High Courts
HC nixes 27 pc OBC reservation in Madhya Pradesh, restores pre-2019 quota of 14 pc
Former Madhya Pradesh State Backward Classes Commission chairman J P Dhanopia alleged the ruling resulted from the state...
Madras High Court Dismisses Interim Injunction in Arbitration Dispute Due to Suppression of Mediation Proceedings
Applicant's Section 9 Arbitration Application Held Not Maintainable for Concealing Pre-Institution Mediation under Comme...
Delhi HC seeks Salman Khan's response on 'Kala Hiran' producer's plea
The makers have also clarified that the movie was not Salman Khan's biopic and he cannot invoke personality rights "to e...
Delhi High Court Restores Maintenance Execution Petition, Orders Police Aid to Trace Absconding Debtor
Court emphasizes effective enforcement of maintenance orders as a social justice measure; dismissing execution for untra...
Kerala HC pulls up CBI over casual inquiry in violinist death case; orders further probe
The High Court said that despite serious observations in its earlier order for a further probe, the Inspector "embarked ...
Delhi High Court Permits Additional Evidence at Appellate Stage in Murder Case to Prevent Wrongful Conviction
Appellate Bench allows appellant to introduce a newspaper report as additional evidence under BNSS 2023 Section 432 and ...
Every action of govt has to be fair: Allahabad HC stays UP govt order cancelling tender
The high court said that after considering the arguments, it does not find any valid reason or justification for issuanc...
Bombay High Court Upholds Right to Peaceful Protest but Restricts Road Blockades in Pune MPSC Recruitment Row
Court directs State to ensure smooth traffic flow amid student protests over alleged paper leak in MPSC Drug Inspector e...
Bombay High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail for Zakir Ali Khan in Illegal Abortion Death Case
Court cites applicant's control over hospital, suppression of prior criminal record, and risk of evidence tampering as g...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Motor Accident Compensation, Enhances Award to Rs.18.63 Lakh
Tyre Burst Not a Defence for Insurer; Major Sons of Deceased Entitled to Compensation Under Pranay Sethi Principles...
Madras High Court Refuses Transfer of Trademark Infringement Suit to Intellectual Property Division Despite Pending Rectification Petition
Court holds that mere pendency of rectification proceeding does not mandate transfer; infringement and passing off claim...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Enhances Compensation in Deputy Executive Engineer's Death Case, Affirms Contributory Negligence of Both Vehicles
Court Rules Tribunal Must Award Just Compensation Beyond Claimed Amount; Adds Conventional Heads of Damages and Raises T...
Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Preventive Detention Order for Failure to Inform Detenu of Right to Represent to Detaining Authority
Court Emphasizes Constitutional Mandate Under Article 22(5) and Supreme Court Ruling in Alfiya.A Case; Highlights Distin...
Delhi High Court Rules VAT Demand on Builder Unsustainable for Assessment Year 2005-06 Due to Lack of Machinery Provisions
Court Holds Builder's Construction Activity Covered Under "Works Contract" and VAT Exigible, But Quashes Demand for 2005...
Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Police Recruitment Cancellation, Directs Fresh Consideration of Candidate's Suitability in Light of Pending Criminal Cases
Court emphasizes appointing authority's duty to independently assess nature of offences, warns against denial of appoint...
Delhi High Court Upholds Jurisdiction of Assistant Commissioner in Customs Show Cause Notice Case
Court Declines Writ Petition Challenging Show Cause Notice Issued by Assistant Commissioner, SIIB, Emphasizes Need for S...
Chhattisgarh High Court Directs Police Authorities to Objectively Assess Candidate's Criminal Antecedents Before Appointment
Court holds mere inclusion in waiting list and partial FIR disclosure do not guarantee appointment; mandates comprehensi...
Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses Decades-Old Service Arrears Claim for Delay and Laches
Court refuses to entertain writ petition filed after over 30 years without proof of representation submission, emphasizi...
Allahabad High Court Rules Discharge Hearing Mandatory Before Framing Charges in SC/ST Atrocities Case
Trial court directed to reconsider discharge under Section 227 CrPC prior to framing charges; earlier rejection of appli...
Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Australian Citizen Accused of Illegal Voting in Tamil Nadu
Court finds no evidence that OCI cardholder cast vote outside his constituency; FIR registered on mere presumption and s...
Delhi HC refused urgent hearing to activist against detention, challenges protest curbs
Khan has also challenged a prohibitory order restricting public gatherings in the New Delhi district and sought to decla...
Delhi High Court Questions Issuance of Two PAN Cards to Same Person, Directs Income Tax Department to Produce Original Records
Discrepancies in Date of Birth and Address Details on Duplicate PANs Prompt Court to Seek Verification and Explanation f...
Delhi High Court Grants Pre-Release Injunction Against Rogue Websites Streaming `Drishyam: The Conclusion'
Court issues ad interim ex parte dynamic injunction restraining unauthorized hosting and streaming; domain registrars an...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Arbitration Award on Telecom Tower Lease Dispute, Clarifies Scope of Rent and Mesne Profits
Court Rules Lessee Must Pay Rent Until Vacant Possession Delivered Despite Lease Termination; Limits Judicial Interferen...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction of Maternal Uncle for Repeated Sexual Assault on Minor Under POCSO Act
Sole testimony of child victim corroborated by medical evidence deemed sufficient; Appeal against statutory minimum sent...
Delhi High Court Declares Thousands of Axis Bank Arbitral Awards Void Over Unilateral Arbitrator Appointments
Judges highlight massive breach of neutrality as same arbitrator appointed in over 4,000 cases; RBI urged to issue cauti...
Delhi High Court Orders Cooperative Housing Society to Grant Membership to Bank Auction Purchasers Despite Document Discrepancies
Court rules that errors in sale documents regarding society name and flat area cannot bar membership; previous owner's c...
Calcutta High Court Declares Settlement Agreement Linked to Earlier Sale-of-Goods Dispute as Commercial Dispute
Court holds that payment obligation under settlement to satisfy decretal dues arising from prior decree remains a "comme...
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Upholds Execution of Arbitral Awards under MSME Act Despite Registration Dispute
Court rejects claim that awards are nullity due to supplier's alleged non-registration at time of supply, relying on Sup...
Delhi High Court Sets Aside Denied Entry List Status Imposed on Waaree Transpower Post Insolvency Resolution
Court Rules Pre-Insolvency Export Dues Extinguished by Resolution Plan; Upholds `Clean Slate' Principle under Insolvency...
Madras High Court Directs Registrar of Trade Marks to Accept Delayed Renewal Application for "THOTHA" Safety Matches Mark
Court holds that registration cannot be removed or renewal refused merely due to delay if the mark is still on the regis...
Delhi High Court Declines to Entertain Writ Petitions Challenging CGST Penalty Order; Directs Petitioners to Approach Appellate Authority
Court emphasizes availability of statutory remedy under Section 107 of CGST Act, 2017 and refrains from interfering in f...
Delhi High Court Upholds Void Nature of Unilateral Arbitrator Appointment in Tarsem Jain v. Bharat Forge Ltd.
Court reaffirms strict adherence to agreed arbitration appointment procedure under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 199...
Delhi High Court Upholds Refund Claim of M/s Uno International Under Delhi VAT Act, Rejects Revenue's Appeal
Court Rules that Refund Under Section 38(3) of Delhi VAT Act is Mandatory Post Self-Assessment, Denies Revenue's Relianc...
Delhi High Court Upholds Revisional Authority's Power to Remand Customs Appeal for Fresh Adjudication in Gold Smuggling Case
Court Rules Revisional Authority Under Customs Act, 1962 Can Modify or Annul Appellate Orders and Remand Matter Without ...
Delhi High Court Upholds Customs Duty and Detention Charges on Detained Gold Kada, Dismisses Writ Petition by Ranpreet Singh
Court Rules Petitioner Cannot Challenge Customs Duty at Belated Stage After Complying with Order-in-Original, Confirms L...