High Courts

Calcutta High Court Clarifies Presumptions and Burden of Proof in Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) Cases

Larger Bench Rules on Interpretation of Section 489B IPC, Emphasizes Mens Rea, Quantity Irrelevance, and Equal Applicati...

Chhattisgarh High Court Takes Suo Moto Action on Accessibility Issues in Government Building

The court's proactive stance reflects its commitment to ensuring compliance with accessibility norms and addressing publ...

Wilful evasion and non-cooperation with investigation : NBW justified

The judgment underscores the court's stance on the criticality of cooperation in investigations, especially in cases inv...

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Accused in 2011 Mumbai Bomb Blast Case Citing Prolonged Incarceration

This ruling reinforces the judiciary's role in upholding constitutional rights, even in cases involving national securit...

Terminal benefits of retired employees cannot be withheld by employers on grounds of financial incapacity

The judgment serves as a strong reminder to state entities and employers about their unwavering duty to honor statutory ...

Magistrates can not discharge an accused once cognizance has been taken and summons issued

The court further noted that the petitioners had not challenged the original summoning order issued in 2014, which limit...

Divorced daughters of freedom fighters are entitled to pension on par with unmarried daughters

This decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rights of individuals who have historically been m...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Charge Sheets Against Dismissed Employee

The court's decision aligns with precedents set by the Supreme Court, reiterating that disciplinary actions cannot be pu...

Termination of service for non-disclosure of offences committed as a child is contrary to law.

The ruling mandates that Rathour be reinstated, quashing the orders of termination from March 15, 2024, and the dismissa...

Look-Out Circular cannot be issued against a person where no cognizable offence is pending

The court's decision underscores the importance of adhering to procedural guidelines when issuing LOCs, especially in ca...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Professional Misconduct Complaint Against Advocate

Court rules that complaint lacked "reason to believe" and complainant's locus standi was insufficient under the Advocate...

Delhi High Court Cancels Pre-Arrest Bail Amid Allegations of Witness Tampering and Judicial Misconduct

The case serves as a stark reminder of the judiciary's role in safeguarding justice and the importance of upholding ethi...

Delhi High Court Upholds One-Year Observation Period for Furlough Eligibility Post Appeal Dismissal

While dismissing the petition, the court directed that any future application for furlough by the petitioner post the ob...

Compassionate Appointment - Unmarried dependent brother held eligible

Consequently, the court quashed the order rejecting the petitioner’s application and directed the relevant authorities t...

Allahabad High Court Denies Bail in Dowry Death Case

The judgment not only addresses the immediate bail application but also sets a precedent for procedural reforms in foren...

Freezing of bank accounts is not a "coercive measure" aimed at personal liberty

This ruling reaffirms the autonomy of investigative agencies to pursue their inquiries without undue judicial interferen...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Bhupinder Singh Hooda’s Plea to Postpone Corruption Trial

In conclusion, the High Court's decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to expediting corruption trials and its ...

Kerala High Court Allows Attachment of Retirement Benefits for Minor's Maintenance

The court directed the Family Court to reconsider the petition, allowing the attachment of the father's retirement benef...

Allahabad High Court Denies Protection to Couple in Live-In Relationship Due to Pending Divorce

Court emphasizes legal implications under IPC Sections 494/495 and reinforces principles of marriage sanctity...

Bombay High Court Revises Family Court's Maintenance Order for Adult Daughters

Consequently, the Bombay High Court partially allowed Kashinath's revision application, modifying the maintenance order ...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Dispensation of Pre-litigation Mediation for Berger Paints

The Court validates urgent interim relief claims, dismissing GPHP Holdings Pvt Ltd's application for revocation under Se...

Delhi High Court Denies Interim Relief on CCTV Footage Preservation for Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Mehmood Pracha's plea against Election Commission’s data destruction policy dismissed; hearing set for February 2026....

Film on Shah Bano Case: Privacy or reputation of a person in extinguishes with his death, cannot be inherited by legal heirs.

The judgment further clarified that the film's fictional nature, supported by a disclaimer, negated claims of false port...

Mass animal sacrifice at religious events : High Court issues directions

The judgment has been welcomed by animal rights activists and has set a precedent for future cases concerning animal sac...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Pension Rights for Educator in DA School Case

Service tenure in a DA getting school to be included for pension benefits, rules the bench, dismissing State of West Ben...

Establishment of Oil Depot: Refusal to grant NOC by the Headman of the village deemed unjustifiable

The court observed that the petitioner holds clear title over the land, and the objections were primarily focused on saf...

Trust - Property once validly dedicated for public charitable purposes : Distant relatives of settlor lack locus standi to challenge

While the court dismissed the petition, it allowed for future trustees to seek compensation for the use of trust land if...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Urges Speaker to Expedite Decision on Legislator's Disqualification