High Courts
Stop chasing couples who have married of their own free will: Allahabad HC raps UP Police
Criticising the police action or trend in registering FIRs and investigating consensual marriages instead of probing oth...
Death certificate denied due to jurisdiction issue, Atal Setu suicide victim's wife moves HC
Sunaina Karuturi, the petitioner, claimed that the municipal corporations of Uran, Navi Mumbai and Panvel told her that ...
Madhya Pradesh HC orders scrutiny of minister's caste certificate
Pradeep Ahirwar, president of the SC cell of the state Congress, had moved the HC claiming that Bagri, Minister of State...
K'taka HC indicates passing order in actor Ranveer Singh's plea to quash FIR against him
The matter came up for hearing during the day, with arguments centred on the contents of the affidavit filed by the acto...
Bombay High Court Upholds IIT Bombay's Disciplinary Action Against Professor for Sexual Harassment
Court Affirms Internal Complaints Committee's Inquiry Suffices Without Additional CCS Inquiry...
Bombay High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case
Aurangabad Bench holds insurer liable for increased payout, emphasizing the duty to award just compensation based on pre...
Allahabad High Court Interprets "Government Office" in Eligibility Criteria for Assistant Registrar Exam
Court Dismisses Several Petitions, Orders Reconsideration in Select Cases for Assistant Registrar Eligibility...
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in Gang Penetrative Sexual Assault Case
Sentences Modified from 15 to 10 Years for Convicts in PoCSO Act Violation...
Allahabad High Court Orders Immediate Removal of Illegal Encroachments in Lucknow
Court Directs Lucknow Nagar Nigam and District Administration to Expedite Action Against Unauthorized Structures...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Denial of Succession Certificate in Tribal Polygamy Case
Munni Bai's claim to deceased husband's estate rejected due to lack of evidence proving tribal customs of polygamy...
Delhi High Court Upholds Students' Right to Peaceful Protest
University Cannot Expel Students for Participating in Peaceful Protests, Protecting Fundamental Rights...
Madras High Court Upholds Prospective Nature of Maintenance Act in Property Transfer Case
Court mandates son to provide accommodation to father, emphasizing statutory obligation of children towards parents....
Madras High Court Upholds Breach of Contract Claim in Film Production Dispute
Court Affirms Plaintiff's Right to Refund and Damages Due to Non-Commencement of Agreed Film Production...
Calcutta High Court Overturns Adoption Application Dismissal, Upholds Child's Age at Filing Date
Court affirms the right to adopt based on age criteria at the application filing, setting aside procedural delay consequ...
Bombay High Court Quashes Magistrate's Order for Lack of Judicial Consideration
The court remands the matter for fresh examination, citing non-application of mind in issuing process against accused...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Repeated Debarment and Blacklisting of Contractor
Court Finds Legal Malice and Colourable Exercise of Power in Authorities’ Actions Against Petitioner...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Dishonour Case
Revision Application Dismissed; Presumption of Legally Enforceable Debt Under NI Act Upheld...
Kerala High Court Acquits Teacher in Provident Fund Ledger Falsification Case
Lack of Conclusive Evidence Leads to Benefit of Doubt for Accused...
Kerala HC permits Vadakkumnathan Temple to install Thrissur Pooram ad boards
The famed Thrissur Pooram festivities got underway on April 20, with the customary, ritualistic flag hoisting carried ou...
Kerala HC seeks stand of Centre, state on PIL against GO allowing declaration of elephant possession
It has also claimed that the GO, in its effect and operation, "amounts to a colourable exercise of legislative power", a...
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
Court exempts personal appearance of HDFC Life Insurance Branch Head amid allegations of manipulated life insurance poli...