High Courts
Rajasthan HC acquits Asaram of gang rape charges, upholds life term in minor rape case
Before pronouncing the order, the court reportedly remarked that it had a "mixed bag" of good and bad news for the accus...
Delhi High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award in IRCTC vs. Foodworld Case
Arbitral Award Overturned for Violating Railway Board Policies and Public Policy of India...
Delhi High Court Quashes Patent Application Rejection; Orders Re-evaluation
Court Finds Procedural Lapses and Inadequate Analysis in Rejecting University of North Texas' Patent Application on THC ...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Directs Immediate Power Stabilization for Hospital Equipment Installation
Court Orders Expedite of Power Supply to Facilitate Medical Equipment Usage and Initiates Probe into Private Practice by...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Arbitration Clause in Invoices as Binding Agreement
In a landmark decision, the court affirms the validity of arbitration clauses in commercial invoices, even in the absenc...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Municipality's Right to Demolish Unauthorized Construction; Mandates Tenant Relocation
Howrah Municipal Corporation's Demolition Drive Gets Court Backing; Landlord and Developer Directed to Provide Alternate...
Delhi High Court Quashes Rejection of Biotyx Medical's Patent Application, Orders Reconsideration
Court Finds Error in Assessment of Inventive Step for Absorbable Stent Patent, Citing Lack of Analysis and Application o...
Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Injunction Against SNKB Bearings for Trademark Infringement
SKF's Trademark Protected as Court Orders Defendants to Cease Use of Deceptively Similar Marks and Freeze Bank Accounts...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Complaint Against Authorized Signatory in Cheque Bounce Case
Court Rules Complaint Not Maintainable Without Impleading Society as a Party...
Delhi High Court Upholds Continuation of Arbitration Despite Non-Issuance of Section 21 Notice
Court Affirms Arbitral Proceedings Can Proceed Without Fresh Notice Under Section 21 if Dispute is Arbitrable...
Delhi High Court Grants Interim Relief to Interglobe Aviation, Clarifies Compensation for Business Loss Not "Supply" Under GST
Compensation for non-performance excluded from GST scope, interim relief against coercive actions granted....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Against HRERA Order
Court Upholds Requirement to Exhaust Statutory Appeal Process Under Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016...
Rajasthan High Court Directs Reconsideration of Compassionate Appointment Denial
Court rules that the date of accident is irrelevant under the 2023 Rules for compassionate appointments....
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Bail, Emphasizes on Strong Grounds for Cancellation
Court dismisses State's bail cancellation plea, reiterates necessity of cogent evidence for revocation...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Geetu Ram Tanwar
Court Cites Societal Impact and Need for Custodial Interrogation in Alleged Communal Disharmony Case...
Calcutta High Court Acquits Professor in POCSO Case, Censures Investigating Officer and Prosecutor for Bias and Lapses
Four Years of Wrongful Incarceration Ends as Court Highlights Failure to Establish Foundational Facts, Directs Compensat...
High Court Criticizes Police for Mishandling Fraud Investigation Involving Petitioner Vijay Kumar
Court Orders Senior Police Officials to Investigate and Take Action Against Officers Shielding Accused's Family Members...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Extension in Recruitment Document Verification
Court affirms adherence to recruitment timelines and dismisses plea citing lack of evidence for medical incapacity...
Kerala High Court Orders Police Protection for Execution of 39-Year-Old Decree
Court Directs Police Assistance to Ensure Execution of Long-Pending Decree Amidst Third-Party Obstructions...
Bombay High Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Parole Rule
Rule Mandating One-Year Imprisonment for Parole Eligibility Violates Articles 14 and 21, Declares Court...
Kerala High Court Directs Swift Implementation of Waste Management System in Temple Premises
Court mandates strict compliance with solid waste management protocols to ensure hygiene and safety; addresses cooking-r...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Cognizance Order for Non-Compliance with BNSS, 2023
Special Court's Failure to Provide Pre-Cognizance Hearing to Accused Leads to Set-Aside of Proceedings in NDPS Case...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Voting Rights Despite Detention
Interim Relief Granted to Detainee to Cast Vote in Crucial Panchayat Elections...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Maternity Leave as Continuous Service, Dismisses Bank's Appeal
Court affirms that treating maternity leave as a break in service is discriminatory, ensuring women's rights under the C...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Azim Premji in Labour Law Violation Case
Court Finds Summoning Order Mechanical and Lacking Evidence of Active Involvement...
Madras High Court Directs Election Commission to Ensure Permanent Ramps at Polling Booths for Disabled Voters
Election Commission Ordered to Comply with Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, for Improved Accessibility...
Calcutta High Court Appoints Sole Arbitrator in Bhagat Family Partnership Dispute
Court Upholds Arbitration Agreement Despite Disputed Partnership Deeds, Citing Kompetenz-Kompetenz Doctrine...
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Mother-in-law in Dowry Death Case
Court emphasizes seriousness of allegations and potential interference with prosecution evidence in the tragic death of ...
Bombay High Court Quashes Arbitrary Withholding of Salaries for School Employees
Nagpur Bench rules in favor of teachers, mandates restoration of salaries and Shalarth IDs, citing violation of Article ...
Allahabad HC seeks reply from Centre, UP govt over dilapidated heritage structures
According to the plea, about 3,500 archaeological heritage monuments and ancient sites exist across the state which are ...
Allahabad HC posts hearing on lawyers' protest against anti-encroachment drive to June 8
During the hearing, lawyers opposing the drive argued that the municipal corporation had carried out the demolition with...
Allahabad HC deprecates consensual relationships turning into rape cases, quashes proceedings
According to the FIR lodged on March 30, 2024, the complainant alleged that she had met the accused at a wedding about a...
HC grants bail to man arrested for social media posts defaming PM, country
After hearing both sides, the high court, without expressing any opinion on the merit of the case, granted bail to the a...
Allahabad HC holds Ghazipur inspector of schools guilty of contempt of court
"Still, people all around may expect such overburdened judges to become ever-working super robots or super computers or ...
No interim order for Gymkhana: High court after Centre says won't take forceful possession by June 5
He contended that the Centre's decision to terminate the perpetual lease deed -- executed in 1928 -- lacked a real or ge...
Cal HC proposes phased disbursement of victim compensation to curb false sexual assault complaints
The court also directed the chairman of the Bar Council of West Bengal and the director general of police to consider in...