High Courts
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Application to Quash FIR Against Mohd. Zeeshan Siddiqui
Court Upholds Inherent Powers under Section 528 BNSS to Prevent Misuse of Judicial Process...
Bombay High Court Mandates Timely Processing of Teacher Salary Proposals
Court Issues Guidelines to Prevent Delays in Shalarth Pranali Inclusion Affecting Teacher Remuneration...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, Emphasizes Ignorance of Law as No Excuse
Court rejects plea to quash proceedings against accused in child marriage case, emphasizing the importance of safeguardi...
Rajasthan High Court Sets Precedent on Open Air Camp Eligibility for Convicts
Court Allows Consideration of Exceptional Circumstances for Prisoners Convicted under Section 376DA IPC...
Patna High Court Quashes Bihar Remission Board's Decision, Orders Reconsideration
Court Finds Rejection of Remission Applications Based on Outdated Notifications and Unsubstantiated Adverse Opinions Arb...
Madras High Court Acquits Man Convicted of Wife's Murder Due to Inadequate Evidence
Court Highlights Lapses in Prosecution's Case, Emphasizes Importance of Chain of Circumstances in Circumstantial Evidenc...
Tripura High Court Directs State to Facilitate Transport of Rescued Cattle
Dhyan Foundation Goushala Granted Transit Permits for Safe Relocation of Cattle to Jharkhand...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Rights of Adults in Live-in Relationships
Court Ensures Protection Against Honour Killing Threats; Stresses Police Duty to Safeguard Fundamental Rights...
Allahabad HC asks UP govt whether it can seal a place of worship without notice
Authorities recently sealed the mosque constructed on the land after the owners had started raising a boundary around it...
Allahabad HC fixes April 10 for next hearing of Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah case
At the centre of the controversy is the Aurangzeb-era Shahi Idgah mosque, which a section of Hindus has claimed had been...
HC directs ATM theft case accused to plant trees for 30 days while granting bail
After hearing both sides, the court noted that the investigation had been completed and no recovery remained pending fro...
Live-in cases: HC takes seemingly different positions
The court thus argued that two consenting adults were free to enter into any live-in relationship as it is not an offenc...
Illegal to conduct age-check test on minor if proper documents are available: Allahabad HC
While granting conditional bail to the minor petitioner, the high court directed him to appear before the district proba...
Delhi HC rejects compensation plea by man who claimed he fell from train
In the judgment, the court observed that while the appellant claimed he fell near Sadar Bazar, the records of Lok Nayak ...
Legal heirs can claim reimbursement if govt employee dies during treatment: Allahabad HC
The court also clarified that if there is no dispute about being an heir, it is not appropriate to reject the claim mere...
Allahabad HC stays show-cause notice issued to petitioner over land dispute in Sambhal
On the other hand, the state counsel submitted that the petitioner has only challenged a notice and that the writ petiti...
Delhi HC protects Gautam Gambhir's personality rights
The plea said that several social media accounts used artificial intelligence (AI), face-swapping, and voice-cloning tec...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Denial of Temporary Release for Detained MP Amritpal Singh
Court Prioritizes National Security and Public Order Over Individual Rights in Landmark Decision...
Tripura High Court Directs State to Facilitate Transport of Rescued Cattle
Dhyan Foundation Goushala Granted Transit Permits for Safe Relocation of Cattle to Jharkhand...
Kerala High Court Grants Extension to SIT for Investigation into Temple Gold Plating Allegations
Vigilance Bureau Finds No Criminal Misappropriation in Sabarimala Temple Flag Mast Gold Donations...
Allahabad High Court Allows Impleadment of Union of India in Writ Petition
Union of India, Ministry of Home Affairs deemed necessary party due to involvement of administrative and statutory matte...
Allahabad High Court Orders Review of Police Procedures in FIR Discrepancy Case
Court invokes Section 528 BNSS to ensure justice amidst discrepancies in FIR registration related to cognizable offences...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Application to Quash Chargesheet Against Rev. Fr. Vineet Vincent Pereira
Court Upholds Prima Facie Case Under Section 295A IPC, Emphasizing Magistrate's Role in Cognizance...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Charges Against Sister-in-Law and Husband in Dowry Case
Court invokes inherent powers to dismiss FIR under Section 482 Cr.P.C.; Proceedings for other offences against remaining...
Allahabad High Court Clears Path for Appointment Despite Pending Criminal Case
Court Quashes Denial of Employment Based on Matrimonial Dispute Allegations, Mandates Issuance of Appointment Letter...
Delhi High Court Upholds Acquittal in High-Profile Kidnapping and Rape Case
Court finds trial court's judgment reasonable; prosecution fails to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt...
Bombay High Court Awards Compensation to Passenger Injured in Train Mishap
Court Rules "Self-inflicted Injury" Exemption Under Railways Act Does Not Apply to Passenger's Panic-induced Actions...
Kerala High Court Sets Guidelines on Church Management Disputes, Emphasizes Respect for 1934 Constitution and Limits on Police Intervention
Court clarifies that enforcement of judicial decisions in Malankara Orthodox-Jacobite Church disputes must uphold civil ...
Allahabad High Court Orders DNA Test in Disputed Paternity Case
Court mandates DNA testing to resolve maintenance claim and paternity dispute, setting aside previous maintenance order....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Criminal Investigation Against Emaar India Ltd.
Court Dismisses Petition to Quash FIR, Affirms Simultaneous Civil and Criminal Proceedings...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Eviction Order on Gram Sabha Land Encroachment
Court dismisses writ petition challenging summary proceedings under U.P. Revenue Code, 2006...
Allahabad High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile POCSO Case
The court acknowledges special circumstances and procedural discrepancies, imposing stringent conditions on media intera...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Continuation of Prosecution in Anti-Sikh Riots Cases
Applications for Quashing Proceedings Dismissed; Court Emphasizes Supreme Court's Directive for Re-investigation...
Delhi High Court Upholds CBI Investigation Against Lalu Prasad Yadav in Corruption Case
Court Rules Section 17A of PC Act, 1988, Does Not Apply Retrospectively to Offences Before 2018 Amendment...
Delhi High Court Acquits Accused in High-Profile Trafficking Case
Lack of Consistent Testimony Leads to Acquittal in Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Charges...
Ahead of Apr 2 hearing, MP HC judges inspect Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque site
Amid tight security, the judges examined various parts of the structure, which is under the jurisdiction of Archaeologic...