High Courts
Kerala High Court Directs Partial Release of Capital Gains Account Funds
The judgment clarifies that while the tax liability findings are preliminary, they should not prevent the petitioner fro...
Delhi High Court Grants Interim Injunction Against Potato Variety Infringement
The legal representation for the plaintiffs included advocates Saikrishna Rajagopal, Dr. Amitavo Mitra, and others, whil...
Kerala High Court Intervenes in Cooperative Society Election, Corrects Illegal Nomination Rejection
This ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's pivotal role in safeguarding democratic processes within cooperative...
Hindu Succession Act - Rights of daughters in coparcenary property - Pre-Amendment Property Rights Upheld
The court's decision highlights the enduring validity of pre-amendment property dispositions, securing the rights establ...
Delhi High Court Revokes Bail of Father Accused of Sexual Abuse Against Minor Daughter
The court's decision underscores the importance of upholding the legislative intent behind the POCSO Act, which mandates...
Complaint to Chief Minister Helpline about alleged misappropriation of funds by Gram Panchayat - Whether the complaint attracts the offence of defamation?
This decision underscores the legal framework governing defamation and the procedural limitations faced by higher courts...
Sentence Reduced in Opium Possession Case
The ruling is a reminder of the judicial system's role in recognizing individual circumstances and the potential for ref...
Madras High Court Denies ST Status to Malayali Community in Erode District
This ruling reiterates the necessity for legislative action in modifying the ST list, ensuring that any change reflects ...
Delhi High Court Upholds 20-Year Rigorous Imprisonment for Father in POCSO and Rape Case
The appellant challenged the trial court's decision on several grounds, including the reliability of the forensic report...
Madras High Court Allows Xerox Copy of Lost Cheque as Secondary Evidence
Initially, the Trial Court dismissed Iqbal's application to admit the xerox copy of the cheque, citing a lack of evidenc...
Delhi High Court Acquits Arjun in Rape Case, Cites Inconsistencies and Lack of Evidence
The case originated from an incident reported on the night of March 24, 2013, when the victim's mother lodged a complain...
Rajasthan High Court Grants Bail to 19-Year-Old Accused in Obscene Social Media Case
During the hearing, the defense argued that Akash was falsely implicated and was no longer needed for investigation. The...
Bombay High Court Restores Possession to Romell Housing LLP in Property Dispute
The High Court restored the Magistrate's order, directing the Court Receiver to hand over possession to Romell Housing L...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Termination of Smt. Meena Singh; Orders Reinstatement
The court noted that the petitioner had never submitted a fake Ph.D. degree to the university and emphasized that the pr...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Initiates Suo Motu PIL Over Rash Driving Incident
The court's proactive approach in addressing this grave issue underscores the judiciary's commitment to public safety an...
Distinction between "cancellation of bail" and "setting-aside of a bail order" reiterated
The dismissal of the petition marks a reaffirmation of legal standards in anticipatory bail cases, emphasizing the impor...
Employee entitled to interest on retiral benefits illegally deducted by the employer
This ruling not only provides relief to Jahangir but also sets a precedent for similar cases, reinforcing the doctrine o...
Undervaluation of land to evade Stamp Duty - High Court refuses to Quash FIR
In conclusion, the Madras High Court's ruling emphasizes the importance of due legal process and the need to investigate...
Preventive Detention - Unreasonable delay in passing the order, resulting in a snapped live link between the last prejudicial activity and the purpose of detention.
In conclusion, the Kerala High Court allowed the writ petition and directed the release of Akhil @ Bonda from detention,...
Karnataka High Court Orders Recount in Malur Assembly Constituency Amid Election Irregularities
The case references included landmark judgments such as Mohinder Singh Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner and Union of ...
Telangana High Court Permits OCI Cardholders to Register for NEET PG Counselling Under NRI Quota
The case is scheduled for further hearing on October 8, 2025, when more clarity on the guidelines is expected, providing...
Money Laundering - Once discharged from predicate offence by trial court, prosecution under PMLA cannot be continued
This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the interpretation and application of the PMLA, safeguarding individuals from unwa...
Delhi High Court Orders Release of Confiscated Gold to Petitioner Mushlina
Despite the Appellate Authority's decision, the Customs Department neither implemented the order nor informed Mushlina o...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Eligibility Criteria for Civil Judge Recruitment
The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed the petitions, noting that the petitioners had failed to demonstrate any legislati...
No compensation for suppression of previous marriage
This judgment underscores the importance of evidence in matrimonial disputes and highlights the judiciary's role in bala...
SARFAESI Act : Auction Purchasers Must Clear Outstanding Electricity Dues
The court's decision underscores the legal framework that governs auction sales under the SARFAESI Act and the Electrici...
Gauhati High Court Upholds Dismissal of Arrear Salary Claim by Honorary Teacher
The judgment underscores the importance of timely legal challenges and the acceptance of service terms. The appeal was d...
Delhi High Court Sets Aside Controversial Observations in Bail Order for Sexual Assault Case
The High Court modified the bail order by setting aside the controversial remarks made in paragraphs 7 and 8 of the ASJ'...
Bombay High Court Quashes Unconstitutional Externment Orders Against Bharat Bhosale
The court's decision emphasized the necessity of maintaining procedural integrity in externment proceedings, especially ...
Rajasthan High Court Directs CBSE to Re-evaluate School Affiliation Decisions Amid Allegations of Discrimination
In the meantime, interim relief has been granted to allow affected students to continue their studies and appear for exa...
Kerala High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Public Office Closure Case
With the dismissal of the bail application, the court instructed that if the accused surrender before the Investigating ...
Delhi High Court Upholds GST Department's Investigation into Alleged Tax Evasion by Gumber Family
The judgment marks a crucial step in ensuring lawful conduct during tax investigations, balancing the need for thorough ...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Reinstatement of Driver Wrongfully Terminated
The court has ordered the reinstatement of Shiv Raj, directing HRTC to release his pension and retiral benefits from the...
Bombay High Court Quashes Industrial Court Order on Retrenchment Compensation
The judgment sets aside previous Industrial Court orders, reinstating the employees' complaints and directing the partie...
Kerala High Court Upholds Jurisdiction Under Article 226 Despite Alternative Remedies
The case, involving M/s. Grids Engineers And Contractors and Union Bank of India, revolved around disputes arising from ...
Rajasthan High Court Demands Accountability from State for Non-compliance of Court Orders
The case originated when the petitioner, Himanshu, challenged his suspension under Section 38(4) of the Rajasthan Pancha...