High Courts
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Look Out Circular Against Asad Khan in Economic Offences Case
Court Justifies Issuance of LOC Citing Serious Nature of Offences and Risk of Absconding...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Framing of Charges in Attempted Murder Case
Injuries Not Decisive; Court Applies Grave Suspicion Standard for Framing Charges Under BNSS, 2023 ...
Delhi High Court Upholds Forfeiture of Earnest Money by DDA in Arbitration Dispute
Court dismisses Sunlight Project Pvt Ltd’s challenge against the arbitral award; finds forfeiture of earnest money justi...
Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitral Award in DMRC-Parsvnath Dispute
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Tribunal's Decision, Validates Termination of Concession Agreement...
Madras High Court Grants Extension for Filing Stay Application in Criminal Revision Cases
Balveer Singh's plea to set aside framing of charges receives no objection from the Public Prosecutor; next hearing sche...
Kerala High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Industrial Licensee in Child Labour Case
Accusations under Juvenile Justice Act Sections 75 and 79 dismissed due to lack of evidence against petitioner Jissy S....
Kerala High Court Imposes Comprehensive Ban on Plastics and Synthetic Kumkum in Sabarimala Region
The judgment is a crucial step towards mitigating environmental harm, protecting endemic species, and preserving the eco...
Foreign nationals have no constitutional right to reside, move freely within the country
This ruling is poised to have far-reaching implications for handling illegal immigrants in Assam, reinforcing the govern...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Divorce Decree on Grounds of Adultery Amid Electronic Evidence Dispute
Family Court's Admission of Photographic Evidence Without Section 65-B Compliance Validated in Matrimonial Case...
Kerala High Court Directs Immediate Overhaul of Juvenile Justice System
The judgment is seen as a significant step towards reinforcing the juvenile justice system and ensuring the effective im...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs Government to Enhance Flight Connectivity from Gwalior Airport
PIL by CREDAI President prompts court to demand action on UDAN and Madhya Pradesh Civil Aviation policies for improved a...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds State's Decision to Reclaim Land from Christian Mission
The decision is expected to have broader implications for similar cases where charitable land use is in question. The mi...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Validity of Reassessment Proceedings Under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act
Court Dismisses Petitioner's Claim for Proceedings Under Section 153C Due to Lack of Incriminating Evidence...
Bombay High Court Permits Termination of Pregnancy for Minor Sexual Assault Victim Beyond Legal Gestational Limit
The decision reflects an empathetic approach to the complexities faced by victims of sexual assault, especially minors, ...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Premature Repatriation of Deputationist
Court dismisses Vukkem Rambabu's petition, affirming no vested right to continue on deputation...
Bombay High Court Upholds Life Sentence for Sajjad Ahmed in Pallavi Purkayastha Murder Case
The court modifies the sentence to life imprisonment without parole, reaffirming the conviction based on strong circumst...
Railways : Failure to restrict access to tracks is negligence and breach of statutory duty.
As a result, the court set aside the Tribunal's judgment and directed the Railway Claims Tribunal, Bhopal, to award comp...
Calcutta High Court Clarifies Presumptions and Burden of Proof in Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) Cases
Larger Bench Rules on Interpretation of Section 489B IPC, Emphasizes Mens Rea, Quantity Irrelevance, and Equal Applicati...
Chhattisgarh High Court Takes Suo Moto Action on Accessibility Issues in Government Building
The court's proactive stance reflects its commitment to ensuring compliance with accessibility norms and addressing publ...
Wilful evasion and non-cooperation with investigation : NBW justified
The judgment underscores the court's stance on the criticality of cooperation in investigations, especially in cases inv...
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Accused in 2011 Mumbai Bomb Blast Case Citing Prolonged Incarceration
This ruling reinforces the judiciary's role in upholding constitutional rights, even in cases involving national securit...
Terminal benefits of retired employees cannot be withheld by employers on grounds of financial incapacity
The judgment serves as a strong reminder to state entities and employers about their unwavering duty to honor statutory ...
Magistrates can not discharge an accused once cognizance has been taken and summons issued
The court further noted that the petitioners had not challenged the original summoning order issued in 2014, which limit...
Divorced daughters of freedom fighters are entitled to pension on par with unmarried daughters
This decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rights of individuals who have historically been m...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Charge Sheets Against Dismissed Employee
The court's decision aligns with precedents set by the Supreme Court, reiterating that disciplinary actions cannot be pu...
Termination of service for non-disclosure of offences committed as a child is contrary to law.
The ruling mandates that Rathour be reinstated, quashing the orders of termination from March 15, 2024, and the dismissa...
Look-Out Circular cannot be issued against a person where no cognizable offence is pending
The court's decision underscores the importance of adhering to procedural guidelines when issuing LOCs, especially in ca...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Professional Misconduct Complaint Against Advocate
Court rules that complaint lacked "reason to believe" and complainant's locus standi was insufficient under the Advocate...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Retired Employee's Right to Medical Reimbursement
Court rules that fiscal discipline cannot override constitutional rights, orders reimbursement for cancer treatment expe...
Delhi High Court Cancels Pre-Arrest Bail Amid Allegations of Witness Tampering and Judicial Misconduct
The case serves as a stark reminder of the judiciary's role in safeguarding justice and the importance of upholding ethi...
Delhi High Court Upholds One-Year Observation Period for Furlough Eligibility Post Appeal Dismissal
While dismissing the petition, the court directed that any future application for furlough by the petitioner post the ob...
Compassionate Appointment - Unmarried dependent brother held eligible
Consequently, the court quashed the order rejecting the petitioner’s application and directed the relevant authorities t...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Mandatory Pre-Deposit Under Customs Act
Court Rules Financial Hardship Not Grounds for Waiver of Pre-Deposit for Established Businesses...
Allahabad High Court Denies Bail in Dowry Death Case
The judgment not only addresses the immediate bail application but also sets a precedent for procedural reforms in foren...
Freezing of bank accounts is not a "coercive measure" aimed at personal liberty
This ruling reaffirms the autonomy of investigative agencies to pursue their inquiries without undue judicial interferen...