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Jharkhand High Court Commutes Death Sentence in Heinous Rape and Murder Case of a Minor

Jharkhand High Court Commutes Death Sentence in Heinous Rape and Murder Case of a Minor

Life Imprisonment for Convict Indar Oraon with Emphasis on Possibility of Reformation and Rehabilitation...

Rajasthan High Court Orders Regularization of Long-Serving Employee, Emphasizes Fairness and Equality

Rajasthan High Court Orders Regularization of Long-Serving Employee, Emphasizes Fairness and Equality

Court rules in favor of Satu Lal, mandates regularization and service benefits for continuous employment since 1984....

Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Transit Fee on Railway Transportation of Iron Ore

Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Transit Fee on Railway Transportation of Iron Ore

The State's levy on railway transit declared ultra vires the Indian Forest Act, 1927, and unconstitutional by the Chhatt...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Former Director Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act

Karnataka High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Former Director Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act

Court Rules No Vicarious Liability for Resigned Directors Without Proof of Involvement in Company Affairs...

If a party does not lead evidence despite repeated opportunities, the court is not  to wait indefinitely

If a party does not lead evidence despite repeated opportunities, the court is not to wait indefinitely

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision to Close Evidence Window for Non-compliance Court dismisses p...

Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case: Appellant Sentenced to 12 Years

Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case: Appellant Sentenced to 12 Years

Court dismisses appeal, validating the testimony of the minor victim and corroborating evidence despite defense's claims...

Dishonour of Cheque - Liability under section 138 attracted even for a cheque issued as security

Dishonour of Cheque - Liability under section 138 attracted even for a cheque issued as security

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case Court affirms three-month imprisonment for accused,...

Delhi High Court Enforces Automatic Termination in Solar Power Projects Dispute

Delhi High Court Enforces Automatic Termination in Solar Power Projects Dispute

Court Denies Interim Injunction, Directs Security for Petitioner's Investment Amid Arbitration Proceedings...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition in Property Dispute; Declares Petitioner Not a 'Victim'

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition in Property Dispute; Declares Petitioner Not a 'Victim'

Smt. Sudha Sharma's appeal against acquittal dismissed as she fails to qualify as a 'victim' under CrPC provisions. ...

Orissa High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on Compassionate Appointment Based on Valid Adoption

Orissa High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on Compassionate Appointment Based on Valid Adoption

The Court affirms that a valid adoption, once proved, fulfills the requirements for compassionate appointment, regardles...

Mumbai polls: 8 candidates move HC alleging nominations were rejected at Narwekar's behest

Mumbai polls: 8 candidates move HC alleging nominations were rejected at Narwekar's behest

The petitioners and several other independent candidates submitted their forms for ward nos 224 to 227 with necessary do...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Indigent Prisoner's Right to Parole Without Surety Bonds

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Indigent Prisoner's Right to Parole Without Surety Bonds

Court Directs Release on Personal Bond, Establishes Guidelines to Prevent Discrimination Against Economically Disadvanta...

Orissa High Court Upholds Major Girl's Autonomy in Marital Decisions

Orissa High Court Upholds Major Girl's Autonomy in Marital Decisions

Court Directs Police to Ensure Safety of Major Girl Choosing Independence Over Forced Marriage...

Bombay High Court Grants Injunction Against Trademark and Copyright Infringement by Kavita Janki Services

Bombay High Court Grants Injunction Against Trademark and Copyright Infringement by Kavita Janki Services

Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty Limited secures legal victory to protect its brand identity post franchise agreement expiry....

Madras HC upholds single judge ruling allowing lighting of deepam on Thirupparankundram hill

Madras HC upholds single judge ruling allowing lighting of deepam on Thirupparankundram hill

The appellants failed to produce "formidable evidence" to show that Agama Sastra of Saivites prohibits lighting the lamp...

Making small child touch private parts aggravated sexual assault: Delhi HC

Making small child touch private parts aggravated sexual assault: Delhi HC

The appellant, a tenant in the minor's house, was convicted by the trial court in July 2024 and consequently sentenced t...

Jharkhand High Court Denies Bail to IAS Officer in High-Profile Corruption Case

Jharkhand High Court Denies Bail to IAS Officer in High-Profile Corruption Case

Court Highlights Abuse of Power and Potential Evidence Tampering in Landmark Judgment...

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Accused in Courtroom Disruption Case

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Accused in Courtroom Disruption Case

Allegations of Unlawful Assembly and Obstruction of Public Servants Lead to Bail Rejection...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Frivolous Petition Seeking Expedited Trial

Delhi High Court Dismisses Frivolous Petition Seeking Expedited Trial

Court reaffirms limited role of complainants in State cases, imposes costs for frivolous litigation....

Tripura High Court Upholds GST Law, Shields Bona Fide Purchasers from ITC Denial

Tripura High Court Upholds GST Law, Shields Bona Fide Purchasers from ITC Denial

The High Court rules that Section 16(2)(c) of the CGST Act is constitutional, but protects bona fide purchasers from bei...

Kerala High Court Orders Formation of Committee to Address Mediation Centre Infrastructure Deficiencies

Kerala High Court Orders Formation of Committee to Address Mediation Centre Infrastructure Deficiencies

New Committee to Ensure Enhanced Facilities and Efficient Functioning of Mediation Centres Across Kerala...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Partition Suit Over Non-Joinder of Necessary Parties

Delhi High Court Dismisses Partition Suit Over Non-Joinder of Necessary Parties

Probate Petition Granted for Valid Will Execution by Late Sh. Hans Raj Gulati...

Bombay High Court Upholds "Shaadi.com" Trademark in Landmark Infringement Case

Bombay High Court Upholds "Shaadi.com" Trademark in Landmark Infringement Case

Court Orders Permanent Injunction Against Defendants for Unauthorized Use of Similar Domain, Awards ?25 Lakh in Costs to...

HC halts Maharashtra Cricket Association election; questions inclusion of 400 members

HC halts Maharashtra Cricket Association election; questions inclusion of 400 members

The petitioners, which include former cricketer Kedar Jadhav, alleged that many of the new members had nothing to do wit...

HC Bench upholds single judge ruling allowing lighting of deepam on Thirupparankundram hill

HC Bench upholds single judge ruling allowing lighting of deepam on Thirupparankundram hill

Tamil Nadu Minister for Natural Resources, S Regupathy faulted the judgment and said the government has the right to pre...

Kerala High Court Orders Reconsideration of By-Transfer Appointments in HSST (Junior) Posts

Kerala High Court Orders Reconsideration of By-Transfer Appointments in HSST (Junior) Posts

Judgment emphasizes adherence to Kerala Education Rules, setting aside previous government orders and directing a fresh ...

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Pension Forfeiture Order Against Vilayati Ram

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Pension Forfeiture Order Against Vilayati Ram

Court rules disciplinary proceedings violated principles of natural justice due to reliance on unexamined evidence....

Madras High Court Restricts Kandhoori Festival on Thiruparankundram Hill

Madras High Court Restricts Kandhoori Festival on Thiruparankundram Hill

Interim Orders Limit Festival to Urus and Prohibit Animal Sacrifice and Non-Vegetarian Food...

IRCTC scam case: Delhi HC asks CBI to reply to Tejashwi Yadav's plea against charge framing order

IRCTC scam case: Delhi HC asks CBI to reply to Tejashwi Yadav's plea against charge framing order

Tejashwi and Lalu, the former union railway minister, have approached the high court assailing the trial court's order, ...

Copyright; Whether script "Chemmozhi" was copied for the movie "Parasakthi" - No interim injunction

Copyright; Whether script "Chemmozhi" was copied for the movie "Parasakthi" - No interim injunction

Madras High Court Denies Interim Injunction in Copyright Dispute Over Film "Parasakthi", Court finds no prima facie evid...

Emergency leave or parole cannot be granted to a convict for performing funeral rites of a relative

Emergency leave or parole cannot be granted to a convict for performing funeral rites of a relative

Kerala High Court Denies Emergency Leave for Convict to Perform Cousin’s Funeral Rites, Court rules relationship not suf...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Neighbour in Dowry Harassment Case

Karnataka High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Neighbour in Dowry Harassment Case

Court affirms that neighbours cannot be implicated under Section 498A IPC as they are not 'relatives' under the law....

Gauhati High Court Remands Property Dispute Back to Trial Court for Fresh Judgment

Gauhati High Court Remands Property Dispute Back to Trial Court for Fresh Judgment

High Court orders trial court to reconsider equal inheritance claims of daughters under Hindu Succession Act and Limitat...

Allahabad High Court Halts Industry Establishment Over Environmental and Land Encroachment Concerns

Allahabad High Court Halts Industry Establishment Over Environmental and Land Encroachment Concerns

Court Orders Suo Motu Action to Address Illegal Industry Setup and Land Encroachment in Hardoi...

Kerala High Court Urges Legislative Action Against Black Magic and Sorcery

Kerala High Court Urges Legislative Action Against Black Magic and Sorcery

Court Suggests Interim Measures as State Deliberates Anti-Superstition Legislation...

Delhi High Court Upholds Women's Autonomy in Reproductive Decisions Amid Marital Discord

Delhi High Court Upholds Women's Autonomy in Reproductive Decisions Amid Marital Discord

In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court rules in favor of Sanya Bhasin, recognizing mental health impacts from mari...