High Courts
Suit for refund of air ticket charges and punitive damages - Dispute held to be non-commercial
This ruling directs the plaintiffs to pursue their claims in a court with appropriate jurisdiction, marking a significan...
Delhi High Court Denounces Baseless Transfer Petition, Imposes Rs. 50,000 Fine
The Court was informed that a similar petition had been filed and subsequently withdrawn by the petitioners before the P...
No interfere in corporate insolvency proceedings under Article 227
The judgment aligns with previous decisions of the Supreme Court, affirming that adherence to legal protocols and proced...
Termination for repeated misconduct, including abuse and threat to a superior officer, held not disproportionate
In conclusion, the High Court affirmed the principles of natural justice were upheld, and no prejudice was demonstrated ...
Bombay High Court Emphasizes Rehabilitation for Liquor-Addicted Accused in Landmark Bail Case
This ruling sets a precedent for handling similar cases, urging authorities to ensure medical examinations and rehabilit...
Allahabad High Court Overturns Acquittal, Convicts Awadhesh Kumar and Mata Prasad for Murder
Consequently, the High Court sentenced Awadhesh Kumar and Mata Prasad to life imprisonment under Sections 302/34 of the ...
A practicing lawyer, guilty of civil contempt for breaching an undertaking in a landlord-tenant dispute.
The court also revoked the direction for disciplinary action against Mohandoss by the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Pudu...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petition for Delayed Compassionate Appointment
This judgment serves as a reminder that while compassionate appointments are an essential social welfare measure, they m...
Recovery of excess payment made to an employee during service is permissible
This ruling underscores the judiciary's stance on safeguarding public funds and the conditions under which recoveries fr...
Rajasthan High Court Imposes Penalty on Annapurna Medical Training for Forum Shopping
The judgment serves as a stern warning against bench hunting and forum shopping, reiterating the importance of adhering ...
Caste Certificate - Additional Deputy Commissioner does not have the jurisdiction to cancel caste certificates
The judgment further highlighted the procedural lapses in the cancellation of caste certificates and mutation orders wit...
Delhi High Court Rules on Defamation Case Involving Political Figure and Media
The judgment underscores the necessity of protecting public figures from defamatory content, while also upholding the co...
Kerala High Court Grants Divorce on Grounds of Matrimonial Cruelty
Ultimately, the High Court found that the appellant had been trapped in a loveless and abusive relationship, warranting ...
Commercial Courts Act - Pre-litigation mediation is mandatory unless a case of "urgent interim relief"
The judgment reaffirms the Supreme Court's stance in previous cases, emphasizing the mandatory nature of pre-litigation ...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Bail, Dismisses Application for Cancellation Due to GST Ledger Compliance
The judgment underscored that mere technicalities without a substantial breach of conditions cannot justify bail cancell...
Bombay High Court Quashes Charges Under Section 294 IPC Against Amit Ashok Jagdale
The court's decision provides clarity on the application of Section 294 IPC, reinforcing the necessity of proving both o...
Uttarakhand High Court Demands Urgent Social Media Action to Protect Women's Dignity
The court expressed its expectation that social media platforms would act with the urgency the situation demands. It emp...
Jharkhand High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail; Advocate's Misconduct Sparks Contempt Concerns
The Registry has been directed to communicate this order to the Chairman of the Jharkhand State Bar Council promptly. Th...
National Pharmaceuticals' Manufacturing Halted Without Due Process
The judgment serves as a reminder to regulatory bodies about the necessity of following legal frameworks and respecting ...
No Premature Release for Convict in 1993 Kolkata Bomb Blast Case
This decision, while denying Khalid's premature release, allows for future consideration of such pleas by the authoritie...
Copyright of song "Sathi Pauti Bhoga" - Petitioner failed to establish prima facie case of copyright infringement
The judgment highlights the complexities involved in copyright disputes and underscores the importance of adhering to co...
Bombay High Court Quashes Arbitrary Test Audit Order Against Kulswami Co-Operative Credit Society
The judgment underscores the court's role in scrutinizing arbitrary administrative orders, especially when fundamental p...
Order of freezing and seizure of properties under NDPS - When such an order can be challenged.
The judgment underscores the strict interpretation of the NDPS Act's provisions, especially concerning the linkage betwe...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Against NEET OMR Evaluation
The court further clarified that the NEET (UG) 2025 Information Bulletin prohibits rechecking or re-evaluation of answer...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Sub Registrar's Refusal to Register Property Sale in Cantonment Area
This decision underscores the judiciary's stance on maintaining stringent regulatory oversight over property transaction...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Collector's Order on Land Ownership
The court's decision to annul the orders dated 03.03.2020 and 21.10.2022 has been welcomed by the petitioners, reaffirmi...
Bombay High Court Overturns Trial Court's Decision on Amendment and Jurisdiction in Civil Suit
This judgment reinforces the principle that jurisdictional competence cannot be altered through procedural amendments in...
Dishonour of Cheque - Section 138 is attracted even when the cheque is issued as "security" or remark "account closed."
The High Court also highlighted that the role of a revisional court is not to act as an appellate body and re-evaluate e...
Delhi High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail in High-Profile Digital Fraud Case
This case also highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tackling crimes that exploit technological advancement...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Review of Police Officer's Downgraded ACR
The court's order underscores the necessity for transparency and fairness in administrative processes, particularly in d...
Wife residing separately for years without reasonable and probable cause - Amounts to cruelty
The judgment is expected to have implications for similar cases, highlighting the significance of established judicial f...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Expulsion from Bar Association
This judgment underscores the importance of seeking appropriate legal channels and highlights the limitations of the Adv...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Condonation of 992 Days Delay Due to Bureaucratic Lethargy
This ruling is expected to have significant implications for how governmental bodies approach legal proceedings, encoura...
Allahabad High Court Revises Maintenance Order; Minor Husband Obligated to Pay Post-Majority
This ruling underscores the court's commitment to balancing legal obligations with practical considerations, particularl...
Insurance - Pay and recover applies on non-registration of the vehicle at the time of accident
The judgment reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to balancing policy enforcement with equitable treatment of third-part...
Insurance Company cannot evade liability based on undisclosed or hidden exception clauses
This judgment underscores the principle that exclusion clauses in insurance contracts must be strictly construed and hig...