High Courts
Permission to travel abroad; Condition for furnishing bank guarantee of Rs. 25 lakhs is excessively high
Punjab and Haryana High Court Eases Travel Restrictions for Matrimonial Offense Accused, Court Reduces Financial Conditi...
T'gana HC breather to Cong leader Khera, grants one week transit anticipatory bail in Assam case
Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia, who argued against Khera's petition on Thursday, had stressed that there was no p...
HC refuses to quash criminal proceedings against UP Muslim Personal Law Board chief
Refusing to interfere in the matter, the high court, in its recent decision, pointed out that according to the FIR, the ...
Kerala HC holds govt official in contempt for denying sanction to prosecute former KSCDC officials
The court set aside the October 2025 government order denying sanction to prosecute the two former KSCDC officials and d...
Bhojshala is Saraswati temple founded by Raja Bhoj; was a seat of learning: Hindu petitioner to HC
Citing 'Prabandha Chintamani' by Merutunga and other historical texts, Gupta said King Bhoj was a great patron of art an...
After Pune businessman loses Rs 38 lakh in online fraud, HC orders bank to refund amount
Relying on the RBI's July 6, 2017 circular on 'Customer Protection - Limiting Liability of Customers in Unauthorised Ele...
Allahabad HC to hear Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah case on May 15
The Hindu side has filed 18 suits for possession of land, “removal” of the structure of the Shahi Idgah masjid, "restora...
Delhi HC allows authorities to proceed with demolition drive in Shalimar Bagh
"Upon the expiry of the aforesaid period, that is, May 30, 2026, the respondents are at liberty to proceed with the expa...
Delhi HC's occupancy rider to Khan Market restaurants for operating without fire NOC
Noting that there seemed no reason to disbelieve the petitioners, the court said the petitioners should not be disallowe...
Election petition inherently trial-based: Himachal HC in 2024 Rajya Sabha elections case
"It defies common sense, old tradition and practices, anywhere in the world that whenever there is a tie between two peo...
Initiated steps to block objectionable tweets by journalist Rana Ayyub: Centre to HC
In January 2025, a magisterial court directed Delhi Police to register an FIR against Rana Ayyub for allegedly making so...
Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea against appointment of NCLT acting president
Since there are no rules governing inter se seniority amongst members, seniority must be decided based on the date of jo...
MP HC asks petitioner to move Data Protection Board in Instagram chat encryption case
In its order passed on Thursday, the Indore bench of the high court also directed the board to pass a "reasoned and spea...
Allahabad High Court Directs Renewal of Passport for Applicant Despite Prosecution's Concerns
Court Upholds Applicant's Right to Passport Renewal, Directs Ministry of External Affairs to Ensure Compliance...
Karnataka High Court Orders Re-Verification and Recount of Postal Ballots in Sringeri Assembly Election
Court finds Returning Officer's failure to re-verify 279 rejected postal ballots violated mandatory Election Commission ...
Bombay High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case
Court Revises Monthly Income Assessment, Attributes Contributory Negligence Equally, and Awards Additional Compensation ...
Prolonged Detention Without Trial Leads to Bail for Saradha Scam Accused
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail to Sudipta Sen Citing Violation of Right to Speedy Trial and Administrative Failures...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Raiyyan in Capital Punishment Case, Citing Uncorroborated Evidence
Conviction and death sentence overturned due to inconsistencies in witness testimonies and lack of substantive evidence...
Allahabad High Court Stays Proceedings Against 73-Year-Old Accused in 19-Year-Old Corruption Case
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court exercises its inherent powers to quash criminal proceedings against Dr...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Megha Khatri and Family in Abetment to Suicide Case
The Court rules lack of instigation and mens rea in alleged abetment case under Section 306 IPC, dismissing charges agai...
Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Rajesh Bothra in Financial Fraud Case
Bail granted with stringent conditions; passport surrender, no travel, and strict adherence to trial procedures mandated...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Reduced Compensation in Electrocution Case
Court rules contributory negligence by plaintiff's family in the construction under high tension wires; maintains reduce...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Retrial in Vinod Shah Case
Conviction and Death Sentences Quashed Due to Procedural Flaws in Accused Examination...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Imposes Rs. 10 Lakh Fine on State for Failing to Develop Judicial Infrastructure
Court Censures State's Inaction on Establishing Special Courts for NDPS Cases and Demands Immediate Budgetary Transparen...
Bombay High Court Mandates Dignified Repatriation of Mortal Remains with DNA Verification
Court Directs Authorities for Coordinated Efforts in Handling Mortal Remains with Emphasis on Family Involvement and DNA...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Election Petition Against Mahim MLA Over Non-Compliance
Failure to Deposit Security for Costs Results in Dismissal of Election Challenge...
Bombay High Court Upholds Framing of Charges in Alleged Custodial Death Case
Charges under Sections 302 and 295A of IPC Against Police Officers Affirmed by Division Bench...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Allows Woman to Choose Her Own Path Amidst Domestic Discord
Court Permits 19-Year-Old to Live with Partner of Choice; Introduces "Shourya Didi" for Support and Mentoring...
T'gana HC breather to Cong leader Khera, grants one week anticipatory bail in Assam case
The Congress leader on April 5 alleged that Assam CM's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, has multiple passports and foreign pro...
Kerala HC extends time for VACB to complete probe in Sabarimala ghee sale scam
The orders came in a petition initiated by the court on its own following a report by the TDB's Chief Vigilance and Secu...
HC grants bail to preacher Rampal in 2014 violence case, directs him not to promote 'mob mentality'
"Considering the long incarceration of the appellant/accused which is more than 11 years and his age being about 75 year...
CBI may question convict Sanjay Roy in RG Kar rape-murder case: Cal HC
Stating that the petitioner parents have consulted forensic experts over the rape and murder of their doctor daughter, C...
Jharkhand HC directs DGP to file sealed report on 'police assault' of missing girl's relative
The report of the DGP will have to be furnished in sealed cover before the High Court, which will hear the matter again ...
Renewal of passport legitimate right available to a person: Allahabad HC
Having heard both sides, the high court in its judgement on Tuesday noted that renewal of passport is the legitimate rig...
ASI documents support our claim of temple predating mosque at Bhojshala: Hindu outfit to HC
The High Court directed the ASI to conduct a scientific survey of the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque complex on March 11, ...
Telangana HC adjourns hearing on Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea to Apr 10
The Congress leader on April 5 alleged that Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, has multiple passports and foreign proper...