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Delhi HC rejects AgustaWestland middleman James' plea seeking release from jail

Delhi HC rejects AgustaWestland middleman James' plea seeking release from jail

The authorities concerned were asked to deposit the fresh passport, whenever ready, with the trial court directly, it ad...

HC's order on Ponda bypoll shocking, waiting for ECI response: Goa CM

HC's order on Ponda bypoll shocking, waiting for ECI response: Goa CM

The byelection was necessitated by the death of former Goa minister Ravi Naik in October last year. The ECI had notified...

Delhi HC permits restoration of X account blocked over posts defaming PM Modi

Delhi HC permits restoration of X account blocked over posts defaming PM Modi

Twitter earlier informed the court that the Centre requested blocking the petitioner's account on the ground that it con...

HC scraps bypoll to Ponda assembly seat in Goa; Congress to challenge order in SC

HC scraps bypoll to Ponda assembly seat in Goa; Congress to challenge order in SC

Speaking at a press conference here, Congress Central Working Committee member Girish Chodankar said the party will file...

Cal HC grants bail to Saradha scam accused Suditpa Sen, paves way for release after 13 years

Cal HC grants bail to Saradha scam accused Suditpa Sen, paves way for release after 13 years

The court directed that Sen be released upon furnishing a bond of Rs 5,000 with two sureties of like amount each, one of...

Bombay HC restrains filmmaker from accusing 'Dhurandhar' director of script theft

Bombay HC restrains filmmaker from accusing 'Dhurandhar' director of script theft

As per the suit, Kumar made the allegations after the release of "Dhurandhar: The Revenge", a sequel to the 2025 film "D...

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on petitions challenging amended transgender law

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on petitions challenging amended transgender law

His plea said that such a requirement was ex facie violative of the law laid down by the Supreme Court in National Legal...

HC quashes EC notification for April 9 Ponda assembly byelection in Goa

HC quashes EC notification for April 9 Ponda assembly byelection in Goa

The petitioners argued that under the Representation of the People Act, holding a byelection is not mandatory if the rem...

HC sets aside death sentences to two in 2019 minor's rape-murder case in Ludhiana

HC sets aside death sentences to two in 2019 minor's rape-murder case in Ludhiana

The court observed that a perusal of statements of both the accused clearly pointed out the omission in putting to them ...

Tweets by journalist Rana Ayyub derogatory, communal: Delhi HC

Tweets by journalist Rana Ayyub derogatory, communal: Delhi HC

The petitioner said the continued public availability of the tweets has caused continuing and direct injury to her relig...

2014 custodial death: Bombay HC upholds decision to frame murder charges against 8 cops

2014 custodial death: Bombay HC upholds decision to frame murder charges against 8 cops

The court also pointed to inconsistencies in police records, non-preservation of CCTV footage despite court directions, ...

HC stays arrest of suspended Banda jail superintendent in gangster's 'illegal' release case

HC stays arrest of suspended Banda jail superintendent in gangster's 'illegal' release case

The court, however, allowed police to continue with the probe but restrained the investigating officer from filing a rep...

Allahabad HC acquits man after 11 years in jail in minor's rape case, cites lapses in probe

Allahabad HC acquits man after 11 years in jail in minor's rape case, cites lapses in probe

Re-examining the evidence, the high court found significant gaps in the prosecution's case. The bench noted that althoug...

Allahabad HC refuses to quash FIR against woman accused of defrauding PhD aspirant

Allahabad HC refuses to quash FIR against woman accused of defrauding PhD aspirant

Clarifying that it was not expressing any opinion on the truthfulness of the allegations, the court held that the nature...

Allahabad HC expresses reluctance to examine Centre's records in Rahul Gandhi citizenship case

Allahabad HC expresses reluctance to examine Centre's records in Rahul Gandhi citizenship case

During earlier hearings, the bench had asked the Centre about action taken on a complaint alleging Gandhi's British citi...

HC dismisses plea filed by Shinde faction leader against poll victory of Sena (UBT) rival

HC dismisses plea filed by Shinde faction leader against poll victory of Sena (UBT) rival

The HC pointed out that under section 117(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, a petitioner is required to ...

HC appoints former Justice Gautam Kumar Chaudhary as chairman of fact-finding committee

HC appoints former Justice Gautam Kumar Chaudhary as chairman of fact-finding committee

The petitioners alleged serious discrepancies in the preparation of the merit list, claiming that candidates scoring abo...

Jharkhand HC pulls up DGP over alleged assault on petitioner's relative by Bokaro police

Jharkhand HC pulls up DGP over alleged assault on petitioner's relative by Bokaro police

Rekha Devi, a Bokaro resident, had filed a habeas corpus petition, alleging that her uncle-in-law was picked up by polic...

Bhojshala dispute: Merely offering namaz doesn't turn any place into mosque, argues Hindu side

Bhojshala dispute: Merely offering namaz doesn't turn any place into mosque, argues Hindu side

As per Hindu scriptures, as soon as an idol is consecrated in a temple, the site becomes the property of the deities, an...

Delhi HC quashes FSSAI regulation on animal feed

Delhi HC quashes FSSAI regulation on animal feed

The court passed the verdict on a petition by Godrej Agrovet Ltd challenging the FSSAI regulation, which stated that mil...

Delhi High Court Orders Immediate Removal of Obscene Song from Digital Platforms

Delhi High Court Orders Immediate Removal of Obscene Song from Digital Platforms

Court Directs Action Against Vulgar and Misogynistic Content; Emphasizes Standards of Decency in Society...

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to BEST Bus Driver in Fatal Road Accident Case

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to BEST Bus Driver in Fatal Road Accident Case

Court Cites Lack of Adequate Training and Absence of Malafide Intent in Granting Bail to Driver Accused of Causing Nine ...

Allahabad High Court Stays Judgment Granting Old Pension Scheme Benefits to Post-2005 Regularized Employees

Allahabad High Court Stays Judgment Granting Old Pension Scheme Benefits to Post-2005 Regularized Employees

Division Bench to Await Supreme Court's Decision on Pension Scheme Validity Before Final Adjudication...

High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against Attempt to Influence Judge

High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against Attempt to Influence Judge

Madhya Pradesh High Court takes stern action against respondent for attempting to improperly contact and influence the j...

Madras High Court Upholds Governor's Obligation to Follow Ministerial Advice on Convict Remission

Madras High Court Upholds Governor's Obligation to Follow Ministerial Advice on Convict Remission

Full Bench clarifies Governor's discretion under Article 161, affirming adherence to Council of Ministers' advice...

Allahabad High Court Orders Investigation into Honey-Trapping and Blackmailing Syndicate

Allahabad High Court Orders Investigation into Honey-Trapping and Blackmailing Syndicate

Court Directs Strict Vigilance Across Meerut Zone Amid Concerns of Societal Impact...

Kerala High Court Upholds Election Petition Against BJP MP Suresh Gopi

Kerala High Court Upholds Election Petition Against BJP MP Suresh Gopi

Allegations of Corrupt Practices to Proceed to Trial; One Charge Struck Off...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Declares Panchayat Delimitation Process Invalid

Himachal Pradesh High Court Declares Panchayat Delimitation Process Invalid

Court mandates strict adherence to statutory provisions, impacting upcoming elections....

Delhi High Court Enforces Personality Rights, Grants Injunction Against AI Misappropriation

Delhi High Court Enforces Personality Rights, Grants Injunction Against AI Misappropriation

Court Protects Spiritual Preacher Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj's Image Against Unauthorized AI-Generated Content...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Declaration of Live-In Relationship as Marriage

Bombay High Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Declaration of Live-In Relationship as Marriage

Court Upholds Legal Requirements for Valid Marriages, Rejects Plaintiff's Claim Due to Existing Spousal Relationship...

Allahabad High Court Orders Withdrawal of Challan and Security in Namaz Dispute

Allahabad High Court Orders Withdrawal of Challan and Security in Namaz Dispute

Court mandates adherence to undertaking by petitioner to maintain peace, directs state to withdraw unnecessary security ...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Arbitrary Cancellation of Petrol Pump Letter of Intent

Allahabad High Court Quashes Arbitrary Cancellation of Petrol Pump Letter of Intent

Typographical Error Not Grounds for Overturning Legitimate Expectation, Court Rules...

Allahabad High Court Orders Reconsideration of Maintenance Denial in Talaq Case

Allahabad High Court Orders Reconsideration of Maintenance Denial in Talaq Case

Family Court to Re-examine Maintenance Claim after Talaq Decree Ruled as Declaratory...

Madras High Court Upholds Seriousness of POCSO Allegations, Dismisses Quash Petition

Madras High Court Upholds Seriousness of POCSO Allegations, Dismisses Quash Petition

Court imposes cost on petitioners for inappropriate conduct by counsel, emphasizing victim protection....

Kerala High Court Upholds State's Right Over Acquired Land

Kerala High Court Upholds State's Right Over Acquired Land

Court Denies Restitution of Land to Original Owner Despite Redundant Acquisition Purpose...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Petition by Prabha Exim Pvt. Ltd. Over Contract Rescission

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Petition by Prabha Exim Pvt. Ltd. Over Contract Rescission

Court Upholds Availability of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism, Limits Judicial Intervention in Contractual Matt...