High Courts
Compassionate appointment - No strict adherence to age limit under the scheme.
This judgment is a call for organizations to frame policies that prioritize social justice and humane considerations, en...
Delhi High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Alleged Rape Case
The court clarified that its observations were limited to the bail proceedings and should not be interpreted as prejudic...
Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Sohrab Ali with Emphasis on Prompt Communication of Bail Orders
This landmark judgment not only provides relief to Sohrab Ali but also sets a precedent for the effective administration...
Delhi High Court Upholds Right to Marry Across Caste Lines
While the court did not delve into the veracity of allegations against the petitioner's relatives, it emphasized that it...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Registrar's Notice Debarring Retired Employees from Union Office Bearer Positions
The decision is a significant affirmation of the rights of trade union members and office bearers, ensuring that legisla...
NDPS Act - Vehicle seized can be released pending trial invoking general powers under CrPC
This landmark judgment not only provides relief to the applicant but also sets a precedent for similar cases where the i...
Delhi High Court Affirms Applicability of Hindu Marriage Act to Lambada Community Marriage
This decision underscores the evolving nature of tribal customs in India, acknowledging their gradual integration into m...
Delhi High Court Upholds Father's Interim Custody of Minor Amid Fleeing Concerns
This decision underscores the Indian judiciary's focus on the child's welfare as paramount, even when balancing complex ...
Delhi High Court Denies Interim Relief to Quantum Hi-Tech Over Trademark Dispute with LG Electronics
The Delhi High Court's ruling underscores the importance of transparency and good faith in legal proceedings, especially...
Kerala High Court Upholds NDPS Act's Definition of Cannabis Cultivation
Court clarifies cultivation in pots falls under NDPS Act; inherent powers to quash proceedings exercised sparingly....
Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Condonation of Delay for State's Appeal
The judgment serves as a reminder to government departments of their special obligation to discharge duties diligently a...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Strikes Down Unlawful Reservation in Promotion
This ruling is seen as a reinforcement of the separation of powers doctrine, emphasizing the need for legislative action...
Kerala High Court Upholds Maintenance Order for Aged Mother Despite Husband's Support
Son's Filial Duty to Provide Financial Assistance Emphasized Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 ...
Childs citizenship by birth can not be revocked if parents renounce Indian citizenship
The judgment draws support from previous rulings by the Supreme Court and other High Courts, reinforcing the notion that...
Delhi High Court Upholds Classification Between Foreign and Domestic Employees in Provident Fund Scheme
This decision reiterates the judiciary's stance on allowing reasonable classification under Article 14, provided it is b...
Motor Vehicles Amendment, limitation of six months for filing claims does not impose embargo on condonation of delay
This judgment reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that the Motor Vehicles Act serves its intended purpose o...
Complainant abroad, can record evidence through video conferencing from her residence, without the mandatory safeguards
This ruling reflects a judicial approach that prioritizes access to justice and adapts to the realities of globalized li...
Discharged due to a disability attributable to military service, pension can’t be denied even if medical board states otherwise.
This judgment reiterates the judiciary's commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of armed forces personnel, en...
Pendency of criminal cases cannot be the sole ground to deny passport
The ruling reiterates the judiciary's stance on safeguarding personal liberties against arbitrary administrative actions...
Surrogacy - Upper age limit under the Act not applicable retrospectively
This judgment reaffirms the judiciary's stance on protecting individuals' reproductive rights and ensuring that legislat...
Government employees elected as Panchayat Presidents cannot claim salary
This ruling underscores the importance of adhering to government orders and statutory provisions when public servants ta...
Non-payment in a commercial transaction : Offences of cheating or criminal breach of trust cannot be presumed
This judgment highlights the judiciary's role in discerning the nature of disputes, ensuring that criminal law is not mi...
Transfer order cannot be challenged later by the employee after joining the transferred post
The Chhattisgarh High Court's decision reaffirms the principle that once a transfer order is acted upon, it is spent, an...
Rape - Mentally challenged minor victim - Victim's mental incapacity negates consent for sexual intercourse
This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the judicial approach to cases involving vulnerable victims, reinforcing the impor...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Scrutiny Over Alleged Tree Transplantation and Construction Near Historical Sites
The case is scheduled for a subsequent hearing on November 20, 2025, with an interim order in place to maintain the stat...
Rajasthan High Court Acts on Alarming Road Safety Crisis
The court expressed condolences to the families affected by these tragic incidents and reiterated its commitment to addr...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Urges State to Consider Transgender Reservation in Public Employment
The court has scheduled the next hearing for November 24, 2025, expecting a detailed report from the State Government re...
Senior citizens, who are absolute owners of their self-acquired property : Daughter-in-law has no absolute right
The Delhi High Court's ruling is expected to have a substantial impact on similar cases, setting a precedent for interpr...
Prevention of Corruption Act : Sanction must be by the authority competent to remove the accused from service
Consequently, the High Court acquitted Dr. Kakade and Ambhore of all charges, canceled their bail bonds, and ordered the...
Husband's obligation to maintain wife and children cannot be negated on grounds of financial constraints
This judgment reinforces the principle that financial constraints cannot negate the husband's obligation to provide for ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Jagwinder Singh @ Jagga After Five Years of Incarceration
Jagwinder Singh is required to furnish a bond, surrender his passport, regularly appear before the trial court, and adhe...
Rajasthan High Court Orders Transfer of Cases to Ensure Fair Trial Amidst Local Bar Hostility
This judgment serves as a crucial reminder of the judiciary's role in upholding the principles of justice and ensuring t...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Pension Rights for Long-serving Temporary Employees
The ruling is expected to impact numerous employees across Uttar Pradesh who have been waiting for recognition of their ...
Post Mortem : When directions can be issued for a Second Post Mortem
The High Court acknowledged the appellants' concerns, emphasizing that a Constitutional Court can indeed order a second ...
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Kafeel Ahmed After 13 Years of Incarceration
The court’s decision highlights the judiciary's role in safeguarding individual rights amidst procedural delays, reitera...
What’s the penalty for transporting goods without a valid e-way bill ?
This judgment sets a precedent for considering the context and reasons for non-compliance in taxation matters, particula...