High Courts
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Woman's Right to Pursue Career Despite Marital Obligations
Court dismisses husband's plea for restitution of conjugal rights, emphasizes equal responsibilities in marriage....
Jharkhand High Court Orders Demolition of Illegal Constructions in Jamshedpur
Court Rejects Pleas for Regularisation, Upholds Rule of Law Against Rampant Violations...
Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Arrest Warrants in Maintenance Recovery Case
Court underscores adherence to statutory procedures and Supreme Court guidelines for recovery of maintenance arrears....
Karnataka High Court Upholds FIR Registration Without Prior Sanction for Religious Insult Case
Investigation into the circulation of obscene images of Hindu deities on WhatsApp continues without prior government san...
Karnataka High Court Orders Investigation into Illegal Sand Mining
Court Acts on Media Reports and Home Minister's Statement; Calls for Court-Monitored Probe by Central Agency or SIT...
Telangana High Court Quashes IPC Charges by Forest Officials; Upholds Wild Life Act Proceedings
Court rules forest officials lack jurisdiction for IPC investigations, but can proceed under Wild Life (Protection) Act,...
Delhi High Court Orders Comprehensive Survey of Constructions Around Heritage Sites
Municipal Body Directed to Ensure Compliance with Sanctioned Building Plans and Heritage Norms...
Allahabad HC flags delayed pregnancy detection in rape cases, says SOPs not applied effectively
The court also said that measures must be provided to avoid breaching the limit of 24 weeks, including providing the vic...
‘Demoralised’ by SC observations, Allahabad HC judge seeks removal from bail roster
After quashing the bail order, it directed that a copy of its judgment be sent to the Chief Justice of the Allahabad Hig...
Jharkhand HC stays demolition of houses in state capital
The court while clamping a stay on further demolition in the area has directed the circle officer to not put pressure on...
HC restrains actor from making defamatory remarks against composer Palash Muchhal
"The defendant (Mane) is restrained from making any further references and insinuations of the kind and nature attacking...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds CISF Transfer, Emphasizes Service Incidence
Transfer policy in central armed forces does not confer legal right to specific postings, court affirms...
Jharkhand High Court Intervenes in Trafficking Case to Protect Mother and Trace Missing Girl
Court directs UIDAI involvement and assures safety measures for petitioner facing threats and allegations...
Bombay High Court Upholds Railway Tribunal's Decision to Deny Compensation Due to Intoxication
Court Rules Against Compensation Claim as Appellant Admits to Intoxication Before Platform Accident...
Allahabad High Court Disposes PIL on OBC Commission Formation in Uttar Pradesh
State Government Assures Progress on Establishing OBC Commission Ahead of Panchayat Elections...
Madras High Court Directs Mahendra Singh Dhoni to Bear Transcription Costs in Legal Battle Against Zee Media
Plaintiff Ordered to Pay Rs. 10 Lakhs to Chief Justice Relief Fund for CD Transcription and Translation Services...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Dismissal of Police Constable for Unauthorized Absence
Devinder Singh's appeal dismissed; court emphasizes discipline in police service...
Kerala High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Politician in High-Profile Sexual Assault Case
Allegations of sexual violence, coercion, and forced abortion investigated; Bail granted with strict conditions...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Original Caste Status Post-Marriage
Court dismisses appeal challenging summons under SC/ST Act, reinforcing that marital status does not alter caste identit...
Delhi HC expresses concern on children being exploited to commit crimes, denies bail to woman
"Grant of anticipatory bail in a case where a child was exploited in commission of crimes would send a very wrong signal...
Bombay HC seeks details from police of any security audit done of court premises, judges' residences
The apex court had taken cognisance of threats faced by judicial officers nationwide after the killing of a Dhanbad judg...
'Lame excuse', says HC on BMC's failure to clear encroachments in Powai
The court said the BMC's stand that it cannot initiate any action as the street was private property was a "lame excuse"...
Can't have vacancies in minority educational institutions commission: Delhi HC to Centre
"Thus, what we find from the duties and functions entrusted to the commission under the Act is that the commission is es...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds FIR Against Vandna Tyagi; Dismisses Quashing Petition
Court Emphasizes Limited Scope for Quashing FIR; Stresses Importance of Investigation in Criminal Proceedings...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Immediate Action Against Rampant Illegal Mining in Haryana
Court Directs State Authorities to Seal Mining Sites and Investigate Environmental Violations...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Reinstates Employees Terminated After 22 Years of Service
Appointments on compassionate grounds deemed irregular but cured over time, leading to reinstatement without back wages...
Rajasthan High Court Rejects Bail in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Massive Financial Transactions
Court Denies Bail to Accused in Organized Cyber Crime Case, Emphasizes Need for Stringent Measures Against Digital Scams...
Karnataka High Court Dismisses PIL Over Alleged Unauthorized Construction on Public Land
Court Upholds Central Government's Lawful Allotment of Land for Regional Passport Office Facilities...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Reopening of Murder Trial for Additional Evidence
Court Exercises Discretion Under Section 311 of Cr.P.C. to Ensure Justice by Summoning Medical Records...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Pension Policy for Veterinary Doctors
Petitioners denied retrospective Non-Practicing Allowance in pension benefits; Court rules division based on retirement ...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Maintenance of Rs. 8,000 for 57-Day Marriage
Court Emphasizes Social Justice Over Equal Share in Income in Maintenance Award to Ritu Khatri...
Rajasthan High Court Revises Sentences in 33-Year-Old Criminal Case
Court Recognizes Error in Denial of Probation for Young, First-Time Offenders; Reduces Sentences to Time Served...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Strikes Down Arbitrary Condition on Auto Rickshaw Permits
Court mandates amendments to permit conditions, allowing flexibility for medical and personal exigencies, ensuring const...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Rejection of 1958 Will Claim in Land Dispute
The court ruled that the presumption of authenticity for documents over 30 years old does not apply to wills, requiring ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Integrity of Recruitment Process Amidst Allegations
Court dismisses petition challenging the recruitment process, citing lack of credible evidence of systemic fraud...
Sabarimala gold loss: Kerala HC rejects Pankaj Bhandari's plea against arrest
The SIT had alleged that Bhandari and Roddam, along with first accused Unnikrishnan Potty, planned the theft of gold tha...