High Courts
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Election Petition Against MLA, Orders Trial Over Alleged Non-Disclosure of Criminal Antecedents
Court dismisses application to reject petition, citing prima facie cause for trial on grounds of material suppression in...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Enhances Compensation for Motor Accident Victim
Court Increases Award from Rs. 95,000 to Rs. 7,72,135, Citing Inadequate Initial Compensation and Permanent Disability...
Kerala High Court Rules Against Unlawful Arms Surrender Mandates
Court Orders Immediate Return of Arms Surrendered Under Pressure Without Due Process...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case
Daulat Ram's appeal dismissed; Court emphasizes the presumption under NI Act and limited revisional jurisdiction....
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Restrains Preventive Detention Without Court Approval
Court Orders Authorities to Seek Permission Before Detaining Petitioners Under Public Safety Act...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Invalidates Bus Permit Over Seating Capacity Violation
Court mandates compliance with seating and safety regulations for stage carriage permits....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Former SGPC Secretary
Court finds no prima facie evidence of misappropriation or criminal intent in the case involving sacred scriptures....
Allahabad High Court Upholds Interim Maintenance to Wife in Domestic Violence Case
Court Affirms Legally Wedded Wife's Right to Maintenance Despite Ex Parte Order...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Admission Rights for Medical Student Lacking Permanent Registration Certificate
Court rules administrative guidelines cannot override statutory provisions, allowing grace period for certification....
Allahabad High Court Upholds Father's Sole Liability in Child Maintenance, Acknowledges Shared Parental Responsibility
Court Dismisses Father's Plea to Implead Earning Mother, Emphasizes on Considering Both Parents' Financial Status in Mai...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Orders Restoration of Electricity to Premises Amidst Civil Dispute
Court Rules Electricity is a Basic Necessity, Protects Occupant's Right to Supply Until Lawful Eviction...
Delhi High Court Upholds MHA's Authority to Initiate Disciplinary Proceedings Against AGMUT Cadre Officers
Court Reverses Tribunal's Decision, Affirms Ministry of Home Affairs' Role as Delegatee of Joint Cadre Authority...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Conviction in Thirteen-Year-Old Case Following Amicable Settlement
Gagandeep Singh and Others Acquitted as Court Recognizes Compromise in Predominantly Private Dispute...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Mandates Swift Compliance with SARFAESI Act Orders
Court Imposes Penalties for Delays, Directs Authorities to Expedite Possession of Secured Assets...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Anup Kumar's Revision Against Ex-Parte Maintenance Order
Court directs Anup Kumar to seek remedy under Section 145(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for settin...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Suit Over 40-Year-Old Land Dispute
Court Sets Aside Trial Court's Order, Citing Lack of Cause of Action and Expiry of Limitation Period...
Delhi High Court Upholds Copyright Owner’s Rights, Restrains Unauthorized Use of Songs in Film "Bachelor Party"
Court Rules Plaintiff M/s MRT Music Holds Exclusive Copyright; Defendants’ Fair Use and Forum Shopping Claims Rejected; ...
Bombay High Court Takes Action to Strengthen Security at Kolhapur District Court Following Assault on Advocate
Court mandates urgent security enhancements and a joint meeting of stakeholders after a violent incident highlights vuln...
Allahabad High Court Modifies Maintenance Order, Cites Wife's Earning Capacity
Court Reduces Maintenance from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 12,000 Per Month, Recognizing Wife's Professional Qualifications...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Dismisses Plea to Quash Cheque Dishonour Complaint
Court rules that the issue of cheque dishonour due to "insufficient funds" or "account freezed" requires a full trial....
Madhya Pradesh High Court Reinstates Cheque Bounce Complaint, Clarifies Presumption of Notice Service
Court sets aside lower court orders, emphasizes statutory presumption of service for notices sent by registered post und...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Arbitrary Dismissal of JDA Assistant Advocates
Court Directs Jaipur Development Authority to Establish Clear Guidelines for Engagement and Removal of Legal Professiona...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Cabinet Rank Appointments for MLAs and MLCs
Court dismisses PIL challenging appointments, stating they do not violate constitutional provisions...
Madras High Court Overturns Conviction in High-Profile POCSO Case
Court Cites Prosecution's Inability to Prove Foundational Facts, Including Victim's Age and Reliability of Testimony...
Delhi High Court Upholds Commercial Court's Decree in Feroz Khan v. Anil Jain; Modifies Interest Rate
Plaintiff's claim for Rs. 8,89,350 affirmed; pendente lite and future interest rate reduced from 9% to 6% by the High Co...
Delhi High Court Upholds No-Vending Zone Status at Nehru Place, Imposes Costs on Repeated Litigants
Court dismisses petition by unauthorized street vendors, reiterates Nehru Place as a No-hawking and No-vending zone due ...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Premature Petition Against Internal Complaints Committee Findings
Ajit Kumar Singh's Challenge to ICC Proceedings Under POSH Act Dismissed Pending GSFC Confirmation...
Madras HC seeks I-T report in Udhayanidhi Stalin poll affidavit 'discrepancies' case
The petitioner from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency, had alleged that there were discrepancies between the property ...
Delhi High Court Orders Rs. 1 Crore Ex-Gratia Compensation for Vice Principal’s COVID-19 Duty
Court clarifies that COVID-19 relief duties integrated into routine tasks warrant compensation under Delhi government sc...
Gujarat HC issues notices to Meta, X, Google over PIL seeking curb on misuse of AI
He said the existing legal framework in India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the related provision...
Bombay High Court Upholds Municipal Corporation's Discretion in Employee Suspension Case
Acquittal in a criminal case does not automatically entitle reinstated employees to full back wages for suspension perio...
Madras High Court Revokes FL2 Liquor License Over Rule Violations and Public Objections
Court emphasizes the importance of local resolutions and statutory compliance in liquor licensing....
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Disengagement of Daily Rated Workers Amid Financial Strain
Court rules no right to continued employment for temporary workers as J&K Cement Plant faces closure due to financial di...
Bombay High Court Upholds City Civil Court's Jurisdiction in Property Dispute
Civil Court's Jurisdiction Retained in Nuisance and Harassment Suit Amidst Landlord-Tenant Dispute...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Transfer of Maintenance Proceedings to Gram Nyayalayas
Court rules in favor of decentralizing justice to grassroots level, emphasizing legislative intent and harmonious statut...
Sikkim High Court Upholds Special Provisions for Sikkim, Denies Property Rights to Progeny of Sikkimese Women Married to Non-Sikkimese
The court dismisses the plea challenging property inheritance restrictions for Sikkimese women married to non-Sikkimese ...