High Courts

No coercive action for now against slum residents near PM house: Delhi HC

The Centre sought their eviction on the grounds that the jhuggi-jhopdi clusters were in a protected zone, immediately ne...

Restore Pappu Yadav's 'Y plus' security cover: Patna HC to Bihar govt

The Independent MP, who is known to be close to the Congress, had sought enhancement of his security cover, citing "seve...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Clarifies Exemption for Army Infrastructure Projects Under Amended Forest Act

Court Ruling Allows Indian Army to Proceed with Security Infrastructure Without Prior Tree Cutting Permission...

Delhi HC seeks response from Kejriwal, other AAP leaders in criminal contempt case

On February 27, the trial court discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others in the liquor policy case, as it ruled that t...

Delhi HC refuses to interfere with Yamuna Bazar eviction notices

Subsequently, on May 18, DDA also issued a fresh notice and directed the residents to "voluntarily vacate the government...

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Tribunal's Order on Building Regularization

Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision, Cites Lack of Locus Standi and Abuse of Judicial Process by Petitioner...

Calcutta High Court Rules in Favor of UCO Bank, Upholds Mortgage Enforcement Rights Under SARFAESI Act

Court overturns DRT and DRAT decisions, validating UCO Bank's actions against time-barred claims in mortgage enforcement...

Telangana High Court Upholds Auction Sale in Loan Default Case

Court sets aside DRAT order, affirms compliance with SARFAESI Act and Security Interest Rules by Bank of India...

Cal HC to hear CBI, RG Kar victim's parents' prayers for further probe on May 21

The on-duty post-graduate doctor was raped and murdered and her body was found in the seminar room of the state-run hosp...

Madras High Court Upholds Child's Right to Identity by Allowing Foster Parents' Names on Birth Certificate

Court Recognizes Fundamental Right to Privacy and Identity, Orders Inclusion of Foster Parents' Names with Suffix on Bir...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Joint Ownership in Land Dispute Case

Court affirms plaintiffs as joint owners, restrains defendants from interfering with possession....

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Dismissal of CRPF Constable in Departmental Enquiry Case

Court affirms that the absence of a Presenting Officer does not invalidate enquiry proceedings if impartiality is mainta...

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Interim Award in Eureka Forbes vs. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Arbitration Case

Court Restores Counterclaims, Citing Violation of Natural Justice and Procedural Fairness...

Kerala High Court Permits Transfer of Corruption and Money Laundering Cases for Unified Trial

In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court allows the transfer of cases involving interconnected offences to ensure t...

Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitral Award in Prolonged Metro Construction Dispute

Court Dismisses DMRC's Plea Against Arbitral Tribunal's Decision, Cites Limited Scope of Judicial Interference...

Allahabad High Court Acquits Karan Singh in 1987 Double Murder Case

Court cites lack of evidence and absence of premeditated intent in overturning lower court's decision...

Patna High Court Quashes FIR Against Jaipur Residents, Citing Abuse of Legal Process

Court Finds FIR to be a Counterblast to Prior Dowry Harassment Complaint, Quashes Charges to Prevent Miscarriage of Just...

Karnataka HC restrains transport unions from May 20 strike

They are also demanding full arrears settlement. While the government has agreed to pay arrears for 26 months, employees...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Teacher Accused of Abetment to Suicide

Court Cites Lack of Evidence and Delay in Filing FIR as Grounds for Quashing...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Quashes Preventive Detention of Rajan Singh

Court Finds Detention Order Violated Constitutional and Statutory Safeguards, Orders Immediate Release...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Revocation of LPG Distributorship Reconstitution Approval

Court Emphasizes Limited Scope of Judicial Review in Administrative Decisions...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Conviction in Wife's Murder Case

Police Officer's Testimony Considered Sufficient for Conviction Despite Absence of Independent Witnesses...

Bombay High Court Acquits Man Convicted of Wife's Murder, Citing Unreliable Dying Declarations

The Court found inconsistencies and procedural lapses in the dying declarations, leading to the acquittal of Piraji, who...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Eviction Order Against Tenant in Landmark Rent Control Act Case

Tenant Granted Nine Months to Vacate as Court Affirms Non-Applicability of U.P. Rent Control Act Based on Lack of Eviden...

Excise case: HC asks CBI to inform Kejriwal, Sisodia about bench change; hearing on May 25

"But this is the requirement of the law also. We will not shy away from sending them fresh notice or message that now th...

Bombay High Court Rectifies Excessive Default Sentences in Cheque Bounce Case

Court mandates release of Cyrus Noshirwan Kartak, addressing disproportionate imprisonment for non-payment of compensati...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Grants Interim Protection in Insolvency Case, Emphasizes Personal Liberty

Court Overrules Trial Judge's Decision, Directs Fresh Adjudication in Light of Madras High Court's Full Bench Ruling...

Karnataka High Court Clarifies "Searched Person" Under Income Tax Act; Upholds Section 153C Proceedings Against Third Parties

Division Bench rules that search under Section 132 is person-centric, not premises-centric; proceedings against owners o...

Telangana High Court Quashes Arbitrary Rejection of Arms License Renewal