High Courts

Jharkhand High Court Overturns Conviction in Modesty Outrage Case

Court Finds Lack of Intent in Allegations Against Budhu Murmu, Citing Insufficient Evidence Under Section 354 IPC...

NEET-UG re-exam: Student approaches MP HC over 'discrepancy' in results

The NEET-UG exam for admission to medical courses was held on May 3, but was cancelled on May 12 due to allegations of q...

Celebratory firing death: HC seeks Delhi Police stand on Bihar BJP MLA's plea against conviction

In its 34-page verdict, the court refused to grant leniency, saying Singh was apparently drunk on the arrogance of power...

Delhi HC allows shifting of Sonam Wangchuk to Medanta Hospital

In a special Sunday hearing, Justice Mini Pushkarna had refused to interfere with Wangchuk's treatment at Safdarjung Hos...

Delhi HC refuses to stay bail to activist Khuram Parvez, journalist Irfan Mehraj in UAPA case

The senior lawyers appearing for Parvez and Mehraj said bail orders cannot be interfered with unless they are manifestly...

Rajasthan High Court Enhances Compensation for Electrocution Deaths Citing Strict Liability

Court dismisses Rajasthan State Electricity Board's appeal; orders increased compensation for victims' families due to n...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Termination of Employee with 28 Years of Service

Court directs regularization of employee's service, condemns termination based on initial irregular appointment....

Kerala High Court Upholds Compensation in Police Misconduct Case

Civil Police Officer’s Appeal Dismissed; Compensation Reduced but Adverse Inference Drawn from Lack of Evidence...

Kerala High Court Denies Compensation in Railway Track Death Case

Court rules no compensation under Railways Act for trespassing incident involving train fatality...

Chhattisgarh High Court Significantly Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case

Court Criticizes Claims Tribunal for Ignoring Income Tax Returns, Awards Rs. 51.24 Lakh to Claimants...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Modifies Life Sentence in Child Rape Case

Conviction Upheld, Life Sentence Reduced to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Rape of Two-Year-Old...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Cognizance in SC-ST Atrocities Case

Court Dismisses Appeal Challenging Cognizance Order for Lack of Judicial Mind Application...

Madras High Court Nullifies Coimbatore Corporation's Junior Assistant Appointments Due to Fraudulent Recruitment Process

The court found the recruitment process for Junior Assistant posts marred by fraud, favoritism, and lack of transparency...

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Transfer of High-Profile Corruption Cases to CBI Court

Ensuring Jurisdictional Integrity and Smooth Prosecution, Cases Against Forest Officials Transferred to Dehradun CBI Cou...

Beed student moves Bombay HC alleging mismatch in NEET re-test scores

The petitioner, Soham Nitin Gavte, stated that he was compelled to approach the court after receiving no response from t...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case; Modifies to Include Common Intention

Court affirms life sentences for four accused, alters conviction to reflect common intention under IPC Section 302/34....

Madras High Court Orders Further Investigation into Hostel Incident at Tirunelveli Medical College

Court Overrules Magistrate's Closure of Case as "Undetected," Citing Incomplete Investigation into Alleged Retaliatory A...

Karnataka High Court Upholds DNA Testing in Partition Suit to Ascertain Paternity

Court affirms necessity of DNA test to resolve paternity dispute, ensuring confidentiality through sealed report submiss...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Return of Land to Original Owner

Court rules that absence of registered gift deed invalidates state's claim over land initially given for school purposes...

Madras High Court Upholds Penalty on M-s. Sayar Jewellers for Tax Evasion

Court Rules Revised Return Post-Income Tax Inspection Does Not Exempt Trader from Penalty Under Tamil Nadu General Sales...

Jharkhand High Court Upholds Life Sentences in Deliberate Auto-Rickshaw Murder of District Judge

Conviction Under Sections 302/34 and 201/34 IPC Affirmed Based on Ocular, Scientific and CCTV Evidence Despite Absence o...

Patna High Court Quashes Summary Cancellation of Jamabandi, Upholds Due Process

Longstanding Jamabandi Cannot Be Cancelled Without Notice; State Directed to Pursue Civil Remedies for Title Disputes...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Reproductive Autonomy in Surrogacy Case

Court rules age restrictions under Surrogacy Act cannot retroactively apply to couples who began the process before the ...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Dismissal of Appeal Against Ex Parte Release Order

Court affirms procedural nature of recall order and limits of appeal under U.P. Urban Buildings Act ...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders State to Honor Excise Goods Delivery After License Expiry

Court Directs State to Supply Goods as Per Challan, Acknowledging Technical Glitch in Software...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Charges Against Accused in Religious Conversion Case

Charges Framed Under Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Despite Procedural N...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Drug Consumption Cases Against Siddhanth Kapoor and Others Due to Unreliable Lab Reports

Court Highlights Need for Government-Notified Laboratories and Standardized Testing Protocols in NDPS Cases...

Sikkim High Court Dismisses Petition for Inclusion in Sikkim Subject Register

Descendants cannot claim Sikkim Subject status without fulfilling mandatory conditions of predecessor's renunciation of ...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Amendments Reallocating First Appeal Jurisdiction to District Courts

Court rules that retrospective amendments to Karnataka Civil Courts Act, 1964 and Karnataka High Court Act, 1961 are val...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Co-Tenancy Rights in Landmark Joint Hindu Family Property Case