High Courts
Himachal Pradesh High Court Reduces Conviction from Section 304AA to Section 304A in Motor Vehicle Accident Case
Court applies doctrine of res ipsa loquitur, finding negligence but no intoxication; sentence reduced to 18 months impri...
High Court Upholds Acquittal in Abetment to Suicide Case
Matrimonial Discord and Lack of Evidence Lead to Acquittal of Accused in the State of J&K v. Sanjay Singh...
Election Commission can’t deregister a political party for non-compliance with conditions not provided in the Act
Kerala High Court Stays ECI Order Delisting Political Parties. Court Allows Petitioners to Contest Local Elections Amids...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Repeated Litigation by Amar Nath Dwivedi, Upholds Constructive Res Judicata
Court Emphasizes Finality in Litigation and Dismisses Intra Court Appeals as Abuse of Judicial Process...
Jharkhand High Court Overturns RRDA's Demolition Orders, Upholds Panchayat Jurisdiction
Court rules Jharkhand Panchayat Raj Act supersedes Regional Development Authority in Panchayat areas, orders properties ...
Bombay High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order Against Haridas Shankar Gaikwad
The Court ruled that the detaining authority failed to assess the sufficiency of bail conditions before issuing the dete...
Refusal to marry does not constitute cheating under Section 417 IPC
Madras High Court Acquits Man Accused of Cheating in Promise of Marriage Case Court rules that mere refusal to marry doe...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Reinstates Trial Court's Decision in Land Dispute Case
Court emphasizes the necessity of valid documentation for transfer of immovable property under Section 138 of J&K Transf...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Overturns Lower Court's Decision on Pre-emption Right
Appellant's conduct invalidates plaintiff's pre-emption claim after 38 years of possession....
Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Mother-in-Law Jailed for 13 Years in Dowry Death Case
Smt. Manorama Shukla released on bail considering prolonged incarceration, lack of direct evidence, and commitment to ar...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Cancellation of Fair Price Shop Dealership Over Aadhaar Manipulation
The court rejects Smt. Shahin Begum's plea, citing lack of satisfactory explanation for Aadhaar manipulation in ration d...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction for Rash Driving Leading to Fatal Accident
Court Affirms One-Year Imprisonment for Driver, Emphasizes Limited Revisional Jurisdiction...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Rejection of Compassionate Appointment Claim
The court ruled in favor of Chander Mohan, emphasizing a humanitarian approach in compassionate appointment cases....
Rajasthan High Court Cancels Bail After Graver Charges Added
Bail initially granted for bailable offences cancelled as Section 308 IPC added, Court allows extension for surrender du...
Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Political Leader for Tweet Criticizing Police Actions
The court rules that a tweet expressing political dissent does not amount to hate speech or incitement to violence, emph...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Decree Execution Despite Insolvency Plea
Judgment debtor's insolvency claim dismissed; court emphasizes the finality of prior orders....
Delhi High Court Upholds FIR in POCSO Case Despite Victim's Consensual Relationship Claim
Court Dismisses Petition to Quash FIR, Emphasizes Legal Stand Against Sexual Acts with Minors Regardless of Consent...
Delhi High Court Overturns Lower Court Verdict, Validates Disputed Will
The probate of a contested will is granted after addressing alleged suspicious circumstances, affirming its genuineness....
Delhi High Court Grants Interim Injunction to Protect Raj Shamani's Personality and Publicity Rights
Court orders removal of unauthorized content using Shamani’s persona, blocks infringing content, and mandates disclosure...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Application Challenging Charges of Religious Enmity Promotion
Conversion to Christianity and Scheduled Caste Benefits Under Scrutiny in Landmark Judgment...
Delhi High Court Allows Virtual Appearance for Overseas Surrogacy Applicants
District Medical Board's Rejection Overturned; Court Emphasizes Flexibility in Virtual Hearings...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Maintenance Award of Rs. 18,000 to Wife
Court dismisses revision plea challenging maintenance, emphasizes legal obligation of husband despite second marriage...
Delhi High Court Orders CBI Probe into Allegations of Custodial Assault and Extortion in Mandoli Jail
Petitioner's claims of systematic abuse and extortion within jail premises prompt judicial intervention and directives f...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Pension Rights for Daily Wage Workers
Court Directs Counting of Daily Wage Service for Pension and Imposes Costs on Municipal Authorities for Delay...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Denies Bail in Heinous POCSO Case
Bail application for accused in gang rape of minor dismissed; court emphasizes victim-centric justice and statutory pres...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Appeal: Procedural Misstep in Civil Case
Court highlights procedural remedy under CPC for dismissal of application due to non-appearance...
Telangana High Court Rules Tissue Culture Income as Agricultural, Grants Tax Exemption
In a landmark decision, the Telangana High Court determined that income from tissue cultured plants qualifies as agricul...
Kerala High Court Mandates Rotation and Stringent Selection for Police Controllers at Sannidhanam
Court emphasizes transparency and integrity in police appointments during Mandala-Makaravilakku festival...
Delhi High Court Quashes Lokpal Orders Against Railway Official for Procedural Lapses
Court finds violation of mandatory hearing provisions under Lokpal Act, Orders set aside with liberty to reinitiate proc...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Mandates Interest Payment on Delayed Tax Refunds
Court rejects excuses for delay, upholds statutory provisions for interest on late refunds under the APVAT Act....
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Examination Authority's Decision, Dismisses Plea for Re-Evaluation
Court Affirms the Predominance of Subject Expert Opinions in Academic Matters...
Bombay High Court Upholds Maharashtra Act on Caste Certificate Verification for Central Government Employees
Court Validates State's Legislative Competence in Regulating Caste Certificate Verification under the Act of 2000...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes FIR Against Proclaimed Offenders
Court exercises inherent powers to quash FIR after original criminal complaint is settled through compromise...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Promotion Rules, Dismisses Indu Sharma's Petition
Court affirms non-eligibility for promotion after refusal and foregoes claim for retrospective promotion benefits....
Gauhati High Court Grants Bail to Dr. Sangeeta Dutta After Prolonged Incarceration and Procedural Violations
Bail granted due to prolonged custody of over 2½ years and non-compliance with procedural safeguards under CrPC, along w...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Conviction for Cheque Dishonour in Commercial Dispute
Super Inducto Steels Limited's appeal dismissed; Rs. 6 lakh penalty and imprisonment confirmed under Section 138 of the ...