High Courts

Impleadment of alleged paramour in a matrimonial dispute alleging adultery is necessary

The judgment underscores the balancing act between procedural fairness, privacy rights, and the evidentiary needs in mat...

Presumption of death when a person has not been heard of : Declaration by civil court is not mandatory

The court emphasized that a civil court's declaration of death is unnecessary when facts are undisputed, aligning with t...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Enhances Compensation for Minor's Death in Motor Accident

This judgment highlights the judicial commitment to ensuring just compensation for victims of road accidents, particular...

"Le Shark" Trade Mark : Evidence of fraudulent adoption can lead to its expungement from the Register of Trade Marks

The decision allows Le Shark Apparel Limited to pursue their business interests in India, unhindered by the fraudulent t...

Delhi High Court Overturns Rape Conviction Due to Unproven Age of Prosecutrix

The High Court, therefore, extended the benefit of doubt to Udaipal, acquitting him of all charges and setting aside the...

Delhi High Court Partially Sets Aside Arbitral Award in NHAI-HCC Dispute

The court noted the tribunal's plausible interpretation of contractual clauses concerning delays not attributable to HCC...

Advocate misbehaving and intimidating Judicial Magistrate during judicial proceedings - Guilty of contempt

The court received a report dated September 20, 2025, confirming that Singh appeared before Ms. Sharma on September 18, ...

Adoption under Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act does not require an adoption order from the District Magistrate

In conclusion, the Madras High Court set aside the administrative order and directed the authorities to issue a fresh bi...

Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case, Reinforces Statutory Presumption

This judgment reinforces the stringent provisions of the POCSO Act, particularly the reverse burden of proof, and unders...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes HIMUDA's Payment Withholding over Land Title Dispute

The petitioners were represented by Senior Advocate Mr. Suneet Goel, while HIMUDA's case was argued by Mr. Roop Lal Shar...

Liability of Insurance Company towards third parties remains unaffected by breach of policy conditions

In conclusion, the court allowed the appeal, directing the insurance company to deposit the entire award amount with int...

Refund of un-utilized e-stamp certificates cannot be denied solely on the technical ground of limitation

The case sets a precedent for similar disputes, reinforcing the notion that technical grounds should not hinder justice,...

Orissa High Court Orders Arrest of MV Magnet Team Over Charter Agreement Breach

The ruling also clarified that the vessel's cargo operations would not be hindered by the ongoing admiralty suit, allowi...

Cryptocurrency - Digital assets held electronically are deemed to be held in trust with a fiduciary duty owed to their owners.

In conclusion, the Madras High Court's decision underscores the importance of safeguarding digital assets and affirms th...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Ugma Ram in NDPS Case

This judgment aligns with the broader principles set by the Supreme Court, emphasizing a balance between individual libe...

Delhi High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Bank Officials

With this ruling, the court quashed the complaint filed by Rangoli International, including the summoning order dated Ja...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Overturns Appellate Decision, Permits Amendment of Plaint in Ongoing Civil Dispute

Justice Ajay Mohan Goel allows amendment based on developments during appeal, ensuring fair adjudication in Nanak Chand ...

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Suresh Sarkar in Murder Case

The court's decision reaffirms the importance of thorough forensic analysis and the role of circumstantial evidence in s...

Bombay High Court Denies Mandamus for Bank's OTS Disclosure

In conclusion, the court upheld the bank's decision to reject the OTS proposal, affirming that the powers of judicial re...

Property exclusively owned by in-laws may constitute a "shared household" DV Act

The decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to protecting women's rights under the DV Act, ensuring they are not...

Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Nigerian Nationals in Major Drug Trafficking Case

Ultimately, the petitions for bail were dismissed, underscoring the court's commitment to upholding stringent legal stan...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Validity of Delegated Disciplinary Proceedings

In light of these observations, the writ petition was dismissed, affirming the validity of the disciplinary proceedings ...

Karnataka High Court Rules Against State Bar Council's Enrolment Restrictions

This ruling is significant as it clarifies the enrolment criteria under the Advocates Act, ensuring that graduates from ...

Delhi High Court Allows Legal Heir to Continue Appeal in Long-Delayed FERA Case

The decision underscores the court's recognition of statutory rights and the importance of considering unique case circu...

Delhi High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Bank Official in Fraud Case

This judgment not only provides relief to Matta, who is now a senior citizen at 75, but also reinforces the judiciary's ...

Untoward railway incident : Mere absence of journey ticketdoes not effect the bona fide of a passenger.

Justice Panigrahi awarded Rs. 8,00,000/- in compensation to the appellant, along with an interest rate of 6% per annum f...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Releases Convict on Probation, Emphasizing Reformatory Justice

This judgment is seen as a reinforcement of the principle that justice should encompass both deterrence and rehabilitati...

Kerala High Court Dismisses Pas Agro Foods' Trademark Rectification Petition Against KRBL Limited

The dismissal underscores the importance of following procedural requirements and the designated jurisdiction in tradema...

Arrest under Money Laundering Act : judicial review is limited to legality and procedural propriety, not merits of evidence

This ruling represents a nuanced balancing act between protecting individual liberty and empowering investigating agenci...

Period spent on interim bail cannot be counted as detention for statutory bail