High Courts
Allahabad High Court Upholds Rights of Adults in Live-in Relationships
Court Ensures Protection Against Honour Killing Threats; Stresses Police Duty to Safeguard Fundamental Rights...
Allahabad HC fixes April 10 for next hearing of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah case
At the centre of the controversy is the Aurangzeb-era Shahi Idgah mosque, which a section of Hindus has claimed had been...
Allahabad HC asks UP govt whether it can seal a place of worship without notice
Authorities recently sealed the mosque constructed on the land after the owners had started raising a boundary around it...
HC directs ATM theft case accused to plant trees for 30 days while granting bail
After hearing both sides, the court noted that the investigation had been completed and no recovery remained pending fro...
Live-in cases: HC takes seemingly different positions
The court thus argued that two consenting adults were free to enter into any live-in relationship as it is not an offenc...
Illegal to conduct age-check test on minor if proper documents are available: Allahabad HC
While granting conditional bail to the minor petitioner, the high court directed him to appear before the district proba...
Delhi HC rejects compensation plea by man who claimed he fell from train
In the judgment, the court observed that while the appellant claimed he fell near Sadar Bazar, the records of Lok Nayak ...
Legal heirs can claim reimbursement if govt employee dies during treatment: Allahabad HC
The court also clarified that if there is no dispute about being an heir, it is not appropriate to reject the claim mere...
Allahabad HC stays show-cause notice issued to petitioner over land dispute in Sambhal
On the other hand, the state counsel submitted that the petitioner has only challenged a notice and that the writ petiti...
Delhi HC protects Gautam Gambhir's personality rights
The plea said that several social media accounts used artificial intelligence (AI), face-swapping, and voice-cloning tec...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Denial of Temporary Release for Detained MP Amritpal Singh
Court Prioritizes National Security and Public Order Over Individual Rights in Landmark Decision...
Tripura High Court Directs State to Facilitate Transport of Rescued Cattle
Dhyan Foundation Goushala Granted Transit Permits for Safe Relocation of Cattle to Jharkhand...
Kerala High Court Grants Extension to SIT for Investigation into Temple Gold Plating Allegations
Vigilance Bureau Finds No Criminal Misappropriation in Sabarimala Temple Flag Mast Gold Donations...
Allahabad High Court Allows Impleadment of Union of India in Writ Petition
Union of India, Ministry of Home Affairs deemed necessary party due to involvement of administrative and statutory matte...
Allahabad High Court Orders Review of Police Procedures in FIR Discrepancy Case
Court invokes Section 528 BNSS to ensure justice amidst discrepancies in FIR registration related to cognizable offences...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Application to Quash Chargesheet Against Rev. Fr. Vineet Vincent Pereira
Court Upholds Prima Facie Case Under Section 295A IPC, Emphasizing Magistrate's Role in Cognizance...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Charges Against Sister-in-Law and Husband in Dowry Case
Court invokes inherent powers to dismiss FIR under Section 482 Cr.P.C.; Proceedings for other offences against remaining...
Allahabad High Court Clears Path for Appointment Despite Pending Criminal Case
Court Quashes Denial of Employment Based on Matrimonial Dispute Allegations, Mandates Issuance of Appointment Letter...
Delhi High Court Upholds Acquittal in High-Profile Kidnapping and Rape Case
Court finds trial court's judgment reasonable; prosecution fails to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt...
Bombay High Court Awards Compensation to Passenger Injured in Train Mishap
Court Rules "Self-inflicted Injury" Exemption Under Railways Act Does Not Apply to Passenger's Panic-induced Actions...
Kerala High Court Sets Guidelines on Church Management Disputes, Emphasizes Respect for 1934 Constitution and Limits on Police Intervention
Court clarifies that enforcement of judicial decisions in Malankara Orthodox-Jacobite Church disputes must uphold civil ...
Allahabad High Court Orders DNA Test in Disputed Paternity Case
Court mandates DNA testing to resolve maintenance claim and paternity dispute, setting aside previous maintenance order....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Criminal Investigation Against Emaar India Ltd.
Court Dismisses Petition to Quash FIR, Affirms Simultaneous Civil and Criminal Proceedings...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Eviction Order on Gram Sabha Land Encroachment
Court dismisses writ petition challenging summary proceedings under U.P. Revenue Code, 2006...
Allahabad High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile POCSO Case
The court acknowledges special circumstances and procedural discrepancies, imposing stringent conditions on media intera...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Continuation of Prosecution in Anti-Sikh Riots Cases
Applications for Quashing Proceedings Dismissed; Court Emphasizes Supreme Court's Directive for Re-investigation...
Delhi High Court Upholds CBI Investigation Against Lalu Prasad Yadav in Corruption Case
Court Rules Section 17A of PC Act, 1988, Does Not Apply Retrospectively to Offences Before 2018 Amendment...
Delhi High Court Acquits Accused in High-Profile Trafficking Case
Lack of Consistent Testimony Leads to Acquittal in Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Charges...
Ahead of Apr 2 hearing, MP HC judges inspect Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque site
Amid tight security, the judges examined various parts of the structure, which is under the jurisdiction of Archaeologic...
Chinese visa 'scam': Delhi HC disposes of as 'infructuous' plea by Karti Chidambaram in money laundering case
It had said "prima facie" there was sufficient material to frame charges against Karti for the substantive offence under...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Against Reliance Industries in Alleged Gas Extraction Dispute
The court finds the petition to be an abuse of judicial process, asserting no public interest element in the plea agains...
Delhi HC refuses interim relief to Experion Developers in Dignity Buildcon insolvency rigging case
The Enforcement Directorate, which has attached the property as part of a money laundering probe, is investigating wheth...
Women professionals move HC against Karnataka govt's menstrual leave policy
The petitioners have argued that the policy is a clear instance of "benevolent sexism", where measures, though appearing...
HC dismisses jailed MP Amritpal's plea for quashing Punjab govt's order declining temporary release
According to the plea, Amritpal sought to highlight various matters, including the 2025 floods in Punjab, the rampant ri...
Allahabad HC orders DNA test to determine minor girl's paternity, sets aside maintenance order
However, the high court pointed to discrepancies in the records, including conflicting birth and medical certificates, a...
Allegations about custodial torture of students concocted, Delhi Police to HC
The police further argued that the activists failed to produce any medical documents or Medico-Legal Cases (MLC) to subs...