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Madhya Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Single Bench's Judgment in Public Service Examination Dispute

Madhya Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Single Bench's Judgment in Public Service Examination Dispute

This judgment reinforces the limited role of judicial review in examination-related disputes, underscoring the need for ...

Delhi High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Mohd Kamran in Alleged Extortion Case

Delhi High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Mohd Kamran in Alleged Extortion Case

The judgment also touched on the wider implications of Kamran's involvement in public interest litigations, suggesting a...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Regularization of Long-Term Contractual Computer Operators

Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Regularization of Long-Term Contractual Computer Operators

The decision has been hailed as a significant step towards ensuring fairness and equity in employment practices within g...

Madras High Court Upholds Rejection of Tax Exemption Claim for Mingled Gingelly Seeds

Madras High Court Upholds Rejection of Tax Exemption Claim for Mingled Gingelly Seeds

In conclusion, the High Court confirmed the orders passed by both the assessing authority and the Sales Tax Appellate Tr...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Protection for Public Servants Under Section 197 CrPC

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Protection for Public Servants Under Section 197 CrPC

The dismissal of Dr. Pandey's appeal reinforces the principle that public servants, when acting within the scope of thei...

Madras High Court Upholds Rejection of Tax Exemption for Bakery Products Sold by Restaurants

Madras High Court Upholds Rejection of Tax Exemption for Bakery Products Sold by Restaurants

The judgment emphasizes the importance of adhering to the specific language of statutory provisions and reaffirms the pr...

Delhi High Court Upholds Enforcement of ICC Foreign Arbitral Awards in Shareholding Dispute of ITEL

Delhi High Court Upholds Enforcement of ICC Foreign Arbitral Awards in Shareholding Dispute of ITEL

The Delhi High Court extensively analyzed the SHA, the arbitration clause, the concept of assigns and nominees bound by ...

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Sister-in-law in Matrimonial Cruelty Case

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Sister-in-law in Matrimonial Cruelty Case

The court's decision to quash the FIR against Rasne was made to prevent the abuse of the legal process and to uphold jus...

Madras High Court Denies Habeas Corpus Petitions for Missing Persons

Madras High Court Denies Habeas Corpus Petitions for Missing Persons

The court directed the police to pursue ongoing investigations in the cases of the missing individuals and mandated that...

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Suspension of Municipal Board Chairman; Calls for Expedited Judicial Inquiry

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Suspension of Municipal Board Chairman; Calls for Expedited Judicial Inquiry

In its judgment, the court directed the respondents to conduct a swift judicial inquiry into the allegations against Bha...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Contempt Petition Dismissal

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Contempt Petition Dismissal

The appellant, Alok Kumar Yadav, had challenged an order dated July 30, 2025, passed by a learned Single Judge, which di...

Kerala High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail in Government Funds Misappropriation Case

Kerala High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail in Government Funds Misappropriation Case

This decision marks a stringent stance against corruption, reinforcing the judiciary's commitment to ensuring accountabi...

Patna High Court Rejects Bail Plea in NDPS Act Case Involving Commercial Quantity of Codeine-Infused Cough Syrup

Patna High Court Rejects Bail Plea in NDPS Act Case Involving Commercial Quantity of Codeine-Infused Cough Syrup

The Court also addressed the petitioner's claim of non-compliance with procedural safeguards under Section 42 of the NDP...

Madras High Court Overturns POCSO Conviction Based on Unsubstantiated Evidence

Madras High Court Overturns POCSO Conviction Based on Unsubstantiated Evidence

The decision to overturn the conviction not only liberates the appellant but also prompts a reevaluation of investigativ...

Kerala High Court Expands Definition of "Public Place" Under Motor Vehicles Act

Kerala High Court Expands Definition of "Public Place" Under Motor Vehicles Act

However, the High Court, presided by Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen, overturned this decision, asserting that the definitio...

Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Injunction Against Unauthorized Deepfake Content

Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Injunction Against Unauthorized Deepfake Content

The court's decision marks a critical step in safeguarding individual rights in the digital age, particularly concerning...

Kerala High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision: No Interim Relief for Teacher Transfer Case

Kerala High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision: No Interim Relief for Teacher Transfer Case

This ruling reiterates the principle that High Courts, under Article 227, are not appellate bodies over administrative t...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Tribunal’s Decision Against Merger of Guide Post with Clerk Cadre

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Tribunal’s Decision Against Merger of Guide Post with Clerk Cadre

The court, comprising Justices Harsimran Singh Sethi and Vikas Suri, clarified that mere re-designation does not imply a...

Kerala High Court Allows Continuation of Criminal Proceedings in Liquidation Case

Kerala High Court Allows Continuation of Criminal Proceedings in Liquidation Case

The ruling permits the Official Liquidator to proceed with the pending criminal complaints before the Chief Judicial Mag...

Kerala High Court Denies Wife's Writ Petition Filed on Behalf of Husband Without Power of Attorney

Kerala High Court Denies Wife's Writ Petition Filed on Behalf of Husband Without Power of Attorney

In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court has ruled against a writ petition filed by Shareefa on behalf of her hu...

Kerala High Court Remands Case for Reconsideration of Building Tax Exemption for Marthoma Syrian Church

Kerala High Court Remands Case for Reconsideration of Building Tax Exemption for Marthoma Syrian Church

Justice Rahman concluded that while the building's primary use for religious activity was absent, the exemption claim wa...

Kerala High Court Mandates Inclusion of Original Marriage Date in Certificates

Kerala High Court Mandates Inclusion of Original Marriage Date in Certificates

The Kerala High Court has ruled in favor of Athul Dini and his wife, directing the District Registrar to issue a correct...

Karnataka High Court Infers Consent of Biological Father in Adoption Case

Karnataka High Court Infers Consent of Biological Father in Adoption Case

In a significant ruling by the Karnataka High Court, the court has inferred consent from the biological father in the ad...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Tenant's Obligation for Rent Payment Despite Dispute

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Tenant's Obligation for Rent Payment Despite Dispute

This ruling reiterates the judiciary's stance on the enforceability of rent arrears and tenant obligations, providing cl...

Kerala High Court Orders Reconsideration of Prosecution Sanction in Contempt Case

Kerala High Court Orders Reconsideration of Prosecution Sanction in Contempt Case

Court Sets Aside Government Order, Directs Fresh Examination of CBI's Request Within 45 Days...

Kerala High Court Upholds Mutual Consent Divorce, Dismisses Appeal Against Withdrawal of Consent

Kerala High Court Upholds Mutual Consent Divorce, Dismisses Appeal Against Withdrawal of Consent

The court's decision underscores the principle that mutual consent divorce agreements cannot be unilaterally rescinded w...

Delhi High Court Upholds Bail Amidst Allegations of Intimidation

Delhi High Court Upholds Bail Amidst Allegations of Intimidation

The decision reflects the judiciary's cautious approach to bail cancellation, ensuring that such actions are grounded in...

Delhi High Court Quashes FIRs in Neighbourly Dispute Over Pets

Delhi High Court Quashes FIRs in Neighbourly Dispute Over Pets

As a condition for quashing the FIRs, the court directed the complainants to undertake community service. Both parties a...

Kerala High Court Overturns Conviction Due to Procedural Flaws in Recording Deaf and Dumb Victim's Testimony

Kerala High Court Overturns Conviction Due to Procedural Flaws in Recording Deaf and Dumb Victim's Testimony

The judgment serves as a reminder of the judiciary’s role in safeguarding justice, especially for vulnerable witnesses, ...

Madras High Court Upholds Bail Amidst Moral Policing Concerns

Madras High Court Upholds Bail Amidst Moral Policing Concerns

The ruling is a critical reminder of the judiciary's role in addressing the delicate balance between individual rights a...

Kerala High Court Orders Expungement of Juvenile Records for Reintegration

Kerala High Court Orders Expungement of Juvenile Records for Reintegration

The Kerala High Court's directive ensures that Subin Joy's juvenile records are not disclosed, accessed, or relied upon ...

Delay in consideration compassionate appointment cannot prejudice the applicant

Delay in consideration compassionate appointment cannot prejudice the applicant

The court's decision serves as a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to the principles of fairness, timeliness,...

Allahabad High Court Expunges Unjustified Remarks Against Judicial Officer

Allahabad High Court Expunges Unjustified Remarks Against Judicial Officer

High Court Upholds Principles of Judicial Fairness; Protects Officer's Career from Unwarranted Criticism...

Illegal Entry into India : Mere Possession of Indian Identity Documents Is Insufficient

Illegal Entry into India : Mere Possession of Indian Identity Documents Is Insufficient

The court's decision to reject bail was also influenced by the lack of authenticated documents proving Indian citizenshi...

High Court Grants Bail in High Profile Money Laundering Case

High Court Grants Bail in High Profile Money Laundering Case

This decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that prolonged pre-trial detention does not undermine a...

Re-examination of a witness is a statutory right granted under Section 138 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Re-examination of a witness is a statutory right granted under Section 138 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

The High Court's decision mandates the recall of Anil Kumar for re-examination, allowing the trial court to reassess the...