High Courts
Cal HC grants bail to medicine shop owner in NDPS case
Praying for his bail, petitioner Vijay Prakash Goel's lawyer claimed that he was illegally detained on the accusation of...
Can't allow country to be maligned globally: Delhi HC in Amrit Wilson's OCI card cancellation case
The Indian High Commission in London had issued a show cause notice to Wilson in November 2022 accusing her of being "en...
Delhi HC injuncts use of 'Lotus Splash' by Deepika Padukone's 82 °E till lawsuit decided
"We find that the trade mark of the respondents '82 °E' is at the base of the bottle as against the mark/phrase 'Lotus S...
Delhi HC grants bail to SDPI president MK Faizy in money laundering case
Before the PFI was banned, simultaneous raids and enforcement action were carried out against the organisation by multip...
Rajasthan HC judge hearing Salman Khan's appeal in blackbuck poaching case recuses
Salman's counsel filed a transfer petition in the high court against his sentence following the state's appeal. The coun...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Holds Respondent Guilty of Contempt in Compassionate Appointment Case
Court finds willful violation of order by imposing TET condition on compassionate appointment despite previous ruling...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Summoning of Additional Accused in Criminal Trial
Court Rules Summoning Must Be Based on Trial Evidence, Not Merely Charge Sheet Material...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Res Judicata Principle in Matrimonial Dispute
Husband's Attempt for Second Divorce Suit Dismissed; Court Affirms Finality of Previous Judgment...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Ajit Singh's Petition for Pay Refixation Due to Delay
Court Applies Doctrine of Delay and Laches to Bar Relief for Stale Claims Post-Retirement...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Case Transfer Request Based on Advocate's Influence
Court emphasizes that mere status as a practicing advocate does not warrant case transfer unless substantial evidence of...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Compulsory Retirement of Police Inspector
Court Finds Non-Adherence to Mandatory Guidelines and Arbitrary Decision in Retirement Order...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail Due to Breach of Settlement Agreement
The court emphasizes the sanctity of judicial orders and imposes costs on the petitioner for misuse of the legal process...
Bombay High Court Takes Proactive Measures Against Mumbai's Air Pollution Crisis
Formation of High Power Committee to Enforce Pollution Control and Mitigation Strategies...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Overturns Rejection of Compassionate Appointment Claim
The High Court directs authorities to reconsider Priyanka Pandey's application afresh, citing procedural delays and poli...
Jharkhand High Court Orders State to Cease Election Use of Pandra Market Yard
Court mandates alternative arrangements to prevent disruption of local businesses, holds officials accountable for compl...
Rajasthan High Court Sets Aside Ex-Parte Judgment; Orders Environmental Measures
Appellants Directed to Plant Trees as a Condition for Setting Aside the Judgment...
Telangana High Court Declares Scheduled Tribe Marriage Void Under Hindu Marriage Act
Court Sets Aside Family Court's Decision in Landmark Ruling on Applicability of Hindu Marriage Act to Scheduled Tribe...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Auction Sale Confirmation, Rejects Arbitrary Cancellation
Court Affirms Principles of Natural Justice and Constitutional Fairness in Auction Sale Dispute...
Uttarakhand HC acquits two of gang-rape, orders release
The duo had moved the high court challenging a 2019 trial court order related to an incident that occurred in Haldwani's...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes FIR in Consensual Adolescent Relationship Case
Court calls for legislative amendments to prevent misuse of POCSO Act in consensual relationships between adolescents ne...
Calcutta High Court Overturns Conviction in Abetment of Suicide Case
Lack of Evidence and Inconsistencies in Testimonies Lead to Acquittal of Accused in Pabitra Roy v. State of West Bengal...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Permissive Possession Ruling, Dismisses Second Appeal in Landmark Property Dispute
Second Appeal Dismissed; Court Affirms Defendants' Right to Recover Possession from Appellant...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Cancellation of Gift Deed Under Senior Citizens Act
Court Confirms Maintenance Tribunal's Decision, Emphasizing Protection of Senior Citizens from Neglect and Harassment...
Chhattisgarh High Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator in Tata Projects Ltd vs. Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society Dispute
Retired Supreme Court Justice S. Ravindra Bhat to Mediate in Major Works Contract Arbitration...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Lecturer Appointment Process; Dismisses Petition Challenging Equity of Long-Serving Educators
Petitioner's claim for appointment as Lecturer in Physics rejected due to non-application under specific advertisement; ...
Allahabad High Court Calls for Comprehensive SOP for Rape Victims and Unwanted Pregnancies
Court Stresses Need for Improved Coordination and Timely Medical Intervention to Protect Victims' Rights...
Kerala High Court Upholds Arrest of Pankaj Bhandari in Sabarimala Gold Misappropriation Case
Court dismisses claims of illegal arrest, citing compliance with statutory and constitutional safeguards....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Doctrine of Proportionality in Disciplinary Proceedings
Court modifies excessive penalty imposed on retired bank officer, ensuring punishment is proportionate to misconduct....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Job Scam Case
Balwant @ Bobby Kataria Released on Bail After Undertaking to Return Money Collected Under False Pretexts...
Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Rape Charges Against Suraj Bora
Court Cites Lack of Evidence for Initial Fraudulent Intent in Promise of Marriage Case...
Madras High Court Rules Second Marriage Void, Denies Pension Benefits to Second Wife
Court Upholds Tamil Nadu Pension and Conduct Rules, Dismissing Claim for Family Pension by Second Wife...
Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Child Trafficking for Illicit Liquor Sale Case
Serious Allegations and Need for Custodial Interrogation Lead to Bail Refusal...
Delhi HC permits temporary release of Rajpal Yadav from jail in cheque bounce cases
The court had noted that Yadav was required to make payment of Rs 1.35 crore in each of the seven cases against him and ...
Delhi High Court Upholds Denial of Furlough for Vikas Yadav Due to Ineligibility under Amended Prison Rules
Court affirms that statutory prerequisites for furlough, including good conduct remissions, remain unmet; emphasizes pub...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Dismissal of Police Constable for Misconduct
Court affirms limited scope of judicial review in disciplinary proceedings under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitutio...
MP bhojshala dispute: HC hearing on ASI's report deferred to Feb 18
Noting that ASI has completed the scientific survey and has submitted its report in a sealed cover to the high court, th...