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Orissa High Court Quashes Government's Demand for License Fees During Involuntary Shop Closure

Orissa High Court Quashes Government's Demand for License Fees During Involuntary Shop Closure

License Fees Waived for Liquor Shops Closed Due to Supreme Court Order; Renewal Directed at Alternative Site...

Hindu Succession - Property purchased by mother becomes her absolute property  - Will executed by her is valid

Hindu Succession - Property purchased by mother becomes her absolute property - Will executed by her is valid

This judgment reinforces the rights of women under the Hindu Succession Act and underscores the importance of properly e...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Independent Prosecution Under PMLA

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Independent Prosecution Under PMLA

The court further clarified that Khaira's prosecution under PMLA remains unaffected by his status in the scheduled offen...

Review - Doctrine of merger does not apply when the Supreme Court dismisses an SLP without reason

Review - Doctrine of merger does not apply when the Supreme Court dismisses an SLP without reason

The decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that arbitration proceedings align strictly with contrac...

Kerala High Court Upholds Wife's Right to Gold Recovery and Maintenance Re-evaluation

Kerala High Court Upholds Wife's Right to Gold Recovery and Maintenance Re-evaluation

This judgment underscores the importance of transparency in financial disclosures in maintenance cases and reaffirms the...

Madras High Court Refers Controversial Caste Verification Issue to Larger Bench

Madras High Court Refers Controversial Caste Verification Issue to Larger Bench

As the legal fraternity and concerned stakeholders await the Larger Bench's verdict, this case highlights the intricate ...

Kerala High Court Embraces Technology for Justice Delivery

Kerala High Court Embraces Technology for Justice Delivery

This decision marks a significant step towards a modern, technology-driven justice system, upholding the vision of acces...

Delhi High Court Mandates Formation of Oversight Committee for Rare Disease Crowd Funding

Delhi High Court Mandates Formation of Oversight Committee for Rare Disease Crowd Funding

The committee is tasked with ensuring that the objectives of the crowd funding platform are met and will report back to ...

Delhi High Court Quashes Prisoner Transfer from Open to Closed Prison

Delhi High Court Quashes Prisoner Transfer from Open to Closed Prison

This ruling reinforces the judiciary's role in ensuring that penal measures are implemented with due regard for procedur...

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Gram Sabhas' Authority to Prevent Illegal Conversions in Tribal Areas

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Gram Sabhas' Authority to Prevent Illegal Conversions in Tribal Areas

The judgment has significant implications for the protection of tribal rights and cultural heritage in India, balancing ...

Delhi High Court Upholds Validity of Wait-List Panel in DSSSB Recruitment Case

Delhi High Court Upholds Validity of Wait-List Panel in DSSSB Recruitment Case

The decision underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring transparency and fairness in public employment processes, safe...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds State Policy Against EWS Reservation in Educational Institutions

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds State Policy Against EWS Reservation in Educational Institutions

The dismissal of the writ petition reaffirms the judiciary's position that policy decisions, particularly those related ...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Notional Work Charge Status to Daily Wager

Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Notional Work Charge Status to Daily Wager

Bhag Chand entitled to work charge status from 2003 with no monetary arrears, following Supreme Court's directive. ...

Delhi High Court Upholds Compassionate Appointment for Differently-Abled, Slams Arbitrary Rejections

Delhi High Court Upholds Compassionate Appointment for Differently-Abled, Slams Arbitrary Rejections

This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rights of individuals with disabilities and ensuri...

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in SC/ST Atrocities Case

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in SC/ST Atrocities Case

The decision reaffirms the judiciary's role in balancing individual rights with the need for stringent measures against ...

Delhi High Court Quashes Deficit Stamp Duty Demand on Residential Lease Deed

Delhi High Court Quashes Deficit Stamp Duty Demand on Residential Lease Deed

In its judgment, the court noted the clear exemption provided for residential leases from GST and concluded that the app...

Delhi High Court Permits Video Conferencing Testimony in Sensitive National Security Case

Delhi High Court Permits Video Conferencing Testimony in Sensitive National Security Case

This decision is a significant development in the legal landscape, illustrating the judiciary's adaptability in handling...

Kerala High Court Quashes Faceless Assessment Order, Grants Fresh Hearing Opportunity

Kerala High Court Quashes Faceless Assessment Order, Grants Fresh Hearing Opportunity

Technical issues in video conferencing link lead to denial of hearing; Court orders reconsideration of appeal ...

Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition; Debars Petitioner from NEET for Forged Scorecard

Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition; Debars Petitioner from NEET for Forged Scorecard

This judgment highlights the judiciary's firm stance against forgery and underscores the importance of integrity in the ...

Madras High Court Upholds Installation of Statue on Private Land Without Prior Permission

Madras High Court Upholds Installation of Statue on Private Land Without Prior Permission

The court directed the authorities to immediately return the statue to the petitioner and restrained them from further i...

Delhi High Court Upholds Jamia Teachers' Association's Right to Self-Governance

Delhi High Court Upholds Jamia Teachers' Association's Right to Self-Governance

With this judgment, the Delhi High Court not only reinstates the dissolved JTA but also reinforces the protection of fun...

Telangana High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Habitual Drug Offender

Telangana High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Habitual Drug Offender

This ruling aligns with prior judgments, reinforcing the principle that preventive detention is distinct from punitive d...

Executive Magistrate forwarding a complaint to the police for verification, is not a judicial direction u/s 156(3)

Executive Magistrate forwarding a complaint to the police for verification, is not a judicial direction u/s 156(3)

The ruling reaffirms the statutory obligations of police officers in handling complaints and underscores the importance ...

Motor Vehicles  - Cover Note issued for insurance has the same value and effect as an insurance policy

Motor Vehicles - Cover Note issued for insurance has the same value and effect as an insurance policy

The decision reinforces the legal standing of cover notes in insurance claims under the Motor Vehicles Act and emphasize...

Delhi High Court Sets Aside CAT Order on PwBD Reservation in Northern Railways

Delhi High Court Sets Aside CAT Order on PwBD Reservation in Northern Railways

The judgment underscores the necessity of adhering to established horizontal reservation principles, ensuring that PwBD ...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Suspension of UHBVN Officer, Calls Out Arbitrary Disciplinary Actions

Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Suspension of UHBVN Officer, Calls Out Arbitrary Disciplinary Actions

The matter has been adjourned to April 21, 2026, with the court directing that no coercive actions be taken against Yada...

Rajasthan High Court Orders Reconsideration of Compensation for Minor Rape Victim

Rajasthan High Court Orders Reconsideration of Compensation for Minor Rape Victim

This ruling marks a significant affirmation of victim rights and the judiciary's commitment to ensuring comprehensive ju...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Trial Court's Dismissal of Case Consolidation Application

Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Trial Court's Dismissal of Case Consolidation Application

This decision marks a pivotal step in ensuring the efficient handling of civil suits, reinforcing the need for judicial ...

Orissa High Court Upholds Visitation Rights for Non-Custodial Parent and Grandparents

Orissa High Court Upholds Visitation Rights for Non-Custodial Parent and Grandparents

The judgment follows the legal precedents set in cases such as Yashita Sahu v. State of Rajasthan, which advocate for ad...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Accused Businessman Right to Travel Abroad Amidst Ongoing Trial

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Accused Businessman Right to Travel Abroad Amidst Ongoing Trial

This ruling reinforces the judiciary's role in safeguarding fundamental rights while ensuring justice is served, setting...

Anil D. Ambani Withdraws Petition Against IDBI Bank with Liberty to Contest Future Orders

Anil D. Ambani Withdraws Petition Against IDBI Bank with Liberty to Contest Future Orders

The case highlights the procedural nuances in financial disputes and the strategic decisions often employed in high-stak...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Ajeet Pal Singh with Strict Conditions

Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Ajeet Pal Singh with Strict Conditions

This ruling underscores the judiciary's approach to balancing individual rights with societal safety, particularly in ca...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Divorce Decree on Grounds of Cruelty and Adultery

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Divorce Decree on Grounds of Cruelty and Adultery

Court affirms Family Court's decision, dismisses appeal by wife challenging the findings on cruelty and adultery....

Access of child during vacation - Court finds conditions imposed by one parent deemed unreasonable and impractical.

Access of child during vacation - Court finds conditions imposed by one parent deemed unreasonable and impractical.

The High Court dismissed the petition, reinforcing the Family Court's order, and underscored the importance of equitable...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Labour Court's Decision in Industrial Dispute Case

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Labour Court's Decision in Industrial Dispute Case

In conclusion, the High Court dismissed the writ petition, upholding the Labour Court's award and reiterating the legal ...

Trade Mark -  'YATRA' cannot be monopolized in relation to services like travel and tourism

Trade Mark - 'YATRA' cannot be monopolized in relation to services like travel and tourism

Concluding that no prima facie case was established for granting an interim injunction, the court vacated the earlier ex...