High Courts
Kerala HC suspends sentence of ex-DGP Thachankary convicted in DA case
Thachankary has alleged in his petition that none of those documents were produced before the trial court despite his ap...
CMRL 'bribery' case: Kerala HC dismisses Vijayan, others' pleas to file appeal against FIR order
The bench said that the October 9 order "has not affected the applicants' rights to pursue the constitutional statutory ...
HC dismisses plea challenging reservation of Alapur assembly seat after 20 years
The court also held that judicial review of delimitation orders was confined to narrow grounds, including lack of legisl...
Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing to journalist in 'casteist' remark case filed by ACP Vivek Bhagat
However, around 3 pm, the journalist allegedly accused him of sexual assault during the handling and detention of protes...
Delhi HC to hear plea to stop CJP's October 16 protest at Connaught Place
Central Delhi has witnessed massive protests being carried out by opposition parties, student groups and civil society m...
Hold panchayat polls in UP within 3 months HC to state poll body
"It shall complete its process within the period already prescribed within such extended period as be provided by the St...
Encroachments found over Dehradun drain, Uttarakhand HC orders action as per law
As per the case, Clement Town resident Sanjay Kumar had filed the PIL stating that a drain flows through the Bharuwala a...
Allahabad HC expresses concern over MP/MLA cases placed too low in cause list
Regarding original trial court records at the high court, the bench directed the Registrar (J) (Criminal) to submit a re...
CMRL Case: Kerala HC to decide on Vijayan''s appeal against FIR order on Thursday
The ED had sought registration of a case based on evidence gathered during its investigation and searches conducted unde...
Allahabad HC asks UP govt to probe functioning of dummy school, coaching centre in Azamgarh
The court was hearing a writ petition filed by Huzaifa against the state of UP and other respondents. The petitioner's c...
A community not entitled to claim local body land for cemetery: HC
The court said if there is indeed a shortage of space, such a request can be considered by authorities bearing in mind t...
Madras High Court Upholds Divorce Decree, Dismisses Husband's Petition for Restitution of Conjugal Rights in Case Involving Allegations of Cruelty and Illicit Relationship
Court Emphasizes Mutual Trust as Foundation of Marriage and Rules Welfare of Children Cannot Compel Continuance of Unwor...
Gujarat HC Judge recuses from hearing journalist's plea against sessions court order in Adani case
The scribe filed an appeal before the sessions court. He submitted an application before the sessions court for adducing...
UP: HC directs state poll panel to hold panchayat elections within three months oppn parties welcome order
He said the panchayat polls should have been held in May or June, but the government had continued to delay them until O...
LPG subsidy: Delhi HC seeks Centre's reply on PIL against mandatory biometric Aadhaar authentication
The plea has contended that the mandate lacks adequate statutory backing as it travels beyond the permissible scope of t...
CPI(M) plea on bookstall near Durga Puja pandal HC says opposition voice should not be stifled
Questioning whether those stalls received permission from the concerned authorities, the court asked the AG to show one ...
IYC files plea in Delhi HC against de-notification of Jantar Mantar as designated protest site
The IYC had applied to Delhi Police on September 25 for a peaceful demonstration of around 100-150 people from October 1...
Calcutta HC denies anticipatory bail to actor Soham Chakraborty
A complaint was lodged against Chakraborty at Balurghat police station in West Bengal's Dakshin Dinajpur district, follo...
Goa HC warns of contempt action against local bodies over stray dog, cattle data
The court also expressed serious displeasure over the failure of the Chief Officer of Quepem Municipal Council to file a...
UP: HC directs state poll panel to hold panchayat elections within three months
The petitioner had moved court seeking direction to the State Election Commission to place on record a detailed time bou...
Kerala HC declines to stay toll collection on NH 66 at Nattika plaza
The order came on a PIL filed by Anil Kumar P K, who contended that toll was being collected before the entire stretch w...
HC sets aside NHRC order to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to kin of man who died at police station
The police's counsel had earlier contended that Raza had visited the police station unannounced and without any prior no...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Dismissal of Cooperative Society Secretary for Misappropriation and Financial Irregularities
Court affirms disciplinary inquiry validity, rejects procedural challenges, and rules dismissal not shockingly dispropor...
J&K HC seeks clarity on policy permitting Azad, Raina to retain govt accommodation
During the hearing, conducted virtually because the bench is presently based in Srinagar, the petitioner's counsel argue...
Madras High Court Rules Proposed Accused Cannot Challenge FIR Registration Order Under SC/ST Act
Court holds accused lacks locus standi at pre-cognizance stage; investigation must proceed without interference, but gra...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Married Daughters' Right to Share in Tenanted Land Granted Under Land Reforms Act
Married daughters entitled to inheritance under Hindu Succession Act, overriding Karnataka Land Reforms Act; Supreme Cou...
Allahabad High Court Declares Proceedings Under Urban Land Ceiling Act Abated Due to Lack of De Facto Possession by State
Court Rules Mandatory Notice Requirements Under Sections 10(5) and 10(6) of ULC Act Not Complied With; Orders Revenue Re...
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Accused in NDPS Case Involving Marginally Above Commercial Quantity of Morphine
Despite stringent provisions under Section 37 of NDPS Act, bail granted owing to prolonged incarceration, delay in trial...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Graduation Percentage Screening for District Judiciary Recruitment
Court rules that minimum educational qualification alone does not guarantee right to written exam; objective shortlistin...
Karnataka High Court Directs Immediate Reference for Enhanced Land Acquisition Compensation, Awards Rs.1 Lakh to 102-Year-Old Petitioner for Harassment
Court reprimands official negligence over 17-year delay in referring compensation dispute under Land Acquisition Act, 18...
Calcutta HC asks Mahua Moitra to file supplementary affidavit for enhanced security
Appearing for the West Bengal government, Additional Advocate General Rajdeep Majumdar submitted that Moitra, being a me...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Adjudication Order in GST Case, Directs Appeal Without Limitation Objection
Court finds no violation of natural justice despite denial of cross-examination of revenue officers; cross-examination o...
Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Ex Parte GST Adjudication Order Over Inadequate Notice After Registration Cancellation
Court directs fresh adjudication with physical service of notices following cancellation of petitioner's GST registratio...
Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Possession Notice, Directs Bank to Restore Property to Petitioners Amid Title Dispute
Court holds that disputed title issues under SARFAESI Act must be decided by Civil Court, grants petitioners two months'...
Delhi High Court Rules Against Service Tax Clarification Issued Without Statutory Authority in Bajaj Capital Ltd. Case
Court holds no provision under Finance Act, 1994 allows service tax authorities to issue clarifications bypassing statut...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Seizure of Imported Goods at ICD Dadri for Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction
Court holds that mere presence of CBIC and DRI headquarters in Delhi does not confer jurisdiction; entire cause of actio...