High Courts
MP HC sets up judicial commission to probe water contamination in Indore
In its order, the HC said the serious issue concerning contamination of the drinking water supply in Bhagirathpura area ...
Deaths of 16 people in Indore likely linked to contaminated drinking water: MP govt tells HC
According to reports, a total of 454 patients were admitted to local hospitals during the vomiting and diarrhea outbreak...
Jharkhand HC dismisses plea challenging reservation policy for mayor's post in municipal polls
Over 43.33 lakh voters, including 21.26 lakh women, are eligible to exercise their franchise in the elections to 1,087 w...
HC says trial courts not to defer framing of charges due to filing of revision plea, stay order must
"It is a settled provision of law that merely filing of criminal revision or criminal appeal against any order does not ...
HC grants interim anticipatory bail to Sambhal violence accused days after FIR ordered against cops
It was also argued that the applicant himself suffered a gunshot injury in the alleged incident and underwent treatment ...
'Harsh words' not enough, economic impact of air pollution needs to be assessed: HC
When the matter was called on Tuesday, Amicus Darius Khambata, during his submissions, referred to Gopinath's comments o...
Delhi HC restrains broadcast of AI-generated film exploiting likeness of Pawan Kalyan’s son
In its order dated January 23, the court said, “Upon overall appreciation of the facts of the case, prima facie, it appe...
Delhi HC directs DUSIB to prepare contingency plans to protect patients, kin from harsh weather
The court noted that AIIMS submitted a status report regarding the various coordinated welfare and support measures for ...
Allahabad HC quashes PIL challenging decision to reduce NEET-PG cut-off marks for SC/ST/OBCs
The petitioner had termed the move of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) unconstitutional an...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Right to Religious Gatherings on Private Property
Court affirms no state permission required for prayer meetings within private premises under Article 25....
Madras HC sets aside single judge order directing CBFC to grant censor certificate to 'Jana Nayagan'
The ruling virtually makes the fate of the film, originally slated for a Pongal release earlier this month, uncertain. T...
Delhi High Court Lays Down Guidelines to Address Systemic Failures in Post-Conviction Enforcement
Court Criticizes Thirteen-Year Delay in Arresting Convict and Issues Directions to Prevent Future Lapses...
Bombay High Court Denies Termination of 28-Week Pregnancy, Citing Risk of Foeticide
Court suggests natural delivery with post-birth adoption as an alternative for the 18-year-old petitioner....
Calcutta High Court Quashes Juvenile Proceedings for Breach of Inquiry Deadline
Court Upholds Mandatory Timelines Under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 for Petty Offences...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses PIL Against Lowering NEET-PG Cutoff Percentiles
Court Finds No Arbitrariness in Policy Decision to Ensure Optimal Seat Utilization...
Allahabad High Court Grants Interim Anticipatory Bail to Mohd Alam in Criminal Case
Court considers nature of accusation and applicant's cooperation pledge; sets conditions for bail ...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Probe into Indore Water Contamination Tragedy
Independent Commission Established to Investigate Causes and Accountability as Public Health Emergency Declared...
Madras High Court Overturns Single Judge's Order on Film Certification Process
Court emphasizes need for procedural fairness and challenges to Chairperson's decisions in CBFC film certification dispu...
Don't disclose sexual assault survivor's identity in court documents: Delhi HC to police
The accused contended that he was in a consensual physical relationship with the mother of the prosecutrix and had been ...
Allahabad HC says live-in influenced by western ideas, sets aside life term in rape case
The HC held that the conviction for kidnapping and abduction was "absolutely unwarranted" as the victim was an adult who...
'Doctor', 'Dr' not exclusive to medical professionals: Kerala HC
It further said that the NMC Act does not contain any provision for conferring the title doctor on qualified medical pro...
Failure to disclose grounds of arrest in memo amounts to dereliction of duty: HC
The High Court, in its verdict dated January 22, ordered that any police officer in Uttar Pradesh who fails to disclose ...
Manipur HC seeks progress report on blocking of video showing killing in Churachandpur
The video, which surfaced on January 21, allegedly shows a man being shot dead by suspected militants despite pleading f...
Course correction: Gujarat varsity reverses decision on appointment of chemistry prof as English HoD
The university defended its decision in the tribunal, citing that the seniority of the members in the English department...
HC quashes bail to IAS officer accused in abetment of suicide case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) informed the court that forensic analysis had confirmed the suicide notes to be in ...
Procedural Lapses Lead to Bail for NDPS Convicts in West Bengal
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail to Two Convicts Due to Non-compliance with NDPS Act Provisions ...
Wife can't claim maintenance if her action contributes to husband's incapacity to earn: HC
"If a wife by her own acts or omissions causes or contributes to the incapacity of her husband to earn, she cannot be pe...
Gujarat HC questions school on administrative, security lapses over student stabbing incident
Describing the school's approach as treating education like a money-making enterprise, the court remarked that even basi...
HC gives Punjab 7 working days to decide on Amritpal's parole plea to attend Parliament session
Amritpal, the chief of the Waris Punjab De group who styled himself after slain Khalistani militant Jarnail Singh Bhindr...
Karnataka HC lifts ban on bike taxis
According to the company, bike taxis serve as a vital mobility lifeline for Indian cities, offering an affordable and co...
Jana Nayagan certification row: HC to pronounce order on Jan 27
the petition filed by M/s KVN Productions LLP, producer of the film "Jaya Nayagan" and gave a direction to the CBFC to g...
Two more activists get bail from HC in Elgar Parishad case; only 1 accused in jail now
At least 16 people, including prominent lawyers, activists, and academics, were booked in connection with allegedly prov...
'Delhi HC sets aside bail granted to accused in Turkman Gate violence case'
To oppose the grant of bail before the trial court, the prosecution had largely relied on CCTV footage and the disclosur...
Delhi govt can give cash to EWS students to buy school uniform: HC
The Delhi government informed the court that its cabinet believed that procurement and distribution of uniforms in kind ...
'You are not living in alien world', HC slams officials on air pollution issue, warns of pay halt
The HC was, however, not impressed with the submission and pointed out that all these anti-pollution actions had been ta...
Cash-for-query: Lokpal gets more time to decide on sanction to file chargesheet against Mahua Moitra
"The period of disposal is extended by two months while observing that no further request for extension of time will be ...