High Courts
Kerala High Court Secures Urgent Clearance for Judicial Infrastructure Works Amidst Electoral Code Restrictions
Court Directs Swift Action to Prevent Disruption During Summer Vacation; Exemption Process Expedited for Essential Upgra...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Delay Condonation in Pension Claims by Former Bosch Employees
Court emphasizes justice over procedural technicalities in pension recovery claims under the Industrial Disputes Act....
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Rights for Wife Amid Allegations of Previous Marriage
Court affirms Rs. 10,000 monthly maintenance and Rs. 5,000 rental accommodation for wife alleging domestic violence, des...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Ramdular Singh's Second Quashing Petition
Court Condemns Forum Shopping and Repeated Invocation of Inherent Jurisdiction...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Amendment Allowing Changes to Panchayat Reservation Roster
Court Deems Amendment Unconstitutional, Upholds Constitutional Mandate of Reservation Based on Population...
Delhi High Court Upholds Pension Scheme Transition for Export Inspection Council Employees
Court Affirms Deeming Clause; Employees Automatically Transitioned to Pension Scheme...
Chhattisgarh High Court Modifies Compensation Award in Land Acquisition Dispute
South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. directed to pay Rs.5 lakh in lieu of employment claims after prolonged litigation...
Chhattisgarh High Court Directs Expedited Recruitment for Mental Health Specialists
Court urges State to overcome procedural delays in appointing MD Psychiatrists to enhance mental healthcare services...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Arbitrary Termination Order Against Sewak Enterprises
Court Upholds Writ Jurisdiction in Contractual Dispute Involving Alleged State Arbitrariness...
Bombay High Court Rules in Favor of Victim's Family in Train Accident Case
Court Declares Incident as "Untoward" Under Railways Act, 1989; Awards Compensation to Victim's Dependents...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision in Religious Conversion Case
Accused’s Discharge Application Rejected; Court Finds Prima Facie Evidence Sufficient for Proceeding...
Allahabad High Court Revives Habeas Corpus Petition for Child Custody
Court emphasizes child welfare over procedural technicalities, allowing writ jurisdiction despite alternate remedies....
Allahabad High Court Quashes Repeated Caste Verification Proceedings, Upholds Finality in Administrative Decisions
Court Rules Against Perpetual Harassment Due to Repeated Caste Verification; Stresses Importance of Finality and Fairnes...
Delhi High Court Upholds Bar Council Election Rules; No Exclusive Reservation for Young Advocates
Court dismisses plea for reserving seats for advocates with less than ten years of practice, citing proportional represe...
Kerala High Court Invalidates Contract Termination by Cochin Port Authority
Court Cites Violation of Natural Justice; Arbitration Clause Does Not Restrict Writ Jurisdiction...
Sexual harassment plaint: HC expunges adverse remarks against Cooper hosp dean; quashes warning memo
Medhekar had sought expunging certain adverse remarks made against him in September 2024 by the Main Internal Complaint ...
Bombay High Court Stays Relocation of Differently-Abled Students to Mainstream Schools
Court Emphasizes Need for Proper Policy Implementation and Respect for Parental Choice in Education...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Affirms Maintainability of Writ Petitions in Contractual Matters
Court Directs Payment of Rs. 29.58 Lakhs in Pending Construction Contracts, Clarifies Court Fee Requirements...
Delhi High Court Quashes GST Order, Ensures Fair Hearing for Avik Televentures
Court mandates fresh adjudication following violation of natural justice principles in GST proceedings....
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds OBC Appointment in Creamy Layer Dispute
Petitioner's Challenge Rejected; Respondent's Appointment as Assistant Professor Confirmed...
Delhi HC protects actor Arjun Kapoor’s personality rights
The court observed that an "overwhelming number of screenshots" in the actor's lawsuit revealed a prima facie infringeme...
Bombay High Court Upholds Auction Purchasers' Rights Against Motor Vehicle Tax Demands
Court Rules Statutory Dues Must Be Settled Through IBC Mechanism, Not By Auction Buyers...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes FIR in Alleged Rape Case Due to Delayed Filing and Contradictory Claims
Court Finds FIR Maliciously Instituted Amid Family Property Dispute; Cites Abuse of Legal Process...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Affirms Compensation for Non-Dependent Legal Representatives in Motor Accident Case
The court ruled that under the Motor Vehicles Act, even non-dependent legal representatives are entitled to compensation...
Orissa High Court Grants Bail in Non-Bailable Offence Case, Emphasizes Adherence to Legal Provisions
Petitioners Adikanda Swain and Others Released on Bail; SDJM Bhanjanagar Advised to Follow BNSS Guidelines in Future Bai...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Charge Sheet Against Deputy Collector
Court Upholds Protection Under Judges (Protection) Act, 1985, Citing Unjust Delay and Vague Charges...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Arbitrary Termination of Compassionate Appointment
Court mandates reconsideration of petitioner's application following acquittal in resolved matrimonial dispute...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Detention Order of Juvenile Offender
Court emphasizes the protection of child rights under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, setting aside detention based on j...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Advocates for Compliance with Sports Development Codes
Court emphasizes inclusion of outstanding athletes and women in Sports Associations; non-compliance may lead to withheld...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Returning Officer’s Decision Amidst Nomination Dispute
Court Emphasizes Election Petition Route for Electoral Grievances, Rejects Writ Jurisdiction...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Vehicle Confiscation; Orders Compensation for Violating Property Rights
State directed to pay damages for arbitrary confiscation and auctioning of vehicle under U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughte...
Bombay High Court Disposes Defamation Suit Following Apology from Defendant
Aditya Dhar accepts Santosh Kumar’s apology; defamation suit closed with liberty granted for future claims on film scrip...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Validity of GST Provision on Input Tax Credit
Section 16(2)(c) of the CGST Act, 2017 not ultra vires; legislative reform suggested to protect bona fide purchasers...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Moratorium Protections Under IBC, Invalidates Lease Termination by GIDC
The court asserts IBC’s supremacy, safeguarding corporate debtor’s assets during insolvency resolution despite GIDC’s at...
Bombay High Court Allows Grasim Industries to Present Additional Evidence in Trademark Dispute
Grasim Industries bolsters its case against Saboo Tor Pvt. Ltd. in trademark infringement row with new evidence...
Bombay High Court Calls for Larger Bench to Resolve Dividend Distribution Tax Dispute
Cleavage of opinion emerges on applicability of India-UK DTAA to Dividend Distribution Tax, necessitating clarification....