High Courts
Madras High Court Denies Exhumation Request, Upholds Sanctity of Burial Grounds
Court Emphasizes Legal and Cultural Norms in Burial Practices; Declines Petitioner's Request for Reburial on Private Lan...
PMLA : Freezing orders must be based on "reason to believe" and comply with procedural safeguards
Delhi High Court Quashes ED's Freezing Orders on Poonam Malik's Bank Accounts Court Rules Freezing Orders Under PMLA Mus...
Wife contributed for purchase of property, registered in husband's name: husband can not interfere with possession or alienate
Kerala High Court Upholds Wife's Claim to Joint Ownership of Property. Court Grants Injunction Protecting Wife's Rights ...
Disqualification due to defection - Subsequent events cannot cure the disqualification
Calcutta High Court Declares Disqualification of MLA Suvendu Adhikari for Defecting to AITC. Court Overturns Speaker's D...
Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to Chinese National Accused of Forgery and Economic Offences
The Court emphasized the risk of the accused fleeing the country and the absence of an extradition treaty with China, po...
Shared Household : Partial payment of loan instalments by wife does not establish joint ownership
Delhi High Court Upholds Husband's Exclusive Ownership of Property in Divorce Dispute. Court Dismisses Wife's Claim of S...
Rejection of transgender student's for enrollment in National Cadet Corps is not violative of Article 14
Kerala High Court Upholds NCC's Gender-Specific Enrollment Policy Dismissal of Transgender Student's Plea Sparks Call fo...
Right to Travel Abroad : Refusal on the ground of pendency of criminal cases infringes the fundamental right
Orissa High Court Upholds Right to Travel Abroad, Quashes Government's Refusal to Issue NOC. Court rules that pending di...
Transfer on "Spouse Ground" does not confer an indefeasible right
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Transfer Policy for All India Service Employees. Court Affirms No Absolute Right to Spousal...
Preventive detention order cannot be passed against a person on bail
Kerala High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order for Non-Consideration of Bail Conditions Court rules that preventiv...
Recruitment - Equivalence of qualifications not specified in advertisement cannot be entertained
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Recruitment Advertisement Criteria for Intelligence Officers. Court Dismisses Peti...
Karnataka High Court Denies Pension for Media Academy and Temperance Board Employees
Court rules non-government employees not eligible for pension under Karnataka Civil Services Rules; directs state govern...
Madras High Court Upholds Conversion Through Conduct, Sets Aside Lower Court's Dismissal of Divorce Petition
The High Court emphasizes that a person's conduct expressing intention to profess Hindu faith is sufficient for conversi...
Bombay High Court Enhances Interim Maintenance for Divorced Wife to Rs. 3.5 Lakhs Per Month
Court finds husband guilty of financial suppression and misrepresentation, emphasizes maintaining wife's standard of liv...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Acquittal in Attempted Murder Case
Court finds prosecution evidence insufficient; delay in filing FIR raises doubts about case credibility...
Rajasthan High Court Directs Overhaul of Waste Management in Jodhpur
Municipal Corporation Mandated to Deploy Scavenging Gangs and Establish Monitoring Cells to Ensure Effective Sanitation...
Rajasthan High Court Rejects Petition for Conversion of Arrest Warrant Amidst 38-Year Absconsion
Court emphasizes the right to a speedy trial and orders creation of a special police cell to trace absconding accused....
Allahabad High Court Quashes Arbitrary Arms Licence Cancellation by District Magistrate
Court restores Yogendra Prasad's licence and orders the return of seized weapon due to non-fulfillment of Rule 32 requir...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs Release of Seized Vehicle with Conditions
Court emphasizes digital evidence to prevent prolonged custody and deterioration of seized vehicles under Bharatiya Naga...
Allahabad High Court Demands Protection of Minor's Rights in Compassionate Appointment Case
Court Criticizes Lapses in Ensuring Welfare of Minor Dependent in Deceased Employee's Family...
Delhi High Court Quashes FIR in Matrimonial Dispute Following Amicable Settlement
FIR under Sections 498A and 406 of IPC quashed by exercising powers under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanh...
Patna High Court Sets Aside Cognizance in Money Laundering Case Citing Violation of Pre-Cognizance Hearing Requirement
Court Remands Case for Fresh Consideration, Emphasizing Adherence to Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023...
Uttarakhand High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Cow Slaughter Case
Chota alias Dalla secures bail under strict conditions; accused claims false implication ...
Keeping the vehicle in custody serves no purpose and results in damage and mental torture to the owner
Madras High Court Orders Release of Seized Vehicle to Owner, Overturns Lower Court's Decision. Court Emphasizes Protect...
Rape - Evidence of consensual relationship and no false promise of marriage - Acquittal upheld
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Acquittal in False Promise of Marriage Case. Court Finds No Cogent Evidence of Misconduc...
Patna High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Social Media Influencer Accused of Spreading Rumors
Court finds no prima facie case against Manish Kashyap, citing his exercise of freedom of speech under Article 19...
Allahabad High Court Quashes CISF Officer's Removal Over Incarceration in Pending Criminal Case
Court Orders Reinstatement and a Review of Suspension Emoluments, Citing Lack of Factual and Legal Basis for Dismissal...
Kerala High Court Upholds Bank's Right to Enforce Security Without Fresh Notices to Legal Heirs
Court rules that SARFAESI Act procedures completed during borrower's lifetime remain valid, dismissing plea for fresh no...
Kerala High Court Rules in Favor of SBI on LTC Tax Deduction Dispute
SBI not liable as 'assessee in default' for non-deduction of tax on LTC payments under interim court orders....
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Discharge of Lady Constable for Willful Absence
Court dismisses petition challenging discharge due to absence during training, citing lack of medical evidence and incor...
Kerala High Court Declares Ayurvedic Centre a 'Hospital' for Tax Purposes
Escapade Resorts Pvt. Ltd. Wins Tax Dispute, Avoids Luxury Tax Imposed on Hotels...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Enquiry into Alleged Fabricated Sale Agreement
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Lower Court's Order for Investigation into Document Authenticity...
PIL : Allegations of false identities and forged documents, Court orders forensic examination
Allahabad High Court Orders Forensic Examination in PIL Forgery Case Allegations of Fraud and Impersonation in Public In...
Gauhati High Court Upholds Financial Benefits for Retired Professor Promoted Post-Superannuation
Court rules promotion under Career Advancement Scheme valid for financial gains, not service extension or pension recalc...
Bombay High Court Quashes Prohibitory Order Against B.T. Kadlag Constructions
Court Rules on Adherence to Natural Justice in Recovery Proceedings Under EPF Act...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Prohibition on Transfer of Fair Price Shop Authorization
Petition Dismissed as Court Reiterates Restriction Under Karnataka Essential Commodities (PDS) Control Order, 1992...