High Courts
Allahabad HC briefly hears cleric's bail plea in Bareilly violence case, next hearing on Mar 12
Despite prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), around 200-250 people g...
Kerala HC dismisses plea against CMO messages to officials
They had also claimed that data from the KSMART (Kerala Solutions for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transforma...
Uttam Nagar Holi clash: No demolition till March 11, says Delhi HC
Both the petitioners said in their pleas that a "purely personal" dispute has been maliciously given a communal colour, ...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against Marriage Hall Owner in Child Marriage Case
Court Rules No Obligation for Venue Owners to Verify Age of Bride and Groom...
Madras High Court Upholds Provident Fund Obligations for Beedi Rollers
Seyadu Beedi Company Ordered to Include Beedi Rollers as Employees Under EPF Act...
Rajasthan High Court Advocates for Junior Lawyers with New Welfare Fund Initiative
Court Condones Delay in Appeal, Directs Creation of Fund to Support Young Advocates' Access to Law Books...
Kerala High Court Mandates Swift Action for Prison Reforms
Court Directs Reissuance of SOP and Completion of e-Prison Modules within Strict Timelines...
Gauhati High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Child Marriage and POCSO Case
Court exercises discretion under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, considering marriage and peace...
Bombay High Court Mandates Strict Adherence to Minimum Sentencing in POCSO Cases
Court enforces statutory minimum sentences, reinforcing protection under the POCSO Act and IPC...
High Court Dismisses Bail Plea of Doctor Accused in Toxic Cough Syrup Case
Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasizes public safety, denies bail to Dr. Praveen Soni for prescribing a deadly cough syrup...
Gauhati High Court Grants Bail Due to Non-Compliance with Arrest Procedures
Accused Entitled to Bail as Arrest Violated Sections 47 and 48 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023...
Jharkhand High Court Orders UIDAI to Aid in Tracing Trafficked Minor Using Aadhaar Data
Court Directs Immediate Action to Overcome Procedural Barriers in Locating Victims of Human Trafficking...
Patna High Court Grants Bail to Md. Rizvi in Rally Objectionable Content Case
Bail approved under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, amid lack of objectionable evidence on seized devices....
Karnataka High Court Denies Husband's Petition to Transfer Maintenance Case from Chikkamagaluru to Bengaluru
Court emphasizes the paramount importance of wife's convenience in maintenance case proceedings...
Orissa High Court Allows Restoration of Lapsed Patent for Green Energy Resources
Court Condones Delay Attributed to Agent's Negligence and Covid-19 Pandemic, Permitting Restoration Application Within 3...
Telangana High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Hookah Lounge Operators
Court Rules Police Interference Unjustified Without Specific Violations; Emphasizes Compliance with Necessary Licenses a...
Bombay High Court Acquits Accused in Forgery Case, Citing Insufficient Evidence
Aurangabad Bench overturns lower courts' convictions, emphasizing lack of expert testimony and chain of custody issues i...
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in High-Profile Bigamy and Rape Case
Court Confirms Sentences Against Accused for Deceptive Marriage and Sexual Assault, Highlighting Consent Violations...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision, Denies Divorce on Grounds of Desertion
The court emphasized the necessity of proving animus to desert and held that mere separation is insufficient for divorce...
Madras High Court Orders Immediate Removal of Encroachments in Ancient Temple Premises
Court Directs HR & CE Department to Seal Commercial Setups and Protect Heritage Structures...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision to Quash Selection List for Knitting Instructor Posts
Court Rules Midway Changes in Selection Criteria as Violative of Constitutional Principles of Equality...
Allahabad High Court Orders Reforms in Medical College After Fatal Blood Transfusion Error
Court mandates committee formation and compensation consideration following death due to medical negligence at Swaroop R...
Rajasthan High Court Orders Removal of Encroachments from National Highways to Ensure Public Safety
Court Directs State to Clear Illegal Structures from Highways and Comply with Supreme Court's Road Safety Directives...
Delhi High Court Upholds Discharge in False Assurance of Marriage Case
Court rules consensual relationship and lack of grave suspicion sufficient for discharge; revisional interference deemed...
Delhi High Court Upholds Charges Against Due Diligence Firm in Loan Fraud Case
Court emphasizes the necessity of strong suspicion for proceeding with trial in Rs. 600 lakh loan fraud involving allege...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Cyber Crime Proceedings Against Alleged Banking Fraudsters
Accused Face Trial for Creating Fake Bank Website, Duping Victim of Rs. 7.15 Crores in Cyber Fraud Case...
Madras High Court Directs BCI to Expedite Approval Process for Law Colleges Seeking Additional Intake
Court Orders the Bar Council of India to Process Applications on Merit-Basis, Abandoning Need-Basis Policy...
Bombay High Court Upholds Maintenance for Woman in "Relationship in the Nature of Marriage"
Court affirms relief under the Domestic Violence Act despite absence of legal proof of marriage....
Bombay High Court Dismisses Contempt Petition Against Respondents in Land Dispute Case
Court finds no willful disobedience of injunction order; petition barred by limitation period...
Calcutta High Court Upholds "Clean Slate Principle" in Landmark Ruling on Auction Purchasers' Tax Liabilities
Kolkata Municipal Corporation's attempt to impose retrospective property tax on auction purchasers thwarted by the Insol...
Calcutta High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Filed by Dr. Tripti Das, Redirects to Proper Jurisdiction
The court ruled that a writ petition under Article 226 against private parties is not maintainable and directed the peti...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Pension as "Wages" Under Payment of Wages Act, 1936
Non-contributory Pension Fund Recognized as Wages, Enabling Jurisdiction of West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act, 19...
Delhi High Court Upholds Discharge of Accused in Suicide Abetment Case
Court rules that mere harassment for loan repayment does not constitute abetment of suicide without evidence of instigat...
Delhi High Court Upholds Tender Conditions Disqualifying Bidders with Pending FIRs for Public Health Projects
Court rules that disqualifying bidders with criminal charges is not arbitrary, prioritizes public interest in sensitive ...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Finality of Review Medical Board's Decision in CAPFs Recruitment
Court dismisses petition challenging Review Medical Board’s findings on medical unfitness due to absence of procedural v...
Calcutta High Court Overturns Conviction in Assault Case Due to Inconsistencies in Prosecution's Evidence
The High Court found significant contradictions and investigative lapses, leading to the acquittal of the appellants....