High Courts
Lease Agreements - COVID-19 pandemic considered an event of Force Majeure under lease agreement
The Delhi High Court's judgment reinforces the legal interpretation of force majeure in contracts, particularly under ex...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Socio-Economic Survey, Ensures Privacy Safeguards
The court's decision marks a pivotal moment in Karnataka's efforts to address social and educational disparities, reinfo...
Recovery of excess payments made to a retired employee is impermissible
This judgment serves as a significant precedent, reinforcing the protection of retiral benefits against undue recoveries...
Allahabad High Court Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Sana Bano and Family
Consequently, the High Court has issued notices to the parties involved and scheduled the next hearing for the week comm...
Right of victim to appeal - Section 372 CrPC does not prescribe any limitation
The High Court’s decision marks a pivotal moment in affirming victim rights and advocating for judicial empathy in extra...
College disrupted by criminal conduct of its management - Warrants judicial intervention
The judgment is a crucial step in safeguarding the academic future of students and ensuring a secure environment for the...
RPwD Act - Private and recognized educational institutions to admit children with disabilities without discrimination
The court dismissed the school's objections to the committee's findings, reaffirming the statutory mandate for inclusive...
Public auction - Highest bidder does not acquire a vested right for acceptance of the bid - Commercial considerations paramount in public contract decisions.
The court noted that the DDA's decision was based on valid commercial considerations, as the adjoining plot had fetched ...
Suit for refund of air ticket charges and punitive damages - Dispute held to be non-commercial
This ruling directs the plaintiffs to pursue their claims in a court with appropriate jurisdiction, marking a significan...
Delhi High Court Denounces Baseless Transfer Petition, Imposes Rs. 50,000 Fine
The Court was informed that a similar petition had been filed and subsequently withdrawn by the petitioners before the P...
No interfere in corporate insolvency proceedings under Article 227
The judgment aligns with previous decisions of the Supreme Court, affirming that adherence to legal protocols and proced...
Termination for repeated misconduct, including abuse and threat to a superior officer, held not disproportionate
In conclusion, the High Court affirmed the principles of natural justice were upheld, and no prejudice was demonstrated ...