discipline Prevails as High Court Defers Decision to Await Supreme Court Judgment on Reassessment Notices...
Gujarat High Court Grants Bail to Juvenile in Conflict with Law Amid Settlement
Court Orders Release of Juvenile on Bail, Emphasizes Rehabilitation and Monitoring by Probation Officer...
Uttarakhand High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile Dowry Harassment Case
Court Emphasizes Personal Liberty under Article 21; Sets Conditions for Bail of Elderly Applicants in Dowry Harassment a...
Delhi High Court Grants Injunction Against Trademark Infringement by Alleged Job Scam Perpetrators
SNV Aviation Secures Relief Against Fraudulent Activities Impersonating Its Brand...
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Woman Accused in PMLA Case
Sandeepa Virk, accused of money laundering, secures bail on grounds of prolonged custody, absence of prima facie evidenc...