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Kerala High Court Affirms Overriding Effect of Legal Services Authorities Act in Compensation Disputes

Kerala High Court Affirms Overriding Effect of Legal Services Authorities Act in Compensation Disputes

In conclusion, the court dismissed the appeal, upholding the initial award of the Lok Adalat, and reinforced the legal p...

Delhi High Court Affirms Divorce on Grounds of Desertion in Mamta Das v. Puneet Das Case

Delhi High Court Affirms Divorce on Grounds of Desertion in Mamta Das v. Puneet Das Case

The court dismissed the appeal, affirming the Family Court’s judgment and decree of divorce, and found no merit in exami...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging JEE (Main) 2025 Results

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging JEE (Main) 2025 Results

The decision emphasized the presumption of genuineness of official records maintained by autonomous bodies like NTA, und...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Police Autonomy in Criminal Investigations

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Police Autonomy in Criminal Investigations

This ruling reinforces the principle of non-interference by the judiciary in the investigative process while also advoca...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Minimum Marks Criteria for Judicial Service Recruitment

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Minimum Marks Criteria for Judicial Service Recruitment

In its detailed analysis, the court referenced several precedents, including the Supreme Court's judgments in K.H. Siraj...

Patna High Court Upholds Correction of Select List for Clerk Appointments

Patna High Court Upholds Correction of Select List for Clerk Appointments

In defense, the respondents maintained that the correction was necessitated to comply with the reservation policy. The c...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Provisional Attachment Orders Against Soraza Recycling Pvt. Ltd.

Allahabad High Court Quashes Provisional Attachment Orders Against Soraza Recycling Pvt. Ltd.

This decision reiterates the judiciary's stance on the importance of adhering to statutory requirements in tax-related a...

Delhi High Court Upholds Medical Disqualification for Army Recruitment Due to Vision Defects

Delhi High Court Upholds Medical Disqualification for Army Recruitment Due to Vision Defects

The ruling underscores the stringent medical standards upheld in military recruitment processes and the judiciary's role...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Reinstates Landlord-Tenant Relationship Amidst Dispute Over Agreement to Sell

Himachal Pradesh High Court Reinstates Landlord-Tenant Relationship Amidst Dispute Over Agreement to Sell

The judgment underscores the importance of clear contractual terms and the legal distinction between an intention to sel...

Orissa High Court Ensures Fair Trial Rights in POCSO Cases

Orissa High Court Ensures Fair Trial Rights in POCSO Cases

This landmark judgment is expected to influence procedural practices in Special Courts across Odisha, ensuring that tria...

Recovery of Weapon is not Enough: No Link Between Recovered Weapon and Crime : No Conviction

Recovery of Weapon is not Enough: No Link Between Recovered Weapon and Crime : No Conviction

The prosecution's failure to prove a conspiracy further weakened the case, resulting in the acquittal of co-accused A2 t...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Expunges Unwarranted Remarks Against Assistant Public Prosecutor

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Expunges Unwarranted Remarks Against Assistant Public Prosecutor

The court's order also directed the Deputy Director of Prosecution, Kathua-Samba, to refrain from taking any action base...

Delhi High Court Upholds NTA's Records in JEE (Main) Discrepancy Case

Delhi High Court Upholds NTA's Records in JEE (Main) Discrepancy Case

The Delhi High Court's decision reinforces the presumption of authenticity granted to official records and highlights th...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Rights of Disabled Employee, Orders Redeployment

Allahabad High Court Upholds Rights of Disabled Employee, Orders Redeployment

This judgment is a reaffirmation of the rights of disabled employees, ensuring that their potential is utilized meaningf...

Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to Varish Khan in Heinous Murder Case

Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to Varish Khan in Heinous Murder Case

Justice Singh directed the trial court to expedite the proceedings without unnecessary adjournments, acknowledging the l...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Sexual Assault Case

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Sexual Assault Case

The judgment underscores the importance of credible and coherent testimonies in sexual assault cases, reflecting the jud...

Allahabad High Court Stays NHRC's Inquiry Into Aided Madrasas

Allahabad High Court Stays NHRC's Inquiry Into Aided Madrasas

This decision underscores the judicial scrutiny of NHRC's operational boundaries and emphasizes the need for clarity and...

Chhattisgarh High Court Initiates Suo Moto PIL Over Police Vehicle Mismanagement

Chhattisgarh High Court Initiates Suo Moto PIL Over Police Vehicle Mismanagement

The matter has been adjourned for further hearing on October 8, 2025, by which time the Director General's affidavit is ...

Delhi High Court Orders Investigation into Police Misconduct in Court Premises

Delhi High Court Orders Investigation into Police Misconduct in Court Premises

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed an investigation into alleged misconduct by a police officer ...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Maintainability of Probate Petitions Without Notification for Wills Under Section 57(c) of Indian Succession Act

Allahabad High Court Upholds Maintainability of Probate Petitions Without Notification for Wills Under Section 57(c) of Indian Succession Act

This ruling is poised to have broader implications for the handling of probate petitions across jurisdictions, particula...

Delhi High Court Settles Trademark Dispute Between Nestle and Shree Shankeshwar Utensils

Delhi High Court Settles Trademark Dispute Between Nestle and Shree Shankeshwar Utensils

The court's decree mandates that Shree Shankeshwar Utensils comply with these terms, and the defendant's obligations ext...

Orissa High Court Allows Premature Withdrawal of Fixed Deposits for Marriage Necessity

Orissa High Court Allows Premature Withdrawal of Fixed Deposits for Marriage Necessity

This ruling underscores the court's recognition of individual financial autonomy and the importance of accommodating per...

Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association (CLTA), challenged non-renewal of lease : High Court Advocates for Sports

Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association (CLTA), challenged non-renewal of lease : High Court Advocates for Sports

The court emphasized that sports activities are vital for fostering healthy minds and responsible citizenship, urging th...

Delhi High Court Stays CESTAT's Interim Order on Anti-Dumping Duty Amendment Applicability

Delhi High Court Stays CESTAT's Interim Order on Anti-Dumping Duty Amendment Applicability

This ruling follows previous proceedings where similar petitions were disposed of as infructuous, with petitioners optin...

Income Tax - CIRP under IBC does not preclude Income Tax authorities from reopening assessment under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act

Income Tax - CIRP under IBC does not preclude Income Tax authorities from reopening assessment under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act

The court clarified that while recovery proceedings are unsustainable post-CIRP resolution plan approval, reassessment o...

Income Tax -  Six-Year Limitation Period for Section 153C Notices Begins from Date of Receipt of Seized Materials

Income Tax - Six-Year Limitation Period for Section 153C Notices Begins from Date of Receipt of Seized Materials

In conclusion, the Madras High Court dismissed the writ petitions filed by M/s KLP Projects Private Limited, granting th...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Costs on State for 15-Year Delay in Filing Cancellation Report

Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Costs on State for 15-Year Delay in Filing Cancellation Report

Justice Goel further mandated the DGP to file a compliance affidavit within 90 days, warning of punitive consequences fo...

Allahabad High Court Condemns Unhygienic Filing Practices and Stays Property Attachment Orders

Allahabad High Court Condemns Unhygienic Filing Practices and Stays Property Attachment Orders

This judgment not only highlights a significant procedural concern regarding unhygienic practices in court filings but a...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Validity of Will Favoring One Daughter and Son-in-Law

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Validity of Will Favoring One Daughter and Son-in-Law

The judgment has set a precedent in affirming the autonomy of a testator to choose beneficiaries based on personal relat...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Amendment to Divorce Petition, Paving Way for Comprehensive Adjudication

Allahabad High Court Upholds Amendment to Divorce Petition, Paving Way for Comprehensive Adjudication

The ruling directs the Family Court in Hamirpur to proceed with the divorce case expeditiously, ensuring that both parti...

Maintenance Award for Wife and Children considering husband's financial capacity

Maintenance Award for Wife and Children considering husband's financial capacity

This judgment underscores the legal principles surrounding maintenance, reinforcing the duty of financially capable spou...

Minor's Right to Life, High Court Waives Estranged Father's Consent for Kidney Transplant

Minor's Right to Life, High Court Waives Estranged Father's Consent for Kidney Transplant

This judgment reinforces the constitutional protection of minors' right to life and emphasizes the judicial system's com...

Madras High Court Allows Unregistered Sale Deeds as Evidence in Specific Performance Suit

Madras High Court Allows Unregistered Sale Deeds as Evidence in Specific Performance Suit

This ruling is expected to impact numerous ongoing and future cases involving specific performance of sale agreements, e...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Frees Golden Palms Project from PMLA Attachment

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Frees Golden Palms Project from PMLA Attachment

The court's decision underscores the necessity to balance enforcement of anti-money laundering laws with the protection ...

Bank accounts frozen in criminal proceedings - Pension Amount Can Not Be Frozen.

Bank accounts frozen in criminal proceedings - Pension Amount Can Not Be Frozen.

The case traces back to allegations of fraudulent investment schemes where multiple individuals were reportedly deceived...

No Police Assistance for Enforcing Ad Interim Injunction

No Police Assistance for Enforcing Ad Interim Injunction

This ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's cautious approach in exercising inherent powers and underscores the ...