High Courts
Representation by Advocate in Labour Court, Section 36(4) must be interpreted liberally
Bombay High Court Upholds Right to Legal Representation in Labour Disputes Court Emphasizes Fairness and Equality in Gra...
Misuse of Section 498A of IPC - General and omnibus allegations implicating all family members
Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Matrimonial Dispute, Cites Misuse of IPC Section 498A General Allegations Against Husba...
Madras High Court Upholds Government's Duty to Assist Indians Abroad
Court Asserts the State's Constitutional Role in Protecting Citizens Internationally, Directs Government to Aid Widow in...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Shop Allocation Process in Batamaloo
Court Upholds Committee's Recommendations, Emphasizes Curbing Frivolous Litigation...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Complainant's Right to Appeal Without Special Leave in Cheque Dishonour Cases
Landmark Judgment Reinforces Victim's Absolute Right to Appeal Against Acquittal Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhit...
Bombay High Court Acquits Rajkumar and Others in Dowry Death Case
Conviction under IPC Sections 498-A and 304-B Overturned Due to Lack of Evidence...
A government servant cannot claim promotion as a matter of right
Tripura High Court Upholds State Promotion Rules for Food Analyst Position Court dismisses petitioner's claim for promot...
Will - Physical infirmity or old age of a testator does not inherently negate testamentary capacity
Delhi High Court Upholds Probate of Contested Will Despite Allegations of Infirmity and Fraud High Court Dismisses Daugh...
Delhi High Court Denies Summary Judgment in Complex Partition Suit
Court Finds Substantial Factual Disputes in Property, Title, and Income Claims; Full Trial Required...
Madras High Court Upholds Temple Customs Over Demands for Special Honours
Court advises appellant to seek redress under Tamil Nadu HR&CE Act, 1959 for grievances regarding temple honours...
Delhi High Court Enhances Protocols for Medical Termination of Pregnancy in Cases of Minor Rape Victims
Emphasizing Prompt Medical Assessments and Streamlined Communication by Child Welfare Committees to Prevent Delays in Ju...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Arrest Procedures in Fake Degree Racket Case
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Remand Order, Emphasizes Substantial Compliance with Arrest Protocols...
Conviction under the POCSO Act - Sentence suspended consider in a consensual love relationship
Meghalaya High Court Suspends Sentence in POCSO Case, Highlighting Consensual Relationship, Court Observes Need for Legi...
A civil dispute arising from a commercial transaction does not constitute a criminal offence of cheating
Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Commercial Dispute, Clarifies Distinction Between Civil and Criminal Offences, Court ru...
Thirupparankundram lamp lighting case: Hilltop structure is not temple lamp pillar, says HR & CE
There is historical and archaeological evidence to show that the structure near the Dargah, where a single judge on Dece...
Delhi High Court Orders Restoration of Electricity for Tenant Amidst Landlord Dispute
Court affirms electricity as a fundamental right under Article 21, directing restoration without landlord's NOC...
Bombay High Court Initiates Suo Moto PIL Following Devastating Fire Tragedy in Goa
Court addresses illegal constructions and indiscriminate licensing after tragic incident claims 25 lives in Arpora, Goa...
Delhi HC upholds acquittal of man accused of driving wife to suicide
The court, by its December 12 judgment, dismissed an appeal filed by the prosecution challenging the acquittal of Hamid,...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction Under POCSO Act Despite Subsequent Marriage
The court emphasizes that consent of a minor is immaterial in sexual assault cases, dismissing appeal for leniency due t...
Delhi High Court Sets Aside Family Court's Maintenance Order, Calls for Reassessment
Court recognizes financial burdens and caregiving challenges faced by single fathers in maintenance disputes...
Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses Frivolous Review Petition, Imposes Rs. 50,000 Cost
Court Denounces Practice of Changing Counsel for Review Petitions and Reiterates Limited Scope of Review Jurisdiction...
Wife not entitled to maintenance due to concealment of income but entitled to expenses towards securing rented accommodation
Delhi High Court Rules on Maintenance: Wife Denied Monetary Support Due to Concealed Income, Secures Accommodation Aid, ...
Bombay High Court Upholds Consumer Protection in Insurance Dispute
New India Assurance Co. Ltd.'s Writ Petition Dismissed; Ordered to Compensate Gayatridham Phase Co-op Housing Society ...
Delhi High Court Upholds Discharge of Accused in Alleged Sexual Assault Case
Court Emphasizes Importance of Scrutinizing False Allegations; Directs Recovery of Compensation in Misuse Cases...
Madras High Court Upholds Right to Private Worship, Slams State for Acting on Superstitions
Court Directs State Authorities to Return Idols, Emphasizes Scientific Temper and Constitutional Mandates...
Allahabad High Court Rejects UP Government's Review Petition Due to Inordinate Delay
State's Attempt to Revive Land Case Fails as Court Emphasizes Accountability Over Bureaucratic Delays...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Plea for Reevaluation of Intermediate Exam Answer Sheets
Court Upholds U.P. Intermediate Education Act, 1921; No Provision for Reevaluation Found...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes FIR in Inter-Religion Marriage Case
Court Criticizes Investigative Bias and Misuse of Legal Process in Case Against Sunny Kashyap...
Delhi High Court Upholds Juvenile Justice Board's Decision to Protect Privacy in Sexual Assault Case
Court Refuses to Provide Acquittal Order Copy to Victim's Family, Citing Confidentiality Mandates...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Dismissal of Injunction Request in Petrol Pump Land Use Dispute
Court finds no merit in allegations of fraud and procedural violations in land use permissions for DC point petrol pump....
Orissa High Court Quashes GST Demand Against Subrat Rout Due to Clerical Error
Adjudication order and demand notice annulled after Department admits factual mistakes in GSTIN entries...
Messi event stadium rampage: Cal HC to hear petitions seeking transfer of probe to central agencies
The other two petitions claimed that the state-appointed committee was constituted in haste and prayed that possible fin...
Rajasthan High Court Directs Detailed Examination in Alleged Misuse of Power Case
Court orders production of key records in FIR registered amidst allegations of malafide intentions in civil dispute....
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Supreme Court's Decision; Denies Voting Rights to District Cricket Associations
District Kathua Cricket Association's plea for inclusion in JKCA Electoral College dismissed; Supreme Court's directive ...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Land Acquisition for Adani Power, Dismisses Compensation Objections
Court Emphasizes Statutory Distinctions, Allows State to Proceed with Industrial Development Project...
HC pulls up police for 'leisurely' enquiries into complaints; questions Centre on 14-day norm
The police conducts such enquiries for months together under the garb of preliminary enquiry though it is mandated in la...