High Courts
Patna HC slams Bihar govt for ‘failing’ to implement prohibition law
The court noted an “alarming trend” of minors and young adults, including those who have just turned 18 or 19, being use...
Allahabad HC seeks UP govt's response to PIL on institutions with suspended recognition
The petitioner's counsel, Ashok Pande, said the registrar of UP Board of Madarsa Education had recommended that grant-in...
Child raised exclusively by mother cannot be compelled to carry father's surname, caste: HC
A society that claims to be developing cannot insist that a child's public identity must be anchored to a father who is ...
Allahabad HC asks UP govt to form high-level panel into woman's death during treatment
The court said that this committee will be chaired by the principal of the medical college and will have members from di...
`Were you sleeping?': Bombay HC slams Navy over high-rise near INS Shikra
Installations such as naval air stations are of paramount importance for the country's security, the HC said, adding, "T...
Can't say when I'll return to India; legally barred from leaving UK: Mallya tells Bombay HC
The businessman, in his statement to HC, said he cannot give a definite date for his return as he does not have his Indi...
Bombay HC chides Navy for `sleeping' over construction of high-rise near INS Shikra
Installations such as naval air stations are of paramount importance for the country's security, the HC said, adding, "T...
HC seeks Delhi govt stand on plea over audit of private school accounts
"It is a matter of record that even after conducting inspections of over 1,624 private unaided schools, the Respondent N...
Fill vacant posts in DCPCR by mid-April: HC tells Delhi govt
The Delhi government filed an affidavit to state that the process of appointment of the chairperson and members was like...
'Policing should be left to police': Delhi HC rejects PIL seeking dedicated cell for missing person cases
"The NCT of Delhi has become a 'transit hub' and 'destination' for the inexplicable disappearance of its residents. Offi...
Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea challenging provisions of data protection law
“The DPDP Act and DPDP Rules together enable broad state surveillance, long-term storage of personal and behavioural dat...
Uttarakhand High Court Acquits Two in High-Profile Sexual Assault Case Citing Insufficient Evidence
Forensic and Electronic Evidence Fails to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt; Convictions Under IPC Sections 376(2)...
Kerala High Court Nullifies Rs. 20 Crore Allocation for "Nava Keralam Programme," Cites Fiscal Violations
Court finds programme expenditure without legislative sanction and improper departmental allocation, orders suspension o...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Accused in 1982 Dacoity Case Citing Insufficient Evidence
Convictions Overturned Due to Inconsistencies in Witness Testimonies and Lack of Corroborative Evidence...
Delhi High Court Temporarily Suspends Sentence of Rajpal Yadav in Cheque Bounce Case
Suspension granted following partial payment and pending revision petitions, subject to strict compliance with court-imp...
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail to Medical Shop Owner in NDPS Case
Prosecution Fails to Establish Illegal Activity Under NDPS Act; Court Cites Lack of Evidence...
Allahabad High Court Denies Bail in Codeine Syrup Case
Court emphasizes strict compliance with NDPS Act exemptions; rejects plea of applicants in large-scale Codeine syrup sei...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Charges Against Neeraj Kumar in Rape and Blackmail Case
Court Finds Lack of Evidence and Consensual Conduct; Charges Under IPC and IT Act Dismissed...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Admissibility of Electronic Evidence in Matrimonial Disputes
Court Affirms Privacy Rights Are Not Absolute, Emphasizes Fair Trial in Family Court Proceedings...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Awards Over Rs. 1.37 Crore in Compensation to Student for 100 percent Disability
Landmark Judgment Holds University Liable for Negligence Leading to Student's Permanent Disability...
Chairperson, member posts in DCW can't remain vacant: Delhi HC
The petition said non-functioning of DCW was in violation of Articles 14, 15(3) and 21 of the Constitution as it defeats...
Rajasthan HC takes disciplinary action against eight judicial officers
The development came on a day when the high court premises at Jhalamand in Jodhpur received a bomb threat via e-mail. As...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Ramphal and Dhuram in Dacoity Case
Conviction under Sections 395 and 397 IPC Overturned Due to Insufficient Evidence and Legal Misinterpretations...
Delhi High Court Overturns Summary Judgment in Lease Dispute, Orders Full Trial
The court emphasizes the necessity of a trial to resolve disputed facts and legal questions in the case between Cottage ...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement of IRS Officer Alok Kumar Mitra
Court affirms the validity of compulsory retirement under Fundamental Rule 56(j), emphasizing due process and public int...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Conviction in Landmark Rape Case
Court Emphasizes Invalid Consent Obtained Under Fear, Reinforces Victim's Sole Testimony for Conviction...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail in High-Profile Corruption Case Involving Advocate
Allegations of Bribery and Influence Over Judicial Proceedings Lead to Bail Denial in Case Against Advocate Jatin Salwan...
Delhi High Court Overturns AIIMS Decision to Reject Medical Student's Admission
Court rules fragmented residency tenure across multiple institutions meets eligibility criteria, ensuring fairness and m...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Contempt Application Against Temple Management Committee
No Willful Disobedience Found; High-Powered Committee's Actions in Compliance with Supreme Court Directives...
Delhi High Court Affirms Indian Citizenship for Tibetan Refugee Born in India
Court Orders Issuance of Indian Passport Under Citizenship Act, 1955...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Succession Certificate Requirement for Compassionate Appointment
Court Directs Authorities to Consider Widow's Application According to Policy, Without Delays...
Kerala High Court Upholds Divorce on Grounds of Desertion; Modifies Maintenance Award
Judgment Clarifies Interpretation of "Desertion" Under Divorce Act, 1869; Affirms Recovery of Gold and Money to Wife...
Delhi High Court Upholds Woman's Right to Absolute Property Under Hindu Succession Act
Court dismisses application to reject plaint, clarifies distinction between moral and legal obligations in property righ...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Police Investigation in Defamation Case Against Bengaluru North University's Ex-Vice Chancellor
Court rules that defamation cases must proceed through private complaints, not police investigations as directed by Magi...
Calcutta High Court Issues Stricter Controls on Firecracker Use During "Shab-e-Barat"
Directions Mandated for Pollution Control Board and Police to Curb Environmental Hazards...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Industrial Court's Decision to Extend Limitation for Workmen's Claim Due to COVID-19
Court emphasizes leniency in limitation for workmen-related cases, acknowledging pandemic impacts and Supreme Court dire...