High Courts
Gujarat High Court Restores Custody of Minor to Mother in Landmark Habeas Corpus Judgment
Court Emphasizes Child's Welfare as Paramount Consideration Over Alleged Separation Deed...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Awards Compensation for Wrongful Termination
Delhi Public School Ghaziabad Society Ordered to Pay Rs. 34.20 Lakh to Former Teacher for Contract Breach...
Kerala High Court Stays Order Interdicting Release of "The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond"
The Division Bench asserts CBFC's certification presumes adherence to guidelines, emphasizing the state's duty to mainta...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Mother's Right to Amend Child's Surname in Birth Certificate
Court directs Registrar to modify birth certificate to reflect maternal surname, emphasizing child's identity and welfar...
Permit 5 people named by court for symbolic prayers atop Tirupparankundram hill: HC to govt
Hearing a contempt petition filed for non-compliance of an earlier direction on lighting Karthigai Deepam atop the Deepa...
Disregarding judicial officer's order unpardonable: Allahabad HC
Further, the high court directed that chief judicial magistrates in all districts, or concerned magistrates, shall as pa...
Kantara mimicking case: HC extends interim relief given to actor Ranveer Singh till March 9
The complainant, who is a lawyer, alleged that his religious sentiments were hurt by calling the deity a ghost. On the d...
Kerala HC seeks roadmap from state to tackle human-wildlife conflict in Aralam, Wayanad
The bench said the Chief Secretary must bear in mind the urgency of the situation and clearly specify the measures to be...
Kerala HC seeks full financial records of Global Ayyappa Conclave from TDB
Further, the court ordered the TDB to place the full account statement of the bank account maintained with Dhanlaxmi Ban...
'No application of mind', says Delhi HC as it stays sessions court order halting IYC chief's bail
IYC workers entered the AI summit venue, wearing and holding white T-shirts with images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...
Kerala High Court Stays Release of "The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond"
Certification by CBFC under Scrutiny for Alleged Disregard of Statutory Guidelines; Interim Stay Ordered...
Bombay High Court Grants Rs. 45 Lakh Compensation for COVID-Related Death of MSRTC Employee
Court Rules Employee's Supervision Role Exposed Him to Risks Justifying Compensation Under COVID Circular...
Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Faizan Amidst Overcrowded Jails and Pending Trials
Bail granted with strict conditions; Court highlights the need for efficient bail management due to systemic constraints...
Allahabad High Court Accepts Advocate's Apology in Criminal Contempt Case
Advocate Hari Narayan Pandey Avoids Penalty After Unconditional Apology for Disparaging Court Remarks...
Delhi High Court Upholds UPSC's Decision on Prosecutor Appointment in SFIO
Court dismisses petition challenging rejection of candidature for failing to meet experience criteria as per recruitment...
Bombay High Court Quashes FIRs After Amicable Settlement Between Parties
Court Allows Compounding of Offences Under SC/ST Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita After Dispute Resolution...
Kerala High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Teacher Accused of Corporal Punishment
Court affirms teacher's right to discipline students with bona fide intention under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023...
Allahabad High Court Takes Suo Motu Action on Missing Persons Crisis in Uttar Pradesh
Court Directs State to Provide Comprehensive Data and Formulate SOP for Effective Tracing of Missing Persons...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Chopra Hotels' Petition Challenging Demolition Orders
Court Upholds Statutory Remedy Under Punjab Municipal Corporation Act for Unauthorized Construction...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Non-Revocation of Pardon for CBI Approvers
Court emphasizes judicial review and hearing before revocation of pardon under CrPC Sections 306 and 308....
Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal in Sexual Assault Case Involving Minor
State's appeal for leave to challenge acquittal in POCSO case rejected due to lack of corroborative evidence and materia...
Bombay High Court Quashes Service Tax Imposition on Legal Services by Advocates
Court Rules Exemption on Service Tax for Legal Services Provided by Advocates to Firms, Upholds Principles of Natural Ju...
Delhi High Court Orders Investigation into Alleged Contemptuous LinkedIn Post
Court mandates LinkedIn and Delhi Police Cyber Cell to disclose identity and IP details regarding disputed post linked t...
Allahabad High Court Declares Arrest of Petitioners Illegal, Orders Immediate Release
Non-compliance with Legal Procedures and Supreme Court Guidelines Leads to Nullification of Arrest and Remand Orders...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Ravi Joel Tudu in Alleged Abetment to Suicide Case
Lack of Evidence Leads to Quashing of Charges Under Section 306 IPC, Upholding Legal Precedents on Abetment...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Family Court's Decision on DNA Test in Paternity Dispute
Court emphasizes the importance of "eminent need" and presumption of legitimacy under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Dismisses Writ Petition on Alleged Road Closure
Petitioners Fail to Prove Existence of Road; Court Upholds Public Trust Doctrine on Water Body Protection...
Telangana High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Transfer of Suit on Grounds of Bias
Mere Apprehension and Unsubstantiated Allegations Against Presiding Officer Insufficient for Transfer, Rules Court...
Delhi High Court Grants Temporary Relief to Minority Schools on Fee Regulation Committee Formation
Schools not mandated to form School-Level Fee Regulation Committee until next hearing, as High Court reviews new notific...
Delhi High Court Upholds Superannuation Rule for Doctors in Central Health Service
Continuation in Service Beyond 62 Years Conditional on Non-Administrative Roles, Court Rules...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Group-D Status for Hostel Employees in Polytechnic Institutions
Court Dismisses Appeals Against Regularization; Affirms Employees' Entitlement to Government Benefits...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Land Acquisition for Vidyasagar Industrial Park
Court Dismisses Appeal Against Land Acquisition, Citing Employment Generation and Socio-Economic Development...
Calcutta High Court Mandates Payment of Stamp Duty for Execution of Partition Decrees
Decree Holders Can Pay and Recover Stamp Duty for Co-sharers; Ensures Seamless Execution Process...
Kerala High Court Upholds Disability Pension for Ex-Army Havildar
Court affirms pension eligibility despite voluntary discharge, citing aggravated military service-related disability....
Calcutta High Court Dismisses Contempt Proceedings, Affirms Compliance with Land Mutation Order
Court clarifies scope of contempt jurisdiction; directs parties to pursue any additional reliefs through appropriate pro...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Criminal Charges Against RWA Members
Court finds allegations of extortion and intimidation unsubstantiated; investigation deemed influenced and incomplete....