High Courts
Kerala High Court Cancels Bail in Mob Lynching Case Citing Procedural Lapses
Bail revoked due to failure to notify victim's family, highlighting stringent requirements under SC/ST (POA) Act, 2018...
Allahabad High Court Questions Legitimacy of FIRs Allegedly Scripted Like Movie Scenes
Court Grants Interim Relief to Petitioner, Demands Explanation from Senior Superintendent of Police...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Proportionality in Police Disciplinary Actions
Court Remands Case for Reassessment of Punishment in Police Absence Case, Emphasizing the Doctrine of Proportionality...
Rajasthan High Court Grants Parole, Stresses Reformation Over Speculative Concerns
Court overturns denial of parole based on generalized police apprehensions, reinforcing parole as a tool for social rein...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Higher Compensation for Electrocution Victim
Court Orders Additional Compensation for a 6-Year-Old Victim, Addressing Inadequacies in Existing Policy Provisions...
Madras High Court Quashes Arbitrary Rejection of Organ Transplant Application
Court directs Authorisation Committee to grant approval for altruistic organ donation between non-near relatives...
Delhi High Court Upholds Maintenance Award to Wife and Children Despite Husband's Financial Claims
Court affirms Rs. 10,000 monthly maintenance for wife and children, dismissing husband's assertions of financial incapac...
Gujarat High Court Dismisses PIL Based on Viral Video, Reiterates Need for Verified Information
Court highlights the misuse of Public Interest Litigations through unverified social media information, dismissing a pet...
Madras High Court Upholds Attachment of Properties Linked to Unlawful Activities
Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Attachment Orders Under UAPA...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Recovery Orders Against Retired Principal, Directs Fresh Disciplinary Proceedings
Court Emphasizes the Need for Proper Authorization and Disciplinary Process for Post-Retirement Recovery...
Delhi High Court Overturns Dismissal of Commercial Suit Due to Procedural Non-Compliance
Court Grants Plaintiff Opportunity to Rectify Procedural Defect and Seek Fresh Decree...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Widow's Right to Family Pension Despite Bureaucratic Hurdles
Court Orders Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to Grant Pension to Widow of Deceased Employee, Emphasizing the Validity of...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Minor Rape Victim's Right to Terminate Pregnancy
Court Allows Medical Termination in Light of Victim's Mental and Physical Health, Citing Constitutional Rights...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Fair Recruitment Practices in Rayalaseema University Case
Temporary Employees Cannot Be Replaced by Other Temporary Employees, Court Rules...
Telangana High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings After Parties Reach Amicable Settlement
Court highlights abuse of legal process in continuing trial amid mutual compromise and lack of intent to prosecute....
Gujarat High Court Upholds Acquittal in Communal Riot Case
Appellate Court Emphasizes Double Presumption of Innocence and Lack of Credible Evidence...
HC division bench stays single bench order disqualifying SNDP Yogam office-bearers
Apart from Natesan, the single bench had also disqualified Thushar Vellappally, M N Soman and Santhosh, also known as Ar...
Madras High Court Denies 'No Caste, No Religion' Certificate in Absence of Legal Framework
Court dismisses petition due to lack of government order and proof of religious relinquishment...
Delhi High Court Upholds Jubin Nautiyal's Publicity Rights Against AI Exploitation
Court Grants Interim Injunction to Protect Singer’s Image from Unauthorized Use on AI Platforms and E-commerce Sites...
Madras High Court Upholds Arbitral Award by MCCI-Appointed Arbitrator
Court Dismisses Petitioner's Challenge on Grounds of Arbitrator Appointment and Posthumous Award...
Madras High Court Directs Enhanced Rights and Facilities for Disabled Prisoners
Landmark Judgment Mandates Periodic Health Check-Ups and Tailored Care in Tamil Nadu Prisons...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction in Honour Killing Case
Court affirms life sentences for parents convicted of murdering daughter and her alleged lover in a case driven by socie...
Patna High Court Upholds IOCL's Dealership Selection Amidst Allegations of Suppression and Misrepresentation
Court Dismisses Appeal Against IOCL's Decision, Citing Strict Interpretation of Eligibility Clauses and Equitable Consid...
Kerala High Court Orders Immediate Release of Detained Goods Amidst GST Confiscation Proceedings
Court Rules Retention of Goods Without Detention Order Violates Constitutional Property Rights Under Article 300A...
Kerala High Court Upholds FIR in Corruption Case Involving Excise Officials
Allegations of Bribery with Liquor Bottles Survive Procedural Challenges; Investigation to Proceed...
Delhi High Court Orders Reconsideration of Tax Deduction Certificate for Offshore Seismic Surveys
PGS Geophysical AS's tax determination remanded due to inconsistency and lack of reasoning by the Income Tax Department....
Allahabad High Court Orders Demolition of Dangerous Building in Varanasi
Public Safety Takes Precedence Over Tenancy Rights in Landmark Judgment by Allahabad High Court...
Patna High Court Dismisses Petition for Sports Quota Appointments
Irregularities in Championship and Documentation Lapses Lead to Cancellation of Ju-Jitsu Athletes' Recommendations...
Gujarat High Court Exonerates Officer in Discriminatory Disciplinary Proceedings
Court Quashes Penalty Orders, Upholds Principles of Natural Justice and Non-Discrimination...
Meghalaya High Court Upholds Validity of Perpetual Lease in Shillong Club Land Dispute
Court dismisses appeal by Shillong Club, affirming lower courts’ decisions and clarifies scope of appellate interference...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Labour Court's Decision in TELCO Medical Negligence Case
Court Orders Reinstatement with 40% Back Wages for Workman Dismissed Due to Alleged Misconduct...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Declaration of Title in Complex Property Dispute
Court Allows Declaration Without Possession, Directs Adjudication in Pending Partition Suit...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Quashes Charge-Sheet in NDPS Case
Court cites procedural lapses and lack of exceptional circumstances in ordering re-testing of contraband samples....
Meghalaya High Court Denies Quashing of FIR in Rash Driving Fatality Case
Court rules compromise between accused and victim's heirs impermissible under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023...
Gujarat High Court Overturns District Court's Rejection of Civil Misc. Appeal, Directs Fresh Consideration
The High Court ruled that an appeal is maintainable against the rejection of an application for condonation of delay in ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Disciplinary Actions Against Satbir Singh
Court Finds Punishment Disproportionate and ACR Downgrading Unlawful Due to Delay and External Influence...