High Courts

Shoddy Investigation : Patna High Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case

Furthermore, the judgment outlined a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for police investigations, which includes the pr...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail in Gruesome Shooting Incident

The prosecution argued that the petitioner and co-accused committed murder under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanh...

Bombay High Court Condones 75-Day Delay in Filing Written Statement

This ruling sets a precedent in interpreting the limitation period for non-commercial suits, providing clarity on the re...

Bombay High Court Grants Interim Maintenance to Wife Amid Disparity in Income

The judgment highlighted that the Family Court's findings were perverse and arbitrary, ignoring crucial evidence, includ...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds State's Authority in Panchayati Raj and Municipal Governance

The court dismissed the writ petitions, ruling that the petitioners have no legal right to continue as Chairpersons in t...

Transfer At the Verge of Retirement - High Court Stays Controversial Transfer Order in Kangra Cooperative Bank Case

The case underscores the ongoing challenges within the banking sector regarding employee transfers and favoritism, promp...

Allegations in a petition aimed at defaming a woman, without credible evidence may cause irreparable harm to the reputation

This ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in balancing the protection of individual rights against the mi...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Recruitment Rules, Denies Bonus Marks to COVID Health Assistant

Highlighting the distinct qualifications required for a Pharmacist, the court rejected Kumar's argument that drug distri...

Election - A person cannot have multiple dates of birth to claim eligibility for contesting elections

Ruksar's legal counsel argued that the eligibility issue should have been addressed through an election petition under S...

Denial of pensionary benefits for a minor procedural lapse, caused by unavoidable medical circumstances, is unjustified.

The court drew parallels with a previous judgment in Dharam Paul Singla v. Union of India, where relief was granted unde...

High Court Rejects Commercial Suit for Non-Compliance with Mandatory Pre-Institution Mediation

The judgment serves as a reminder of the legislative intent behind the Commercial Courts Act, which aims to promote earl...

Bank Fraud - Diversion of funds from loan without forgery or manipulation does not render the case predominantly criminal in nature

The decision is expected to have wide-ranging implications for similar cases, encouraging the resolution of financial di...

Income Tax - Draft Assessment Order cannot be issued to an assessee unless they qualify as an "eligible assessee"

This ruling is seen as a landmark decision reinforcing the strict interpretation of statutory provisions under the Incom...

Family Pension - High Court Denies Family Pension to Stepmother, Urges Policy Review

This ruling is a reminder of the complexities within legal definitions and the necessity for policy adaptation to reflec...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Tribunal Ruling: Railway Quasi Employees Denied Regularization

This ruling is likely to have implications for other quasi-employees seeking similar recognition and regularization, rei...

Fake Encounters - High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Controversial Fake Encounter Case

The anticipatory bail granted to Anil Patidar and Mukhthar Rashid Qureshi underscores the court's balanced approach in a...

25 Lakh as permanent alimony and return of 'stridhan' justified despite husband's claims of limited income and wife's capability to earn.

The judgment emphasized the legal precedent set by the Supreme Court in cases like Rajnesh v. Neha, which guides courts ...

Provide Free Education Under RTE Act, High Court Orders Reimbursement for Schools

This ruling not only benefits the petitioners but also sets a precedent for similar cases, reinforcing the accountabilit...

Take Immediate Action on Major Financial Scam and Missing Documents in Accident Claims

In a parallel directive, the court addressed the issue of missing documents in 82 MCOP cases. These documents, crucial f...

Conviction in Rape Case but with Reduction in Sentence

The High Court, referencing established legal precedents, reiterated that even partial penetration suffices for a rape c...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Government's Stand on Issuance of e-Khata for Unsanctioned Layouts

The court's ruling affirms the importance of adhering to statutory requirements for urban planning and development, and ...

Gauhati High Court Quashes GST Show Cause Notice Issued to Pepsico India Holdings Pvt. Ltd.

This judgment serves as a reminder to revenue authorities to adhere strictly to statutory processes and highlights the j...

Rajasthan High Court Grants Default Bail to Mohd. Sohail Bishti, Quashes Illegal Detention Order

This judgment underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding constitutional rights and ensuring adherence to legal pro...

Acquittal in Long-Delayed Kidnapping Case: Patna High Court Cites Unexplained FIR Delay and Procedural Flaws

In light of these findings, the Patna High Court allowed the appeals, setting aside the previous conviction and sentence...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Extension of Arbitrator's Mandate in Commercial Dispute

The bench concluded that the Special Court had rightly exercised its discretion in extending the mandate, noting that th...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction of One in Gang-Rape Case, Acquits Three Others Due to Identification Doubts

The decision highlights the complexities of legal proceedings in gang-rape cases, particularly concerning the identifica...

Madras High Court Upholds Fundamental Right to Marry, Orders Issuance of NOC

The court's decision to allow the writ petition and direct the issuance of the NOC underscores the judiciary's role in s...

Delhi High Court Exposes GST Registration Fraud, Orders Investigation into Fictitious Entities

The judgment not only underscores the seriousness of GST registration fraud but also serves as a reminder of the ethical...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Permits E-Tenders for De-Silting Amid Flood Crisis

The court, after considering the dire situation caused by the floods and the assurance from the state's legal representa...

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR in Domestic Dispute Case After Settlement

The decision underscores the court's approach to encouraging settlement in cases where the likelihood of conviction is m...

Madras High Court Annuls Conviction in Cheque Dishonour Case Following Compromise

Justice Ahmed referenced the Supreme Court guidelines from Damodar S. Prabhu v. Sayed Babalal H., advocating for the tim...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Slum Dwellers' Rights, Dismisses Temple Devotees' Petition

The ruling underscores the Constitution's commitment to equality, stating that the dignity of slum dwellers is no less s...

Bombay High Court Upholds Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Contractual Dispute Between Chowgule Industries and ICRA Limited

This ruling underscores the judiciary's endorsement of jurisdictional clauses in commercial contracts, reinforcing the i...

Gujarat High Court Rules Against Retrospective Application of Arbitration Tribunal Act Notifications