High Courts
Once prosecuted under Legal Metrology Act : No prosecution under IPC for weights and measures
The decision also leaves room for the Investigating Agency or court to charge the accused with other appropriate offence...
Madras High Court Reduces Interim Maintenance for Child After Revealing Wife's Concealed Income
The case revolved around the wife's application for interim maintenance in a petition filed by the husband for restituti...
Insurance company cannot avoid liability when the deceased was traveling in a goods carriage to safeguard his goods
This ruling is a crucial affirmation of the rights of individuals traveling with goods in insured vehicles and underscor...
Kerala High Court Directs Immediate Reservation for Transgender Students in Law Colleges
This directive is poised to set a precedent for other states and educational institutions, reinforcing the importance of...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Immediate Protection for Matrimonial Couple Facing Threats
This judgment reaffirms the judiciary’s commitment to safeguarding the fundamental rights of individuals, especially in ...
Nobody has exclusivity over Shivaji Maharaj’s name, says HC; grants nod to Mahesh Manjrekar’s film
As per the plea, Manjrekar has infringed upon the company’s script and promotional material by making “Punha Shivaji Raj...
Kerala High Court Modifies Pre-Deposit Requirement in SARFAESI Appeal
Tribunal's Discretion to Fix Pre-Deposit Amount Reaffirmed; Petitioners Directed to Pay Rs.3.39 Crores...
Municipality's high-handed actions in destroying perishable goods without sanitary certification held illegal.
This ruling reinforces the protective measures for street vendors under Indian law, ensuring that municipal bodies adher...
Bank account frozen without granting an opportunity of hearing is deemed illegal
Advocate Raghav Shrivastava, representing the State, acknowledged the court's directives and emphasized compliance by th...
Sexual Harassment at Workplace : Complaints Committee : Presiding Officer can be junior to the officer against whom allegations are made.
This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding statutory frameworks designed to address workplace sexua...
Failure to file affairs of Company under section 454 : Prosecution must prove that it was wilful
The decision has significant implications for how compliance-related offences under the Companies Act are prosecuted, em...
Kerala High Court Upholds Consumer Rights in Non-Convertible Debentures Case
Investments in NCDs by Individuals Deemed Non-Commercial, Protecting Consumer Status under the Consumer Protection Act, ...
Orissa High Court Orders Trial Court to Decree Settlement in Neighbors' Easement Dispute
The High Court found that the trial court had misapplied the law by not decreeing the settlement. Justice Mishra emphasi...
Recovery suit of Bank dismised due to fault of Bank Official : Restored in interest of public exchequer
This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to protecting public interests and holding individuals accountable ...
Presence and punctuality of teachers is crucial to the fundamental right of education
The case is set to be reviewed further on October 30, 2025, with instructions sought from concerned authorities to addre...
Child custody : Mother's love is essential but does not automatically guarantee custody
The judgment clarifies that pending or future proceedings regarding custody, visitation, or maintenance will be consider...
Chhattisgarh High Court Initiates Suo Moto PIL Over Misconduct in SECR Boxing Ring
The court's bench, comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, expressed concern over the conduc...
Gauhati High Court Upholds Distinct Quota Policies for Central Pool MBBS/BDS Seats
The judgment sets aside the earlier decision by the learned Single Judge and dismisses the writ petitions, reinforcing t...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Trial Court Order in Will Dispute
This judgment reaffirms the legal threshold for individuals seeking to contest wills in probate cases, emphasizing that ...
Gauhati High Court Orders Retrospective UGC Pay Scale for Lecturer
Md. Ohiduz Zaman to Receive Arrears from 1993 after Court Declares Appointment Conditions Arbitrary...
Bail can be granted to an accused to prepare and conduct his defense
This judgment serves as a critical guidepost for courts across India, emphasizing that the right to prepare a defense is...
Playgrounds of educational institutes, cannot be used for any commercial activities
This ruling is expected to set a precedent for educational institutions nationwide, reaffirming the sanctity of educatio...
Blocking of public pathway used by residents for decades, is a serious issue warranting intervention.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for October 28, 2025, and has instructed the Registrar (Judicial) and the State...
Anticipatory Bail Denied in High-Profile Odisha Murder Case
This ruling underscores the court's cautious approach in handling cases with serious allegations and complex evidentiary...
Money Laundering : Coal Allocation letter constitutes "property" and “Proceeds of Crime”
This ruling not only validates the ED's actions but also clarifies the interpretation of 'property' and 'proceeds of cri...
Dishnonour of Cheque : Dismissal of complaint for want of prosecution results in denial of substantive justice
This judgment underscores the judiciary's role in balancing procedural rigor with the broader pursuit of justice, ensuri...
Motor Accident : Compensation in absence of documentry proof of income, can be asseses fro life style of deceased
Ultimately, the High Court affirmed the Tribunal's judgment and award, directing the office to remit back the statutory ...
Dishnonour of Cheque : Complaint by finance company, failed to prove authorization of the person filing the complaint
This judgment underscores the critical requirement for firms to ensure proper authorization when initiating legal procee...
Madras High Court Condones 11926-Day Delay in Appeal to Protect Public Lands
The ruling also imposes a cost of Rs. 5,00,000/- on the government to the legal heirs of the original plaintiff, acknowl...
Madras High Court Quashes Customs Notice on GST for Auctioned Goods
The ruling also quashed a consequential notice issued by the Customs authorities, reinforcing the court's stance on juri...
Chhattisgarh High Court Initiates Suo-Moto PIL Over Cattle Deaths in Bilaspur
Acknowledging the prima facie evidence of administrative failures, the court has scheduled the next hearing for October ...
Madras High Court Overturns Family-Arbitrated Award Citing Natural Justice Violation
The court has allowed the parties to return to the same arbitrators, provided the principles of natural justice are foll...
Registration of property entirely outside the sub-district - Registration void
The judgment also highlighted that the High Court, under Article 226, can intervene in cases of fraudulent registration ...
Madras High Court Overturns Acquittal in High-Profile Attempted Murder and Explosives Case
The judgment reinstates charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Ac...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Ensures Protection for Interfaith Couple Amidst Family Threats
This judgment underscores the court's role in safeguarding individual rights against familial and societal pressures, wh...
Kerala High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Dishonor Case, Validating Defense's Probable Claim
This ruling underscores the importance of examining the context and circumstances surrounding financial transactions in ...