High Courts
A person declared "persona-non-grata" cannot claim an absolute right to access public offices
The court concluded that the petitioner’s behavior demonstrated a lack of bona fide intent, further justifying the decis...
Kerala High Court Quashes Case Against Citizen for Facebook Comment Criticizing Government
The High Court's decision reinforces the importance of upholding the freedom of speech and expression, particularly in a...
Madras High Court Upholds Ban on Cock Fights for Entertainment
Concluding the judgment, Justice Swaminathan dismissed the writ petition, stating that the petitioner had no legal right...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Public Duty: FIR Against Sarpanch and Son to Continue Despite Compromise
This decision reaffirms the legal principle that offences against public servants, especially those obstructing official...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Dismissal of BSF Personnel for Overstaying Leave
Ultimately, the High Court set aside the writ court's judgment, reinstating the original dismissal order. The ruling und...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Acquittal in 28-Year-Old Murder Case
The judgment concludes a long-standing legal battle, bringing closure to the accused, who have maintained their innocenc...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Mandates Regularization of Long-Serving Home Guards
The court expressed concerns about the potential for numerous similar petitions and urged the State to formulate a polic...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Addresses CCTV Installation in College Examination Centers
The petition underscores the critical role of surveillance in maintaining the integrity of the examination process. The ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes FIR in Suicide Case, Citing Lack of Evidence for Abetment
The court concluded that the FIR did not reveal any prima facie evidence of abetment. It highlighted the absence of mens...
Telangana High Court Halts 42% OBC Reservation in Local Bodies
The court's interim stay on these government orders is seen as a significant enforcement of constitutional mandates on r...
Madras High Court Directs Halt on Temple Constructions Pending Heritage Commission Formation
The decision is a significant step in ensuring that heritage sites in Tamil Nadu are preserved and developed responsibly...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to 70-Year-Old Accused in Leopard Killing Case
This case underscores the importance of evidence-based prosecution and the judiciary's role in safeguarding individual r...
Jharkhand High Court Rejects Repeated Anticipatory Bail Plea of Harish Kumar Pathak
Ultimately, the court affirmed that Pathak's case did not present any new grounds since the rejection of his earlier bai...
Bombay High Court Intervenes to Ensure Fair Trial in Matrimonial Dispute
The High Court's judgment serves as a reminder of the importance of procedural law in ensuring justice, particularly in ...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Detention of Minor Mother in Protection Home Until Majority
This judgment underscores the evolving legal landscape regarding child rights and protection, setting a precedent for si...
Orissa High Court Directs Urgent Road Repairs Ahead of Festive Season
The judgment further directed the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and the Roads & Buildings (R&B) Division to...
Delhi High Court Orders Sealing of Disputed Hotel Premises Amid Arbitration Proceedings
The decision underscores the Court's commitment to ensuring fairness and neutrality in arbitration-related disputes, esp...
Delhi High Court Upholds Schools' Autonomy in Fee Regulation, Asserts Limited Government Oversight
The ruling is seen as a reaffirmation of the delicate balance between autonomy and regulation in the education sector, r...
Delhi High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Ajaz Khan in Cyber Abuse Case
The court imposed several conditions for the anticipatory bail, including cooperation with the investigation, surrenderi...
Delhi High Court Upholds Dismissal of Specific Performance Suit in Earthz Urban Spaces Case
The appeal was dismissed with costs of Rs. 5,00,000 imposed on Earthz Urban Spaces, with the court remarking that the ca...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Acquittal in POCSO Case, Citing Lack of Substantial Evidence
DNA Evidence Alone Insufficient for Conviction Without Corroborative Support, Court Rules...
Delhi High Court Upholds Eviction in Landmark Tenant-Landlord Dispute
The decision underscores the legal framework governing tenancy disputes, emphasizing tenant estoppel and the primacy of ...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Criticizes Investigation Practices in Child's Death Case
The judgment serves as a reminder to law enforcement agencies about the importance of adhering strictly to legal protoco...
Rajasthan High Court to Examine Maintainability of Criminal Revision Petitions Without Accused's Surrender
This question of procedural compliance versus statutory provisions is set to be deliberated further on October 16, 2025,...
Marriage solemnized in contravention of conditions under Section 5(i) HMA is void ab initio and non-existent
The case underscores the significance of adhering to statutory provisions and obtaining formal declarations of nullity t...
Orissa High Court Quashes State Information Commission's Order, Directs Fresh Consideration Under RTI Act
The matter, which originated from a 2018 RTI application, is to be reheard by the State Information Commissioner, with d...
Delhi High Court Upholds Validity of Marriage Certificate Despite Non-Solemnization Claims
The appeal, described by the court as a product of sheer ingenuity and misadventure, was dismissed with no order as to c...
Orissa High Court Acquits Prasanta Kumar Sahoo in Double Murder Case
This decision marks a pivotal moment in the case, as Sahoo, initially convicted on serious charges, is now acquitted due...
Senior Citizens : Transfer of property by way of gift reverted back as transferees fails to provide basic amenities
The court granted the petitioners three weeks to remove their belongings from the disputed property, reiterating the tri...
Orissa High Court Sets Aside Execution Order, Upholds Petitioner's Right to Rectify Technical Defects
This judgment reinforces the legal framework ensuring that procedural technicalities do not impede justice and ensures t...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Dismissal of Petition to Implead Insurance Company in Medical Negligence Case
The High Court's decision reinforces the autonomy of the complainant in choosing the parties against whom they wish to l...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Minor's Right to Reproductive Choice
This case has stirred significant attention towards the legal frameworks governing reproductive rights and the protectio...
Bombay High Court Rules Against Including Non-Signatory in Arbitration Proceedings
Justice Sundaresan appointed a sole arbitrator to resolve disputes between Patel and the Merged Society, while excluding...
Delhi High Court Quashes Complaints Against Directors Following Company's Dissolution
The judgment also highlighted the misuse of the legal process by the ex-directors of the dissolved company who continued...
Delhi High Court Upholds Landlord's Right to Evict Tenant for Bona Fide Requirement
The Delhi High Court's decision provides clarity on the application of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, particularly co...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Against NCLT Order, Imposes Costs for Court Time Wastage
The dismissal of the writ petition reaffirms the judiciary's stance on the hierarchy of legal remedies and the appropria...