High Courts
Uttam Nagar clash: Will provide protection to deceased's family, police tells HC
The counsel for the Delhi Police said the local police has already collected relevant material, including video footage,...
'Shocks judicial conscience': Punjab & Haryana HC rejects Kathua rape-murder accused's bail
The court said that while there are reasonable grounds to believe that a "prima-facie case is made out against him", his...
Kerala High Court Upholds Exemption for Tamil Nadu Officer in Registration Dispute
Court Rules on Applicability of Section 88 of the Registration Act, 1908 Across State Lines...
Kerala HC seeks govt stand on elephants parading during temple festivals
"Elephants are exposed to high-decibel fireworks in close proximity, made to stand amidst dense crowds without maintaini...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Transfer of FCI Manager, Rejects Claims of Malice
Court emphasizes limited judicial review in administrative transfers, dismissing employee's appeal against his posting t...
Calcutta High Court Overturns Mid-Session Fee Hike for Engineering Students
Court mandates prospective application of revised fees; retrospective enhancement deemed inequitable and barred by Estop...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Dismisses Petition to Quash FIR Against Journalist Amid COVID-19 Lockdown Violation
Court Emphasizes Limited Use of Section 482 Cr.P.C Powers and Compliance with Section 195 Cr.P.C at Trial Stage...
Bombay High Court Upholds Refund of Earnest Money in Property Dispute
Court Rules Subsequent Suit for Refund Not Barred, Defendants Failed to Establish Property Title...
Allahabad High Court Orders Further Investigation into Fraudulent Insurance Claims by Western U.P. Gang
Court exempts personal appearance of HDFC Life Insurance Branch Head amid allegations of manipulated life insurance poli...
Bombay High Court Quashes Provident Fund Recovery Against Municipal Council, Citing Lack of Notice
The Court emphasizes adherence to principles of natural justice in provident fund dues recovery, highlights unreasonable...
Bombay High Court Upholds 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' Principle for Municipal Employees
Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation directed to ensure pay parity with interest for absorbed Gram Panchayat employees...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Rejection of Amendment Application in Revisional Proceedings
Court clarifies scope of amendments under Article 227, reinforcing limitations on introducing new factual pleas and with...
Rajasthan High Court Orders Immediate Action on Unsafe School Infrastructure
State's Financial Constraints Cannot Justify Failure to Provide Safe Educational Environment, Court Directs Comprehensiv...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Tribunal Order in Service Dispute Case
State's Right to File Reply Upheld; Application Barred by Limitation Period...
Karnataka High Court Grants Interim Custody of Seized Assets to Accused in Reward360 Fraud Case
Court sets aside Magistrate's order denying interim custody, mandates safeguards for release of valuables...
Kerala High Court Orders Interim Maintenance for Minor Child Amidst Legal Dispute
Court Prioritizes Child Welfare, Directs Father to Pay Rs. 25,000 Monthly Despite Allegations of Professional Misconduct...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Addresses Road Safety and Driving Licence Issuance Concerns
Court Issues Notices to Ensure Proper Training and Compliance with Driving Norms...
Rajasthan High Court Intervenes to Halt Pond Transfer from Panchayats to Fisheries Department
Court stays government's order pending further review, emphasizing Panchayat control in accordance with constitutional p...
Kerala High Court Advocates Child-Centric Custody Approach in Landmark Judgment
Emphasizing equal parenting, the court ensures children's welfare amidst parental disputes....
Karnataka High Court Upholds Menstrual Leave Policy as Constitutional Imperative, Directs Strict Implementation
Landmark judgment recognizes menstrual leave and hygiene as integral to women’s dignity and health under Articles 15(3),...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Application Against NIA Court's Summoning Order
Appeal Under Section 21(1) of the NIA Act Recommended as Proper Legal Remedy...
Allahabad High Court Emphasizes Discretion in Deciding Preliminary Issues
Court Directs Expeditious Disposal of Suit Pending Since 2006, Rejects Application for Preliminary Issue Decision...
Kerala High Court Orders Inquiry into Alleged Misrepresentation of Judicial Orders
Notice Issued to Editor of Deepika Daily and Petitioner for Affidavit Submission in Public Interest Litigation...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Non-Signatory Director in Cheque Bounce Case
Landmark judgment emphasizes the necessity of direct nexus for vicarious liability under Negotiable Instruments Act...
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Accused in POCSO Case Involving Minor
Court emphasizes lack of consent and prosecutrix's age as critical factors in rejecting bail application...
Madras High Court Upholds Denial of Statue Erection on Private Land
Court Supports Authorities' Decision Against Erecting Statue Due to Caste Concerns, Emphasizes Constitutional Mandate fo...
Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Medical Practitioners in SPMD Seats Eligibility Dispute
Court clarifies distinction between seat allotment and joining in postgraduate medical admissions, allows petitioners to...
Meghalaya High Court Upholds Conviction for Rape Despite Appeal
Accused's arguments on delay, victim's testimony, and framing of charges dismissed; seven-year imprisonment confirmed....
Delhi High Court Facilitates Arbitration in Influencer Agreement Dispute
Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator to Resolve Contentions Between Abhinav Shukla and M/s Great Rocksport Pvt. Ltd....
Gujarat High Court Upholds Dismissal of Adultery Complaint Following Supreme Court Ruling
Complaint under unconstitutional Section 497 IPC dismissed; revisional application finds no grounds for interference....
Gujarat High Court Upholds Enhanced Maintenance for Wife Despite Her Earning
Court emphasizes husband's duty to maintain wife, affirms Family Court's decision to increase monthly maintenance consid...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Appointment of Physically Handicapped Candidate in Postal Service
Court Affirms Central Administrative Tribunal's Decision, Rejects Union's Appeal on Grounds of Misrepresentation and Del...
HC pulls up authorities over pollution in Kanjurmarg, warns of closing dumping ground
The ill effects of such emissions, which are a result of mismanagement by the authorities, are not known, the bench said...
Bombay High Court Quashes Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case Following Settlement
In a landmark judgment, the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court allows compounding of offences under Section 138 of the Ne...
Delhi High Court Rejects Joint Trial Applications in Arbitration Proceedings
Court Rules Itself Functus Officio; Petitioners' Request Denied Due to Significant Progress in Arbitration...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Exclusion of Married Daughters from Compassionate Appointments
Appellant's plea for compassionate appointment dismissed; court reinforces dependency criteria under Karnataka Civil Ser...