High Courts

Kerala High Court Upholds Maintenance Rights for Divorced Muslim Women

Court Affirms Right to Claim Maintenance Under Cr.P.C. Despite Enactment of 1986 Act ...

Madras High Court Quashes Time-Barred Revocation of Customs Broker License

The judgment underscores the importance of adhering to statutory timelines in administrative proceedings, ensuring proce...

Madras High Court Rejects Recusal Request, Allows Infrastructure Projects to Proceed

The court's decision is a reaffirmation of the judiciary's commitment to maintaining its independence and ensuring that ...

Kerala High Court Upholds Show-Cause Notice Under Benami Act

The judgment highlights the court's stance that proceedings under the Benami Act are distinct and independent, thereby r...

Orissa High Court Grants Bail to Two Students in College Harassment Case; Primary Accused Denied Bail

The Court's decision highlights the balance between legal compliance and societal concerns, granting conditional bail to...

RPWD Act : Blindness does not ipso facto disqualify a candidate from appointment;

The judgment has been hailed by disability rights advocates as a significant step towards ensuring equal employment oppo...

Renewal of passports for minor children allowed without consent from father

The advocate for the petitioners, Ms. Grishma Ahuja, argued that denying passport renewal without the father's consent w...

Kerala High Court Upholds Commissioner’s Revisional Powers Under Income Tax Act

The judgment is a reminder of the stringent scrutiny required in tax assessments and the legal recourses available when ...

Kerala High Court Rules in Favor of Retired CISF Personnel for Equal Liquor Canteen Access

Retired CISF personnel in Kerala and across India welcomed the judgment, viewing it as a step towards rectifying long-st...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Grants Bail in Landmark NDPS Case

This judgment marks a pivotal moment in the interpretation of evidence under the NDPS Act, reinforcing the importance of...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Tribunal's Compensation Award in Motor Accident Case

This judgment reaffirms the legal stance that benefits earned by the deceased through service and investments should not...

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Strikes Down 100% Domicile Reservation for Physiotherapy Admissions

The ruling aligns with precedents set by the Supreme Court, which condemned excessive domicile-based reservations, advoc...

Dishonour of Cheque - Appellate court's direction to deposit 30 percent of the compensation held reasonable

The ruling provides that if the petitioners deposit the required sum within 60 days, the appellate court would proceed t...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Awards Rs. 8 Lakhs Compensation for Railway Accident

In light of these findings, the High Court directed the Railways to pay the compensation amount to the claimants within ...

Orissa High Court Rules Bank's Deduction from Pension Account Unlawful

The ruling serves as a pivotal affirmation of pension security and the rights of retirees, emphasizing that banks must p...

Madras High Court Empowers Senior Citizens to Correct Aadhaar Errors Locally

The court's decision is expected to significantly impact the accessibility of Aadhaar services, facilitating smoother in...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Prohibitory Order Against Spiritual Leader to Maintain Public Order

Ultimately, the court dismissed the writ petition, validating the order as a legitimate exercise of power aimed at prese...

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Orders Fresh Consideration of Bail for Farooq Ahmed Under UAPA

Consequently, the High Court remanded the case back to the trial court with instructions to reassess the bail applicatio...

Bombay High Court Upholds Interim Custody of Vehicle in Forgery Dispute

The court's ruling underscores the importance of possession and bona fide purchase in disputes involving alleged documen...

Bombay High Court Modifies Conviction in Nagpur Case from Murder to Culpable Homicide

The appellant is required to surrender before the Superintendent of District Prison, Washim by October 27, 2025, to serv...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Tribunal's Award of Rs.5.7 Lakh in Motor Accident Claim

The decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring adequate compensation for victims' families without enta...

Manipur High Court Upholds Acquittal in High-Profile Cheque Bounce Case

The court concluded that since the appellant failed to establish the initial burden of proving the existence of a debt, ...

Kerala High Court Denies Writ Petition Filed Under Article 32, Criticizes Advocate's Conduct

The court's decision to dismiss the writ petition does not preclude Mathew from filing a properly constituted appeal. Th...

Kerala High Court Mandates Digitised Accounting for Travancore Devaswom Board to Curb Financial Mismanagement

The court has scheduled a follow-up on October 30, 2025, requiring the Director of the Kerala State Audit Department and...

Tender : Unsuccessful bidders must raise objections to tender conditions at the first instance.

In conclusion, the court dismissed the writ petition, reinforcing the notion that unsuccessful bidders cannot use judici...

Delhi High Court Acquits Man Convicted of Rape, Citing Lack of Evidence

As a result of the judgment, Rahul has been released from jail, with instructions for the judgment to be communicated to...

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Compassionate Appointment Request After Long Delay

Court affirms the principle that compassionate appointments are for immediate financial relief, rejecting a plea filed 1...

Madras High Court Grants Bail to N. Venkatesan Amid Political Meeting Chaos

The court warned that any breach of these conditions could lead to legal consequences, including the possibility of a ne...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Land Acquisition Notifications for Ghaziabad Residential Colony, Emphasizes Strict Scrutiny of Urgency Powers

The decision is expected to have a wide impact on future land acquisition cases, particularly those involving large-scal...

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail for Accused in POCSO Case