High Courts

Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to Varish Khan in Heinous Murder Case

Justice Singh directed the trial court to expedite the proceedings without unnecessary adjournments, acknowledging the l...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Sexual Assault Case

The judgment underscores the importance of credible and coherent testimonies in sexual assault cases, reflecting the jud...

Allahabad High Court Stays NHRC's Inquiry Into Aided Madrasas

This decision underscores the judicial scrutiny of NHRC's operational boundaries and emphasizes the need for clarity and...

Chhattisgarh High Court Initiates Suo Moto PIL Over Police Vehicle Mismanagement

The matter has been adjourned for further hearing on October 8, 2025, by which time the Director General's affidavit is ...

Delhi High Court Orders Investigation into Police Misconduct in Court Premises

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed an investigation into alleged misconduct by a police officer ...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Maintainability of Probate Petitions Without Notification for Wills Under Section 57(c) of Indian Succession Act

This ruling is poised to have broader implications for the handling of probate petitions across jurisdictions, particula...

Delhi High Court Settles Trademark Dispute Between Nestle and Shree Shankeshwar Utensils

The court's decree mandates that Shree Shankeshwar Utensils comply with these terms, and the defendant's obligations ext...

Orissa High Court Allows Premature Withdrawal of Fixed Deposits for Marriage Necessity

This ruling underscores the court's recognition of individual financial autonomy and the importance of accommodating per...

Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association (CLTA), challenged non-renewal of lease : High Court Advocates for Sports

The court emphasized that sports activities are vital for fostering healthy minds and responsible citizenship, urging th...

Delhi High Court Stays CESTAT's Interim Order on Anti-Dumping Duty Amendment Applicability

This ruling follows previous proceedings where similar petitions were disposed of as infructuous, with petitioners optin...

Income Tax - Six-Year Limitation Period for Section 153C Notices Begins from Date of Receipt of Seized Materials

In conclusion, the Madras High Court dismissed the writ petitions filed by M/s KLP Projects Private Limited, granting th...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Costs on State for 15-Year Delay in Filing Cancellation Report

Justice Goel further mandated the DGP to file a compliance affidavit within 90 days, warning of punitive consequences fo...

Allahabad High Court Condemns Unhygienic Filing Practices and Stays Property Attachment Orders

This judgment not only highlights a significant procedural concern regarding unhygienic practices in court filings but a...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Validity of Will Favoring One Daughter and Son-in-Law

The judgment has set a precedent in affirming the autonomy of a testator to choose beneficiaries based on personal relat...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Amendment to Divorce Petition, Paving Way for Comprehensive Adjudication

The ruling directs the Family Court in Hamirpur to proceed with the divorce case expeditiously, ensuring that both parti...

Maintenance Award for Wife and Children considering husband's financial capacity

This judgment underscores the legal principles surrounding maintenance, reinforcing the duty of financially capable spou...

Minor's Right to Life, High Court Waives Estranged Father's Consent for Kidney Transplant

This judgment reinforces the constitutional protection of minors' right to life and emphasizes the judicial system's com...

Madras High Court Allows Unregistered Sale Deeds as Evidence in Specific Performance Suit

This ruling is expected to impact numerous ongoing and future cases involving specific performance of sale agreements, e...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Frees Golden Palms Project from PMLA Attachment

The court's decision underscores the necessity to balance enforcement of anti-money laundering laws with the protection ...

Bank accounts frozen in criminal proceedings - Pension Amount Can Not Be Frozen.

The case traces back to allegations of fraudulent investment schemes where multiple individuals were reportedly deceived...

No Police Assistance for Enforcing Ad Interim Injunction

This ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's cautious approach in exercising inherent powers and underscores the ...

Shoddy Investigation : Patna High Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case

Furthermore, the judgment outlined a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for police investigations, which includes the pr...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail in Gruesome Shooting Incident

The prosecution argued that the petitioner and co-accused committed murder under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanh...

Bombay High Court Condones 75-Day Delay in Filing Written Statement

This ruling sets a precedent in interpreting the limitation period for non-commercial suits, providing clarity on the re...

Bombay High Court Grants Interim Maintenance to Wife Amid Disparity in Income

The judgment highlighted that the Family Court's findings were perverse and arbitrary, ignoring crucial evidence, includ...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds State's Authority in Panchayati Raj and Municipal Governance

The court dismissed the writ petitions, ruling that the petitioners have no legal right to continue as Chairpersons in t...

Transfer At the Verge of Retirement - High Court Stays Controversial Transfer Order in Kangra Cooperative Bank Case

The case underscores the ongoing challenges within the banking sector regarding employee transfers and favoritism, promp...

Allegations in a petition aimed at defaming a woman, without credible evidence may cause irreparable harm to the reputation

This ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in balancing the protection of individual rights against the mi...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Recruitment Rules, Denies Bonus Marks to COVID Health Assistant

Highlighting the distinct qualifications required for a Pharmacist, the court rejected Kumar's argument that drug distri...

Election - A person cannot have multiple dates of birth to claim eligibility for contesting elections

Ruksar's legal counsel argued that the eligibility issue should have been addressed through an election petition under S...

Denial of pensionary benefits for a minor procedural lapse, caused by unavoidable medical circumstances, is unjustified.

The court drew parallels with a previous judgment in Dharam Paul Singla v. Union of India, where relief was granted unde...

High Court Rejects Commercial Suit for Non-Compliance with Mandatory Pre-Institution Mediation

The judgment serves as a reminder of the legislative intent behind the Commercial Courts Act, which aims to promote earl...

Bank Fraud - Diversion of funds from loan without forgery or manipulation does not render the case predominantly criminal in nature

The decision is expected to have wide-ranging implications for similar cases, encouraging the resolution of financial di...

Income Tax - Draft Assessment Order cannot be issued to an assessee unless they qualify as an "eligible assessee"