High Courts
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...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Appellate Court's Temporary Injunction Decision, Emphasizes Adherence to Legal Principles
The judgment serves as a reminder to lower courts to issue precise orders regarding possession and status quo to avoid a...
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...
Tender Cancellation: - No enforceable right of second lowest bidder
Ultimately, the court dismissed the writ petition, underscoring the tendering authority's prerogative to cancel tenders ...
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...
Kerala High Court Upholds Right to Legal Aid, Ensures Fair Trial for Indigent Accused
Court Quashes Lower Court Order, Reaffirms Mandatory Legal Aid Provision under Cr.P.C. and Constitution ...
Delhi High Court Clarifies MACP Scheme Application in Cadre Restructuring Case
Ultimately, the court set aside the CAT's order in O.A. No.4101/2012, which had favored the respondents, while upholding...
Bombay High Court Denies Arbitration in Mortgage Dispute Involving M/s Divya Enterprise
This ruling reinforces the legal stance that certain disputes, particularly those involving rights in rem like mortgage ...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case
With this decision, the Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed the principles guiding convictions in sexual offence case...
Delhi High Court Quashes Prosecution Against Directors, Stresses on Arraignment of Company
The court's decision to quash the summoning orders and complaints against the directors underscores the judicial emphasi...
Bombay High Court Cancels Illegal Nursing Course Admissions
This decision marks a significant step in upholding the standards of nursing education and reinforcing the principle tha...
Delhi High Court Orders Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants in Landmark Landlord-Tenant Dispute
The eviction order mandates the recovery of the premises in six months, allowing time for the respondents to vacate. Thi...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Trial Court's Injunction in Trademark Dispute Between Liquor Giants
This case highlights the complexities involved in trademark disputes, especially in industries where brand identity is a...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction for Assault with Sharp-Edged Weapon
Court affirms the evidentiary value of injured witness testimony and corroborates with medical evidence in Jagat Ram's c...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Denies Bail in NDPS Case Involving Commercial Quantity
Court Upholds Stringent Requirements of Section 37 of NDPS Act, Citing Failure to Meet Twin Conditions for Bail...
Allahabad High Court Overturns Commercial Court's Order on Non-Compliance with Section 12-A of the Commercial Courts Act
In conclusion, the High Court quashed the Commercial Court's order and remanded the matter back to the Commercial Court,...
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...
Kerala High Court Quashes Case Against Citizen for Facebook Comment Criticizing Government
The High Court's decision reinforces the importance of upholding the freedom of speech and expression, particularly in a...
Madras High Court Upholds Ban on Cock Fights for Entertainment
Concluding the judgment, Justice Swaminathan dismissed the writ petition, stating that the petitioner had no legal right...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Public Duty: FIR Against Sarpanch and Son to Continue Despite Compromise
This decision reaffirms the legal principle that offences against public servants, especially those obstructing official...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Dismissal of BSF Personnel for Overstaying Leave
Ultimately, the High Court set aside the writ court's judgment, reinstating the original dismissal order. The ruling und...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Acquittal in 28-Year-Old Murder Case
The judgment concludes a long-standing legal battle, bringing closure to the accused, who have maintained their innocenc...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Mandates Regularization of Long-Serving Home Guards
The court expressed concerns about the potential for numerous similar petitions and urged the State to formulate a polic...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Addresses CCTV Installation in College Examination Centers
The petition underscores the critical role of surveillance in maintaining the integrity of the examination process. The ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes FIR in Suicide Case, Citing Lack of Evidence for Abetment
The court concluded that the FIR did not reveal any prima facie evidence of abetment. It highlighted the absence of mens...
Telangana High Court Halts 42% OBC Reservation in Local Bodies
The court's interim stay on these government orders is seen as a significant enforcement of constitutional mandates on r...
Madras High Court Directs Halt on Temple Constructions Pending Heritage Commission Formation
The decision is a significant step in ensuring that heritage sites in Tamil Nadu are preserved and developed responsibly...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to 70-Year-Old Accused in Leopard Killing Case
This case underscores the importance of evidence-based prosecution and the judiciary's role in safeguarding individual r...
Jharkhand High Court Rejects Repeated Anticipatory Bail Plea of Harish Kumar Pathak
Ultimately, the court affirmed that Pathak's case did not present any new grounds since the rejection of his earlier bai...
Bombay High Court Intervenes to Ensure Fair Trial in Matrimonial Dispute
The High Court's judgment serves as a reminder of the importance of procedural law in ensuring justice, particularly in ...