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Attempts to rename hiruparankundram Hillock as "Sikkandar Malai" deemed mischievous : High Court Resolves Disputes

Attempts to rename hiruparankundram Hillock as "Sikkandar Malai" deemed mischievous : High Court Resolves Disputes

The ruling reiterates the hillock's sacredness and mandates that any religious practices conducted at the site must resp...

Gujarat High Court Commutes Death Sentence in Murder Case; Emphasizes Pre-Sentencing Protocols

Gujarat High Court Commutes Death Sentence in Murder Case; Emphasizes Pre-Sentencing Protocols

The High Court's judgment serves as a significant reminder for trial courts to adhere to procedural fairness and thoroug...

Jharkhand High Court Grants Rs. 60,000 Monthly Alimony to Wife and Son After Divorce

Jharkhand High Court Grants Rs. 60,000 Monthly Alimony to Wife and Son After Divorce

The court also maintained the husband's right to visit his son, specifying contact times on every second Saturday and la...

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Input Tax Credit for Electricity Supplied to Residential Township by Bharat Aluminium Company

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Input Tax Credit for Electricity Supplied to Residential Township by Bharat Aluminium Company

This judgment reaffirms the legal stance that ITC claims must strictly adhere to the statutory conditions outlined in th...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Petition Against Vigilance Inquiry into Sukhpal Singh Khaira's Alleged Disproportionate Assets

Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Petition Against Vigilance Inquiry into Sukhpal Singh Khaira's Alleged Disproportionate Assets

In its judgment, the court concluded that there was no merit in Khaira's petition and dismissed it, allowing the vigilan...

Madras High Court Criticizes 12-Year Delay in Serving Summons

Madras High Court Criticizes 12-Year Delay in Serving Summons

The Court concluded that while the procedural delay was inexcusable, it did not justify quashing the proceedings against...

Rajasthan High Court Directs Bank to Address Account Freezing Due to GST Registration Cancellation

Rajasthan High Court Directs Bank to Address Account Freezing Due to GST Registration Cancellation

The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding the rights of businesses against arbitrary administrative ac...

Bombay High Court Mandates Compensation for Pothole-Related Deaths and Injuries

Bombay High Court Mandates Compensation for Pothole-Related Deaths and Injuries

The court has directed wide publicity of these measures, urging affected individuals to approach the Committees for reli...

Delhi High Court Upholds Trademark Injunction in Family Dispute Over 'SACHAMOTI'

Delhi High Court Upholds Trademark Injunction in Family Dispute Over 'SACHAMOTI'

The case highlights the complexities involved in trademark disputes, especially within the context of family businesses ...

Delhi High Court Cracks Down on Fraudulent NGO Petition Filing

Delhi High Court Cracks Down on Fraudulent NGO Petition Filing

The petition was subsequently disposed of, marking a significant precedent in preventing unauthorized and fraudulent fil...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Summoning Order Against "India Today" Editors

Allahabad High Court Quashes Summoning Order Against "India Today" Editors

The court observed that the unrest mentioned in the article concerning the Bediya community did not equate to promoting ...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Liquor Case

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Liquor Case

Court Cites Procedural Lapses and Lack of Evidence in Dismissing State's Appeal Against Vinod Kumar's Acquittal...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Elora Tobacco's Writ Petition with Costs

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Elora Tobacco's Writ Petition with Costs

This ruling underscores the judiciary's stance against the repetitive filing of petitions without new grounds or allegat...

Delhi High Court Upholds Revision Petition Against Summoning Order

Delhi High Court Upholds Revision Petition Against Summoning Order

The case will return to court on February 7, 2026, for further arguments on its merits....

Bombay High Court Upholds Restriction on Bogus Purchase Additions in Ramelex Pvt Ltd Case

Bombay High Court Upholds Restriction on Bogus Purchase Additions in Ramelex Pvt Ltd Case

This judgment reinforces the importance of procedural fairness and thorough examination of evidence in tax assessments, ...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Cognizance in Money Laundering Case Against Public Servant

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Cognizance in Money Laundering Case Against Public Servant

The court dismissed the petition, affirming the validity of the cognizance order. It clarified that observations made we...

Delhi High Court Upholds Interim Maintenance for Estranged Wife and Children

Delhi High Court Upholds Interim Maintenance for Estranged Wife and Children

This ruling reaffirms the legal stance that interim maintenance is a provisional measure, ensuring the wife's and childr...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Revokes Trial Court Decision, Allows Accused to Present Defence Evidence

Himachal Pradesh High Court Revokes Trial Court Decision, Allows Accused to Present Defence Evidence

This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring fair trial rights and the opportunity for accused persons...

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Vivek Deep Amidst Serious Allegations of Harassment

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Vivek Deep Amidst Serious Allegations of Harassment

In light of the seriousness of the allegations and the potential for witness intimidation, the Delhi High Court conclude...

Madras High Court Orders Restoration of Pension for Convicted Retiree

Madras High Court Orders Restoration of Pension for Convicted Retiree

The ruling is expected to have wider implications for similar cases, setting a precedent that contractual financial disp...

Rajasthan High Court Mandates Urgent Regulations for GM Foods in India

Rajasthan High Court Mandates Urgent Regulations for GM Foods in India

The court dismissed the challenge to Rule 6(7) of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, which mandates...

Kerala High Court Voids Minority Commission's Order on Environmental Clearance

Kerala High Court Voids Minority Commission's Order on Environmental Clearance

The writ petition filed by SEIAA and SEAC was allowed, and the Ext.P25 order was set aside, reaffirming the exclusive ju...

Gujarat High Court Rules Against Appellate Court's Bail Extension for Filing Revisions

Gujarat High Court Rules Against Appellate Court's Bail Extension for Filing Revisions

The court's ruling reaffirms the procedural boundaries within which appellate courts must operate, emphasizing adherence...

Gauhati High Court Quashes Additional Sessions Judge's Order in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case

Gauhati High Court Quashes Additional Sessions Judge's Order in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case

In conclusion, the High Court set aside the Additional Sessions Judge's order, reaffirming the trial court's decision. T...

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Mitakshara Law in Ancestral Property Dispute

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Mitakshara Law in Ancestral Property Dispute

The ruling underscores the continuity of traditional inheritance laws in certain contexts, despite modern legislative am...

Kerala High Court Upholds Family Court's Endorsement of Khula Divorce

Kerala High Court Upholds Family Court's Endorsement of Khula Divorce

The decision highlights the judicial process's role in ensuring compliance with religious and legal standards in marital...

Gujarat High Court Upholds NCLT's Order to Vacate Premises in Insolvency Case

Gujarat High Court Upholds NCLT's Order to Vacate Premises in Insolvency Case

In conclusion, the High Court dismissed the petition for lack of merit and declined to extend interim relief, thereby up...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Addresses Misuse of Senior Citizens' Maintenance Act in Family Property Dispute

Punjab and Haryana High Court Addresses Misuse of Senior Citizens' Maintenance Act in Family Property Dispute

Concluding the case, the court ordered the reversion of the property shares of respondents Nos. 3 and 4 back to the peti...

Delhi High Court Upholds Writ Jurisdiction in Popular Front Case

Delhi High Court Upholds Writ Jurisdiction in Popular Front Case

The court has directed the Union of India to file a counter affidavit within six weeks, with the petitioner given two we...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Acquits Mother-in-Law in Abetment to Suicide Case

Punjab and Haryana High Court Acquits Mother-in-Law in Abetment to Suicide Case

This ruling not only acquits Parkash Kaur but also sets a significant precedent in interpreting abetment to suicide case...

Orissa High Court Upholds Continuation of Criminal Proceedings Under Section 138 N.I. Act Despite Corporate Insolvency

Orissa High Court Upholds Continuation of Criminal Proceedings Under Section 138 N.I. Act Despite Corporate Insolvency

This judgment reinforces the legal principle that the dissolution of a company does not absolve its directors or signato...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Delayed Disciplinary Proceedings

Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Delayed Disciplinary Proceedings

The judgment was delivered by Justice Harpreet Singh Brar in response to two writ petitions filed by Ashok Kumar, challe...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Quashes Appellate Court's Judgment in Wage Dispute

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Quashes Appellate Court's Judgment in Wage Dispute

In its judgment, the High Court underscored the importance of adhering to statutory mandates and protecting the rights o...

Delhi High Court Upholds BSF's Adverse Remarks in Officer's Performance Appraisal

Delhi High Court Upholds BSF's Adverse Remarks in Officer's Performance Appraisal

The ruling underscores the court's deference to administrative authorities in performance assessments, provided they act...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction of Dalip Singh for Assaulting Public Servant

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction of Dalip Singh for Assaulting Public Servant

The judgment reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to protecting public servants from assault and ensuring that such offe...

Orissa High Court Overturns Tribunal's Dismissal, Awards Compensation for Railway Accident

Orissa High Court Overturns Tribunal's Dismissal, Awards Compensation for Railway Accident

This judgment not only provides relief to the bereaved family but also reinforces the protective legislative framework a...