High Courts
Jharkhand High Court Quashes "Composition User Fee" as Unconstitutional
This judgment reiterates the court's stance on maintaining the constitutional boundaries of state-imposed levies and ens...
Madras High Court Quashes Charge Sheet Against Retired RPF Officer
The court clarified that disciplinary actions against RPF members must adhere strictly to the RPF Act and Rules. The cha...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Lok Adalat Dismissal in Negotiable Instruments Case
This ruling serves as a reminder of the critical role of Lok Adalats in India's legal system, reinforcing their mandate ...
Search and seizure under Section 132 - Court has no power to review "reasons to believe"
The court concluded that the search was neither arbitrary nor malicious and was conducted in accordance with the law. It...
Biting the victim's thumb is not an offence under section 324 IPC
The judgment highlights the judicial scrutiny applied in differentiating between the degrees of criminal acts and emphas...
Smuggling gold bars - No appeal before High Court if value of goods and penalty below 1 Crore
This decision aligns with precedents from other high courts, where appeals were dismissed due to similar monetary constr...
Pleadings from a recrimination petition cannot be incorporated in the written statement of an election petition through an amendment
The court agreed with the respondents, emphasizing that while the CPC allows for wide discretion in amending pleadings, ...
High Court has power to quash FIR in non-compoundable offences on the basis of settlement between parties
This decision reinforces the judiciary's role in maintaining balance between legal procedures and genuine resolutions ou...
Drivers Negligence : Passengers not vicariously liable for deduction of compensation.
This judgment reinforces the rights of accident victims and sets a precedent for similar cases, ensuring that victims' f...
Unauthorised Construction : Electricity connection can not be denied
This ruling aims to balance the necessity of utility services with adherence to municipal regulations, setting a precede...
Driving Without License : Claimant should not suffer due to statutory violation by the insured
This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to protecting third-party rights in insurance claims, even amidst s...
Motor Vehicle Act - Injury caused while unloading marble slabs from a stationary truck - No compensation
In conclusion, the court upheld the Tribunal’s decision, dismissing the appeal on grounds of lack of evidence linking th...