High Courts
Rajasthan High Court Orders Release of Juvenile on Default Bail; Highlights Judicial Record Discrepancies
Court Criticizes Record Handling; Calls for Inquiry into Alleged Fabrication by Judicial Officer...
J&K High Court Addresses Systemic Failures in Women's Safety Measures in Public Transport
Advocate Monisa Manzoor Mir's PIL highlights lack of implementation of reserved seating for women and absence of complai...
Rajasthan High Court Rebukes State for Contempt of Court Over Non-Compliance
Principal Secretary Ordered to Explain Delays in Inspection Report Submission for M.R. College of Physiotherapy...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Centralized Counselling Timelines, Dismisses Aryaman Nursing College's Plea
The Court refuses to reopen the counselling process for Aryaman Nursing College, emphasizing the sanctity of statutory t...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Conviction in ATM Fraud Case, Modifies Sentence
Conviction for ATM card duplication and unauthorized withdrawals upheld; fine increased and compensation ordered to vict...
Delhi High Court Rules Against CBSE, Upholds Students' Right to Additional Subject Exams
Court finds CBSE's amendment removal of 'additional subject' provision unpublished and arbitrary, violating students' le...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Accused in NDPS Case Citing Procedural Lapses
Lack of compliance with NDPS Act procedural safeguards leads to acquittal of Kamlesh and Munna in opium possession case....
Calcutta High Court Alters Conviction in Family Dispute Murder Case
Conviction changed from murder to culpable homicide due to lack of premeditation; sentence reduced to time served....
Calcutta High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim, Setting Precedent on Income Deductions
Court rules that only statutory deductions should be considered for computing compensation, increasing award from Rs. 4,...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Jurisdiction in Domestic Violence Case
High Court rules application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is maintainable, sets aside appellate court's order on territoria...
Calcutta High Court Overturns Eviction Order Against Sons in Senior Citizen Maintenance Case
High Court clarifies limits of Maintenance Tribunal's powers under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Cit...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Stamp Duty on Final Partition Decree
Court rules that a final decree incorporating a partition plan is subject to stamp duty under Indian Stamp Act, 1899....
Madhya Pradesh High Court Denies Bail to Jyoti Soni in Adulterated Cough Syrup Case
Court cites serious allegations and public safety concerns in rejecting bail for alleged sale of toxic syrup linked to c...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Father's Custody of Minor Child, Sets Interim Visitation for Mother
Court Emphasizes Child's Welfare, Orders Mediation for Matrimonial Dispute Resolution...
Madras High Court Dismisses Government's Plea to Condone 972-Day Delay in Writ Appeals
Court Rejects State's Appeal Over Land Compensation Claims Due to Lack of Sufficient Cause for Delay...
Kerala High Court Upholds Strict Compliance with Electronic Filing Rules
Court Rejects Plea in MAT Agro Products Case Due to Digital Signature Irregularities...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Caste Verification for Lingayat-Ganiga Community
Court Affirms Reservation Status of Lingayat-Ganiga as Part of Category II-A Despite Ancestral Records Showing Lingayat ...
Madras High Court Denies Interim Relief to Political Parties on De-Registration by Election Commission
The court upholds Election Commission's mandate for electoral participation within six years for registered political pa...
Kerala High Court Orders Comprehensive Safety Audit of Mental Health Centres
Following a distressing incident, the court mandates stringent security measures and accountability to protect patients ...
Delhi High Court Upholds Link Judge's Authority in MCOCA Case, Denies Default Bail to Accused
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court affirms the legality of a Link Judge's decision to extend investigation pe...
Delhi High Court Upholds Eviction Order in Landmark Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Court emphasizes limited scope of review powers under Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, reaffirming the landlord's superior ...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Acquittal in POCSO Case Due to Insufficient Evidence
Court rules lack of medical evidence and age verification documentation as key factors in acquittal of accused in allege...
2017 actress assault case: Kerala HC notice to actor Dileep, others on govt appeal
The 2017 assault on a multi-lingual actress, in which miscreants forced their way into her moving car on February 17 and...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Modifies Order on 20% Deposit Condition in Cheque Dishonour Case
Court acknowledges exceptional circumstances of petitioner, mandates swift appeal resolution...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Preventive Detention Under NSA
Detention justified amidst apprehensions of public disorder due to unauthorized construction leading to fatalities....
Gujarat High Court Upholds Arbitration Award in PSC Poles Supply Dispute; Arbitration Clause Survives Contract Short Closure
Court affirms time as essence of contract and rejects appellant’s plea of contract novation; emphasizes arbitration clau...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in Sivadasan Murder Case, Enhances Compensation for Victim's Family
Conviction based on circumstantial evidence affirmed; victim compensation increased to Rs. 5 lakh...
Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Termination of Employment by Private Institution
Court rules that employment disputes with private institutions not maintainable under writ jurisdiction in absence of pu...
Delhi High Court Upholds Discharge of Accused in Long-Standing Consensual Relationship Case
Court emphasizes the importance of distinguishing genuine cases from those based on assumptions, maintaining personal au...
Bombay High Court Declares Land Reservation Lapsed After 45 Years of Inaction by Planning Authority
Petitioners Granted Right to Develop Land in Lonavala as Court Cites Non-compliance with MRTP Act Timelines...
Delhi High Court Upholds Acquittal in Dowry Death Case Citing Insufficient Evidence
Court Affirms Trial Court's Decision, Finding No Reliable Proof of Dowry Demand or Cruelty "Soon Before Death"...
Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Election of INC Candidate for False Asset Declaration, But Rejects Petitioner's Claim to Be Declared Winner
Court rules non-disclosure of assets and liabilities in election affidavit amounts to corrupt practice under Representat...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Contempt Application Against Madhukar Shukla
Court rules no contempt established as advocate's statement lacked client authorization; emphasizes fiduciary duties of ...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Overturns Trial Court's Rejection of Defence Witness Application
The High Court emphasized the necessity of a fair trial over procedural technicalities, reminding the judicial system th...
Jharkhand High Court Drops Contempt Charges Against Senior Advocate After Unconditional Apology
Advocate Mahesh Tewari, with over 40 years of practice, expresses sincere regret for court conduct, leading to the closu...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Contractor Downgrading for Forged Invoice
Court Rules Lesser Penalty Valid Despite Lack of Explicit Mention in Show-Cause Notice...