High Courts
Kerala HC removes Oommen Chandy's former personal staff from list of accused in solar scam
The solar scam case pertains to the alleged defrauding of several people of crores of rupees by accused Saritha S Nair a...
Sloganeering against govt not sufficient ground to slap sedition charges: HC
A slogan against the government is only a means of expressing dissent and not hatred/contempt or disaffection, it observ...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Frivolous Maintenance Claim Against Stepson
Court Upholds Real Son's Liability to Support Mother, Dismisses Revision Filed to Harass Stepson...
Delhi HC to hear on Thursday PIL over Sonam Wangchuk's deteriorating health
The Cockroach Janta Party has been holding the protest for over 25 days demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pr...
Delhi HC junks PIL seeking BNS provision on death caused by rash driving
Section 106(2) states that "whoever causes death of any person by rash and negligent driving of vehicle not amounting to...
Bombay High Court Mandates Rs. 30 Lakh Compensation for Septic Tank Deaths
State of Maharashtra Held Responsible for Compensation Despite Private Engagement...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Specific Performance in Real Estate Dispute
Court mandates execution of sale deed, dismisses appeal questioning validity of registered agreement...
Patna High Court Upholds Maintainability of Writ Petition Against Minority-Aided School
The Court affirms that a writ petition can be maintained against a minority-aided school if statutory provisions governi...
Orissa High Court Quashes Conviction in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Evidence
Accused Somanath Janka’s Conviction Overturned After Victim Turns Hostile and Medical Evidence Fails to Corroborate Alle...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Recruitment Process in Minority Institution Despite New Legislation
Court rules that recruitment initiated before the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission Act, 2023 remains...
HC directs police to permit Mamata-led TMC faction's July 21 rally in front of Birla Planetarium
Kalyan Banerjee stated that the police permitted two other rallies to commemorate the day - one by the other faction at ...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Chandra Bhan in Dowry Death Case
Court Criticizes Investigative and Judicial Oversight, Highlights Need for Vigilance in Framing Charges...
Jharkhand High Court Directs Expedited Road Widening for Jonha Waterfall Access
Six-Month Deadline Set for State Government Following Railway NOC Approval...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Penalty on PIO, Upholds Principles of Natural Justice
The court sets aside a penalty imposed under the RTI Act, emphasizing the necessity of procedural fairness and opportuni...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Pension and Gratuity Rights for Voluntary Retirees
The Court mandates interest payment on delayed gratuity, reinforcing employees' rights under Article 300-A of the Indian...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Transfer of Criminal Trial for Judicial Continuity
Transfer of trial to court presided by officer who recorded key evidence deemed necessary for ensuring proper appreciati...
Calcutta High Court Convicts Elderly Man for Bigamy, Upholds Sentence
Conviction Reinstated with Three-Year Imprisonment and Fine for Concealing First Marriage...
Bombay High Court Upholds Arbitral Award Against CDSL for Negligence
Court Rules CDSL Liable for Failing to Prevent Unauthorized Securities Transfer...
Karnataka High Court Declares Sri Yallamma Devi Temple as Public Trust
Court Orders Inclusion of Archaks as Trustees, Upholds Temple's Public Status Under Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950...
Telangana High Court Sets Aside Interim Custody Order Due to Procedural Error
Trial Court's decision based on non-existent interaction with minor child; case remitted for fresh adjudication...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Arrest Under NDPS Act Amid Concerns Over Police Compliance
Court mandates strict adherence to Supreme Court guidelines on written communication of arrest grounds, expressing conce...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Extension of Building Permissions Expired During COVID-19 Lockdown
Municipal Corporation Cannot Demand Fresh Fees for Building Permissions Expired Due to Pandemic Restrictions...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Eviction in Landmark Commercial Dispute Case
Xclusive Inn Pvt. Ltd.'s appeal dismissed; Court affirms Commercial Court's jurisdiction and eviction decree....
Telangana High Court Upholds Tax Liability on Trademark Holders Marketing Blended Coffee
Court Rules Unregistered Trademark Holders Liable for Tax as Deemed First Sellers Under APGST Act...
Madras High Court Upholds Reimbursement of Travel Expenses for Special Public Prosecutor
Court Rejects State's Appeal, Emphasizes Duty in Sensitive Cases Over Technicalities...
Allahabad High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Proclaimed Offender in Abetment of Suicide Case
Court emphasizes the stringent criteria for granting anticipatory bail to absconding individuals under new legal provisi...
Delhi High Court Enhances Compensation in Fatal Accident Case
Court revises compensation for deceased students, factoring in potential income and future prospects...
Bombay High Court Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment in Heinous Kidnapping and Murder Case
Two young accused convicted for kidnapping and brutal murder of a 22-year-old victim; death penalty commuted citing ‘not...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Show Cause Notice Against BSCPL Infrastructure Ltd. for Wilful Default
Court Criticizes Lack of Specificity and Vague Allegations in RBI Circular Compliance...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Ex-Gratia Compensation for COVID-19 Police Duty Fatalities
Widow of Deceased Head Constable Entitled to Rs. 50 Lakhs as Court Recognizes COVID Duty Contribution...
Madras High Court Declares Private Schools as Non-Public Authorities under RTI Act
Court Upholds Transparency Obligations under Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Rules, 2023...
Calcutta High Court Nullifies Arbitration Orders Due to Jurisdictional Errors
Proceedings filed in Non-Commercial Division deemed invalid; court emphasizes adherence to Commercial Courts Act, 2015...
Patna High Court Upholds BREDA's Tender Cancellation Decision
BREDA's authority to cancel EOI without assigning reasons affirmed; no enforceable rights accrued to petitioner without ...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds National Security Measures, Dismisses Pleas Against Eviction Notices in Border Zone
Court emphasizes the importance of national security, dismisses writ petitions challenging eviction notices for unauthor...
Kerala High Court Upholds Banks' Right to Deny Educational Loans Based on Co-Borrower's Credit Score
Petitioners' plea against loan denials rejected; court affirms creditworthiness checks under IBA Model Scheme as legitim...
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Upholds Decree in Fruit Business Dispute
Appellate Court Affirms Trial Court’s Judgment on Procedural Grounds and Misrepresentation in Appeal...