High Courts
Patna High Court Upholds Family Court's Decision Declaring Marriage Null and Void
Appeal dismissed as Family Courts Act overrides Specific Relief Act, ensuring judgment based on preponderance of evidenc...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Denial of Bail in High-Profile Narco-Terrorism Case
Court cites strong prima facie evidence under UAPA, emphasizing national security concerns and potential flight risk of ...
Bombay High Court Upholds Producer's Exclusive Copyright Over Musical Works
Defendant's Unauthorized Online Release Halted; Court Grants Interim Injunction Protecting Intellectual Property Rights...
Kerala High Court Upholds Finality of Criminal Revisions in Cheque Dishonour Cases
Court dismisses plea to quash conviction post-revision in light of amicable settlement...
Kerala High Court Orders Formation of Special Investigation Team for Unlawful Online Activities
Allegations of unlawful online advertisements for remuneration, egg donation, and surrogacy under investigation....
Calcutta High Court Upholds MSME Facilitation Council's Jurisdiction in Arbitration Dispute
Court dismisses petition challenging jurisdiction under MSMED Act, 2006, reiterates the requirement of pre-deposit for c...
Kerala High Court Upholds Tax Liability for Puducherry-Registered Vehicle Operating in Kerala
Court dismisses appeal by T P Trading Company, asserting tax obligations under Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976...
Cal HC sets aside SSC's creation of 1,600 supernumerary posts of work edu, physical edu teachers
The court noted that the recruitment panel of SLST 2016 expired on December 11, 2019 long prior to the state cabinet app...
Allahabad HC quashes order passed by SP downgrading pay scale of UP Police's intelligence officer
Petitioner's counsel Dinesh Rai submitted before the court that the order downgrading the pay scale was passed in violat...
Delhi HC asks MEA to facilitate communication between Celina Jaitly, her brother detained in UAE
However, despite the passage of over one year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has failed to secure basic informa...
PIL in Cal HC seeking stay on foundation laying of mosque modelled on Babri Masjid
Kabir, who has hogged the limelight over the last few years with his controversial statements on various matters, includ...
Kerala High Court Clarifies Tax Payment Mandate for Appeals Under Kerala Municipality Act
Court rules that payment of only tax component is necessary for appeal submission, not penal interest or other charges...
Delhi High Court Overturns Labour Court's Decision in Indraprastha Gas Limited Case
The High Court sets aside the reinstatement of Ambrish Kumar, citing lack of employer-employee relationship evidence....
Rajasthan High Court Overturns Conviction in SC/ST Act Case
Judgment Finds Essential Ingredient of "Public View" Missing in Alleged Atrocities...
Rajasthan High Court Acquits Himmat Singh in Essential Commodities Act Case
Conviction Overturned Due to Lack of Evidence and Misinterpretation of Statutory Provisions...
Chhattisgarh High Court Holds Auction Purchaser Liable for Previous Owner's Electricity Dues
Court Rules 'As-Is-Where-Is' Auction Sale Transfers All Liabilities to Purchaser...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes Case Against Accused in Sand Theft
Court Rules Non-Cognizable Offence Cannot Proceed Without Magistrate's Permission and Proper Complaint Under MMDR Act...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Miscellaneous Application in Telecom Watchdog Case
Court Upholds Doctrine of Functus Officio, Emphasizing Need for Fresh Proceedings for New Causes of Action...
Kerala High Court Bans Synthetic KumKum, Cites Public Health and Environmental Risks
Court Orders Immediate Prohibition on Sale of Toxic KumKum, Mandates Use of Natural Alternatives...
Rajasthan High Court Orders Premature Release of Life Convict After 22 Years
Court Quashes Advisory Committee's Decision, Citing Stable Mental Health and Family Support...
Kerala High Court Mandates Enhanced Security Measures for Local Body Elections 2025
Directives Issued for Police Protection, Webcasting, and Videography to Ensure Smooth Electoral Process...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Overturns Lower Court Order, Allows Fresh Written Statement in Land Dispute
Court affirms the right to de novo trial after jurisdictional transfer, setting aside the previous rejection of defendan...
Allahabad High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Folk Singer Neha Singh Rathore
Court emphasizes procedural compliance and non-cooperation in investigation as key reasons for rejection....
Tripura High Court Acquits Babul Das in POCSO Case Citing Unreliable Testimony
Court Finds Material Contradictions and Lack of Corroborative Evidence, Extends Benefit of Doubt to Accused...
J&K High Court Upholds Detention Under Public Safety Act
Court dismisses Waseem Ahmad Dar's plea challenging preventive detention, citing adherence to legal and procedural safeg...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Jurisdictional Bar on Civil Courts in Agrarian Reform Matters
High Court dismisses petition challenging lower courts’ decisions, affirming exclusive jurisdiction of Agrarian Reform a...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses FIR Quashing Petition in Domestic Dispute
Court Finds Allegations in FIR Involve Disputed Facts Requiring Examination of Evidence...
Applicability of Section 56 of Contract Act in cases of frustration of contract due to unforeseen events like floods
High Court Restores Arbitrator's Modified Award in Sand Lifting Contract Dispute Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Appli...
Right to travel abroad is a fundamental right, a Debts Recovery Tribunal can not impose conditions
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Right to Travel Abroad in Landmark Ruling, Debts Recovery Tribunal Cannot Impose Trave...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Custodial Violence by Police Not Protected Under Official Duty
Court dismisses plea for quashing proceedings against police officers accused of custodial assault, citing lack of reaso...
Failure to conduct a judicial TIP when the accused is a stranger to the complainant renders dock identification in court meaningless.
Delhi High Court Acquits Pawan Soni in Robbery and Stabbing Case Court Criticizes Lack of Judicial TIP and Highlights Do...
Further investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC must be by the same agency
Kerala High Court Quashes Further Investigation by Crime Branch in Anish Anand Case Court Upholds That Further Investiga...
Calcutta High Court Affirms Its Exclusive Jurisdiction in Extending Arbitrator Mandates
Commercial Court's Rejection of Petitioner's Application Highlights High Court's Supervisory Role...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Rape Conviction Based on Sole Testimony of Victim
The court reaffirms that the victim's credible testimony suffices for conviction, dismissing the need for corroboration ...
Allahabad High Court Orders Release of Petitioner Detained Without Jurisdiction
Court Finds Child Welfare Committee's Detention Order Lacked Proper Age Verification and Was Passed Mechanically...
Calcutta High Court Mandates Law and Order Assurance in Murshidabad
State and Central Forces Collaborate to Safeguard Citizens Following PIL Concern...