High Courts
Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Writ Petition by Janpad Panchayat Member Seeking Action on Employee Irregularities
Court holds that elected member lacks locus standi to demand departmental action via writ of mandamus without infringeme...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Rs.12.9 Lakh Compensation in Fatal Motor Accident Claim; Rejects Insurance Company's Appeal
Court affirms income assessment based on income tax evidence, denies contributory negligence despite rear-end collision,...
Kerala High Court Upholds Magistrate's Refusal to Order DNA Test in Domestic Violence Maintenance Case
Court reiterates Section 12 of PWDV Act is for adjudication of domestic violence claims and not for determining biologic...
Kerala High Court Partially Quashes Charges in Spa Brothel Case, Allows Prosecution Against Customers Under ITP Act
Court Holds Customers Engaging in Sexual Activity at Spa Are Liable Under Sections 5 and 7 of Immoral Traffic (Preventio...
Finalise chargesheets in Sabarimala gold-loss cases within set timelines: Kerala HC to SIT
The SIT is probing two cases related to the loss of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols and the doorframes of the Sreekovil ...
AIIMS for Keralam under PMSSY not included in any budget announcement: Centre to HC
"These facilities have significantly contributed in augmenting tertiary care facilities in the state of Keralam." it sai...
Allahabad HC rejects second bail pleas of Karwariya brothers in 1996 murder case
In their second bail pleas, the appellants cited their prolonged incarceration and submitted that their criminal appeals...
Allahabad HC applies 'fruit of poisonous tree' doctrine to illegal detention, directs release of man
It also recorded its displeasure with the conduct of the Soraon SHO and directed that, if the inquiry finds negligence o...
Gujarat HC orders registration of FIR in 2023 custodial death of DGFT officer
The court stated in its report that the CBI officers had not caused any harm or injury to Bishnoi and had acted in accor...
'Luxurious litigation': K'ataka HC pulls up doctor for wasting court time
It also allowed both parties to place further evidence and documents, including additional documents submitted before th...
IRCTC 'scam': Delhi HC stays order to frame charges against Sujata Hotels in ED case
Out of 16 accused arrayed by the ED, the trial court has discharged seven and ordered the framing of charges against nin...
Waze planted explosives-laden SUV outside Ambani house to appear as super cop by solving case: NIA
The central probe agency had claimed that the special court was "totally wrong" in granting him relief, as he intended t...
Delhi HC directs perjury proceedings against 5 CBI officials for factually incorrect statement
Section 191 and 193 deal with the offence of "giving false evidence", and section 209 pertains to "dishonestly making fa...
Over 13 lakh tonnes of coal missing in Meghalaya; HC panel seeks inquiry
The committee also noted that no compensation had so far been paid to the next of kin of Late Durba Rai, whose body was ...
Jharkhand HC extends stay on termination of employees post cancellation of JPSC, JSSC exams
They said the investigation had revealed irregularities and alleged foul play at various levels of the examination proce...
Delhi HC asks Centre to consider plea for body-worn cameras for police managing protests, crowd
The court passed the order after the additional solicitor general (ASG), representing the Centre, said the petition can ...
Centre opposes plea before Cal HC seeking resumption of prayers at mosque inside Kolkata airport
Stating that the authorities have pointed out that the security arrangements in place for the people to participate in p...
Madras High Court Upholds Mandatory Microplastic Labeling on Packaged Water, Sugar, and Salt
Court Denies Review and Recall Applications, Emphasizing Consumer's Right to Informed Choice Amid Scientific Uncertainty...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Defence Department's Title Over Disputed Land
Court Validates Military Land Register as Conclusive Proof Despite Discrepancies in Acquisition Records ...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Ban on Hookah Service in Designated Smoking Areas
The court reinforces the prohibition of hookah services in public places, aligning with public health objectives under C...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Election Commission's Decision; Dismisses Congress's Plea on Nomination Discrepancy
Court Denies Writ Petition Against Candidate's Nomination Acceptance; Maintains Judicial Non-Interference in Ongoing Ele...
High Court Upholds Premature Retirement in Public Interest; Reverses Single Judge's Decision
Jammu & Kashmir High Court restores Government's decision to retire Ghulam Mohammad Lone, emphasizing the administrative...
Jharkhand High Court Mandates Overhaul of Traffic Management in Hazaribagh
Court Issues Time-Bound Directives for Enhanced Urban Infrastructure and Traffic Safety Measures...
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Naim in UAPA Case Due to Prolonged Incarceration
Court emphasizes constitutional protection under Article 21 amid delays in trial, highlighting the need for a case-speci...
Bombay High Court Rejects Election Petition Against BJP Candidate for Lack of Material Facts
The court dismissed the election petition filed by Vinayak Bhaurao Raut due to insufficient evidence and vague allegatio...
Gujarat High Court Enhances Compensation for Motor Accident Victims' Families
Legal heirs awarded additional compensation with interest following Supreme Court precedents in Pranay Sethi and Reena j...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Detention Order Against Raju Kale, Upholds Constitutional Safeguards
Court criticizes use of preventive detention as a substitute for bail cancellation, reaffirms detenu's right to make rep...
HC judge recuses self from hearing Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction case
In his interim application, Khurana has said the June 29 notice proceeds on "entirely erroneous and premature assumption...
Chhattisgarh High Court Acquits Pratap Singh: Conviction Set Aside Due to Judicial Overreach
The High Court finds misuse of Section 165 of the Indian Evidence Act and applies the principle of parity, leading to th...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Cognizance Against Retired Vice-Chancellor Due to Lack of Mandatory Sanction
Cognizance Taken Without Sanction Violates Amended Prevention of Corruption Act; Orders Set Aside for Fresh Proceedings...
Calcutta High Court Orders Further Investigation into Casteist Facebook Insults
Special Court's Acceptance of Final Report Quashed; Digital Offences to be Traced by Cyber-Forensic Team...
Calcutta High Court Quashes GST Registration Cancellation for Non-disclosure of Bank Details
Court Orders Restoration of GST Registration, Citing Severe Civil Consequences and Urges a Pragmatic Approach...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Section 138 Proceedings Against V.B. Nagaraj
Cheque Dishonour Due to Account Blockage Not Grounds for Criminal Action, Rules Court...
Calcutta High Court Grants Injunction to Ambica Beri in Dispute with Forum Atmosphere Flat Owner's Association
Court Allows Appeal, Permits Beri to Exercise Membership Rights Amid Arbitration Proceedings...
Delhi High Court Upholds Setting Aside of Arbitral Award in Kurukshetra Expressway Case
Tribunal's Interpretation Deemed Patent Illegality; Court Affirms Rs. 650 Crore Cap on Termination Payment ...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Right to Electricity as a Fundamental Right
Court Directs Railway Authorities to Provide Electricity Connection to Petitioner, Citing Article 21 of the Constitution...