High Courts

Delhi High Court Upholds Customs Penalty on Dart Air Services for Regulatory Violations

The Delhi High Court's decision reaffirms the authority of the Commissioner of Customs to act in the interest of maintai...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Heroin Possessor

The Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision underscores the judicial system's commitment to both individual rights and ...

Information obtained under the RTI Act and displayed on the Notice Board of the employer company - No misconduct

This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding the RTI Act's principles, ensuring that employees are ...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Divorce to Husband on Grounds of Cruelty

The judgment underscores the serious nature of false accusations in marital disputes and their impact on the parties inv...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Extension for Eviction of Long-term Occupants from Government Quarters

The ruling not only provides a temporary reprieve for the petitioners but also sets a precedent for balancing legal requ...

Kerala High Court Upholds Life Sentence in Acid Attack Case; Compensation Enhanced for Victims

Legal experts view this ruling as a pivotal moment in the judicial approach towards victim compensation and rehabilitati...

Delhi High Court Grants Parole to Ajmer Singh for Performing Last Rites of Deceased Father

The court examined Rule 1212 of the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018, which restricts parole to a maximum of 8 weeks annually, w...

Delhi High Court Halts NOIDA's Unilateral Hike in Advertisement Fees Pending Arbitration

The court, recognizing the balance of convenience in favor of the petitioner, noted that without interim protection, the...

Madras High Court Grants Bail to Accused in NDPS Case Citing Inadmissible Evidence

This ruling highlights the judiciary's careful balancing act between enforcing strict drug laws and ensuring fair legal ...

Rajasthan High Court Enhances Compensation for Homemakers in Motor Accident Case

The enhanced compensation reflects a progressive approach towards valuing homemakers' roles, setting a precedent for fut...

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Sajid Chaudhary in Social Media Case

The ruling is seen as a reaffirmation of constitutional freedoms while cautioning authorities to exercise restraint and ...

Madras High Court Upholds Privacy Rights in Paternity Dispute: DNA Test Denied

The court concluded that Kandhasamy's petition lacked merit, noting that the unexplained delay, absence of evidence, and...

Jharkhand High Court Mandates State Action for HIV/AIDS Management in Prisons

In response to the situation, senior government officials, including Mr. Ajay Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary of...

Allahabad High Court Orders Release of Juvenile Detained Illegally in Naini Central Jail

The judgment mandates the release of Pawan Kumar from jail and his production before the trial court for age determinati...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Sets Precedent by Declaring Exploitative Employment Undertakings Void

In a landmark judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that exploitative undertakings extracted from employ...

Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Injunction Against Unauthorized Use of 'Samsung' Trademark

The decision underscores the court's commitment to safeguarding intellectual property rights and protecting consumers fr...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds UGC Pay Scale Entitlement for Physical Education Teacher

This ruling marks a critical stance on ensuring compliance with court orders and protecting employees' rights to entitle...

Bombay High Court Quashes Bank's Fraud Classification of Borrower's Account

The judgment serves as a reminder to financial institutions of their obligations to uphold principles of fair hearing an...

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Injunction in Trade Dress Infringement Case

The case revolves around the issue of passing off, a key aspect of intellectual property law concerning the protection o...

Unauthorized constructions without requisite permissions are illegal and must be demolished

The judgment is part of a series of decisions by the Bombay High Court aimed at enforcing strict adherence to urban plan...

Kerala High Court Directs Timely Approval Under Prevention of Corruption Act for Case Registration

Concluding the hearing, Justice Badharudeen directed the additional 5th respondent to expedite the approval process unde...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement of Village Accountant in Bribery Case

The judgment draws a clear line between the standards of proof required in criminal trials and departmental inquiries. W...

Calcutta High Court Orders Reconsideration of Recruitment Appeal in Central Armed Police Force Case

This ruling highlights the judiciary's commitment to ensuring fairness in recruitment processes, particularly when proce...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Chief Justice's Roster Authority, Dismisses Recall Application

The judgment is a pivotal affirmation of the Chief Justice's role in managing court proceedings, ensuring efficient judi...

Madras High Court Denies Indigent Status to Petitioner in Sundaram Fasteners Case

In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court has dismissed a petition by S. Venkatesan, who sought permission to fil...

Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Tahir Hussain in North-East Delhi Riots Case

The court's decision to deny bail reflects the seriousness with which it views cases of orchestrated communal violence, ...

Delhi High Court Stays Proceedings Against Glocal University in Fake Degree Racket

The case has attracted considerable attention due to the implications it holds for privacy rights and the conduct of inv...

Orissa High Court Stays Eviction of Hereditary Sebayat Until Proper Rehabilitation

This decision highlights the judiciary's role in balancing developmental activities with cultural and religious obligati...

Partition suit maintainable for land deemed as 'Abadi' even amidst ongoing consolidation proceedings

This ruling reinforces the authority of Civil Courts in partition matters concerning residential land, even when paralle...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Liability of Auction Purchasers for Pre-Liquidation Property Tax Dues

In light of the detailed legal analysis, the court dismissed the writ petition, affirming that the refusal by KMC to mut...

Delhi High Court Quashes Rejection of National Overseas Scholarship Applications

This decision underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding fairness and transparency in administrative processes, es...

Tax Assessment - Where no time limit is prescribed for finalisation, the authority must exercise its jurisdiction within a reasonable period.

This judgment highlights the Court's adherence to procedural fairness and underscores the importance of timely resolutio...

Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case, Emphasizes Protection for Minor Victims