High Courts
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Afghan National Involved in Drug Trafficking
The judgment reaffirms the court's stance on prioritizing societal safety over individual liberty in cases of drug traff...
Karnataka High Court Rules on Amendments to Civil and High Court Acts
This ruling underscores the court's role in ensuring legislative amendments align with constitutional principles and pro...
Delhi High Court Overturns Family Court's Suo Motu Mutual Consent Divorce Decree
This judgment reaffirms the legal framework governing mutual consent divorces and delineates the limits of procedural di...
Karnataka High Court Partially Overturns Dismissal of Differently-Abled Employee, Awards Compensation
The High Court's ruling underlines the importance of proportionate punishment and the consideration of individual circum...
Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Vipin Ahuja, Imposes Community Service for Hospital Assault
The court also instructed that any failure to comply with the community service terms, such as absenteeism or misconduct...
VRSe retirees entitled to the benefit of an annual increment upon completing 365 days of service in the relevant year
The judgment reinforces the principle that all employees, irrespective of their retirement mode, are entitled to benefit...
Kerala High Court Invalidates Injunction Order Due to Suppression of Facts and Fraud
This judgment reinforces the court's stance against fraudulent practices and underscores the necessity for transparency ...
Marriage - Suppression of incurable disease (cerebral palsy) by wife or her family prior to marriage amounts to fraud
The decision marks an important precedent in matrimonial cases involving undisclosed health conditions, reinforcing the ...
Court’s discretion in summoning police diaries, use of entries to aid in trial, and limitations on the accused’s access to such diaries.
The ruling is expected to influence future cases regarding the handling and preservation of police diaries, particularly...
Delhi High Court Grants Injunction in Trademark Infringement Case Favoring Mankind Pharma
This case underscores the judicial system's role in protecting intellectual property rights and maintaining market integ...
Uttarakhand High Court Warns Against Political Influence in Administrative Decisions
This judgment underscores the court's stance on protecting administrative independence from political pressures, ensurin...
Insurance Policy Cheque Dishonoured - Liability of insurer to indemnify third parties continues
The court dismissed cross objections from both the insurer and the truck owner, denying requests for enhanced compensati...
Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition in Missing Person Case
The court concluded by affirming that the extraordinary jurisdiction of habeas corpus cannot be invoked for tracing miss...
Prevention of Corruption Act, mere possession of tainted money without evidence of demand - No conviction.
The decision reaffirms the legal principle that for corruption charges, the burden of proof lies heavily on demonstratin...
Persistent defects in a vehicle during the warranty period - Compensation enhanced for repeated visits to workshops.
This ruling underscores the accountability of manufacturers and service providers in addressing consumer grievances effe...
Provocative social media posts, potentially inciting communal and political tension: FIR can not be quashed
The court concluded that the investigation should proceed uninfluenced by the observations made in the judgment, ensurin...
Orissa High Court Upholds Maintenance for Unmarried Major Daughter and Wife
The ruling is a significant affirmation of the rights of women and children under Indian law, ensuring that their needs ...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Suit on Limitation Grounds
This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that civil suits are decided based on substantive justi...
Delhi High Court Upholds Deportation of Afghan National
Ahmed, who entered India without a valid visa, was convicted under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946, for illegal e...
Calcutta High Court Directs Swift Decision on Premature Release Recommendation
The case, registered under WPA 3112 of 2025, was thereby disposed of, with the assurance that urgent certified copies of...
Alienation of Affection (AoA) - Civil suit seeking damages for tortious interference with marital relationship maintainable
The judgment also tackled the issue of personal liberty, noting that while individuals have autonomy over their personal...
Right of a woman to reside in shared household upheld, irrespective of her current residence or continuation of domestic relationship
The ruling serves as a reminder of the legal provisions available to women facing domestic disputes, ensuring their acce...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Punishment for Constable's Absence Due to Illness
In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside the punishment imposed on Head Constable Roop Sin...
A beggar cannot be directed to pay maintenance to his wife under Section 125
The decision serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by marginalized communities and the role of the judic...
Delhi High Court Orders Reconsideration in Transformative Learning Solutions GST Refund Case
The decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that tax proceedings are conducted with due diligence an...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Seizure of Vehicle Linked to Terrorist Activities
This ruling reinforces the procedural framework established for dealing with property allegedly linked to terrorist acti...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Wife's Right to Maintenance Despite Voidable Marriage
This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to protecting the rights of women in matrimonial disputes, ensuring t...
Driving on the wrong side of the road amounts to negligence
This judgment marks a significant reinforcement of road safety laws and highlights the judiciary's commitment to address...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Right to Sell Property Amidst Criminal Charges
The court scrutinized the FIR and found it unrelated to the land in question. Justice Dhar questioned the rationale behi...
Anticipatory bail - Practice of filing application directly in High Court may lead to chaotic situation and overcrowding
The High Court, while acknowledging its concurrent jurisdiction under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanh...
Dishonour of Cheque - No of proof regarding the complainant's proprietorship - Mere statement without documentary evidence is insufficient.
The judgment reiterates the principle that appellate courts should avoid overturning acquittals unless compelling reason...
Transplantation of Human Organs - Procedure for unrelated organ donation
The Kerala High Court's ruling is expected to streamline the organ transplantation approval process, particularly in cas...
Deduction under Section 80IA of the Income Tax Act can be claimed on interest income
The case arose from Gateway Terminals' operations at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, where they had accumulated interes...
Retention or seizure of property under PMLA must conform strictly to statutory mandates : Property returned.
The ruling has significant implications for enforcement agencies, reinforcing the need for meticulous adherence to statu...
Delhi High Court Upholds Validity of Provisional Attachment During COVID-19, Cites Supreme Court's Extension of Limitation Orders
The case involved a Letters Patent Appeal, LPA 362 of 2020, filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) against a judgm...
Employees with irregular appointment but long-term service entitled to regularization
The High Court reprimanded the Union of India for rejecting the employees’ claims based on incorrect facts, noting that ...