High Courts
Allahabad High Court Orders Safe Custody of Contested Jain Idol in Central Museum
Dispute Over Sectarian Identification Prompts Formation of Expert Committee for Comprehensive Study...
Delhi High Court Grants Fresh Opportunity for Cross-Examination in Civil Case
Court allows petitioner another chance to cross-examine witness, subject to conditions, to ensure justice is served...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Trial Court's Rejection of Delay Condonation in Restoration Suit
Litigant's Blame on Advocate Insufficient Without Evidence; Duty to Remain Vigilant Emphasized...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Ramana Reddy G.V.
Court finds FIR based on second complaint as abuse of process, emphasizing proper procedure for non-cognizable offenses....
Madras High Court Upholds Human Rights Commission Order: Police Officer's Writ Petition Dismissed
Court affirms Commission's decision on abuse of power by police, awards compensation to victim and recommends disciplina...
Telangana High Court Allows Additional Evidence in Cheque Bounce Case
Appellate Court's Order Overturned, Emphasizing Justice Over Procedural Technicalities...
Orissa High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition for Child Custody, Prioritizes Child Welfare
Court emphasizes the role of Civil Courts in complex custody matters, upholding CWC's interim custody decision...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Eviction of Tenant for Landlord's Personal Use
Court Validates Ejectment Notice and Dismisses Appeal Against Decree Favoring Landlord's Future Requirement...
Never sought bribe from Shah Rukh Khan to spare his son in drugs case: Sameer Wankhede
The CBI had registered the case against Wankhede and others on charges of criminal conspiracy (Indian Penal Code section...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Blacklisting of Contractor by Panchayat Samiti
Court Finds Procedural Lapses and Lack of Jurisdiction in Blacklisting Order Against M/s. Rahaman Construction...
elhi High Court Grants Bail to UAPA Accused After Prolonged Incarceration
Appellants Released on Bail Due to Delays in Trial and Limited Involvement in Alleged Terrorist Activities...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Dowry Death Case
Lack of Convincing Evidence and Witness Corroboration Lead to Dismissal of Appeal Against Acquittal...
Chhattisgarh High Court Reverses Acquittal in POCSO Case, Awards Life Imprisonment
Acquittal of Accused Overturned; Rigorous Imprisonment and Fines Imposed on Public Servants for Failing to Prevent Offen...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Appeal by Third Party Employee in Service Dispute
The court rules that a non-aggrieved employee lacks the locus standi to challenge employer-employee decisions....
Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea for CBI Probe and Compensation in Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Court advises petitioners to seek alternative remedies in private law disputes involving cryptocurrency exchanges...
Delhi High Court Declines Petition for SIT Probe and Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations
Court advises petitioner to seek statutory remedies for grievances against cryptocurrency exchange platform...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Transparency in Department Allocation for Public Recruitment
Court criticizes Haryana Staff Selection Commission for arbitrary allocation of departments, mandates adherence to merit...
Kerala High Court Cancels Bail in Mob Lynching Case Citing Procedural Lapses
Bail revoked due to failure to notify victim's family, highlighting stringent requirements under SC/ST (POA) Act, 2018...
Allahabad High Court Questions Legitimacy of FIRs Allegedly Scripted Like Movie Scenes
Court Grants Interim Relief to Petitioner, Demands Explanation from Senior Superintendent of Police...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Proportionality in Police Disciplinary Actions
Court Remands Case for Reassessment of Punishment in Police Absence Case, Emphasizing the Doctrine of Proportionality...
Rajasthan High Court Grants Parole, Stresses Reformation Over Speculative Concerns
Court overturns denial of parole based on generalized police apprehensions, reinforcing parole as a tool for social rein...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Higher Compensation for Electrocution Victim
Court Orders Additional Compensation for a 6-Year-Old Victim, Addressing Inadequacies in Existing Policy Provisions...
Madras High Court Quashes Arbitrary Rejection of Organ Transplant Application
Court directs Authorisation Committee to grant approval for altruistic organ donation between non-near relatives...
Delhi High Court Upholds Maintenance Award to Wife and Children Despite Husband's Financial Claims
Court affirms Rs. 10,000 monthly maintenance for wife and children, dismissing husband's assertions of financial incapac...
Gujarat High Court Dismisses PIL Based on Viral Video, Reiterates Need for Verified Information
Court highlights the misuse of Public Interest Litigations through unverified social media information, dismissing a pet...
Madras High Court Upholds Attachment of Properties Linked to Unlawful Activities
Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Attachment Orders Under UAPA...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Recovery Orders Against Retired Principal, Directs Fresh Disciplinary Proceedings
Court Emphasizes the Need for Proper Authorization and Disciplinary Process for Post-Retirement Recovery...
Delhi High Court Overturns Dismissal of Commercial Suit Due to Procedural Non-Compliance
Court Grants Plaintiff Opportunity to Rectify Procedural Defect and Seek Fresh Decree...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Widow's Right to Family Pension Despite Bureaucratic Hurdles
Court Orders Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to Grant Pension to Widow of Deceased Employee, Emphasizing the Validity of...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Minor Rape Victim's Right to Terminate Pregnancy
Court Allows Medical Termination in Light of Victim's Mental and Physical Health, Citing Constitutional Rights...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Fair Recruitment Practices in Rayalaseema University Case
Temporary Employees Cannot Be Replaced by Other Temporary Employees, Court Rules...
Telangana High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings After Parties Reach Amicable Settlement
Court highlights abuse of legal process in continuing trial amid mutual compromise and lack of intent to prosecute....
Gujarat High Court Upholds Acquittal in Communal Riot Case
Appellate Court Emphasizes Double Presumption of Innocence and Lack of Credible Evidence...
HC division bench stays single bench order disqualifying SNDP Yogam office-bearers
Apart from Natesan, the single bench had also disqualified Thushar Vellappally, M N Soman and Santhosh, also known as Ar...
Madras High Court Denies 'No Caste, No Religion' Certificate in Absence of Legal Framework
Court dismisses petition due to lack of government order and proof of religious relinquishment...
Delhi High Court Upholds Jubin Nautiyal's Publicity Rights Against AI Exploitation
Court Grants Interim Injunction to Protect Singer’s Image from Unauthorized Use on AI Platforms and E-commerce Sites...