High Courts
Madhya Pradesh High Court Sentences Respondents to Imprisonment for Contempt of Court
Repeated Non-compliance with Court Orders on Regularization Leads to Two-Month Imprisonment for Deliberate Disobedience...
Allahabad High Court Exempts Security Bond Requirement for Succession Certificate in Family Dispute
Court recognizes discretionary power to waive security bond for sole legal heir without objections, streamlining success...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail in Major Human Trafficking Case
Gagandeep Singh and Associates Denied Bail Amidst Serious Human Trafficking Allegations and International Implications...
Manipur High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order Over Constitutional Violations
Court finds infraction of Article 22(5) and Section 10 of the National Security Act, 1980, leading to the immediate rele...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Rejection of Farmer's Widow Insurance Claim
Court Criticizes Administrative Lapses in Welfare Scheme Implementation, Orders Reassessment of Claim...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition in Child Custody Dispute
Court emphasizes the role of Family Courts in determining custody matters based on the welfare of the child...
Bombay High Court Quashes Trial Court's Order Allowing Graphologist Report in Will Dispute
Court Rules that Graphology Lacks Scientific Validation; Emphasizes Need for Adherence to Procedural and Evidentiary Sta...
Bombay High Court Mandates Reassessment of Pension Claims Denied Due to Missing Employer Records
Court rules in favor of employee, emphasizing the need for fair evaluation of pension claims based on available evidence...
Allahabad High Court Modifies Tribunal Order in Anshul Jagannath Case
Liberty granted to disciplinary authority to reconsider punishment order after procedural lapse identified....
Telangana High Court Upholds Labour Authorities' Decision to Conduct Trade Union Elections
Court Dismisses Sirpur Paper Mills Ltd.'s Plea Against Secret Ballot Election, Reinforcing Trade Union Rights...
Kerala High Court Rules Against SNDP Yogam Directors Over Disqualification
Directors of SNDP Yogam Disqualified for Non-compliance with Statutory Requirements; Office Vacated Under Companies Act,...
Kerala High Court Reverses Acquittal in Cheque Dishonour Case, Convicts Accused
Power of Attorney Holder's Testimony Validated; Accused Sentenced to Pay Fine and Imprisonment Till Rising of Court...
Kerala High Court Acquits Accused in Harippad Murder Case Due to Lack of Reliable Evidence
Conviction under Section 302 IPC Overturned; Prosecution Fails to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt...
Jharkhand High Court Acquits Accused in Notorious Multiple Murder Case
Acquittal Granted Due to Eyewitness Testimony Inconsistencies and Suppression of Initial Police Report...
Gauhati High Court Remands Case for Fresh Adjudication Following Procedural Error
Sessions Judge Tinsukia's Judgment Overturned Due to Jurisdictional Overreach...
Gauhati High Court Rejects Bail Application in High-Profile Methamphetamine Trafficking Case
Abdul Kalam's plea dismissed as court finds prima facie evidence of involvement in contraband trafficking...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Denies Condonation of Delay for Kishori Lal
Court Upholds Dismissal of Revision Application Due to Insufficient Cause for Delay...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Dismisses Appeal in Criminal Case: Framing of Charge Deemed Interlocutory
Appeal against framing of charges under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and SC/ST Act dismissed due to its interlocutory nature;...
Delhi High Court Grants Bail Due to Violation of Fundamental Rights
Arrest and remand procedures deemed illegal; Bail granted to Habibur Molla @ Sonu in high-profile case....
Allahabad HC seeks data on arms licenses issued in UP, berates growing 'gun culture' in state
Despite a favourable police report submitted in September 2018, his application was dismissed in November 2022. A subseq...
Man sentenced to 22-month prison term for unpaid maintenance gets relief from Allahabad HC
It was further contended that for any remaining unpaid amount after the execution of the warrant, the proper recourse is...
Allahabad HC seeks UP official's explanation for not mentioning 'Hon'ble' for Union minister in FIR
Fixing April 6 for the next hearing, the court said, "The additional chief secretary (home), government of Uttar Pradesh...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Acquittal in Abetment to Suicide Case
Appellate Court Affirms Trial Court's Decision Due to Lack of Evidence in Alleged Suicide Case...
Calcutta High Court Upholds University’s Stand on Forged Marksheets
Court dismisses appeal by student seeking issuance of marksheet and certificate based on allegedly fake documents...
Bombay High Court Mandates Compassionate Appointment and Compensation for BEST Employee's Family
Court Rules in Favor of Deceased Bus Conductor's Family, Citing Probable Covid-19 Death...
Gujarat High Court Overturns Family Court Order in Child Custody Case
Court Emphasizes Child Welfare Over Parental Rights in Custody Disputes, Criticizes Insensitive Approach by Family Court...
Kerala High Court Upholds Dismissal of Rescission Application in Protracted Property Sale Dispute
Court rules application for rescission of contract barred by limitation, emphasizing implicit extension of time for exec...
Allahabad High Court Sets Guidelines for Recovery Proceedings Against Legal Representatives Under Indian Stamp Act
Court Directs Inquiry into Liability of Legal Heirs in Stamp Duty Recovery; Emphasizes Compliance with Statutory Provisi...
Madras High Court Orders Summoning of Key Witnesses in Telecom Fraud Case
Court invokes Section 348 of BNSS, 2023 to ensure fair trial; emphasizes importance of transparency and thorough examina...
Kerala High Court Directs State to Expedite Establishment of Additional NDPS Courts
State Ordered to Operationalize Two Additional NDPS Courts and Establish Three New Ones Within Three Months...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Awards Compensation for Negligence Leading to Drowning of Three Children
Court Holds State Authorities Liable for Inadequate Safety Measures Around Hazardous Installation, Directs Compensation ...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Suspension of Liquor Licences in Landmark Judgment
Som Distilleries Faces Legal Setback as Court Affirms Excise Act Violations and Convictions...
High Court Slams Frivolous Contempt Petitions, Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Penalty
Punjab and Haryana High Court Protects Judicial Officers from Baseless Allegations, Emphasizes Judicial Dignity...
Karnataka High Court Validates Investigation into Underage Drinking Case at Legacy Brewing Company
Court Upholds Magistrate's Permission for Investigation into Alleged Sale of Alcohol to Minors...
Gujarat High Court Demands Accountability from NHAI Over National Highway No. 8 Mismanagement
Court orders NHAI to submit detailed affidavit on repairs and toll collection amidst congestion and poor road conditions...
Gujarat High Court Mandates Strict Compliance with Child Protection Laws
Directions Issued to Strengthen Implementation of Juvenile Justice, Child Rights, and POCSO Acts in Gujarat...