High Courts
EC within powers to transfer officers for conduct of free and fair elections: Poll panel to Cal HC
The petitioner claimed in the PIL that 79 officers -- 63 police personnel and 16 civil servants -- have been shifted by ...
Allahabad HC grants anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case
Earlier on Feb 27, the court had stayed the arrest of Avimukteshwaranand, directing that he would not be taken into cust...
Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Against Shailendra Singh for Alleged Caste-Based Abuse
Court Cites Lack of Independent Witnesses and Absence of Public View in Incident Under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tr...
Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Arbitral Awards in SREI Equipment Finance Case
Court Finds Awards Non-Existent and Induced by Fraud, Upholds Petitioner’s Challenge...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Fixed Tenure for Medical Positions
Court Overturns Tribunal Decision Allowing Extensions Beyond Statutory Three-Year Limit...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Dismisses Appeal on Land Compensation Order
Division Bench Upholds Single Judge's Authority Under Superintendence Powers, Dismissing Letters Patent Appeal...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Validity of GST Show Cause Notice, Affirms Independent Adjudicatory Mechanism
Court Rules Material Gathered in Search and Seizure Admissible for GST Proceedings Despite Jurisdictional Challenges...
Kerala High Court Upholds Transfer and Denies Interference in Employee's Disciplinary Proceedings
Court affirms service transfer as non-punitive and mandates access to documents for fair defense under the POSH Act...
Telangana High Court Orders Release of Withheld Educational Certificates by University
Court affirms that withholding certificates for unpaid fees violates UGC guidelines and constitutional rights under Arti...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on War Injury Pension Claim
Accidental Injury Not Classified as 'Battle Casualty', Court Rules...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Constitutionality of Section 7(b) in Migrant Property Act
Court Interprets "Surrender of Possession" to Include Symbolic Possession to Ensure Fair Access to Appeals...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Against Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
Shrine Board Not a 'State' Under Article 12, but Amenable to Writ Jurisdiction for Public Law Issues...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Disengagement of VDC SPO for Misconduct
Court rules that Special Police Officers are not entitled to civil post protections but must be granted a hearing before...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Quashes Detention Under Public Safety Act
Court Finds Unexplained Delay and Lack of Urgency in Detention Order Against Kamal @ Kaka...
Telangana High Court Orders Service Benefits for Missing CRPF Constable's Family
Court Quashes Removal Order; Directs CRPF to Compensate Family Without Mandatory FIR...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition for Statutory Bail in High-Profile Trust Misappropriation Case
Trustee's Role as Agent Under IPC Section 409 Affirmed Amidst Allegations of Misappropriation of Trust Property...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Remand Order in Agrarian Reforms Case
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Revisional Authority's Order for Fresh Enquiry into Mutation Proceedings...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on Insurer's Liability in Road Accident Case
Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd. held liable for compensation; claimants not considered gratuitous passengers in the v...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Managing Director of Pharmaceutical Company
Failure to Retest Drug Samples and Absence of Company as Accused Leads to Quashing of Charges Against Sudhir Kumar...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Denies Judicial Officer's Plea Against Adverse Confidential Report
Court emphasizes need for thorough evaluation of integrity allegations in Judicial Officers' confidential reports...
Delhi High Court Orders Release of Foreign National from Deportation Centre
Samuel Akujuobi's continued detention deemed illegal despite bail and pending trial in India....
Bombay High Court Vacates Ex-Parte Injunction in Trademark Dispute Over ‘ELDER’ Mark, Censures Plaintiff for Suppression of Material Facts
Court finds Elder Projects Limited guilty of suppressing critical facts about prior trademark ownership and inconsistent...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Strict 90-Day Appeal Limit for NIA Cases
Court dismisses appeal by Amar Yasar due to filing beyond statutory deadline, reinforcing adherence to the NIA Act's str...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to YouTuber Accused of Espionage
Jyoti Rani, alias Jyoti Malhotra, faces allegations of passing sensitive information to Pakistan Intelligence Agency; co...
Delhi High Court Upholds Ex-Serviceman's Candidature for CAPF Appointment
Court Interprets Eligibility Period for Ex-Servicemen, Directs Further Processing of Petitioner's Candidature...
Madras High Court Upholds Distinction Between Theatrical and Satellite Rights in Film Copyright Case
Lahari Recording Co. P. Ltd. Loses Appeal Against Jain Television; Court Confirms No Satellite Rights Were Assigned...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Minors' Rights in Compensation Claims Under Public Liability Insurance Act
Limitation Act Provisions Apply; Collector's Rejection of Minors' Claim Quashed for Fresh Adjudication...
Delhi High Court Modifies Maintenance Order; Awards Interim Maintenance from Date of Application
Court Upholds Legal Principle of Awarding Maintenance from Filing Date to Prevent Financial Hardship...
Delhi High Court Quashes Summons Against Ram Kumar Pathak in Cheque Dishonour Case
Insufficient Specific Allegations Lead to the Quashing of Vicarious Liability Charges under NI Act...
Kerala High Court Sets Aside Bail Order for Non-Compliance with Victim's Right to Be Heard
The Court emphasizes mandatory victim notification under PoCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for bail proceeding...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Slams State for Defying Judicial Mandate, Orders Immediate Compliance
Court Declares Administrative Actions Void, Mandates Restoration of Benefits to Wrongfully Retired Employee...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Overturns Acquittal in Rash Driving Case, Convicts Driver
The court finds Dhruv Dev guilty of rash and negligent driving, resulting in an accident, overturning the trial court’s ...
Allahabad High Court Overturns Civil Court's Decision in Property Dispute Between Estranged Couple
The case, redirected to Family Court, highlights jurisdictional mandate under the Family Courts Act, 1984...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Teacher's Dismissal Over Marital Status Rule Violation
Court Orders Reevaluation of Case, Citing Procedural Errors and Calls for Fresh Consideration...
Allahabad HC issues notices to UP govt, Central ministries, ASI over dilapidated heritage structures
As per the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, which is an institution of national repute, there are as...
HC extends interim stay on CJM order to lodge FIR against Sambhal cops
When the matter was taken up on Tuesday, the complainant's counsel filed a counter affidavit in the case. The court then...