High Courts
HC orders notice to TVK over alleged use of children to influence electorate
She said the "inaction" of the ECI and CEO in the face of widespread allegations affecting free and fair elections viola...
Calcutta HC grants TMC's Abhishek Banerjee protection from coercive action over his rally remarks
The court noted that the FIR against Banerjee was filed under sections 192 (wantonly giving provocation to cause riot), ...
HC seizes Lucknow mayor's administrative, financial powers till she administers oath to corporator
Exemption from appearing before the court in person was sought by the mayor and the district magistrate on May 13. The c...
FIRs against Maharashtra ex-DGP Sanjay Pandey motivated by personal grudges: Bombay HC
The bench emphasised that “the process of law cannot be misutilised for oblique purposes and a criminal proceeding which...
Patna HC flags recovery of 'small snakes' from food plates in Saharsa mid-day meal case
The bench also asked the PM POSHAN Directorate to examine whether the NGO supplying meals to 144 schools should be allow...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Rejection of Delay Condonation, Orders Re-evaluation of Externment Appeal
The court emphasizes a liberal approach to delay condonation, focusing on substantial justice over technicalities....
Delhi riots 2020: HC grants bail to Salim Malik in UAPA case
The top court, however, denied the relief to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, saying all the accused in the case...
Kerala High Court Modifies Conviction in Child Rape Case to Attempted Rape
Suresh @ Kadakam's conviction under Section 376 IPC replaced with Section 511 read with Section 376, reducing sentence t...
Delhi High Court Sets Aside NTPC-Tarapore Arbitration Award Citing Bias and Lack of Reasoning
Award Quashed for Arbitrator’s Apparent Partiality, Unreasoned Findings, and Contractual Violations; Court Emphasizes Ne...
Allahabad High Court Partially Allows Discharge Application in Sultanpur Theft Case
Court Grants Discharge to Female Accused in House Burglary While Upholding Charges Against Others...
Thin line between defamation, political criticism: Delhi HC on Raghav Chadha's plea against social media posts
The lawsuit contended that artificial intelligence and deepfake technology were being used in an unauthorized manner to ...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Rejection of Police Constable Appointment Due to Pending Criminal Charges
Court affirms discretion of appointing authorities to deny employment in disciplined forces to candidates with serious c...
Madras High Court Quashes Cheque Dishonour Case Against Builder
Court Rules Partnership Firm Lacked Legal Standing to Initiate Proceedings Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments A...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Rejection of Arbitration Application in IDFC First Bank Case
The court affirms trial court's decision to dismiss the arbitration application filed beyond the prescribed timeline, re...
Delhi High Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator in Jena v. Jena Dispute
Court Emphasizes Limited Scope of Judicial Scrutiny in Arbitration Appointments Under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration a...
Delhi High Court Upholds Charges Against Protesters for Violent Effigy Burning Incident
Court dismisses petitioners' plea for discharge, emphasizes protest boundaries in democratic society...
HC reserves judgment on pleas seeking exemption to Bengal’s animal slaughter rules for Eid al-Adha
In a notification, the West Bengal government issued a set of guidelines barring animal slaughter without a "fit certifi...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Right to Marry, Orders Protection for Couple Facing Familial Threats
The court reiterates the constitutional right of adults to marry or live together without interference, safeguarding the...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Denies Condonation of Delay in Review Petition Filed by Mohammad Yousuf Allie
Petitioner's Attempt to Revive Judicial Service Appointment Termination Thwarted Due to Unexplained 502-Day Delay...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order of Rayees Ahmad Lone
Court Finds Grounds of Detention Vague and Violative of Constitutional Mandates...
J&K High Court Upholds Government's Supervisory Powers Over Cooperative Bank Management
Court Affirms Interim Appointment of Managing Director Amidst Legal Dispute Over Autonomy and Supervision...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Preventive Detention Under Public Safety Act
Court validates adaptation of J&K Public Safety Act post reorganisation, dismissing challenges to detention procedures...
Patna High Court Upholds Service Tax on IOCL’s Storage Facilities at Barauni Refinery
CESTAT’s Order Overturned as Court Affirms Independent Nature of Storage Services Liable to Service Tax...
Calcutta HC grants TMC''s Abhishek Banerjee protection from coercive action over his rally remarks
The judge further asked whether Banerjee's comments at the public meeting matched the position of an all-India general s...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Revision Petition Challenging Execution of Arbitral Award
Court affirms execution of award under MSMED Act, 2006, dismissing objections post withdrawal of Section 34 arbitration ...
Delhi High Court Permits Rajinder Singh to Renew Trademark After Registrar's Lapse
Court finds Registrar of Trade Marks failed in sending renewal notice to updated address, allowing late renewal of Rajin...
Delhi High Court Orders Reconsideration of Patent Application Rejection
JFE Steel Corporation's patent application remanded for comprehensive review, addressing all objections raised....
Calcutta High Court Transfers Property Dispute to Commercial Division
Landmark Judgment Defines Criteria for Transferring Civil Suits to Commercial Division Under Commercial Courts Act, 2015...
Calcutta High Court Mandates Discharge of Patient from Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals Despite Unpaid Bills
Court orders family and state support for patient's home care and rehabilitation, emphasizing patient’s well-being over ...
Delhi High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award Upholding Counterclaims Excluded from Approved Insolvency Resolution Plan
Court Reaffirms Finality of Resolution Plan Under IBC, 2016; Counterclaims Not Included in Resolution Plan Extinguished ...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Confiscation Order for Vehicle Used in Narcotics Case
Special Court's Failure to Follow Legal Procedures Under NDPS Act Leads to Reconsideration of Confiscation...
Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Protection to MLA Amidst Political FIR Controversy
Court Questions Timing of Multiple FIRs Against MLA Post-Election Results, Allows Investigation to Proceed...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Supplementary Charge Sheet and Cognizance in Sayed Mohammad Hamza Case
Court rules further police investigation without Magistrate's permission unlawful; disallows second cognizance in ongoin...
Bombay High Court Upholds Arbitral Tribunal's Decision, Denies Impleadment in Long-Standing Partnership Dispute
Court affirms tribunal's jurisdictional ruling, dismissing appeal to include third parties in arbitration proceedings ov...
Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Five-Year Suspension of Government Servant
Court directs reinstatement and expedited disciplinary inquiry for officer accused of unauthorized absence and possessin...
Allahabad High Court Orders CBI Probe into Alleged Custodial Death in Mainpuri
Court Directs Urgent Investigation into 16-Year-Old Case Amidst Allegations of Evidence Suppression by Police...