High Courts
Missing Narcotics in records does not attract provisions of Sections 22, 27A, or 29 of the NDPS Act
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision to Discharge Accused in NDPS Case. Court rules mere failure t...
Change of name in service record post-retirement - Part of fundamental Rights
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Right to Change Name Post-Retirement. Court Directs PSPCL to Update Service and Pe...
Conviction under Essential Commodities Act - Mens rea must be established
Calcutta High Court Acquits Truck Driver in Essential Commodities Act Case. Cviction Overturned Due to Lack of Evidence ...
Madras High Court Intervenes in Temple Lease Dispute Citing Maladministration Concerns
Inquiry Ordered into Allegations of Financial Irregularities and Mismanagement at Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimma Perumal...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Fixed Deposit Interest Rates, Protects Depositors' Rights
Landmark ruling affirms depositor entitlements against unilateral interest rate reductions by banks...
Delhi High Court Quashes Defamation Complaint Against Journalist Nilanjana Bhowmick
Court Rules in Favor of Journalist, Citing Lack of Malice, Intent, and Time-Barred Complaint in Defamation Case...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Seizure of Goods Over Undisclosed Business Address
Court Rules Valid E-Way Bill Sufficient to Demonstrate Genuineness of Transaction Under GST Act...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Penalty on Transport Firm for E-Way Bill Oversight
Court Emphasizes the Procedural Nature of E-Way Bill Lapses and Moderation in Penalties...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Rejects Bail Pleas in High-Profile Murder Case Linked to UAPA
Accused in the murder of a Dera Sacha Sauda follower face continued incarceration as court emphasizes seriousness of all...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds OBC Reservation in Teacher Recruitment
Court dismisses petition challenging appointment of OBC candidate, emphasizing adherence to recruitment rules and timely...
Regularization - Long-term contractual engagement cannot be labeled as "temporary"
Orissa High Court Directs Regularization of Long-Term Contractual Employees. Court orders State and OLIC to consider cre...
Attacking a doctor with a surgical blade in a hospital : Defense of unsound mind ??
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction of Shiv Kumar for Attack on Doctor. Appellant's Defense of Unsound Mind Rejected; Co...
Dishonour of Cheque - Non-executive director of a company cannot be held vicariously liable
Bombay High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Non-Executive Director in Cheque Dishonor Case Court emphasizes mandatory ...
Motor Vehicle driven by minor : Insurance Company not liable
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Insurance Company Not Liable for Compensation Due to Minor's Driving Breach. High Court ...
Sealed envelopes stored in Ahlmad rooms, flooded with files, the seals do get damaged : Requires no Forensic analysis
Delhi High Court Rejects Petition for Forensic Analysis of Sealed Documents. Court dismisses application citing lack of ...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Quashes Proceedings in Drug Seizure Case
Court Finds Lack of Jurisdiction and Non-Compliance with Mandatory Provisions in Case Against Zahoor Ahmad Rada...
Karnataka High Court Mandates Transparency in Tribunal Appointments
Landmark Judgment Directs State to Establish Clear Guidelines for Special Court Appointments within Three Months...
Authorities cannot dispossess or demolish property without following the provisions of Acquisition Act
Andhra Pradesh High Court Halts Unlawful Property Demolition Efforts. Court mandates adherence to the Right to Fair Comp...
Electricity connection can not be denied even when there was a property dispute pending
Uttarakhand High Court Orders Electricity Connection Amid Property Dispute Court Directs UPCL to Provide Power to Disput...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Minimum Wage Rights for Part-Time Sweepers in UP Police Stations
Court directs police authorities to ensure payment of minimum wages under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, overriding execut...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Writ Petition by Retired Government Engineer Challenging Show Cause Notice
Court Upholds Legality of Departmental Proceedings Against Retired Employees for Misconduct During Service...
Vehicle seized under NDPS Act should not be kept idle in open yard, leading to its deterioration
The ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's duty to uphold constitutional rights and prevent undue hardship cause...
Land Acquisition - Compensation must be assessed uniformly irrespective of its classification and nature
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Enhanced Compensation for Land Acquisition. Court rules in favor of uniform compensa...
Arbitration - A non-signatory party can be bound by an arbitration agreement
Bombay High Court Upholds Arbitral Award Against Rajasthan State Co-op Oil Seed Growers Federation Ltd.. The court ruled...
Gauhati High Court Suspends GST Show Cause Notices Against Patanjali Foods
Interim relief granted amid challenge to Assam's Tax Reimbursement Scheme; Clause 8 under scrutiny for constitutional co...
Consensual relationships cannot be criminalized unless the promise was false from the inception.
The judgment reiterates the importance of constitutional safeguards and careful judicial scrutiny in cases involving all...
Cheque issued as security when matures into a legally enforceable debt - Legally enforceable debt is a matter of trial.
In conclusion, the court found no merit in the petition to quash the complaint, underscoring that the legality of presen...
Gujarat High Court Resolves 20-Year Tax Dispute for Hindustan Petroleum
High Court Allows Consideration of Original Form 'F' Worth Rs. 6.29 Crores, Ending Long-Standing Litigation...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case
Court Recognizes Future Prospects and Corrects Tribunal’s Errors in Negligence Attribution...
Hostels are residential accommodations : No commercial tariff for property tax, water tax, and electricity charges
This judgment sets a precedent for similar cases and serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in safeguarding equita...
Telangana High Court Overturns Commercial Court's Decision on Late Document Filing in Construction Disputes
Court Emphasizes Strict Compliance with Disclosure Requirements Under CPC and Commercial Courts Act...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Arbitration Clause in Cooperative Society Dispute
Arbitration clause prevails over statutory dispute resolution under the Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act, 1959....
Delhi High Court Intervenes to Restore Student's Education Amidst Financial Crisis
Advocate's Generosity Facilitates Settlement of Fees, Ensuring Continuation of Education...
Kerala High Court Upholds Artistic Freedom in Film Certification Dispute
Court Quashes Central Board of Film Certification's Decision to Impose Restrictions on 'HAAL', Emphasizing Constitutiona...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Organized Immigration Fraud Case
Court Emphasizes Need for Custodial Interrogation to Unravel Conspiracy in Multi-Million Rupee Scam...
Self-acquired property of a deceased Hindu mother devolves equally upon her legal heirs
The judgment serves as a precedent in reinforcing equitable inheritance rights and the importance of adhering to statuto...