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Rajasthan High Court Imposes Penalty on Annapurna Medical Training for Forum Shopping

Rajasthan High Court Imposes Penalty on Annapurna Medical Training for Forum Shopping

The judgment serves as a stern warning against bench hunting and forum shopping, reiterating the importance of adhering ...

Caste Certificate - Additional Deputy Commissioner does not have the jurisdiction to cancel caste certificates

Caste Certificate - Additional Deputy Commissioner does not have the jurisdiction to cancel caste certificates

The judgment further highlighted the procedural lapses in the cancellation of caste certificates and mutation orders wit...

Delhi High Court Rules on Defamation Case Involving Political Figure and Media

Delhi High Court Rules on Defamation Case Involving Political Figure and Media

The judgment underscores the necessity of protecting public figures from defamatory content, while also upholding the co...

Kerala High Court Grants Divorce on Grounds of Matrimonial Cruelty

Kerala High Court Grants Divorce on Grounds of Matrimonial Cruelty

Ultimately, the High Court found that the appellant had been trapped in a loveless and abusive relationship, warranting ...

Commercial Courts Act - Pre-litigation mediation is mandatory unless a case of "urgent interim relief"

Commercial Courts Act - Pre-litigation mediation is mandatory unless a case of "urgent interim relief"

The judgment reaffirms the Supreme Court's stance in previous cases, emphasizing the mandatory nature of pre-litigation ...

Gujarat High Court Upholds Bail, Dismisses Application for Cancellation Due to GST Ledger Compliance

Gujarat High Court Upholds Bail, Dismisses Application for Cancellation Due to GST Ledger Compliance

The judgment underscored that mere technicalities without a substantial breach of conditions cannot justify bail cancell...

Bombay High Court Quashes Charges Under Section 294 IPC Against Amit Ashok Jagdale

Bombay High Court Quashes Charges Under Section 294 IPC Against Amit Ashok Jagdale

The court's decision provides clarity on the application of Section 294 IPC, reinforcing the necessity of proving both o...

Uttarakhand High Court Demands Urgent Social Media Action to Protect Women's Dignity

Uttarakhand High Court Demands Urgent Social Media Action to Protect Women's Dignity

The court expressed its expectation that social media platforms would act with the urgency the situation demands. It emp...

Jharkhand High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail; Advocate's Misconduct Sparks Contempt Concerns

Jharkhand High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail; Advocate's Misconduct Sparks Contempt Concerns

The Registry has been directed to communicate this order to the Chairman of the Jharkhand State Bar Council promptly. Th...

National Pharmaceuticals' Manufacturing Halted Without Due Process

National Pharmaceuticals' Manufacturing Halted Without Due Process

The judgment serves as a reminder to regulatory bodies about the necessity of following legal frameworks and respecting ...

No Premature Release for Convict in 1993 Kolkata Bomb Blast Case

No Premature Release for Convict in 1993 Kolkata Bomb Blast Case

This decision, while denying Khalid's premature release, allows for future consideration of such pleas by the authoritie...

Copyright of song "Sathi Pauti Bhoga" - Petitioner failed to establish prima facie case of copyright infringement

Copyright of song "Sathi Pauti Bhoga" - Petitioner failed to establish prima facie case of copyright infringement

The judgment highlights the complexities involved in copyright disputes and underscores the importance of adhering to co...

Bombay High Court Quashes Arbitrary Test Audit Order Against Kulswami Co-Operative Credit Society

Bombay High Court Quashes Arbitrary Test Audit Order Against Kulswami Co-Operative Credit Society

The judgment underscores the court's role in scrutinizing arbitrary administrative orders, especially when fundamental p...

Order of freezing and seizure of properties under NDPS - When such an order can be challenged.

Order of freezing and seizure of properties under NDPS - When such an order can be challenged.

The judgment underscores the strict interpretation of the NDPS Act's provisions, especially concerning the linkage betwe...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Against NEET OMR Evaluation

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Against NEET OMR Evaluation

The court further clarified that the NEET (UG) 2025 Information Bulletin prohibits rechecking or re-evaluation of answer...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Sub Registrar's Refusal to Register Property Sale in Cantonment Area

Allahabad High Court Upholds Sub Registrar's Refusal to Register Property Sale in Cantonment Area

This decision underscores the judiciary's stance on maintaining stringent regulatory oversight over property transaction...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Collector's Order on Land Ownership

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Collector's Order on Land Ownership

The court's decision to annul the orders dated 03.03.2020 and 21.10.2022 has been welcomed by the petitioners, reaffirmi...

Bombay High Court Overturns Trial Court's Decision on Amendment and Jurisdiction in Civil Suit

Bombay High Court Overturns Trial Court's Decision on Amendment and Jurisdiction in Civil Suit

This judgment reinforces the principle that jurisdictional competence cannot be altered through procedural amendments in...

Dishonour of Cheque - Section 138 is attracted even when the cheque is issued as "security" or  remark "account closed."

Dishonour of Cheque - Section 138 is attracted even when the cheque is issued as "security" or remark "account closed."

The High Court also highlighted that the role of a revisional court is not to act as an appellate body and re-evaluate e...

Delhi High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail in High-Profile Digital Fraud Case

Delhi High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail in High-Profile Digital Fraud Case

This case also highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tackling crimes that exploit technological advancement...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Review of Police Officer's Downgraded ACR

Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Review of Police Officer's Downgraded ACR

The court's order underscores the necessity for transparency and fairness in administrative processes, particularly in d...

Wife residing separately for years without reasonable and probable cause - Amounts to cruelty

Wife residing separately for years without reasonable and probable cause - Amounts to cruelty

The judgment is expected to have implications for similar cases, highlighting the significance of established judicial f...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Expulsion from Bar Association

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Expulsion from Bar Association

This judgment underscores the importance of seeking appropriate legal channels and highlights the limitations of the Adv...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Condonation of 992 Days Delay Due to Bureaucratic Lethargy

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Condonation of 992 Days Delay Due to Bureaucratic Lethargy

This ruling is expected to have significant implications for how governmental bodies approach legal proceedings, encoura...

Allahabad High Court Revises Maintenance Order; Minor Husband Obligated to Pay Post-Majority

Allahabad High Court Revises Maintenance Order; Minor Husband Obligated to Pay Post-Majority

This ruling underscores the court's commitment to balancing legal obligations with practical considerations, particularl...

Insurance - Pay and recover applies on non-registration of the vehicle at the time of accident

Insurance - Pay and recover applies on non-registration of the vehicle at the time of accident

The judgment reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to balancing policy enforcement with equitable treatment of third-part...

Insurance Company cannot evade liability based on undisclosed or hidden exception clauses

Insurance Company cannot evade liability based on undisclosed or hidden exception clauses

This judgment underscores the principle that exclusion clauses in insurance contracts must be strictly construed and hig...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Suspension of Pradhan Amid Delays

Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Suspension of Pradhan Amid Delays

As a result, the High Court has directed that until the appeal is decided, Kanto shall continue performing her duties as...

Kerala High Court Overturns Interim Relief Granting Admission of 150 MBBS Students

Kerala High Court Overturns Interim Relief Granting Admission of 150 MBBS Students

The judgment also referenced previous Supreme Court decisions, emphasizing that interim orders should not be granted lig...

Kerala High Court Orders Rs. 1,227.62 Crores Security in Maritime Pollution Case

Kerala High Court Orders Rs. 1,227.62 Crores Security in Maritime Pollution Case

The State of Kerala has been granted the liberty to seek additional security if further evidence supports an increase, e...

Allahabad High Court Directs UPPSC to Revise Preliminary Exam Merit List for Inclusive Recruitment

Allahabad High Court Directs UPPSC to Revise Preliminary Exam Merit List for Inclusive Recruitment

This ruling comes as a relief to the petitioners who had contested the exclusionary practices in the recruitment process...

Delhi High Court Issues Interim Injunction to Protect Actor Nagarjuna’s Personality Rights

Delhi High Court Issues Interim Injunction to Protect Actor Nagarjuna’s Personality Rights

As the legal proceedings continue, the Delhi High Court's decision remains a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle for ce...

Delhi High Court Reinforces CAT's Jurisdiction in Service Matters

Delhi High Court Reinforces CAT's Jurisdiction in Service Matters

The dismissal of the petition aligns with the judiciary's ongoing efforts to uphold procedural integrity and ensure that...

Externment order - Non-consideration of sufficiency of bail conditions renders the order unsustainable.

Externment order - Non-consideration of sufficiency of bail conditions renders the order unsustainable.

The High Court's decision underscores the importance of procedural safeguards and judicial scrutiny in preventive detent...

Arbitration - Term "may" in arbitration clauses does not constitute a mandatory arbitration agreement

Arbitration - Term "may" in arbitration clauses does not constitute a mandatory arbitration agreement

Ultimately, the Madras High Court concluded that the offer letter did not mandate arbitration and dismissed the petition...

Suspicious circumstances surrounding the Will - Non-registration and closely associated attesting witnesses, sole beneficiary

Suspicious circumstances surrounding the Will - Non-registration and closely associated attesting witnesses, sole beneficiary

The judgment referenced key provisions of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, which set ...