High Courts

Jharkhand HC sets 6-month deadline for filling up vacant posts in jails

The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission has already issued advertisement for appointment of assistant jailers, jail war...

Gujarat HC nixes PIL over report claiming Buddhist remains at Somnath temple; slaps Rs 2 lakh fine

It also said the petitioner appears to have approached the court with some "ulterior motive" for making contention that ...

RG Kar rape-murder: Cal HC expresses displeasure at CBI progress of probe into conspiracy angle

The high court had on May 21 ordered setting up of a three-member special investigation team of the CBI, headed by its j...

Online child sexual exploitation cases rising, emerging as most serious form of cybercrime: HC

Commending the Meta policy, the court said the company treats content involving child exploitation, abuse and endangerme...

Delhi HC permits 15-yr-old rape survivor to terminate 28-week pregnancy

"Although the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP Act) does not provide for termination of pregnancy over the gest...

Jharkhand HC sets aside criminal proceedings against CM Soren in election model code violation case

During the hearing, Soren’s counsel contended that no violation of the model code had taken place and alleged that the F...

Decide in 6 months on remission plea of Haren Pandya murder convict: HC to Gujarat govt

The probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) showed Pandya was killed to avenge the 2002 communal riots. Ali w...

Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Protection to Srei Equipment Finance in Loan Dispute

Court Orders Bengal Shristi Infrastructure to Create Debt Service Reserve Amidst Mortgage Dispute...

Bombay High Court Revisits Compounding Guidelines in Cheque Dishonour Cases

Cambium Boitech's petitions prompt reassessment of acquittal applications, emphasizing Supreme Court's revisited compoun...

Bombay High Court Orders Investigation into Alleged Forgery of Court Orders

Registrar General Directed to Collaborate with Police and Cyber Cell in Uncovering Fabricated Orders...

Karnataka High Court Rejects Bail for Social Media Offender

Accused Denied Bail for Posting Derogatory Comments Against Actor's Wife; Court Stresses Social Media's Role in Maintain...

Patna High Court Directs Dispute Between Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation and Amit Kumar to Arbitration

Court Overturns Lower Court's Decision, Emphasizes Validity of Arbitration Clause Despite Unsigned Agreement...

Gujarat High Court Directs Soham Consultancy to Approach Arbitration Tribunal for Dispute Resolution

Petition for Arbitrator Appointment Dismissed; Consultancy Agreement Deemed a "Works Contract" Under Gujarat Public Work...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Affirms Limited Role of Real Estate Authority in Title Disputes

Court Rules RERA Authority Cannot Adjudicate Historical Land Title Disputes; Upholds Single Judge's Directive for Regist...

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Rejection of Compensation Claim in Motor Accident Case

Appellant's Guilty Plea in Criminal Case Solidifies Responsibility for Accident, Dismisses Compensation Eligibility...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Armed Forces Transfer Order, Emphasizes Limited Judicial Intervention

Compassionate Grounds Cannot Override Operational Requirements, Court Rules in Union of India vs. Sqn. Ldr. Deepak Sindh...

Rajasthan High Court Stays Reversion Order of Lecturer Amidst Procedural Lapse

Court Criticizes Lack of Opportunity for Hearing in Promotion Cancellation; Calls for Serious Review by State...

Rajasthan High Court Orders Restoration of Disability Pension for Ex-Serviceman from 1980

Court directs Union of India to pay arrears with interest for disability pension stopped without due process....

Madras High Court Quashes Trial Court's Order Allowing Recall of Witness in Murder Case

The Court emphasized the necessity of judicial satisfaction in recalling witnesses, setting aside the Trial Court's orde...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Unfreezing of Bank Accounts Allegedly Involved in Cyber Fraud

Court Directs Disputed Amounts to be Placed in Fixed Deposits Pending Judicial Orders...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Pension Withholding Order Against Retired Engineer

Violation of Natural Justice and Lack of Mens Rea Leads to Overturning of Disciplinary Action...

Karnataka High Court Emphasizes Procedural Safeguards in Contempt Proceedings

Consent of Advocate General Mandatory for Private Contempt Petitions; High Court Reiterates Suo Motu Powers...

Karnataka High Court Denies Bail in Cybercrime Case to Protect Women's Dignity

Nithin G.B.'s bail plea dismissed over derogatory social media comments, highlighting the court's stance against cyber h...

Gujarat High Court Upholds Compensation for Deceased Catering Staff under Strict Liability

Railways Act Ensures Compensation for Workers under Contractual Arrangements, Dismissing Claims of Self-Inflicted Injury...

Madras High Court Dismisses Petition Against Swiss Challenge Method in Bank Auction

Adoption of Swiss Challenge Method by Punjab National Bank Deemed Legal and Non-Violative of Constitutional Rights...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Validity of Premium FAR Scheme under KTCP Act, Rejects Challenges on Constitutional Grounds

Court Rules Premium FAR Does Not Violate Property Rights, Is Not Excessive Delegation, and Aligns with Town Planning Obj...

Patna High Court Quashes Sessions Court's Directive for CBI Investigation

High Court Rules Only Constitutional Courts Can Direct CBI Investigations, Sessions Court Overstepped Jurisdiction...

Telangana High Court Clarifies Interpretation of "Earlier Citizen of Independent India" for Citizenship Applications

Court directs Central Government to reconsider citizenship application under clarified interpretation, ensuring equitabl...

Bombay High Court Upholds Charges Under MCOCA Against Rajan Sujanani and Kishor Vatnani in Extortion Case; Quashes Proceedings Against Mangesh Sawant

Court Rules Prima Facie Case of Extortion Made Out with Credible Link to Organized Crime Syndicate; Delay and Civil Disp...

Bombay High Court Sets Aside Unilateral Deemed Conveyance Order in Landmark Case