High Courts

Kerala High Court Acquits Accused in Harippad Murder Case Due to Lack of Reliable Evidence

Conviction under Section 302 IPC Overturned; Prosecution Fails to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt...

Jharkhand High Court Acquits Accused in Notorious Multiple Murder Case

Acquittal Granted Due to Eyewitness Testimony Inconsistencies and Suppression of Initial Police Report...

Gauhati High Court Remands Case for Fresh Adjudication Following Procedural Error

Sessions Judge Tinsukia's Judgment Overturned Due to Jurisdictional Overreach...

Gauhati High Court Rejects Bail Application in High-Profile Methamphetamine Trafficking Case

Abdul Kalam's plea dismissed as court finds prima facie evidence of involvement in contraband trafficking...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Denies Condonation of Delay for Kishori Lal

Court Upholds Dismissal of Revision Application Due to Insufficient Cause for Delay...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Dismisses Appeal in Criminal Case: Framing of Charge Deemed Interlocutory

Appeal against framing of charges under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and SC/ST Act dismissed due to its interlocutory nature;...

Delhi High Court Grants Bail Due to Violation of Fundamental Rights

Arrest and remand procedures deemed illegal; Bail granted to Habibur Molla @ Sonu in high-profile case....

Allahabad HC seeks data on arms licenses issued in UP, berates growing 'gun culture' in state

Despite a favourable police report submitted in September 2018, his application was dismissed in November 2022. A subseq...

Man sentenced to 22-month prison term for unpaid maintenance gets relief from Allahabad HC

It was further contended that for any remaining unpaid amount after the execution of the warrant, the proper recourse is...

Allahabad HC seeks UP official's explanation for not mentioning 'Hon'ble' for Union minister in FIR

Fixing April 6 for the next hearing, the court said, "The additional chief secretary (home), government of Uttar Pradesh...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Acquittal in Abetment to Suicide Case

Appellate Court Affirms Trial Court's Decision Due to Lack of Evidence in Alleged Suicide Case...

Calcutta High Court Upholds University’s Stand on Forged Marksheets

Court dismisses appeal by student seeking issuance of marksheet and certificate based on allegedly fake documents...

Bombay High Court Mandates Compassionate Appointment and Compensation for BEST Employee's Family

Court Rules in Favor of Deceased Bus Conductor's Family, Citing Probable Covid-19 Death...

Gujarat High Court Overturns Family Court Order in Child Custody Case

Court Emphasizes Child Welfare Over Parental Rights in Custody Disputes, Criticizes Insensitive Approach by Family Court...

Kerala High Court Upholds Dismissal of Rescission Application in Protracted Property Sale Dispute

Court rules application for rescission of contract barred by limitation, emphasizing implicit extension of time for exec...

Allahabad High Court Sets Guidelines for Recovery Proceedings Against Legal Representatives Under Indian Stamp Act

Court Directs Inquiry into Liability of Legal Heirs in Stamp Duty Recovery; Emphasizes Compliance with Statutory Provisi...

Madras High Court Orders Summoning of Key Witnesses in Telecom Fraud Case

Court invokes Section 348 of BNSS, 2023 to ensure fair trial; emphasizes importance of transparency and thorough examina...

Kerala High Court Directs State to Expedite Establishment of Additional NDPS Courts

State Ordered to Operationalize Two Additional NDPS Courts and Establish Three New Ones Within Three Months...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Awards Compensation for Negligence Leading to Drowning of Three Children

Court Holds State Authorities Liable for Inadequate Safety Measures Around Hazardous Installation, Directs Compensation ...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Suspension of Liquor Licences in Landmark Judgment

Som Distilleries Faces Legal Setback as Court Affirms Excise Act Violations and Convictions...

High Court Slams Frivolous Contempt Petitions, Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Penalty

Punjab and Haryana High Court Protects Judicial Officers from Baseless Allegations, Emphasizes Judicial Dignity...

Karnataka High Court Validates Investigation into Underage Drinking Case at Legacy Brewing Company

Court Upholds Magistrate's Permission for Investigation into Alleged Sale of Alcohol to Minors...

Gujarat High Court Demands Accountability from NHAI Over National Highway No. 8 Mismanagement

Court orders NHAI to submit detailed affidavit on repairs and toll collection amidst congestion and poor road conditions...

Gujarat High Court Mandates Strict Compliance with Child Protection Laws

Directions Issued to Strengthen Implementation of Juvenile Justice, Child Rights, and POCSO Acts in Gujarat...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Indefinite Blacklisting of Liquor Shop Licensee

Court Criticizes Licensing Authority for Lack of Independent Findings in License Cancellation...

Delhi High Court Quashes Proclamation Proceedings Against Manish Popli, Sets Aside Look-Out Circular

Court finds failure in procedural service requirements for proclamation; directs Popli to appear before Trial Court with...

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order Against Javid Ahmad Zargar

Court Restores Personal Liberty, Cites Abuse of Law by Authorities...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Validity of PMLA Proceedings Despite Quashed FIR

Court affirms Enforcement Directorate's jurisdiction to continue investigation under PMLA, emphasizing the subsistence o...

Karnataka High Court Denies Delay Condonation, Calls for Government Litigation Reforms

State's 321-Day Delay in Filing Appeal Dismissed; Court Urges Structured Litigation Management...

Madras High Court Upholds Order Denying Protest at Busy Junction; Imposes Costs for Frivolous Litigation

Petitioner's Demand for Indefinite Daily Protest at Chosen Location Rejected; Court Highlights Need for Public Order and...

West Asia conflict: Kin of India’s first victim move HC, seek return of mortal remains

It also relied on the legal obligations under the maritime regulations and guidelines that require proper handling and r...

Patna High Court Quashes Single Judge's Order in LPA No. 891 of 2025

Court Sets Aside Judgment Granting Appointment Consideration to Delayed Petitioner; Emphasizes on Delay and Laches in Se...

Calcutta High Court Orders Revision of Electoral Rolls Amidst Allegations of Irregularities in West Bengal Bar Council Elections

Judicial intervention mandates correction of duplicate voter entries to uphold transparency and fairness in upcoming Bar...

Bombay High Court Quashes Orders Admitting Non-Existent Flat Owners into Housing Society