High Courts
Conviction based on sole testimony of child victim upheld despite minor contradictions
The ruling is a significant reiteration of the judiciary's stance on the weight of child testimony in sexual offenses, s...
Teachers entitled to continue in service up to the age of 65 years based on the principle of no discrimination
This decision, while providing relief in terms of extended service, also underscores the judiciary's role in balancing i...
Gender neutrality in Army - Limiting vacancies for women and reserving unfilled vacancies for men violates constitutional principles.
This decision marks a significant step towards gender neutrality in the Indian Armed Forces, reinforcing the judiciary's...
Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Frivolous Petition with Exemplary Costs
The judgment highlighted the misuse of judicial time and resources by filing petitions with unsubstantiated allegations,...
Goa High Court Permits Disclosure of Aadhaar Details for Investigation
The case highlights ongoing challenges in implementing Aadhaar-related policies, particularly concerning non-residents. ...
Sole Arbitrator's reliance on unregistered document to determine main dispute held impermissible
The court highlighted several key deficiencies in the arbitration process, notably the arbitrator's reliance on unregist...
Externment Order - Delay in initiating externment proceedings can undermine the validity of the order
The court further highlighted that while some delay is inevitable to ensure adherence to natural justice principles, an ...
Maintenance - Even if the wife is earning, Maintenance can be awarded
This ruling aligns with the principles laid out in Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which mandates c...
Condonation of delay in filing Income Tax Return - Petitioner cannot be penalized for the negligence or inadvertence of an accountant
This judgment is expected to influence the manner in which similar cases are handled by tax authorities, advocating for ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Rigorous Dismissal Rule for Convicted Police Officers
The petitioners, former police officials of Haryana, were convicted under Sections 323, 342, 167, and 34 of the Indian P...
Rights under agreements to sell, which are assignable and saleable, are liable for attachment
The decision marks a pivotal interpretation of property rights under the CPC, affirming the enforceability and saleabili...
Application for condonation of delay in filing Income Tax Return - Mechanical rejection held unsustainable.
This ruling sets a precedent for interpreting genuine hardship liberally and ensuring that tax authorities exercise thei...