High Courts
CIC cannot sit over appeals, keep them undecided for years: JK High Court
The bench directed the CIC to look into the matter and take appropriate measures to improve its working, subject to the ...
Delhi HC orders unblocking of CJP's X handle, account back online in India
In the petition, Dipke, who was represented by senior advocate Akhil Sibal, had said that the CJP's account was a satire...
Delhi riots 2020: HC denies bail to Athar Khan in UAPA case
Athar, a former call centre employee, is accused of being one of the main organisers of the protest at Chand Bagh in nor...
HC sets aside 1989 conviction, says viscera report can't be relied upon if not put to accused
The prosecution had relied upon the viscera report which indicated the presence of the pesticide "zinc phosphide" (highl...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation in Ethanol Supply Contract Dispute
Court directs Oil Marketing Companies to reconsider allocation of ethanol supply to Dedicated Ethanol Plant in line with...
Delhi High Court Upholds Equestrian Team Selection for Asian Games Amidst Controversy
Court refrains from interfering with EFI's selection process due to logistical constraints and impending deadlines....
Rajasthan High Court Orders Immediate Removal of Encroachments Obstructing Water Flow to Lakes and Dams
State Authorities Directed to Act Swiftly to Preserve Water Bodies Amidst Monsoon Season...
Meghalaya High Court Initiates PIL to Enhance Forensic and Digital Infrastructure in Criminal Justice System
Court Seeks Feasibility of Independent Forensic Lab and Digital Police Portal to Expedite Criminal Proceedings...
Karnataka High Court Overturns Family Court's Order Granting Visitation Rights to Father
Court upholds mother's custodianship, emphasizes father's voluntary relinquishment of visitation rights during divorce s...
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Ambedkar Portrait Defacement Case
Court imposes stringent conditions for bail, ensuring non-interference with prosecution and adherence to trial proceedin...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Civil Rights in School Record Correction Case
The Court affirms the right to correct names and caste in school records, reinforcing the jurisdiction of civil courts u...
Delhi HC orders restoration of CJP's X handle
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted that the CJP's social media handle was blocked to avoid "chaos" among students ...
Madras High Court Upholds Extended Limitation for Availing Ineligible Input Tax Credit
Court confirms penalty and interest for RMZ Infinity in GST dispute, citing suppression of facts and reversal of Orissa ...
Bombay High Court Declares Land Transfer by Indage Vineyard Pvt. Ltd. as Fraudulent Preference
Court Reverses Property Mutation Entries, Protects Creditors' Interests in Liquidation Proceedings...
Kerala High Court Upholds RBI's Power to Supersede Co-operative Bank's Board
The court dismisses the petition challenging RBI's supersession order, emphasizes statutory compliance and consultation ...
Kerala High Court Directs Transfer of Design Infringement Case to High Court Jurisdiction
Commercial Court's Decision Overturned Due to Jurisdictional Challenge on Registered Design Validity...
Rajasthan High Court Orders Departmental Action for Non-Compliance in Encroachment Case
Tehsildar and Patwari Suspended for Failing to Remove Encroachments; Immediate Action Ordered by Court...
Patna High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging Power Project Approval
Court Upholds State Policy Decision on Pirpainti Thermal Power Project Amidst Allegations of Arbitrary Tariffs and Land ...
Orissa High Court Converts Habeas Corpus Petition into PIL to Address Juvenile Justice System Failures
Discrepancies Found in Handling of Minor's Case Lead to Systemic Review of Child Protection Provisions...
Madras High Court Rules Sentence Reduction for Repatriated Convict Invalid Without Sri Lankan Consent
Indian Authorities' Sentence Adaptation Fails to Meet International Agreement Requirements, Court Orders Compliance Expl...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Pradeep Kumar Jatav in Harassment Case
Court Rejects Bail Plea Citing Serious Allegations of Intimidation and Blackmail Against Public Servant...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Eviction Order Against Beni Madhav Jha
Court dismisses petition challenging the validity of possession under the Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act, 1949, citing lack...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Anwar Jan Choudhhary
Detention justified despite pending criminal cases, as activities pose a threat to public order, rules court....
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Rebukes Selective Enforcement of Municipal Laws
High Court Directs Jammu Municipal Corporation to Ensure Uniform Compliance with Building Regulations and Fire Safety No...
Delhi High Court Upholds Dismissal of Compensation Claim in Motor Accident Case
Court affirms that deceased driver borrowing vehicle cannot claim compensation as a third party under statutory liabilit...
Bombay High Court Denies Interim Relief in Complex Partition Suit
Plaintiffs’ failure to establish prima facie case and inconsistencies in claims lead to dismissal of interim application...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Disciplinary Proceedings Despite Delays
Court rules that delay alone cannot quash disciplinary actions unless solely department's fault, mandates expedited comp...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Denial of Default Bail to Absconding Accused
Filing of Supplementary Charge-Sheet After Arrest Not Mandatory, Rules Court...
Madras High Court Upholds Validity of Search in Spa Trafficking Case
Court rules non-compliance with Section 15(2) of ITP Act does not automatically nullify proceedings; emphasizes trial to...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Tax Department's Statutory Charge Over SARFAESI Priority Claims
Court rules in favor of statutory first charge under state tax laws against priority payment under SARFAESI Act, affecti...
Gujarat High Court Dismisses Petition for Extension of Arbitral Tribunal's Mandate
Court Upholds Apex Court's Interpretation, Declines Jurisdiction Under Section 29A of Arbitration Act...
Delhi High Court Upholds Contempt Conviction for Non-Payment of Maintenance
Court orders impounding of passport for willful disobedience of maintenance orders to ensure compliance....
Delhi High Court Refers Mediation Time Exclusion Issue to Larger Bench
Judicial Divergence on Excluding Mediation Time from Limitation Period Necessitates Authoritative Pronouncement...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Fresh Eviction Suit Against Budge Budge Company Ltd.
Court Rules New Tenancy Created by Holding Over Validates Subsequent Eviction Suit...
Delhi High Court Upholds Single Judge's Decision in Arbitration Interim Relief Case
Court Reiterates Limitations on Section 9 Relief Under Arbitration and Conciliation Act...
Calcutta High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Demolition of Unauthorised Occupation
Petitioners' Reliance on Aadhar Cards Fails to Prove Legal Occupancy of Public Premises...