High Courts
Bombay High Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator in INFRA Poonam Developers LLP vs. Jasbir Singh Case
Court Condones 258 Days Delay in Arbitration Application Due to Exceptional Circumstances Involving COVID-19 and Project...
Bombay High Court Directs Refund of Rs. 47 Crores to JSW Steel; Upholds Exemption from Electricity Duty
Court affirms the exemption linked to the Eligibility Certificate under the Package Scheme of Incentives, 1993, and orde...
Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitral Award in Union of India v. Ms Varindera Constructions Ltd.
Court dismisses Union of India's challenge against the arbitral award, confirming the validity of interest awarded and r...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Farmers' Right to Seek Condonation of Delay Under Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatana Kalyan Yojana
Court affirms that principles of natural justice must be adhered to, allowing claimants to explain delays in filing clai...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in Child Sexual Assault Case
Rigorous imprisonment modified for unnatural offences; delay in FIR lodging justified by circumstances....
Madras High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Execution Directions in Arbitral Award Case
Court affirms non-maintainability of appeal under Commercial Courts Act, reinforcing limited judicial intervention in ar...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Arbitral Award, Dismisses State's Appeal
Jaipur Bench affirms the limited scope of judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Takes Union of India to Task Over Lack of Air Connectivity
Court Expands Scope of PIL to Address Step-Motherly Treatment Alleged Under Regional Connectivity Scheme...
Delhi High Court Grants Injunction Against Akash Arora for Deceptively Similar Trade Dresses
Court restrains Akash Arora from using trade dresses similar to Reckitt's 'HARPIC', 'COLIN', and 'LIZOL', citing consume...
Gauhati High Court Halts Tree Felling in Aizawl Amid Environmental Concerns
Interim Order Issued to Prevent Cutting of Heritage Trees for Road Widening Project...
Kerala High Court Upholds Natural Justice in Gold Smuggling Case
Court Quashes Order, Directs Reconsideration of Case with Full Hearing Rights for Petitioners...
Delhi High Court Rejects Bail Plea of Juvenile Tried as Adult in Murder Case
Court emphasizes risk of association with criminals and potential threat to public justice in denying bail to juvenile i...
Bombay High Court Upholds Constitutionality of Juvenile Justice Act Amendments
District Magistrates Empowered to Expedite Adoption Proceedings, Ensuring Child Welfare...
Timeline in 'fake' encounter of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh and two others
2005-2006 - Shaikh's family approaches Supreme Court seeking an investigation into his encounter and also to know the wh...
2005 'fake' encounter of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh: HC upholds acquittal of 22 persons
The special court, while acquitting the accused, had observed that the prosecution failed to establish a cogent case to ...
Bombay High Court Rules Against Unilateral Arbitration Appointments by Financial Institutions
The Court underscores the illegality of arbitrator appointments made through institutions or algorithms without mutual c...
Patna High Court Upholds Permanent Alimony Award of Rs. 25 Lakhs to Wife and Child in Divorce Case
Court Affirms Family Court's Decision, Emphasizes Equity and Financial Justice in Alimony Determination...
Delhi High Court Upholds FIR in Sexual Misconduct Case Despite Settlement
Court Rejects Quashing of FIR Against Brother-in-Law, Emphasizes Need for Trial ...
Bombay High Court Upholds Arbitration Clause in Supplementary Documents
Court affirms validity of arbitration agreement in tax invoices and delivery challans despite absence in primary purchas...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Interim Relief in Land Sale Dispute
Court affirms jurisdiction to grant interim measures before arbitral tribunal constitution, dismisses appeal challenging...
Calcutta High Court Overturns Conviction in Abetment and Cruelty Case
Bikash Chandra Paul acquitted of charges under Sections 306 and 498A IPC; court finds prosecution failed to prove abetme...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Clarifies Policy on Compassionate Appointments
Succession Certificate Not Required; Son Granted Priority Over Married Sister in Appointment Dispute...
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in Passport Fraud Case
Court Affirms Judgment Against Former Police ASI for Criminal Conspiracy and Corruption...
Delhi High Court Upholds Policy Decision on Retirement Age for GREF/BRO Medical Officers
Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Parity in Retirement Age with Other Central Government Medical Cadres...
Delhi High Court Quashes Advisory Board's Decision; Calls for Fresh Review on Contract Labour Issue
The Court has mandated the Central Advisory Contract Labour Board to reassess its jurisdiction and decision-making proce...
Delhi High Court Grants Interim Injunction in High-Profile Partition Suit
Court Preserves Assets Amid Suspicious Circumstances Surrounding Alleged Will ...
Madras High Court Upholds Limited Judicial Intervention in Arbitration Execution
Division Bench Sets Aside Single Judge's Order, Reinforces Arbitration Act's Restrictions on Appeal...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Reinforces State-Specific Reservation Norms
Migrants Cannot Avail Scheduled Caste Benefits Outside Their Home State, Rules Court...
Orissa High Court Orders Re-Adjudication of Iron Ore Export Duty Assessment
In a significant judgment, the Orissa High Court mandates customs authorities to reassess export duties using Wet Metric...
Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Due to Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction
The Court finds no part of the cause of action within its jurisdiction, directing petitioner to seek remedy in appropria...
Kerala High Court Orders Release of Widow's Family Pension Despite Delay and Pending Vigilance Enquiry
Court Upholds Widow's Entitlement Under Kerala Service Rules; Directs Kerala State Electricity Board to Disburse Withhel...
Delhi High Court Upholds Exclusive Ownership of Property to Plaintiffs
Court dismisses appeal by Defendants challenging possession rights based on joint family ownership claims...
Calcutta High Court Denies Rejection of Money Lending Suit, Calls for Trial
Court Rules Absence of Money Lending License a Triable Issue, Allows Plaintiff Opportunity to Cure Defects...
Gujarat High Court Quashes FIR Against Sidharth Harshadbhai Padaliya
Absence of Direct Evidence and Procedural Lapse in Securities Contract Act Cited as Reasons for Quashing...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Emirates' Petition, Directs Appeal for GST Exemption Dispute
Emirates urged to pursue statutory appeal over GST exemption on air transportation services; Court emphasizes alternativ...
Bombay High Court Condones Delay in Filing Tax Exemption Form for Charitable Trust
Justice-Oriented Approach Prevails; Bombay Prathana Samaj Gets Relief in Income Tax Exemption Case...