High Courts
Rape : False promise of marriage must be false from inception and made with intention to deceive
Delhi High Court Acquits Mahinder Soni in Alleged Rape Case Over False Promise of Marriage Court finds consensual relati...
Rape : Consent merely due to a promise of marriage; absence of intention to marry at the outset must be established
Kerala High Court Quashes Rape Charges: Consensual Relationship Does Not Constitute Misconception of Fact. Court Finds I...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Amicable Settlement Case
Court acknowledges marriage and happy life of parties involved, dismissing charges under IPC and POCSO Act....
Surrogacy Regulation - Judicial Magistrates must approach surrogacy petitions with sensitivity
Madras High Court Sets Aside Judicial Magistrate's Order; Directs Reconsideration of Surrogacy Petition. Court Emphasize...
Advocates filing petitions with incorrect signatures or cause titles without proper verification is a serious breach
Rajasthan High Court Denounces Misuse of Legal Procedures in Filing Petitions Court Orders Investigation into Alleged Mi...
Bombay High Court Dismisses PIL on Illegal Constructions in Navi Mumbai
The court cites delay, vagueness, and provisional occupation certificates as reasons for dismissal; stresses the importa...
Drinking liquor on duty - Penalty of dismissal is disproportionate
Delhi High Court Reinstates CRPF Constable Sarjeet Singh, Quashes Disproportionate Dismissal. Court finds dismissal for ...
Suspension of Government Employee - Periodical review of suspension orders is mandatory
Gauhati High Court Directs Assam Government to Adhere to Suspension Review Protocols. Prolonged Suspension of Dr. Mridu ...
Mere fact that physical relations were established pursuant to a promise of marriage does not amount to rape
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Rape Case Involving Promise of Marriage Court emphasizes the distinction be...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Land Assignment to Serving Armed Forces Members
Landmark Judgment Clarifies Legal Distinctions in Land Classification and Ex-Servicemen Quota Rights...
Trade Mark : 'Glucose-D' and 'Glucose-C' do not infringe 'Glucon-D' and 'Glucon-C'.
Himachal Pradesh High Court Denies Interim Injunction in Trademark Dispute Over ‘Glucon-D’ vs ‘Glucose-D’. Court holds d...
Patna High Court Upholds Acquittal in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Conclusive Evidence
Court dismisses appeal, citing prosecution's failure to prove victim's minority and delays in FIR filing. ...
Orissa High Court Denies Bail to Alleged Al-Qaeda Recruiter
Court cites national security concerns and prior convictions in rejecting bail application....
Kerala High Court Upholds Restrictions on Traditional Sabarimala Route for Ecological and Safety Reasons
Court dismisses petition challenging delay in opening forest route, emphasizing environmental conservation and public sa...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Denies Bail in High-Profile Wildlife Crime Case
Court Cites Serious Allegations and Lack of Material Change in Circumstances as Reasons for Denial...
Bombay High Court Grants ITC Limited Ad-Interim Relief in Trademark Infringement Case
Court restrains defendants from manufacturing and selling counterfeit "Gold Flake" cigarettes, citing health hazards and...
Allahabad High Court Reduces Maintenance Amount in Favor of Lawyer with Fluctuating Income
Court acknowledges uncertain financial status of practicing lawyer, revises monthly maintenance from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 3,...
Jharkhand High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile Corruption Case
Vision Hospitality Services Director's Plea Rejected Due to Allegations of Forged Bank Guarantees and Economic Offences...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Simultaneous Proceedings in Akhand Prakash Shahi Case
Court Validates Suspension and Departmental Proceedings Amidst Criminal Charges, Emphasizing Distinct Objectives of Each...
Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Injunction to Protect Jiostar India’s Exclusive Cricket Broadcasting Rights
Court Orders Immediate Blocking of Rogue Apps and Websites Illegally Streaming Cricket Matches...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Tribal Employees' Right to Transfer to TSP Areas
Court Directs State to Consider Transfer Requests of TSP-Category Employees as Per Recruitment Promises...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail Amidst Concerns Over Misuse of Section 27-A NDPS Act
Court emphasizes need for concrete evidence when invoking Section 27-A, criticizes misuse to obstruct bail...
Bombay High Court Orders Refund of Customs Duty for Unreceived Goods
Court Directs Customs Authorities to Refund Duty with Interest Amidst Inter-Departmental Dispute ...
Kerala High Court Overturns Maintenance Order, Cites Adultery Evidence
High Court rules in favor of husband, setting aside maintenance awarded to wife based on evidence of continuous adultery...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Discretionary Powers of U.P. Education Service Commission on Recruitment Waiting Lists
Court affirms that Rule 12(8) of U.P. Secondary Education Service Selection Board Rules limits waiting lists to 25% of v...
Madras High Court Mandates Strict Adherence to E-filing Procedures in Criminal Cases
Court Criticizes Delays and Non-compliance with E-filing Standards, Orders Coordinated Efforts for Improvement...
Bombay High Court Quashes FIR and Charge Sheet in Consensual Relationship Case
Court rules that long-term consensual relationships do not constitute false promise to marry; quashing proceedings deeme...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Denial of Pharmacist Appointment to 50% Locomotor Disabled Candidate
Court rules that specific physical requirements for the role cannot be compromised, despite disability certificate....
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Dismissal of Soldier for Overstaying Leave
Court Rules Discipline Paramount in Military, Rejects Tribunal's Modification of Punishment...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Plea to Quash FIR Over Alleged Religious Insults
Court affirms FIR's validity; emphasizes limits of free speech under Article 19(1)(a) in sensitive religious contexts....
Gujarat High Court Quashes Mandatory Import Permit for Acrylonitrile Used in Non-Insecticidal Applications
Court Rules Public Notice Violates Insecticides Act; Exempts Acrylonitrile from Registration and Permit Requirements...
Delhi High Court Quashes Bail Condition Violating Right to Privacy
Court rules 24/7 location sharing with police as unconstitutional, citing Supreme Court precedent....
Dishonour of Cheque - Financial capacity of complainant to advance loan must be established.
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case, Citing Doubtful Financial Capacity of Complainant T...
Arms licence - Mere pendency of a criminal case cannot be the sole ground for revocation of arms licence
Kerala High Court Overturns Revocation of Arms Licence; Orders Reconsideration The court emphasizes the need for concret...
Karnataka High Court Convicts Newspaper Publisher for Defamation of Police Officer
High Court overturns trial court's acquittal, imposes imprisonment and fine on publisher for defamatory articles....
Madras High Court Orders Expedited Trial for MPs and MLAs Criminal Cases
Court Directs Swift Proceedings to Overcome Judicial Delays in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry...