High Courts

Bombay High Court Overrules Mathadi Board's Review Orders; Upholds Statutory Limitations
This ruling serves as a reminder to administrative bodies and stakeholders in employment law about the importance of sta...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Against Post-Retirement Alteration of Birth Date in Service Records
Consequently, the High Court allowed the petition from the Public Works Department, setting aside the Labour Court's ord...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Rejection of Additional Issues in Divorce Proceedings
The High Court's decision underscores the importance of procedural compliance and the discretionary powers of trial cour...

Renewal of passports by courts - Only justifiable reasons for restricting the renewal
The ruling is expected to impact similar cases, ensuring that passport renewals adhere to statutory provisions, thus saf...

Illegal export of Red Sanders - Airway bill in the name of non-existent firm : Penalty imposed
The decision is significant in balancing the enforcement of penalties with the nature and extent of involvement in illeg...

Proper preparation of paper-books in accordance with High Court of Sikkim, Practice and Procedure Rules
The court has adjourned the hearing to October 27, 2025, allowing time for the reorganization of the paper-books, which ...

Telangana High Court Quashes Arbitral Tribunal's Venue Shift from New Delhi to London
This case reiterates the importance of judicial oversight in arbitration processes, ensuring that procedural orders alig...

A writ not maintainable where the agreement contains an arbitration clause
This ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's support for arbitration as a preferred method of dispute resolution ...

Litigants cannot directly file "pre-litigation cases" before Lok Adalats; must first approach the appropriate Authority for reference
This directive aims to align practices with statutory mandates, eliminating any procedural inconsistencies and reinforci...

Madras High Court Constitutes Special Investigation Team to Probe Political Roadshow Tragedy
The court's decision to widen the scope of the writ petition due to the extraordinary circumstances reflects its commitm...

Prime Govt. Land is not for Slum Rehabilation : Legalizing encroachments violate principles of equality and public trust.
This decision marks a significant stance on the preservation of public land, urging the government to reconsider its pol...

Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in Child Sexual Assault Case
The court also addressed procedural concerns raised by the defense, including the appointment of an amicus curiae on the...