High Courts
No stay order after Centre has taken over Jaipur Polo Ground, says Delhi HC
It said the authorities have already taken possession of the Jaipur Polo Ground during the pendency of the appeal and co...
HC overturns bail in Janakpuri school rape case; asks caretaker to surrender
Based on the complaint by the child's mother, police registered a case under section 64(1) (punishment for rape) of the ...
Meghalaya High Court Upholds Bail, Affirms Non-Compliance with Arrest Intimation Protocol
The court underscores the mandatory requirement of furnishing written grounds of arrest, emphasizing the constitutional ...
Allahabad High Court Enhances Maintenance for Estranged Wife and Minor Children
Family Court's Decision Overturned; Maintenance Awarded from Date of Petition Filing, Ensuring Financial Security for De...
Allahabad High Court Corrects Sentencing Errors in Rape Case, Upholds Conviction
Court mandates statutory minimum sentence and imposes fine for compensation in a 1982 rape case, reinforcing legal norms...
Delhi HC asks CAT to examine candidate's plea alleging wrong answers in answer key
The petitioner, a candidate belonging to the OBC non creamy layer category, appeared for the Forest Service Examination ...
Rave parties: Himachal Pradesh High Court orders transfer of DC, SP
It is also apparent that permission was still granted even though an adverse report by the DSP had been received, recomm...
Delhi HC denies interim bail to drugs smuggler for attending his sister's wedding
"Consequently, interim bail or regular bail in cases under the NDPS Act may be granted only in rare and exceptional circ...
Old, torn hymen can't give benefit of doubt in rape case: HC
The court observed, "If the hymen was old and torn, an accused cannot be granted the benefit of the doubt solely on the ...
Gujarat High Court Orders Transfer of Design Infringement Suit to High Court, Cites Misstep by Commercial Court
Commercial Court's Rejection of Interim Injunction Reversed; Case Involving Design Cancellation to be Heard by High Cour...
Madras High Court Upholds GST Liability on Legal Heirs for Discontinued Business
Court affirms that fresh GST proceedings can be initiated against legal heirs under Section 93 of the CGST Act, even if ...
Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Petitions in Business Fraud Case
Rakesh Mehra’s Attempt to Quash FIR Through Power of Attorney Declared Unmaintainable; Proceedings Against Him and Daugh...
Madras High Court Upholds Leave for Convict Prisoners, Pending Appeals
Full Bench Clarifies Tamil Nadu Suspension of Sentence Rules, 1982, Ensuring Leave for Convicts During Appeal Process...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Demotion of SHO for Supervisory Negligence
Court Rules Demotion to Sub-Inspector for Three Years is Proportionate to Misconduct in Juvenile Justice Case...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Orders Declaring Private Land as Government Property
Violation of Natural Justice and Jurisdictional Overreach Lead to Overturning of Revenue Authority's Decision...
Calcutta High Court Orders Full Fee Refund and Return of Documents to MDS Student
In a landmark decision, the Calcutta High Court mandates adherence to UGC guidelines, ruling against withholding origina...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Property Attachment Order Due to Proceduaral Lapse
Court Sets Aside Attachment of Puja Hari's Properties, Citing Violations of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes Dowry Harassment Case Against Petitioner
Insufficient evidence leads to quashing of charges under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act against Dama Sudhir...
Gujarat High Court Quashes Corrigendum Issued by Customs Department, Protecting Importers from Retrospective Allegations
Court rules that supplementary notices with new allegations are impermissible after adjudication proceedings are conclud...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Examination Authority's Decision on Answer Keys
Court Dismisses Petitions Challenging Preliminary Exam Results for Haryana Civil Services...
Gauhati High Court Quashes Arbitrary GST Registration Cancellation
Court Emphasizes Need for Speaking Orders and Principles of Natural Justice in GST Matters...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Blacklisting of Biogenetic Drugs for Supplying Substandard Drugs
The High Court confirms the contractual blacklisting of Biogenetic Drugs under tender conditions, dismissing claims of p...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Collector's Decision on Land Compensation Amidst Title Dispute
Court affirms that mutation entries do not grant title, directs compensation disbursement subject to civil suit outcome...
Madras High Court Upholds Pension Rights of Delayed Appointees
Employees Appointed After Administrative Delays Entitled to Old Pension Scheme, Rules Court...
Allahabad High Court Orders Re-evaluation of Sexual Harassment Case Against HCRI Professor
Court mandates fresh inquiry by Internal Complaints Committee, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural norms under PO...
Anticipatory Bail Granted to Bar Association President Amidst Assault Allegations
Madhya Pradesh High Court Finds No Prima Facie Evidence Against Deepak Jain Under SC/ST Act; Call Records Contradict Pro...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Government Job Scam Case
Bail granted to Ramarao Mundadla and co-accused under new legal provisions, considering socio-economic status and absenc...
Kerala High Court Clarifies Jurisdiction Limits of Minority Commission in Property Disputes
Court Upholds Civil Court Primacy in Eviction and Possession Matters; Modifies Single Judge's Order...
Kerala High Court Rules Second Marriage During Delayed Appeal Not Void, Orders Fresh Adjudication on Alimony
The court clarified that remarriage during the pendency of an appeal filed beyond the limitation period is not unlawful,...
Kerala High Court Upholds Denial of Anticipatory Bail in SC-ST Act Case
Court affirms that prima facie case under SC/ST Act bars anticipatory bail, emphasizing the impact of public view interp...
Kerala High Court Mandates Sustainable Development for Kottiyoor Temple Pilgrimage
Court Issues Directives for Infrastructure Improvement and Environmental Conservation at Sacred Site...
Karnataka High Court Orders Status Quo on Controversial Civic Amenity Site Allotment
Interim relief granted to Padma Vijaya Foundation as Court finds prima facie irregularities in the allotment process by ...
Gujarat High Court Partially Quashes FIR Against Rahul Babulal Purohit
Sections 188 IPC and 66-E IT Act Quashed; FIR Continues for Other Offences...
Delhi High Court Upholds Exclusive Custody Order for Minor Child During Summer Vacation
Court dismisses appeal citing welfare of the child and ongoing contempt proceedings; emphasizes need for child to spend ...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Transfers Criminal Case for Woman Litigant's Convenience
Court Overrules Sessions Judge's Dismissal, Cites Need for Fairness and Safety in Case Transfer...
Allahabad High Court Declares Section 12(3-A) of U.P. Panchayat Raj Act Unconstitutional
Court Orders State Government to Expedite Panchayat Elections and File Detailed Affidavit...