High Courts

No Recovery from Retired Employee's Benefits
The judgment reinforces the legal principle that recoveries from retirement benefits must be grounded in evidence and la...

Madras High Court Upholds Maintenance Order of Rs. 21,000 for Destitute Wife
However, the High Court upheld the Family Court's decision, emphasizing the legal and moral duty of the husband and chil...

Gauhati High Court Appoints Arbitrator Amid Dispute Over Partnership Deed
This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding arbitration as a viable resolution mechanism, even amids...

Kerala High Court Acquits Accused in Trespass and Arson Case
This ruling reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to ensuring convictions are based on solid evidence and procedural corr...

A writ petition alleging encounter killing dismissed due to lack of evidence and contradictions
The court's decision underscored the importance of maintaining integrity in legal proceedings and warned against mislead...

Karnataka High Court Dismisses Government Appeal for 14-Year Delay
The dismissal of the Original Side Appeal and the associated application for delay condonation signifies the judiciary's...

Karnataka High Court Directs UIDAI to Share Aadhaar Location Data in Missing Person Case
In his ruling, Justice Govindaraj emphasized that while UIDAI's refusal to voluntarily share Aadhaar data was legally ju...

Calcutta High Court Denies Environmental Clearance for Expired Sand Mining Lease
The ruling reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to upholding environmental regulations and procedural integrity. The dec...

Sessions Court can summon additional accused u/s 193 after the committal by the Magistrate : does not amount to taking cognizance twice.
In conclusion, the High Court allowed the revision petition, vacating the interim order, and remitted the matter back to...

Allahabad High Court Stays Demand Against Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Over Prescribed Authority Confusion
The decision underscores the importance of identifying the appropriate authorities to prevent administrative bottlenecks...

Use of the term 'randi' - Directly attacks a woman's character and dignity - Falls within the ambit of Section 509 IPC
This judgment serves as a critical interpretation of Section 509 IPC, highlighting the judiciary's stance on the nuanced...

Bombay High Court Quashes Tax Demand Notices Over Pre-consultation Lapses
This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that statutory procedures are adhered to, reinforcing the...