High Courts
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...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Grants Bail to Former Militant Abdul Rashid in UAPA Case
Court Cites Delayed Investigation and Lack of Credible Evidence in Bail Decision...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Orders Timely Payment to Contractor, Condemns State's Delaying Tactics
Court mandates UT of J&K to release dues with interest for completed contractual work, setting precedent for accountabil...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Restores 16-Year-Old Civil Suit, Prioritizes Merits Over Technicalities
Court emphasizes a liberal approach in condonation of delay, restoring a dismissed suit poised for final arguments....
Gujarat High Court Upholds Rights of Homeopathy Students Amid Regulatory Dispute
Court Directs Granting of Licenses to Students Affected by Interim Orders, Imposes Costs on Universities...
Sikkim High Court Facilitates Amicable Resolution in Workplace Dispute
Employee's Transfer Dispute Resolved Through Effective Communication and Mutual Understanding...
Orissa High Court Overturns Conviction in Consensual Relationship Case
Court rules that consensual nature of relationship invalidates charge of house-trespass under Section 450 IPC...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Allows Air Force Personnel's Discharge for Civil Service with Conditions
Himmat Kumar Raina permitted to continue as J&K Administrative Service Officer after depositing Rs. 3 lakh with the Air ...
Karnataka High Court Declares Arrest Illegal Due to Non-Compliance with BNSS, 2023
Failure to Furnish Grounds of Arrest in Writing Leads to Release of Accused Nanjunda...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Selection Process for EWS Category; Validates Certificate Format Flexibility
Court affirms that technical format issues in EWS certificates can be rectified if eligibility conditions are met and su...
Telangana High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Homeopathy Practitioner Prescribing Allopathy Medicines
Court emphasizes need for proper procedural compliance under National Medical Commission Act for cognizance of offences...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petition for Cancellation of Patta Allotment Due to Time-Barred Complaint
Petition filed after 32 years against patta allotment rejected; court emphasizes three-year limitation period under U.P....
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Framing of Charges in Grant-in-Aid Fraud Case
Petitioner's Discharge Plea Rejected; Court Finds Prima Facie Evidence in Conspiracy Allegations...
Allahabad HC asks Lucknow DM to appear over alleged appropriation of La Martiniere's land
Taking note of the non-compliance, the court directed the Lucknow district magistrate to appear before it and explain th...
Corrupt practice: MP HC nullifies Cong MLA's election for suppressing info on criminal cases
The bench observed that such suppression has materially created an impediment to the free exercise of electoral rights a...
Dual citizenship row: Allahabad HC seeks Centre's records on Rahul Gandhi
However, on a petition filed by the complainant, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on December 17, 2025, tra...
Prima facie erroneous: Delhi HC stays trial court order for action against CBI IO in excise case
The petition contended that the trial court conducted a "mini-trial" at the stage of framing of charges and passed the d...
Journalist murder case: Prosecution was unable to prove case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim, says HC
The high court bench also expressed concern over the manner in which the CBI handled the testimony of the prosecution's ...
Cal HC cancels builder’s bail, holds liberty of accused cannot be protected by order ‘born in sin’
"This case presents a disturbing instance where the liberty of an accused was prioritised over the safety of a victim th...
Far-fetched a daughter would accuse father of rape in anger, says HC; upholds man's life term
The HC, however, insisted his theory cannot be accepted as a child may be angry with his/her parents as it does happen w...
MP HC nullifies Cong MLA's election for not disclosing criminal cases; BJP runner-up gets seat
Reacting to the judgement, Leader of Opposition in the assembly and Congress MLA Umang Singhar said his party will chall...
MP HC nullifies Cong MLA's election for not disclosing criminal cases, declares BJP runner-up elected
"The Supreme Court has repeatedly stated that whenever an MLA or MP contests an election, they must submit an affidavit ...
National Herald case: Delhi HC to hear on April 20 ED plea against Gandhis
On December 22, the high court had issued notice to the Gandhis and others on the main petition as well as on the ED's a...
Excise Policy: Delhi HC seeks stand of Kejriwal, Sisiodia on CBI plea against discharge
The court said it would pass an order asking the trial court to defer proceedings to a later date in the connected money...
BJP welcomes Delhi HC direction in excise policy case, AAP says its acquittal still stands
The BJP welcomed the high court's directions, saying that it marked the end of the AAP's brief celebrations. The AAP, ho...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Directs State to Return or Acquire Land Seized Without Authorization
Petitioners' Constitutional Right to Property Upheld; State Ordered to Compensate for Unauthorized Occupation...
Calcutta High Court Orders Immediate Release of Juvenile Convict After 21 Years in Custody
Md. Nayan Gazi to be Released and Repatriated to Bangladesh; Determined to be a Minor at the Time of Crime...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Prayer Space at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Court cites safety, congestion, and development constraints; Petitioners advised to make future representation for space...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Deputy Range Officer in SC/ST Act Case
Court Emphasizes Strict Compliance with Pre-Arrest Formalities to Uphold Constitutional Rights...
High Court Grants Bail to Shareen Gani After 12 Years in Custody in Murder Case
Bail granted due to prolonged trial delays, infringement of right to speedy trial, and co-accused already on bail....
Bombay High Court Dismisses Teacher’s Appeal on Pay Scale Dispute
Court Holds School Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction Over Pay Scale Grievances Under MEPS Act...
Bombay High Court Refuses to Reject Suit Over Dishonoured Cheques and Promissory Notes
Detailed Evidence Required to Determine Applicability of Money Lending Act, Says Court...
Allahabad High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case
Pension of Deceased Not to be Deducted; Total Compensation Raised to 15.22 Lakhs...
Jharkhand High Court Seeks Detailed Affidavit on Custodial Deaths Since 2018
Court Directs State Secretary to Clarify Judicial Enquiries on Custodial Deaths Under New and Existing Legal Provisions...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Trial Court's Maintenance Order in Neetu Tyagi Case
Court Rejects Enhancement Plea, Finds Trial Court's Maintenance Award Reasonable and Realistic...