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BJP legislator apologises in HC in criminal contempt case via lawyer; court summons him

BJP legislator apologises in HC in criminal contempt case via lawyer; court summons him

Dixit, a resident of Katni, alleged in his plea that three companies linked to the BJP MLA were involved in "illegal and...

HC hears Rahul Gandhi dual citizenship plea in chamber, next hearing on April 15

HC hears Rahul Gandhi dual citizenship plea in chamber, next hearing on April 15

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

Habeas corpus not a tool to secure husband's presence in maintenance case: Allahabad HC

Habeas corpus not a tool to secure husband's presence in maintenance case: Allahabad HC

The petitioner relied on a judgment of the Madras High Court in the case of MP Nagalakshmi vs The Deputy Commissioner of...

HC issues non-bailable warrant against fashion designer Ganji of Libas brand over pending dues

HC issues non-bailable warrant against fashion designer Ganji of Libas brand over pending dues

The court directed its registry to issue a non-bailable warrant to secure Ganji's presence on the next date of hearing o...

Kejriwal's promise as CM to pay rent during COVID-19 lockdown not enforceable: Delhi HC

Kejriwal's promise as CM to pay rent during COVID-19 lockdown not enforceable: Delhi HC

In the appeal, the Delhi government contended that the petitions were not maintainable before the single judge as they s...

Excise policy: Kejriwal appears in HC seeking recusal of judge; SG slams 'theatrics', 'contemptuous' allegations

Excise policy: Kejriwal appears in HC seeking recusal of judge; SG slams 'theatrics', 'contemptuous' allegations

On February 27, the trial court discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others and pulled up the CBI, saying its case was wh...

Fee hike dispute: Delhi HC permits 25 expelled students to continue studies in DPS Dwarka

Fee hike dispute: Delhi HC permits 25 expelled students to continue studies in DPS Dwarka

The plea stated that in the last few years, the school pressured and used coercive methods to collect the unapproved fee...

Bhojshala actually a temple of Goddess Saraswati, it can't be a mosque: Hindu side to HC

Bhojshala actually a temple of Goddess Saraswati, it can't be a mosque: Hindu side to HC

It may be noted that the Parmars ruled over a vast territory around Malwa in west-central India for 400 years from the 9...

Deliberate attempt to delay proceedings: Chhattisgarh High Court slams Amit Jogi

Deliberate attempt to delay proceedings: Chhattisgarh High Court slams Amit Jogi

The bench highlighted that the matter had been pending for nearly five months since the Supreme Court's remand on Novemb...

West Asia war victim's kin seek DNA test of mortal remains; HC seeks DDG Shipping's response

West Asia war victim's kin seek DNA test of mortal remains; HC seeks DDG Shipping's response

The plea claimed the fundamental right to dignity extends to a person even after death and, hence, the authorities have ...

NCP leader murder case: Chhattisgarh HC sentences Amit Jogi to life, calls him ‘mastermind’

NCP leader murder case: Chhattisgarh HC sentences Amit Jogi to life, calls him ‘mastermind’

He said that his counsel, including Kapil Sibal, Vivek Tankha and Siddharth Dave, argued that he was not heard before le...

Excise policy: Arvind Kejriwal appears in Delhi HC seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma

Excise policy: Arvind Kejriwal appears in Delhi HC seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma

On February 27, the trial court discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others and pulled up the CBI, saying its case was wh...

NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi murder case: Chhattisgarh HC sentences Amit Jogi to life imprisonment

NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi murder case: Chhattisgarh HC sentences Amit Jogi to life imprisonment

The CBI later challenged the acquittal, but the HC dismissed its petition in 2011 on grounds of delay. Separate appeals ...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Transfer of Suits in Ekta Kukreja v. M/s Srinivasa Trust Case

Karnataka High Court Quashes Transfer of Suits in Ekta Kukreja v. M/s Srinivasa Trust Case

Civil Revision Petition under Section 115 CPC Maintained; Bias Allegations Against Presiding Officer Dismissed...

Bombay High Court Upholds Criminal Charges Amidst NCLT Sanctioned Scheme for 63 Moons Technologies

Bombay High Court Upholds Criminal Charges Amidst NCLT Sanctioned Scheme for 63 Moons Technologies

Court Clarifies That Lifting of Asset Attachments Does Not Exonerate Criminal Charges in the NSEL Case...

Kerala High Court Dismisses Bail Plea in NDPS Case, Upholds Mandatory Communication of Arrest Grounds

Kerala High Court Dismisses Bail Plea in NDPS Case, Upholds Mandatory Communication of Arrest Grounds

The Court emphasizes the constitutional and statutory requirement of informing the arrested of the grounds of arrest, di...

Kejriwal to argue in person before Delhi High Court in liquor policy related case: AAP

Kejriwal to argue in person before Delhi High Court in liquor policy related case: AAP

In its January 22 order, the Rouse Avenue Court had acquitted Kejriwal in the case over skipping summons, observing that...

HC junks then PMC chief’s orders stalling probe against staffer accused of having Rs 2,000 cr assets

HC junks then PMC chief’s orders stalling probe against staffer accused of having Rs 2,000 cr assets

The section mandates prior approval from the competent authority before conducting any inquiry or investigation into off...

Excise case: Arvind Kejriwal files plea in HC seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma

Excise case: Arvind Kejriwal files plea in HC seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma

On February 27, the trial court discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others and pulled up the CBI, saying its case was wh...

Gujarat HC bars AI use in decision-making, judgment drafting

Gujarat HC bars AI use in decision-making, judgment drafting

The policy requires a qualified human officer to review, verify, and be responsible for any AI-generated output before i...

Rajasthan: HC's division bench upholds cancellation of 2021 SI recruitment exam

Rajasthan: HC's division bench upholds cancellation of 2021 SI recruitment exam

The RPSC had in 2021 advertised 859 posts for sub inspector and platoon commander. Allegations of a paper leak marred th...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction in Varanasi Murder Case

Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction in Varanasi Murder Case

Mahesh Alias Munna Yadav's life sentence affirmed for murder involving firearm injuries, linked to land dispute....

Allahabad High Court Upholds Charges Against Accused in Rape and Blackmail Case

Allahabad High Court Upholds Charges Against Accused in Rape and Blackmail Case

Court dismisses application to quash proceedings, citing prima facie evidence against the accused....

Allahabad High Court Quashes 45-Year-Old Mutation Application in Landmark Judgment

Allahabad High Court Quashes 45-Year-Old Mutation Application in Landmark Judgment

Filing of mutation application based on decades-old sale deed deemed abuse of process, court orders finality in proceedi...

Delhi High Court Grants Permanent Injunction in Trademark Dispute Involving Mahindra

Delhi High Court Grants Permanent Injunction in Trademark Dispute Involving Mahindra

Court Restrains Defendants from Using Deceptively Similar Domain Names and Calls for Legislative Amendments to Address D...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petition on Property Dispute Under Senior Citizens Act

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petition on Property Dispute Under Senior Citizens Act

Court Clarifies Jurisdiction Limitations of Maintenance Authorities in Property Title Disputes...

Delhi High Court Directs Railway Ministry to Grant Recruitment Quota Parity to Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association

Delhi High Court Directs Railway Ministry to Grant Recruitment Quota Parity to Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association

Court holds denial of quota reservation to petitioner, despite similar recognition as Bharat Scouts and Guides, violates...

Right to Education does not include right to choose school: Delhi HC

Right to Education does not include right to choose school: Delhi HC

The appellant was subsequently informed that admission for EWS children could not be granted until all seats for the gen...

Delhi High Court Upholds Provisional Attachment of Property in Money Laundering Case

Delhi High Court Upholds Provisional Attachment of Property in Money Laundering Case

Court Rules on the Continuing Offense of Money Laundering Under PMLA...

Marital discords common in domestic life; one partner cannot be accused of abetment of suicide: HC

Marital discords common in domestic life; one partner cannot be accused of abetment of suicide: HC

In November 2019, the man under pressure committed suicide after which his parents lodged a case against the woman for a...

Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitral Award Rejecting Fire Insurance Claim Beyond Surveyor’s Assessment

Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitral Award Rejecting Fire Insurance Claim Beyond Surveyor’s Assessment

Execution of Discharge Vouchers by Insured Held to Constitute Accord and Satisfaction; Mere Financial Distress Insuffici...

Allahabad High Court Affirms SDM's Authority to Protect Marginalized Allottee's Land Possession

Allahabad High Court Affirms SDM's Authority to Protect Marginalized Allottee's Land Possession

Landmark Judgment Reinforces Right to Shelter Under Article 21 of the Constitution for Scheduled Castes...

Kerala High Court Orders Central Government to Clarify Nicotine and Tar Content Regulations in Tobacco Products

Kerala High Court Orders Central Government to Clarify Nicotine and Tar Content Regulations in Tobacco Products

Absence of Central Rules Restrains State from Seizing Cigarettes for Lack of Tar and Nicotine Disclosure...

Rajasthan HC removes critical remarks on new transgender law from epilogue of its judgement

Rajasthan HC removes critical remarks on new transgender law from epilogue of its judgement

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, was passed by the Lok Sabha on March 24 and receive...

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Contempt Proceedings Against Police Officials

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Contempt Proceedings Against Police Officials

Statements Made in Inquiry Held Not to Constitute Criminal Contempt...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Denial of Tree Felling Permission, Orders Fresh Application Process

Allahabad High Court Quashes Denial of Tree Felling Permission, Orders Fresh Application Process

Court criticizes procedural lapses in handling application under Uttar Pradesh Protection of Trees Act, 1976, grants pet...