High Courts
Senior Citizens Act : Tribunals empowered to pass eviction orders to protect senior citizens' rights
The High Court's judgment reinforces the protective mandate of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizen...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Rights of Divorced Wife Despite Foreign Divorce Decree
This judgment underscores the protection offered to Indian women under domestic laws, even when foreign decrees are in p...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Denial of Pre-Arrest Bail in Caste-Based Discrimination Case
The court's dismissal of the petition is confined to procedural aspects and does not prejudice the merits of the ongoing...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Dismisses Review Petition in Waqf Board Dispute
In its order, the court emphasized that the concealment of the civil revision case and its outcome was indeed material, ...
Delhi High Court Upholds Confiscation of Currency in FERA Violation Case
The judgment reiterates the legal stance that once foundational facts are established, the burden shifts to the accused ...
Allahabad High Court Affirms Bail as a Vital Right for Effective Defence Post-Prosecution Evidence
The judgment is a significant reinforcement of the principle that the right to a fair trial includes the right to effect...
Bombay High Court Upholds Rights of Hookah Parlours Serving Tobacco-Free Hookah
This judgment reiterates the importance of adhering to statutory regulations while safeguarding the rights of businesses...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Priority of Secured Creditors Over Government Dues
This ruling underscores the courts' commitment to protecting financial institutions' rights, ensuring that secured debts...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Order, Directs Reassessment of Eligibility Under Farmer Welfare Scheme
This ruling underscores the importance of a comprehensive evaluation of eligibility criteria for welfare schemes, ensuri...
Kerala High Court Overturns Tribunal's Ruling on Bad Debt Deduction
This ruling underscores the judiciary's role in interpreting tax laws and provides clarity on the requirements for claim...
Chhattisgarh High Court Overturns Railway Servant's Demotion to Original Rank
The ruling mandates Rao’s reversion to the Master Craftsman post for one year, with additional terms from the Revisional...
Karnataka High Court Facilitates Timely Enrolment of Advocates Amid AIBE Validity Extension
The Karnataka High Court's decision is pivotal in ensuring that the procedural hurdles do not impede the enrolment of qu...
Rajasthan High Court Clarifies Victim's Right to Be Informed in POCSO Cases
This decision is seen as a significant step in reinforcing the procedural rights of victims under the POCSO Act, ensurin...
Orissa High Court Upholds Conviction for Trespass and Outraging Modesty, Reduces Sentence for Octogenarian
This judgment underscores the judiciary's balanced approach, considering both the gravity of the offense and the persona...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order Due to Unexplained Delay
This ruling reinforces the legal safeguards around preventive detention, ensuring that such orders are not only grounded...
Delhi High Court Grants Ad-Interim Injunction to Indospirit Beverages in Trademark Dispute
The matter is scheduled for further hearing on December 23, 2025, where the court will continue to assess the trademark ...
Telangana High Court Orders Union Bank to Refund Auction Deposit for Lack of Transparency
The decision serves as a cautionary tale for banks to uphold their duty of transparency and protect the interests of auc...
Bombay High Court Upholds Landowners' Preferential Rights in Slum Rehabilitation Case
The judgment sets a precedent reinforcing the constitutional and statutory protections available to landowners, ensuring...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Executing Court's Order in Mahindra Finance Case
This decision underscores the importance of procedural adherence and the sanctity of judicial instructions, reinforcing ...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Government's Unauthorized Amendment to Labour Court Reference
The decision provides clarity on the procedural aspects of referring disputes to labour courts, reinforcing that statuto...
Delhi High Court Upholds Summoning Order Against Sunair Hotel Ltd. in Alleged False Complaint Case
The High Court's decision underscores the procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings, balancing the prevention of mal...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Acquits Accused in Liquor Smuggling Case Due to Improper Identification
Court Sets Aside Lower Court Convictions, Cites Lack of Proper Test Identification Parade ...
Madras High Court Upholds Citizenship by Birth, Orders Passport Issuance
Court Directs Passport Office to Issue Passport to Indian-born Petitioner Despite Adverse Police Report...
Gujarat High Court Acquits Vipulbhai Patani in Double Murder Case Citing Incomplete Chain of Circumstances
The court's decision underscores the importance of rigorous standards in criminal investigations and the necessity for t...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Rules on Pay Fixation Error, Halts Recovery from Employee
This judgment underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring fairness in administrative decisions, particularly when the e...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Intervenes in Caste-Based Discrimination Case
The case has been scheduled for a follow-up hearing on October 15, 2025, where further developments will be reviewed....
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Dismissal of Divorce Petition: Lack of Evidence in Alleged Second Marriage Case
This ruling serves as a reminder of the stringent requirements for evidence authentication in legal proceedings, especia...
Delhi High Court Upholds UIDAI's Decision to Disqualify "Abnormally Low" Bid in Tender Process
The decision is expected to have significant implications for future tender processes, reinforcing the importance of bal...
High Court Dismisses Targeted PIL, Urges Strict Enforcement of Sex Selection Laws
The judgment underscores the court’s stance on safeguarding legal provisions against sex selection while dismissing unfo...
Delhi High Court Revives Arbitration Proceedings Between Mecwel Constructions and GE Power Systems
The court's ruling aligns with precedents that stress the procedural nature of termination orders under Section 25(a) an...
Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses Petition Alleging Fake Encounter in Maoist Operation
Ultimately, the court concluded that the allegations lacked merit, and the petitioner failed to establish any violation ...
Bombay High Court Condones Delay in Income Tax Filing by Balaji Landmarks LLP
This ruling is expected to set a precedent for similar cases where taxpayers face genuine difficulties due to profession...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Writ Petition, Imposes Costs for Misuse of Legal Process
This ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's commitment to upholding justice and deterring the abuse of court pro...
Delhi High Court Exempts Defendants from Further Appearances After Compliance with Takedown Orders
This judgment underscores the judiciary’s proactive stance in enforcing compliance with digital content regulations, par...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Family Court's Dismissal of Divorce Suit
This judgment highlights the judiciary's commitment to uphold procedural integrity in matrimonial disputes, particularly...
Gujarat High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Corruption Charges Against Central Excise Officers
Consequently, the petition was dismissed as misconceived and legally untenable, with interim reliefs vacated. This decis...