High Courts

T'gana HC directs HYDRAA chief to file affidavit with apology in contempt case

The court also said it is only upon the assurance of the government’s Chief Law Officer, it is showing restraint for the...

Top police officials were involved in protecting accused in dental student suicide case: Kerala HC

The High Court also directed the special court judge to ensure the IO follows all the requisite steps and said that the ...

Prepare proposal to repair road to tribal colony inside Kuttampuzha forest area: Kerala HC

"The Forest Department shall prepare and submit a concrete proposal for the repair and maintenance of the 18 km forest r...

Engage consultant to study existing financial processes: Kerala HC to Guruvayur Devaswom

The Audit Department told the court that it found that while implementing modern technology to facilitate cashless trans...

Allahabad HC modifies bail conditions imposed on Chinese national

An X-Misc. visa is granted to a foreign national who is involved in a criminal case and subsequently released on bail an...

Allahabad HC urges advocates to refrain from seeking adjournments on frivolous grounds

Dismissing the appeal, the high court held that the power under Section 319 of the CrPC is extraordinary in nature and c...

Allahabad HC dismisses appeal of man accused of making casteist remark against Bhim Army chief

The court also observed that the statements of prosecution witnesses specifically mentioned the abusive words allegedly ...

Restraining ChatGPT from using copyrighted work detrimental to growth of AI: Delhi HC

In the 135-page order, the court explained that training LLMs underlying ChatGPT advanced scientific knowledge, develope...

Video-recording CJP-led protest in legitimate state interest: SG Tushar Mehta to Delhi HC

"The petitioner has in her possession photographs depicting the permanent surveillance tower and the continuous photogra...

Two special courts in Maharashtra to hear cases of malpractices in exams, including NEET: HC

As per official sources in the HC, the decision was pursuant to directives from the Centre to designate special courts f...

Legal services organisation moves Delhi HC against internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar

The PIL, which raised concerns over transparency surrounding the suspension orders, sought a direction to ensure that ev...

Calcutta High Court Halts Unlawful Demolition Drive by Port Authorities

The Court emphasizes the necessity of due process and adherence to the Public Premises Act before eviction or demolition...

Bombay High Court Grants Enhanced Compensation in Motor Accident Case

Interest on Housing Loans Excluded from Compensation Calculations, Claims Tribunal Order Modified...

Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL seeking NIA probe into CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march

In view of the court's observations, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta asked the petitioner's counsel to consider withdrawi...

Delhi High Court Grants Janhvi Kapoor Relief in Online Defamation Case

Court Orders Immediate Removal of Vulgar URLs and Exempts Plaintiff from Procedural Requirements...

Delhi HC seeks EC's stand on PIL over deputing government school teachers for SIR

If a request is made for nine teachers, the school deploys only 3-4. I don't have a problem with four teachers showing u...

Implement Audit Dept recommendations to prevent revenue leak in all TDB temples: Kerala HC

It would also facilitate the fixation of responsibility on the officers concerned, wherever warranted, after affording t...

Delhi HC to hear PIL against internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been protesting in the heart of Delhi since June 20, demanding the resignation of Un...

Allahabad High Court Acquits Female Accused in 1984 Mutual Assault Case; Upholds Conviction for Male Accused

Court Deems Incident a "Free Fight," Grants Probation to Convicted Males; Female Participants Acquitted Due to Lack of E...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Maternity Benefits for Second Pregnancy Without Two-Year Gap

The Court rules The Code on Social Security, 2020, overrides state executive instructions, ensuring continuous maternity...

Allahabad High Court Reinstates Constable Dismissed After Criminal Conviction

Court mandates independent conduct evaluation before dismissing a government servant post-conviction....

Uttarakhand HC seeks Centre, state's reply on felling of 7,000 trees for road project

The PIL was filed by Dehradun-based social activist Renu Paul, who has challenged the National Highways Authority of Ind...

In free fight, each person responsible for his own act: HC

According to the facts of the case, an FIR was lodged on a complaint from Mannu Lal on September 20, 1984. It was allege...

Delhi HC notifies designated court to deal with criminal cases arising from exam paper leaks

The move comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on Thursday that fast-track courts would be set up to s...

Allahabad HC summons UP cane commissioner over non-payment of statutory interest on sugarcane dues

It further noted that if interest on delayed payments has not been paid to cane growers since 1996, the amount involved ...

HC stays 'diversion' of funds from Punjab workers' welfare board to Mawan Dhiyan yojna: Counsel

Petitioner's counsel Arora said the state government reconstituted the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers We...

No minimum gap needed between two pregnancies to get maternity leave: HC

The court was of the view that the maternity benefit shall be governed by the provisions of the Social Security Code, 20...

IT reassessment notice issued in deceased's name void ab initio: HC

Quashing the reassessment proceedings and the consequential tax demand, the Lucknow bench of the court also urged Parlia...

Powers under Art. 215 can be invoked to quash proceedings if criminal complaint found to be abuse of judicial process: HC

She had challenged a special judge's order passed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocit...

Kerala HC upholds lower court order dismissing discharge pleas of Muttil tree-felling accused