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Uttarakhand HC grants bail to man accused of illegal possession of venomous snakes

Uttarakhand HC grants bail to man accused of illegal possession of venomous snakes

The government further alleged that Kumar engaged in the illegal trade of snake venom. The court observed that the case ...

Telangana HC orders setting up of CB-CID SIT to probe HCA 'irregularities'

Telangana HC orders setting up of CB-CID SIT to probe HCA 'irregularities'

The court said the SIT shall be at liberty to examine the material already on record, including the reports submitted by...

Allahabad HC orders probe into 'reinstatement' of teacher in UP's Barabanki

Allahabad HC orders probe into 'reinstatement' of teacher in UP's Barabanki

Despite this, he was allowed to rejoin the Barabanki College in September 2025 on the directions of the joint director o...

Allahabad HC hands over custody of minor child to his mother

Allahabad HC hands over custody of minor child to his mother

In this backdrop, the counsel for the mother contended that there is irreconcilable matrimonial discord between the moth...

Meghalaya HC asks govt to club all FIRs against violence-accused politician

Meghalaya HC asks govt to club all FIRs against violence-accused politician

The violence erupted in Garo Hills after the authorities issued a notification seeking to bar non-tribals from contestin...

Khera's lawyer writes to Gauhati HC CJ, seeks recall of order rejecting Cong leader's bail plea

Khera's lawyer writes to Gauhati HC CJ, seeks recall of order rejecting Cong leader's bail plea

The Advocate General's alleged failure to disclose his direct personal financial interest with the litigant and her husb...

Allahabad HC to hear bail plea in Ganga Iftar party case on Monday

Allahabad HC to hear bail plea in Ganga Iftar party case on Monday

When the matter was taken up on Friday, the court was informed that in another bail application by the co-accused in the...

Uttam Nagar clash: Will provide protection to deceased's family, police tells HC

Uttam Nagar clash: Will provide protection to deceased's family, police tells HC

The counsel for the Delhi Police said the local police has already collected relevant material, including video footage,...

'Shocks judicial conscience': Punjab & Haryana HC rejects Kathua rape-murder accused's bail

'Shocks judicial conscience': Punjab & Haryana HC rejects Kathua rape-murder accused's bail

The court said that while there are reasonable grounds to believe that a "prima-facie case is made out against him", his...

Kerala High Court Upholds Exemption for Tamil Nadu Officer in Registration Dispute

Kerala High Court Upholds Exemption for Tamil Nadu Officer in Registration Dispute

Court Rules on Applicability of Section 88 of the Registration Act, 1908 Across State Lines...

Kerala HC seeks govt stand on elephants parading during temple festivals

Kerala HC seeks govt stand on elephants parading during temple festivals

"Elephants are exposed to high-decibel fireworks in close proximity, made to stand amidst dense crowds without maintaini...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Transfer of FCI Manager, Rejects Claims of Malice

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Transfer of FCI Manager, Rejects Claims of Malice

Court emphasizes limited judicial review in administrative transfers, dismissing employee's appeal against his posting t...

Calcutta High Court Overturns Mid-Session Fee Hike for Engineering Students

Calcutta High Court Overturns Mid-Session Fee Hike for Engineering Students

Court mandates prospective application of revised fees; retrospective enhancement deemed inequitable and barred by Estop...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Dismisses Petition to Quash FIR Against Journalist Amid COVID-19 Lockdown Violation

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Dismisses Petition to Quash FIR Against Journalist Amid COVID-19 Lockdown Violation

Court Emphasizes Limited Use of Section 482 Cr.P.C Powers and Compliance with Section 195 Cr.P.C at Trial Stage...

Bombay High Court Upholds Refund of Earnest Money in Property Dispute

Bombay High Court Upholds Refund of Earnest Money in Property Dispute

Court Rules Subsequent Suit for Refund Not Barred, Defendants Failed to Establish Property Title...

Allahabad High Court Orders Further Investigation into Fraudulent Insurance Claims by Western U.P. Gang

Allahabad High Court Orders Further Investigation into Fraudulent Insurance Claims by Western U.P. Gang

Court exempts personal appearance of HDFC Life Insurance Branch Head amid allegations of manipulated life insurance poli...

Bombay High Court Quashes Provident Fund Recovery Against Municipal Council, Citing Lack of Notice

Bombay High Court Quashes Provident Fund Recovery Against Municipal Council, Citing Lack of Notice

The Court emphasizes adherence to principles of natural justice in provident fund dues recovery, highlights unreasonable...

Bombay High Court Upholds 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' Principle for Municipal Employees

Bombay High Court Upholds 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' Principle for Municipal Employees

Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation directed to ensure pay parity with interest for absorbed Gram Panchayat employees...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Rejection of Amendment Application in Revisional Proceedings

Allahabad High Court Upholds Rejection of Amendment Application in Revisional Proceedings

Court clarifies scope of amendments under Article 227, reinforcing limitations on introducing new factual pleas and with...

Rajasthan High Court Orders Immediate Action on Unsafe School Infrastructure

Rajasthan High Court Orders Immediate Action on Unsafe School Infrastructure

State's Financial Constraints Cannot Justify Failure to Provide Safe Educational Environment, Court Directs Comprehensiv...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Tribunal Order in Service Dispute Case

Himachal Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Tribunal Order in Service Dispute Case

State's Right to File Reply Upheld; Application Barred by Limitation Period...

Karnataka High Court Grants Interim Custody of Seized Assets to Accused in Reward360 Fraud Case

Karnataka High Court Grants Interim Custody of Seized Assets to Accused in Reward360 Fraud Case

Court sets aside Magistrate's order denying interim custody, mandates safeguards for release of valuables...

Kerala High Court Orders Interim Maintenance for Minor Child Amidst Legal Dispute

Kerala High Court Orders Interim Maintenance for Minor Child Amidst Legal Dispute

Court Prioritizes Child Welfare, Directs Father to Pay Rs. 25,000 Monthly Despite Allegations of Professional Misconduct...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Addresses Road Safety and Driving Licence Issuance Concerns

Madhya Pradesh High Court Addresses Road Safety and Driving Licence Issuance Concerns

Court Issues Notices to Ensure Proper Training and Compliance with Driving Norms...

Rajasthan High Court Intervenes to Halt Pond Transfer from Panchayats to Fisheries Department

Rajasthan High Court Intervenes to Halt Pond Transfer from Panchayats to Fisheries Department

Court stays government's order pending further review, emphasizing Panchayat control in accordance with constitutional p...

Kerala High Court Advocates Child-Centric Custody Approach in Landmark Judgment

Kerala High Court Advocates Child-Centric Custody Approach in Landmark Judgment

Emphasizing equal parenting, the court ensures children's welfare amidst parental disputes....

Karnataka High Court Upholds Menstrual Leave Policy as Constitutional Imperative, Directs Strict Implementation

Karnataka High Court Upholds Menstrual Leave Policy as Constitutional Imperative, Directs Strict Implementation

Landmark judgment recognizes menstrual leave and hygiene as integral to women’s dignity and health under Articles 15(3),...

 Allahabad High Court Dismisses Application Against NIA Court's Summoning Order

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Application Against NIA Court's Summoning Order

Appeal Under Section 21(1) of the NIA Act Recommended as Proper Legal Remedy...

Allahabad High Court Emphasizes Discretion in Deciding Preliminary Issues

Allahabad High Court Emphasizes Discretion in Deciding Preliminary Issues

Court Directs Expeditious Disposal of Suit Pending Since 2006, Rejects Application for Preliminary Issue Decision...

Kerala High Court Orders Inquiry into Alleged Misrepresentation of Judicial Orders

Kerala High Court Orders Inquiry into Alleged Misrepresentation of Judicial Orders

Notice Issued to Editor of Deepika Daily and Petitioner for Affidavit Submission in Public Interest Litigation...

Calcutta High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Non-Signatory Director in Cheque Bounce Case

Calcutta High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Non-Signatory Director in Cheque Bounce Case

Landmark judgment emphasizes the necessity of direct nexus for vicarious liability under Negotiable Instruments Act...

Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Accused in POCSO Case Involving Minor

Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Accused in POCSO Case Involving Minor

Court emphasizes lack of consent and prosecutrix's age as critical factors in rejecting bail application...

Madras High Court Upholds Denial of Statue Erection on Private Land

Madras High Court Upholds Denial of Statue Erection on Private Land

Court Supports Authorities' Decision Against Erecting Statue Due to Caste Concerns, Emphasizes Constitutional Mandate fo...

Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Medical Practitioners in SPMD Seats Eligibility Dispute

Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Medical Practitioners in SPMD Seats Eligibility Dispute

Court clarifies distinction between seat allotment and joining in postgraduate medical admissions, allows petitioners to...

Meghalaya High Court Upholds Conviction for Rape Despite Appeal

Meghalaya High Court Upholds Conviction for Rape Despite Appeal

Accused's arguments on delay, victim's testimony, and framing of charges dismissed; seven-year imprisonment confirmed....

Delhi High Court Facilitates Arbitration in Influencer Agreement Dispute

Delhi High Court Facilitates Arbitration in Influencer Agreement Dispute

Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator to Resolve Contentions Between Abhinav Shukla and M/s Great Rocksport Pvt. Ltd....