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Kerala HC records over six per cent rise in case disposals in 2025

Kerala HC records over six per cent rise in case disposals in 2025

"These figures highlight the individual contributions that have collectively strengthened the court’s performance and fo...

Delhi HC protects Gavaskar's personality rights, orders takedown of objectionable content

Delhi HC protects Gavaskar's personality rights, orders takedown of objectionable content

On December 12, the high court had directed social media intermediaries to act within seven days on Gavaskar's plea seek...

Delhi HC dismisses plea of Hizbul chief's sons against framing of charges in terror funding case

Delhi HC dismisses plea of Hizbul chief's sons against framing of charges in terror funding case

The NIA had said Yousuf was arrested on the allegations of receiving funds from Hizbul Mujahideen from abroad and was ch...

Will consider plea against Fugitive Offenders Act only if Mallya submits to Indian jurisdiction: HC

Will consider plea against Fugitive Offenders Act only if Mallya submits to Indian jurisdiction: HC

The Solicitor General maintained the fugitive businessman was entitled to legal representation even while staying abroad...

When do you intend to return to India? HC asks Vijay Mallya on his pleas against fugitive tag

When do you intend to return to India? HC asks Vijay Mallya on his pleas against fugitive tag

The bench insisted it cannot allow both petitions filed by Mallya to run together and asked the promoter of the now-defu...

Delhi HC issues notice on plea to stop release of ‘UP 77’ web series based on gangster Vikas Dubey

Delhi HC issues notice on plea to stop release of ‘UP 77’ web series based on gangster Vikas Dubey

His wife urged the high court to stay the release of the movie. The court, however, said it would hear the parties on We...

Delhi High Court Acquits Mohd. Faisal in POCSO and IPC Case Due to Insufficient Evidence

Delhi High Court Acquits Mohd. Faisal in POCSO and IPC Case Due to Insufficient Evidence

Court emphasizes the need for concrete evidence and proper age determination in cases under POCSO Act...

Delhi High Court Grants Injunction to Britannia Industries Against Trademark Infringement

Delhi High Court Grants Injunction to Britannia Industries Against Trademark Infringement

Court Restrains Defendants from Using 'Little Hearts' Trademark and Shape, Citing Prima Facie Evidence of Infringement...

Allahabad HC dismisses appeal seeking SC/ST case withdrawal

Allahabad HC dismisses appeal seeking SC/ST case withdrawal

According to facts of the case, an application under Section 156(3) CrPC was moved that the complainant paid Rs 80,000 t...

Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award in Indian Oil Corporation Dispute

Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award in Indian Oil Corporation Dispute

Arbitral award for specific performance and damages in dealership agreement declared void due to patent illegality....

Bombay High Court Remands Land Acquisition Compensation Case Back for Reconsideration

Bombay High Court Remands Land Acquisition Compensation Case Back for Reconsideration

Court Criticizes Rejection of Application on Technical Grounds, Urges State to Assist Farmers in Compensation Claims...

Delhi High Court Declines Immediate Injunction on Alleged Defamatory Publications by Ushodaya Enterprises

Delhi High Court Declines Immediate Injunction on Alleged Defamatory Publications by Ushodaya Enterprises

Court Permits Filing of Additional Evidence and Video Recordings; Defamation Suit to Proceed with Defendants' Defense...

Delhi High Court Enhances Interim Maintenance for Unemployed Wife Amid Foreign Earning Dispute

Delhi High Court Enhances Interim Maintenance for Unemployed Wife Amid Foreign Earning Dispute

Court considers cost of living in the USA, wife's unemployment, and husband's financial capacity to double maintenance f...

Delhi High Court Upholds Civil Court Jurisdiction in Market Rent Recovery Suits

Delhi High Court Upholds Civil Court Jurisdiction in Market Rent Recovery Suits

Landmark Judgment Clarifies Civil Court's Role Post-Striking Down of Key Provisions in Delhi Rent Control Act...

Orissa High Court Affirms Transgender Rights, Orders Official Recognition of Gender and Name Change

Orissa High Court Affirms Transgender Rights, Orders Official Recognition of Gender and Name Change

Landmark decision mandates correction of mutation certificate, upholding the legal rights of transgender individuals pos...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Pension Circular

Punjab and Haryana High Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Pension Circular

Retirees from July 2003 to October 2006 to Benefit from Revised Commutation Rates...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator in Shareholder Dispute

Punjab and Haryana High Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator in Shareholder Dispute

Court Confirms Arbitration Clause Existence, Appoints Former Judge to Resolve Disputes...

Stopping someone from feeding strays in non-designated areas is not illegal: Bombay HC

Stopping someone from feeding strays in non-designated areas is not illegal: Bombay HC

As per the First Information Report registered at Hinjewadi police station in January, when the complainant went to a re...

Orissa High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Unenacted Bill

Orissa High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Unenacted Bill

Judicial Review of Legislative Bills Prior to Enactment Deemed Impermissible by High Court...

Bombay High Court Invalidates Arbitral Award Due to Unilateral Appointment of Arbitrator

Bombay High Court Invalidates Arbitral Award Due to Unilateral Appointment of Arbitrator

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court sets aside an arbitration award citing violation of public policy and pat...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment for Virender in Rape and Murder of 5-Year-Old Girl

Punjab and Haryana High Court Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment for Virender in Rape and Murder of 5-Year-Old Girl

Mother Kamla Devi Acquitted of Criminal Charges; Court Orders Fine of Rs. 30 Lakh to be Paid to Victim’s Family...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Appeal Against Interim Injunction in Arbitration Case

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Appeal Against Interim Injunction in Arbitration Case

Court Confirms Appeal Maintainability Under Section 37 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Appeals in Landmark Money Laundering Case Involving Shapoorji Pallonji

Bombay High Court Dismisses Appeals in Landmark Money Laundering Case Involving Shapoorji Pallonji

Court Clears SPCL of Money Laundering Allegations, Orders Partial Interest to Benefit Armed Forces Welfare Fund...

Patna High Court Nullifies Review Orders by District Teachers Employment Appellate Authority

Patna High Court Nullifies Review Orders by District Teachers Employment Appellate Authority

Court Rules Absence of Statutory Power Makes Review Orders Void; Directs Reinstatement and Benefits for Petitioners...

Bombay High Court Orders Full Two-Year Extension for Dalmia Cement's Mining Lease Deed Execution

Bombay High Court Orders Full Two-Year Extension for Dalmia Cement's Mining Lease Deed Execution

State Government's Misinterpretation of Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 Corrected to Ensure Compliance Period for Gojoli M...

Calcutta High Court Rules MSMED Act Overrules Arbitration Agreements in Buyer-Seller Disputes

Calcutta High Court Rules MSMED Act Overrules Arbitration Agreements in Buyer-Seller Disputes

Court affirms buyer's right to file counterclaims in proceedings under MSMED Act, emphasizing its overriding effect over...

Bombay High Court Upholds Rights of HIV+ Employee, Declares Discrimination Unconstitutional

Bombay High Court Upholds Rights of HIV+ Employee, Declares Discrimination Unconstitutional

Court Orders Permanent Employment Status for HIV+ Worker, Citing Violation of Constitutional Rights...

Bombay High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Tribunal's Forum Shopping Finding in Landmark Arbitration Dispute

Bombay High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Tribunal's Forum Shopping Finding in Landmark Arbitration Dispute

Court Directs Reinitiation of Arbitration Proceedings, Imposes Costs on CDSL for Baseless Allegation...

Not against development, but strict compliance with norms needed to curb air pollution: HC

Not against development, but strict compliance with norms needed to curb air pollution: HC

Following the court's directive on Monday, BMC commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and MPCB secretary Devendra Singh appeared b...

Cal HC directs completion of Metro work at Chingrighata by Feb 15

Cal HC directs completion of Metro work at Chingrighata by Feb 15

The court directed that the work for completing the construction of the overhead metro railway tracks be completed by Fe...

Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Injunction in Trademark Infringement Case

Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Injunction in Trademark Infringement Case

Himalaya Global Holdings Secures Relief Against Shimla Drugs for Deceptively Similar Product Packaging...

Allahabad HC grants bail to two brothers arrested for illegal sale of banned cough syrup

Allahabad HC grants bail to two brothers arrested for illegal sale of banned cough syrup

It also noted that in a similar case, the accused were granted relief by discharging them on the ground that no offence ...

Bombay High Court Refers Jurisdictional Conflict Over Co-operative Banks to Larger Bench

Bombay High Court Refers Jurisdictional Conflict Over Co-operative Banks to Larger Bench

Legal uncertainty persists over whether State Co-operative Banks fall under the RDB Act or MCS Act for debt recovery pro...

Delhi HC protects Sunil Gavaskar’s personality rights, orders takedown of objectionable content

Delhi HC protects Sunil Gavaskar’s personality rights, orders takedown of objectionable content

The high court said the URLs of the offensive material should be taken down by the websites within 72 hours and in case ...

Bombay High Court Rejects Bail Plea in Mob Lynching Case

Bombay High Court Rejects Bail Plea in Mob Lynching Case

Court emphasizes gravity of offense and distinct role of accused in denying bail to Rajesh Dhakal Rao...

Gujarat High Court Acquits Accused in High-Profile Murder and Rape Case

Gujarat High Court Acquits Accused in High-Profile Murder and Rape Case

DNA Evidence and "Last Seen" Theory Found Unreliable; Death Sentence Overturned...