High Courts
Construction of Ambedkar mural a public project: HC; dismisses plea against land acquisition
Creating the mural of Dr Ambedkar is an investment in the intellectual and moral foundations of our future generations. ...
Right to be forgotten: HC orders removal of man's name from records as FIR against him quashed
The order was passed on a petition filed by a 37-year-old man seeking a direction to the high court's Registrar General ...
HC to hear on Aug 12 Indian Polo Association's plea over eviction from Jaipur Polo Ground
We arrange our affairs in a manner that we are able to take up a certain number of matters. When something like this hap...
Allahabad High Court Orders Status Quo on Disputed Land of Methodist Mission Girls Junior High School
Court intervenes to prevent demolition of a 150-year-old educational institution amid ongoing land dispute in Sitapur....
Gujarat High Court Upholds Civil Court Jurisdiction in Property Dispute
Appeal Dismissed in Case of Permissive Possession; Mesne Profits Modified...
Delhi High Court Upholds Eviction Order, Dismisses Tenant's Petition Due to Delay
Tenant's Two-Day Delay in Filing Leave to Defend Application Fails Dual Test for Condonation Under DRC Act...
Bombay High Court Upholds Age Relaxation for NHM Contractual Employees
Court Confirms Eligibility for Appointment as Dental Surgeons Despite Age Limit Concerns...
Kerala HC declines to suspend sentence of prime accused in 2017 actress assault case
Rejecting his plea, the bench said it had considered the role attributed to the applicant, Sunil, the nature of the offe...
India Kanoon moves Delhi HC against 'right to be forgotten' decision
Lawyers are abstaining from work on Tuesday in view of the Delhi High Court's full court favouring the enhancement of pe...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Century Club as "Public Authority" Under RTI Act
Landmark ruling emphasizes transparency and accountability for entities receiving substantial government support....
Bombay High Court Orders Continuation of Bank Guarantees in ONGC's Arbitration Dispute
Interim relief granted pending Section 34 challenge to arbitral award in oil and gas project dispute...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Acquittal in Controversial Rape and Assault Case
The Court reinforces the presumption of innocence, citing lack of evidence and inconsistencies in testimonies....
Sikkim High Court Alters Conviction: From Rape to Attempted Rape in Landmark Judgment
The court revises a life sentence to five years for attempted rape, emphasizing the importance of concrete evidence in s...
Patna High Court Acquits Accused in Attempted Rape Case
Conviction Overturned Due to Lack of Evidence and Inconsistencies in Testimonies...
Madras High Court Upholds Constitutional Morality Over Exclusionary Customs in Temple Ceremonies
Scheduled Caste Community Granted Rights to Perform Ninth Day Mandakapadi in Temple Festival...
Madras High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Businessmen in Rs. 284.84 Crore Fraud Case
Court Rules No Dishonest Intent at Inception, Citing Resolution Under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code...
Delhi High Court Upholds Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, Including Multiple Sclerosis
Court affirms inclusion of multiple sclerosis under RPWD Act, ensuring reservation benefits for affected candidates...
Delhi High Court Denies Specific Performance in 50-Year-Old Property Sale Agreement
Court rules against plaintiff due to inaction and delay, emphasizing equitable principles and statutory limitations...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Rejection of Commissioner's Appointment in Rent Control Case
Court Dismisses Plea for Local Investigation to Establish Premises as Newly Constructed Building Exempt from Rent Contro...
Patna High Court Quashes Recovery Proceedings Against Deceased Individual
Certificate Proceedings Initiated Against Late Vijay Kumar Declared Void and Without Jurisdiction...
Allahabad High Court Grants Temporary Custody of Minor to Father Amid Allegations of Tutoring
Court emphasizes the welfare of a child over parental disputes, assigns temporary custody to father until further procee...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Dismisses Contempt Appeal Against Arun Kumar Due to Lack of Punishment Imposition
Liberty Granted to Appellants to Pursue Intra-Court Appeal Under Letters Patent Clause 15...
Delhi High Court Grants Urgent Relief in Trademark Dispute Involving Zippy Edible Products and Veerji Restaurant
Exemption from Pre-Institution Mediation and Immediate Removal of Impugned Videos Ordered...
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Conviction in Gruesome Acid Attack Case
Conviction Under Sections 302, 326A, and 504 of IPC Confirmed; Court Highlights Reliability of Injured Witnesses’ Testim...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Collector's Order on Land Allotment
Court rules that reopening a concluded matter without new evidence violates principles of natural justice....
Delhi High Court Dismisses Union of India's Arbitration Petition for Being Time-Barred
Court rules that receipt of arbitral award by counsel starts limitation period under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1...
Delhi High Court Reduces Sentence in Child Sexual Assault Case
High Court modifies sentence from seven to five years in light of accused's age and procedural considerations ...
Bombay High Court Upholds Impleadment of Developer in Housing Society Dispute
Court Affirms Co-operative Court's Discretion Under Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Managing Director in Baby Food Case
Court Rules Lack of Specific Allegations and Procedural Lapses Lead to Dismissal of Case...
Calcutta High Court Modifies Murder Conviction in Train Robbery Case
Appellants' Conviction Altered from Murder to Administering Poison in 2009 Train Incident; Court Criticizes TTEs for Der...
Jharkhand High Court Acquits Pramila Devi of Extremist Charges
Court Finds Insufficient Evidence to Sustain Conviction Based on Mere Presence at Crime Scene...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Patent Appeal by Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.
Court Upholds Rejection of Patent Application for Lack of Novelty and Non-Patentability...
Bombay High Court Suspends Sentence in Child Murder Case
Convicted duo granted bail due to circumstantial evidence and prolonged incarceration; stringent conditions imposed...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Charges Against Saurabh Pal Singh, Cites Lack of Evidence
Court Finds Allegations of Rape, Cheating, and Breach of Trust Groundless; Dispute Deemed Civil and Financial...
Kerala High Court Upholds Democracy by Allowing Councillor's Jailhouse Oath
Extraordinary measures taken to ensure democratic integrity as elected Councillor detained under KAAPA takes oath inside...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Adjudicating Authority's Decision in Service Tax Dispute
Court dismisses appeal challenging extended period of limitation for adjudication due to appellant's non-cooperation....