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Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Writ Petition on Family Pension Claims

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Writ Petition on Family Pension Claims

Court Directs Disputing Parties to Resolve Marital Status and Heirship in Civil Court ...

Sabarimala gold issue: Kerala HC grants six more weeks to SIT to complete probe

Sabarimala gold issue: Kerala HC grants six more weeks to SIT to complete probe

"This direction has become imperative, as the subject matter of the investigation concerns valuables and properties belo...

Delhi HC asks Centre to reply to plea challenging new labour codes

Delhi HC asks Centre to reply to plea challenging new labour codes

The bench said it appeared that prima facie, the provisions permitting smooth transition for the new labour code have no...

J'khand HC grants relief to CM, exempts him from personal appearance before court in ED case

J'khand HC grants relief to CM, exempts him from personal appearance before court in ED case

The federal agency had filed a complaint case against Soren after he had refused to appear before the office of the ED t...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Invalidates Trial Court's Reference in Tenancy Dispute

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Invalidates Trial Court's Reference in Tenancy Dispute

Court Affirms Finality of Previous Order on Suit Maintainability, Rejects Reopening of Decided Issues...

Customary divorce in Jat community : Mere agreements or mutual settlements do not fulfill the legal requirements divorce.

Customary divorce in Jat community : Mere agreements or mutual settlements do not fulfill the legal requirements divorce.

Delhi High Court Upholds Annulment of Marriage Due to Unproven Customary Divorce The court emphasizes the necessity of c...

Banks are responsible for the actions of their recovery agents, such agents must not resort to intimidation or harassment.

Banks are responsible for the actions of their recovery agents, such agents must not resort to intimidation or harassment.

Delhi High Court Directs RBI to Enhance Ombudsman Scheme for Consumer Protection in Fraudulent Transactions Case Court m...

PMLA : Parallel investigation by different agencies is permissible : Prevention of Money Laundering Act operates independently

PMLA : Parallel investigation by different agencies is permissible : Prevention of Money Laundering Act operates independently

Delhi High Court Upholds Provisional Attachment Orders in Money Laundering Case Court dismisses petitions challenging en...

Madras High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile NDPS Case

Madras High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile NDPS Case

Court finds no direct evidence linking accused A.Affice Khan to possession or transport of contraband, satisfies Section...

Karnataka High Court Protects Rowdy Sheeters' Rights Against Arbitrary Police Summons

Karnataka High Court Protects Rowdy Sheeters' Rights Against Arbitrary Police Summons

Court mandates procedural compliance, citing violation of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution....

Gujarat High Court Quashes Repetitive Section 144 Orders for Violating Fundamental Rights

Gujarat High Court Quashes Repetitive Section 144 Orders for Violating Fundamental Rights

Court mandates transparency and public awareness for future notifications under Section 144 and Gujarat Police Act....

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Appeal in Gangster Act Case, Upholds State's Exclusive Right to Prosecute

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Appeal in Gangster Act Case, Upholds State's Exclusive Right to Prosecute

Court rules that individual informants cannot be considered victims in cases under the U.P. Gangster and Anti-Social Act...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Protection of Religious Sentiments

Allahabad High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Protection of Religious Sentiments

Court Directs Petitioners to Approach Government for Redressal of Grievances ...

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Select List for Draughtsman Posts in Urban Development Department

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Select List for Draughtsman Posts in Urban Development Department

Court mandates strict adherence to advertised qualifications, revises selection criteria for Urban Development roles....

Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case

Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case

Court Affirms Three-Year Imprisonment for Sexual Assault on Minor, Citing Victim's Credible Testimony...

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Re-evaluation of Civil Services Exam Over Defective Question

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Re-evaluation of Civil Services Exam Over Defective Question

Question on Food Security Index Deemed Faulty; Commission Directed to Re-compute Results...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes FIR in Accident Case Following Compromise

Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes FIR in Accident Case Following Compromise

FIR under IPC Sections 279, 304A, and 337 quashed as parties reach settlement; court emphasizes the non-heinous nature o...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to Bikram Singh Majithia in Economic Offences Case

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to Bikram Singh Majithia in Economic Offences Case

Court Cites Seriousness of Economic Offences and Potential Influence on Investigation as Reasons for Dismissal...

Jurisdiction of DRT and DRAT is limited : Can not adjudicate tort based damages

Jurisdiction of DRT and DRAT is limited : Can not adjudicate tort based damages

Madras High Court Rules on Scope of Counter-Claims under Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act in INMA International Ltd....

HC refuses to entertain PIL for panel to supervise stages of trial in the Red Fort blast case

HC refuses to entertain PIL for panel to supervise stages of trial in the Red Fort blast case

The bench added, "At least don't waste the court's time. We understand a situation where it is pending for years but the...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Stamp Duty Orders, Directs Refund

Allahabad High Court Quashes Stamp Duty Orders, Directs Refund

Court rules against arbitrary stamp duty valuation, orders refund with interest for petitioner Smt Raziya Kahtoon....

Kerala High Court Grants Six-Week Extension for Investigation into Gold Heist at Sabarimala Temple

Kerala High Court Grants Six-Week Extension for Investigation into Gold Heist at Sabarimala Temple

Court Emphasizes Meticulous Probe into Theft of Sacred Gold, Ensures Protection of Lord Ayyappa's Valuables...

Kerala High Court Directs Cochin Devaswom Board to Uphold Temple Decorum

Kerala High Court Directs Cochin Devaswom Board to Uphold Temple Decorum

Deployment of "Bouncer" T-shirts During Temple Festival Deemed Inappropriate and Incompatible with Cultural Ethos...

Madras High Court Upholds Rule of Law, Orders Compliance with Lighting Ritual at Thirupparankundram Temple

Madras High Court Upholds Rule of Law, Orders Compliance with Lighting Ritual at Thirupparankundram Temple

Justice G.R. Swaminathan Enforces Court Order Amidst Alleged Non-Compliance by Temple Authorities...

Kerala High Court Cracks Down on Synthetic KumKum Sale, Orders Strict Compliance with Safety Standards

Kerala High Court Cracks Down on Synthetic KumKum Sale, Orders Strict Compliance with Safety Standards

Court Orders Routine Inspections and Impleads Key Distributors to Curb Health Hazards...

Delhi High Court Directs Bar Council Election Petition to Special Committee

Delhi High Court Directs Bar Council Election Petition to Special Committee

Writ petition challenging polling arrangements for Bar Council of Delhi elections redirected for expeditious considerati...

Kerala High Court Upholds Gratuity Payment with Interest as Pre-deposit Requirement for Appeals

Kerala High Court Upholds Gratuity Payment with Interest as Pre-deposit Requirement for Appeals

Court clarifies legislative intent under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, ensuring employee welfare through timely pay...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Mandatory Complainant Consent for Compounding Offences Under Section 138 of NI Act

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Mandatory Complainant Consent for Compounding Offences Under Section 138 of NI Act

Court emphasizes that the accused's financial difficulties do not override legal requirements for complainant consent....

Kerala High Court Upholds Transfer of Property by Adverse Possession

Kerala High Court Upholds Transfer of Property by Adverse Possession

Court Affirms Petitioner's Ownership Over Disputed Property; Provides Mechanism for Future Civil Court Decisions...

Allahabad High Court Criticizes State for Unwarranted Polygraph Demand and False Affidavit

Allahabad High Court Criticizes State for Unwarranted Polygraph Demand and False Affidavit

Court Orders Re-recording of Victim's Statement in BNSS Case, Questions State's Challenge and Conduct...

Kerala High Court Upholds Competition Commission of India’s Jurisdiction Over Broadcaster Jiostar India Pvt Ltd in Anti-Competitive Practices Case

Kerala High Court Upholds Competition Commission of India’s Jurisdiction Over Broadcaster Jiostar India Pvt Ltd in Anti-Competitive Practices Case

Court clarifies interplay between Competition Act, 2002 and TRAI Act, 1997, affirming CCI’s authority to investigate abu...

A borrower cannot enforce a One-Time Settlement proposal against a bank as a matter of right

A borrower cannot enforce a One-Time Settlement proposal against a bank as a matter of right

Calcutta High Court Dismisses Borrower's Suit Against Bank Over One-Time Settlement Proposal Court Rules Borrower Cannot...

Kerala High Court Upholds Gratuity Entitlement for Abkari Workers

Kerala High Court Upholds Gratuity Entitlement for Abkari Workers

Abkari workers of Kerala State Beverages Corporation are entitled to gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, d...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Exemplary Costs for Contempt in Property Dispute

Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Exemplary Costs for Contempt in Property Dispute

Respondent Sanjeev Kumar directed to pay Rs. 2,00,000 for willful delay in vacating property, emphasizing adherence to c...

Cal HC's division bench sets aside order terminating appointment of 32,000 primary teachers

Cal HC's division bench sets aside order terminating appointment of 32,000 primary teachers

The court maintained that the termination of employment after nine years would have a great adverse impact on the primar...

Delhi High Court Upholds Family Court's Order Granting Maintenance to Major Unmarried Daughter

Delhi High Court Upholds Family Court's Order Granting Maintenance to Major Unmarried Daughter

Court affirms entitlement under Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act to prevent multiplicity of legal proceedings...