High Courts
Typo nearly costs man petrol pump dealership, Allahabad HC comes to his rescue
The bench also emphasised that Awasthi had acted on the assurance of BPCL and made financial investments, giving rise to...
Delhi HC lawyers to abstain from work on working Saturdays
The arrangement also adversely impacted preparation time, client meetings and overall professional efficiency, it noted....
2024 BEST bus accident: HC grants bail to driver; expresses shock over inadequate training
However, for the reasons best known to the administration, the training period was curtailed to three days and limited t...
Regularly review security arrangements in district courts: Delhi HC to police
The court had registered the suo motu case on February 9 and sought a report on the alleged attack, observing that the...
Governor bound by advice of council of ministers on premature release of convict prisoners: HC
He said ever since the ruling in Maru Ram's case, it was clear that the Governor cannot act in his discretion and agains...
Ponda bypoll pleas: HC concludes hearing, reserves order
The bench has reserved its order for the next date, after arguments over the matter were concluded, said Nitin Sardesai,...
MP: HC orders case against BJP MLA for contacting its judge over illegal mining case
Dixit had filed the writ petition alleging that three companies associated with the BJP MLA were engaged in “illegal and...
Delhi HC directs removal of 'vulgar', 'derogatory' song by Honey Singh, Badshah
The petitioner's counsel said that although both rappers have denied singing the song, Honey Singh sang verses of it at ...
Conviction for Murder Affirmed by Calcutta High Court in Mangru Ratia Case
Life Imprisonment Upheld for Husband in Wife's Murder Based on Circumstantial Evidence...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Retrospective Property Tax Demand by Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Court Declares Retrospective Amendments Unconstitutional, Orders Refunds for Overpayments...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Writ Petition by State of U.P.; Upholds the Primacy of Article 227 for Challenging Civil Court Orders
The court clarifies the inapplicability of Article 226 in challenging judicial orders of civil courts and mandates separ...
Madras High Court Rules in Favor of TNEB Employee's Entitlement to Full Pay During Suspension
Court mandates payment of full salary and allowances during suspension period for acquitted TNEB employee under Regulati...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Grants Bunge India Pvt. Ltd. Opportunity to Explain Delay in Filing Written Statement
In a landmark decision, the court emphasizes procedural justice, allowing the defendant a chance to file an application ...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Disqualification in Tender Process
Petition by M/s Ramsaran Singh Projects LLP dismissed; Court emphasizes strict adherence to tender conditions...
Bombay High Court Upholds Arbitral Tribunal's Award, Reaffirms Limitation in Contractual Disputes
The Court dismisses Shyam Narayan and Bros.' challenge against the arbitral award, emphasizing adherence to statutory li...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Sets Aside Faulty Electricity Theft Assessments
Court mandates adherence to natural justice and procedural fairness in electricity theft cases under Section 135 of the ...
PIL against 'Facilitation Charges' charged by Govt. of Punjab through PP Sanjh App for downloading FIR-DDR-LIR is under scanner : PHHC
Petitioners to Provide Notification Challenging Information Charges for Missing Items and Theft Reports...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Quashing of Pension Deduction Order
Court Dismisses State's Appeal, Citing Lack of Due Process in Pension Deduction...
MP HC to begin regular hearing in Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque dispute case from Apr 6
The ASI's more than 2,000-page report indicates that a massive structure dating back to the reign of the Parmar kings of...
No tree felling without permission: Uttarakhand HC tells Mussoorie municipality
The government informed the court that during an inspection conducted by the forest range officer of Mussoorie on March ...
Amit Jogi convicted in 2-decade-old murder case of NCP leader; HC orders surrender in 3 weeks
The CBI later challenged the acquittal, but the high court dismissed its petition in 2011 on grounds of delay. Separate ...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Conviction Based on Sole Testimony of Deaf and Mute Victim in Sexual Assault Case
Court Affirms Life Sentence for Accused, Relying on Victim's Gestures and Forensic Evidence to Establish Guilt...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Right to Conduct Prayer Meetings at Home Without Prior Permission
Court Quashes Police Notices Against Petitioners, Asserts Protection of Civil Rights for Peaceful Religious Gatherings...
Kerala High Court Upholds Amendments to Lok Ayukta Act, Affirming Legislative Competence
Court Dismisses Writ Petitions Challenging Constitutionality of Amendments; Lok Ayukta's Powers Transition from "Declara...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Summoning Order Against Anamika Tiwari and Others
Court finds lack of judicial application of mind and absence of criminal breach of trust in summoning order....
Bombay High Court Dismisses Election Petition Against Shivsena Candidate
Court rules no disqualification under Article 191 for holding office of profit under local authority...
Delhi High Court Rejects Plea for Private Hospital Transfer for Prisoner Citing Adequate Treatment at AIIMS
Court Emphasizes Adequate Medical Care at Government Hospitals, Orders Second Opinion from Apollo Hospital for Prisoner...
2003 murder of NCP leader: Chhattisgarh HC convicts Amit Jogi, orders surrender in 3 weeks
The case was initially investigated by the state police and later transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CB...
Excise policy: HC gives last opportunity to Kejriwal, ors to respond to ED plea to expunge remarks
The ED's counsel had then said there was no need to file replies as the challenge in the plea was limited to the trial c...
HC seeks Maharashtra govt’s response to plea against move to cancel 5 pc Muslim quota
As per the plea, in July 2014, the then Congress-NCP government had announced a 16 per cent reservation for the Maratha ...
Minor's sexual assault case: Wife of suspended Delhi govt officer Khakha seeks bail in HC
Last year, the high court upheld the framing of charges against the official in the case. Premoday was charged for the a...
Namaz in house: HC directs withdrawal of police challan against petitioner, says no large gathering on property
Trivedi added that in case, such practice is allowed to be continued, it would be detrimental to the peace and tranquill...
J'khand HC orders tourism secy, Ramgarh DC to submit temple facelift plan
The court ordered the chairman-cum-managing director of CCL, the water resources department secretary, along with the to...
Officials asked to consider installing CCTV cameras around prominent schools in Lucknow
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Raveena Tyagi, who was present during the hearing, informed the court that major...
Widow entitled to maintenance from father-in-law: HC
The obligation becomes unenforceable if the father-in-law lacks the means to pay the maintenance amount from the coparce...
HC junks actor's plea seeking recognition of 'relationship' with Rajesh Khanna as marriage
Advani claimed she was evicted from Khanna's suburban bungalow after his death and sought monthly maintenance and a thre...