High Courts
Orissa High Court Overturns Family Court's Ruling on Visitation Rights, Emphasizes Child's Welfare
This ruling is a reminder of the judiciary's role in safeguarding children's rights amidst parental conflicts, ensuring ...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Sets Precedent for Temple Fund Utilization
This ruling is anticipated to have far-reaching implications, setting a precedent for the governance and management of t...
Property purchased in the name of an individual member of the joint family : Whether it is joint family property?
This verdict brings closure to a long-standing family dispute, re-establishing the trial court's findings and affirming ...
Delhi High Court Orders Preservation of Call Detail Records in NDPS Case
The ruling is expected to have significant implications for future NDPS cases, setting a precedent for the preservation ...
Foreigners Act - No satisfactory explanation for presence in the restricted area - FIR can’t be quashed
The State of Meghalaya and the respondents argued that the petitioners' actions violated visa conditions and posed natio...
Temporary residence of wife does not oust the jurisdiction of Family Court where her permanent residence is located.
The judgment also referenced prior cases, including those from the Gujarat and Kerala High Courts, which supported the v...
Exonerated in departmental proceedings : Criminal proceedings on identical charges cannot continue.
The court's decision to quash the proceedings brings relief to Meena, who had been facing charges under Sections 3 and 4...
Madras High Court Sets Aside Compensation in Airline Negligence Case Due to Lack of Evidence
Ultimately, the appeal was partly allowed, with the compensation award set aside but costs imposed on the airline to cov...
Bombay High Court Declares Tax Proceedings Against Archroma International Time-Barred
The judgment sets a precedent on the strict interpretation of statutory timelines in tax assessments, reinforcing the im...
WhatsApp message promoting enmity, hatred, or ill-will : No relief under Article 226
The decision marks a crucial step in addressing the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the responsibilit...
Orissa High Court Voids MSME Arbitration Award in Works Contract Dispute
In conclusion, the court exercised its writ jurisdiction to set aside the award, citing inherent lack of jurisdiction by...
Madras High Court Upholds Conviction in Heinous SC/ST POCSO Case
This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to protecting vulnerable sections of society, particularly minors fro...
Dishonour of Cheque : Compounding of offence allowed on the basis of a compromise
The quashing of Dangi's conviction marks a pivotal moment in the case and reflects the judiciary's commitment to facilit...
Madras High Court Takes Action on POCSO Act Non-compliance
The decision also highlighted statistical data from the Inspector General of Police, revealing over 343 pending cases in...
Tender : Corrigendum extending bid submission deadlines without adequate public notice invalidates the process.
The ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding transparency and fairness in public procurement processes...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Appellate Court's Temporary Injunction Decision, Emphasizes Adherence to Legal Principles
The judgment serves as a reminder to lower courts to issue precise orders regarding possession and status quo to avoid a...
Cut and Paste justice cought on its tracks : Acquittal set aside, case remanded
This judgment underscores the High Court’s commitment to ensuring that justice is not defeated by procedural lacunae, po...
Hindu families - Until contrary is proved, every Hindu family is presumed to be joint
The ruling is expected to have significant implications for similar cases concerning the presumption of jointness in Hin...
Notices under Sections 148A and 148 of Income Tax Act : Authorities to follow faceless proceedings : Notices quashed
The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in maintaining procedural integrity and ensuring that statutory mandates are...
A government employee who acquires a disability during service cannot be denied salary or medical reimbursement
The judgment highlights the judiciary's role in upholding the rights of the disabled and ensuring that government establ...
Tender Cancellation: - No enforceable right of second lowest bidder
Ultimately, the court dismissed the writ petition, underscoring the tendering authority's prerogative to cancel tenders ...
Customary Divorce : Legitimacy and Consequences
This judgment serves as a significant precedent for future cases involving claims of customary divorce, reinforcing the ...
Religion Conversions FIR’s : "prima facie" offences were made out
The court also addressed the issue of prior sanction for prosecution, stating that the sanction by the District Magistra...
Kerala High Court Upholds Right to Legal Aid, Ensures Fair Trial for Indigent Accused
Court Quashes Lower Court Order, Reaffirms Mandatory Legal Aid Provision under Cr.P.C. and Constitution ...
Delhi High Court Clarifies MACP Scheme Application in Cadre Restructuring Case
Ultimately, the court set aside the CAT's order in O.A. No.4101/2012, which had favored the respondents, while upholding...
Bombay High Court Denies Arbitration in Mortgage Dispute Involving M/s Divya Enterprise
This ruling reinforces the legal stance that certain disputes, particularly those involving rights in rem like mortgage ...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case
With this decision, the Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed the principles guiding convictions in sexual offence case...
Delhi High Court Quashes Prosecution Against Directors, Stresses on Arraignment of Company
The court's decision to quash the summoning orders and complaints against the directors underscores the judicial emphasi...
Bombay High Court Cancels Illegal Nursing Course Admissions
This decision marks a significant step in upholding the standards of nursing education and reinforcing the principle tha...
Delhi High Court Orders Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants in Landmark Landlord-Tenant Dispute
The eviction order mandates the recovery of the premises in six months, allowing time for the respondents to vacate. Thi...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Trial Court's Injunction in Trademark Dispute Between Liquor Giants
This case highlights the complexities involved in trademark disputes, especially in industries where brand identity is a...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction for Assault with Sharp-Edged Weapon
Court affirms the evidentiary value of injured witness testimony and corroborates with medical evidence in Jagat Ram's c...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Denies Bail in NDPS Case Involving Commercial Quantity
Court Upholds Stringent Requirements of Section 37 of NDPS Act, Citing Failure to Meet Twin Conditions for Bail...
Allahabad High Court Overturns Commercial Court's Order on Non-Compliance with Section 12-A of the Commercial Courts Act
In conclusion, the High Court quashed the Commercial Court's order and remanded the matter back to the Commercial Court,...
Divorce - Suicide attempts constitutes grounds for dissolution of marriage
The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in protecting individuals from matrimonial cruelty, ensuring fair maintenanc...
Insurance - Policyholder diagnosed with cancer during the waiting period of 180 days : Whether covered?
The High Court's judgment reinstated LIC's original decision, highlighting the importance of adhering to policy conditio...