High Courts

Life is precious; monitor Sonam Wangchuk's health: Delhi HC tells authorities

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who appeared for the Centre as well as the Delhi government, submitted that life of ever...

Delhi High Court Rejects Interim Relief Pleas on Pecuniary Jurisdiction Enhancement

Court Upholds Committee's Consultative Process While Affirming Parliament's Exclusive Legislative Competence...

Delhi High Court Invalidates Income Tax Block Assessment Against Sun Aero Ltd.

Court rules omission of mandatory notice and reliance on post-search material renders assessment order null...

Bombay High Court Quashes Income Tax Notice Issued Under Unamended Provisions

Court Rules Notice Deemed Issued After Finance Act, 2021 Amendments, Requires Compliance with New Procedures...

Calcutta High Court Quashes WBPSC Recruitment for Keeper Post Due to Procedural Irregularities

Lack of Transparency and Non-compliance with Rules Lead to Overturning of Appointment; Fresh Recruitment Ordered...

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Transfer of Arbitration Case to Competent Commercial Court

Judgment reinforces legislative intent of the Commercial Courts Act, ensuring adjudication by courts with appropriate pe...

Telangana High Court Upholds CBI's Investigation Despite Fraud Classification Suspension

Court clarifies distinction between administrative proceedings and criminal investigations in Vivimed Labs case...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Orders Refund to Auction Purchaser Due to Defective Property Title

Bank's failure to disclose pending litigations results in refund with interest to distressed buyer...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction in Acid Attack Case, Criticizes Trial Court for Leniency

Razzak's appeal dismissed; court finds grave errors in original sentencing but refrains from altering due to absence of ...

Bombay High Court Orders Contempt Proceedings Against Mumbai Collector and Tahsildar

Revenue Authorities Face Legal Action for Non-compliance in Execution of Maha RERA Decrees...

Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Stamp Duty Order on Amalgamation, Calls for Reassessment

Quikr India Pvt. Ltd. receives relief from hefty stamp duty demand; Court orders reconsideration with updated asset valu...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Penalty for Transportation Without E-Way Bill

Intra-Court Appeal Dismissed; Re-transportation of Machinery for Testing Not Exempt from GST Penalty...

Madras High Court Quashes Recovery Proceedings Against Exporter Due to Inordinate Delay

Court Sets Aside Orders After Finding Proceedings Barred by Limitation and Violating Principles of Natural Justice...

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order Against Amir Ahmad Wani

Court Rules Illegal Sand Extraction Not Grounds for Preventive Detention Under Public Safety Act...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Arbitration Award: Sets New Precedents for Dispute Resolution under MSMED Act

The Court mandates adherence to institutional arbitration frameworks, reinforcing the legal protection for micro and sma...

Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitral Tribunal's Award Directing NHAI to Deposit Termination Payment

Court Affirms Concession Agreement as Integral to Escrow and Substitution Agreements, Validating Lenders' Claims...

Delhi High Court Upholds Definition of "Public Servant" Under Prevention of Corruption Act

Chitra Ramkrishna's plea challenging her classification as a public servant is dismissed, reinforcing accountability in ...

Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award Due to Violation of Natural Justice Principles

The court finds procedural lapses in arbitration proceedings, invoking Section 18 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Ac...

Madras High Court Upholds GST Notices Against Canon India, Dismisses Writ Petitions

Court affirms extended limitation period under Section 74 of GST Act, directs Canon India to respond within 30 days...

Bombay High Court Quashes Reopening of Naresh Goyal’s Income Tax Assessment

The Court directs the Assessing Officer to reconsider objections with new evidence presented by Naresh Goyal....

Telangana High Court Upholds Assessee’s Right for Tax Deduction Despite Procedural Lapse

Court emphasizes discretion and consistency in tax deduction claims under Section 10AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961...

Madras High Court Upholds Arbitration Award Despite Delayed Challenge

Court dismisses appeal against arbitral award due to waiver and acquiescence over 10-year delay in objecting to arbitrat...

Madras High Court Takes Stance Against Ritualistic Pollution of Tamirabarani River

Court Orders District Collector to Propose Solutions, Invites Public Submissions to Address Environmental Concerns...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Residents' Rights in Apartment Complex Dispute

Court Directs Association to Remove Obstructions in Common Areas and Reconsider Restrictions on Children's Playground Ac...

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Charges of Abetment of Suicide Against Shardul Negi

Court Rules Mere Refusal to Marry Does Not Constitute Abetment Under IPC Section 306...

Orissa High Court Quashes Arbitrary Cancellation of Recruitment Process for Reporters

Court Directs Odisha Legislative Assembly to Issue Appointment Letters Within Four Weeks...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Arbitration Clause in Development Dispute

Developer's Failure to Nominate Arbitrator Leads to Court's Intervention Under Arbitration Act...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Kavitha Chopra in Cheque Dishonour Case

Court Upholds Requirement for Specific Allegations to Establish Vicarious Liability Under Negotiable Instruments Act...

Delhi High Court Dismisses NCC Limited's Petition Against AAI's Debarment Order

Court Rules Debarment as Administrative Action, Not Subject to Arbitration; NCC Limited's Section 9 Petition Deemed Non-...

Chhattisgarh High Court Acquits Accused in NDPS Case, Cites Procedural Lapses

Court Criticizes DRI for Non-compliance with Mandatory Provisions in Ganja Seizure Case...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Arrest of GST Fraud Accused In Fake Input Tax Credit Scam Involving Rs 21 Crores

Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Arrest and Proceedings, Affirms Legality of Dual Investigations by State and Centra...

Bombay High Court Upholds MHADA’s Authority for Integrated Cluster Redevelopment of Layouts, Dismisses Petitions Challenging Redevelopment Policy

Court holds that MHADA’s overarching statutory powers under MHADA Act and DCPR 2034 permit cluster redevelopment without...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Rationalisation of Faculty Positions in Universities