High Courts
Allahabad HC seeks details of support systems for PwDs in high court premises
The court said, "This court has noticed that the petitioner No 2 is a person with disability and suffers from locomotor ...
Kerala HC gives interim protection from arrest to Rahul Mamkootathil in rape case
A sessions court in Thiruvananthapuram had on Thursday rejected his plea for anticipatory bail in the first case of rape...
Uttarakhand HC directs govt to revise Draftsman selection list
The petition was filed by Prakash, a resident of Chamoli, who challenged the selection list issued on January 8, 2025. H...
Lucknow bench of Allahabad HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of singer Neha Singh Rathore
The court also noted that even the Supreme Court had not granted her any protection, limiting its relief to allowing her...
Ensure live webcasting, additional police deployment for smooth local body polls: Kerala HC
The directions came on a batch of petitions, by candidates, booth agents and members of the general public from various ...
Include DLSA members in panel hearing claims of people living in forest areas: Uttarakhand HC
Earlier, the court had asked about the decision of state government so far on the recommendations made by the committee ...
Swamy's tweet attacked my integrity and character: Bagga tells Delhi HC
Bagga has claimed that in September 2021, Swamy alleged in a tweet that before joining the BJP, he (Bagga) was jailed ma...
Delhi HC allows appeal of Italian embassy's Indian-origin employees in salary-discrimination plea
The employees had filed the suit, saying the discrimination in salaries and payments was violative of an Italian Preside...
Don't test our patience, says Madras HC Bench on personal comments on judge
"Whether you are in power or not, you have tongue or no tongue. Whatever it is, if you are going to demoralise the insti...
Cruelty : Repeated threats to commit suicide and mental pressure created by a spouse amount to cruelty
Court Orders Rs. 10 Lakhs as Permanent Alimony, Concludes Marriage Dissolution Case...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Constitutional Bar on Election Interference
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Rejection of Nomination for Panchayat Elections...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Denial of Efficiency Bar for CISF Constable
Court Orders Recalculation of Salary and Pension, Citing Improper Grounds and Double Jeopardy...
No intervention in foundation stone-laying of Babri-style mosque in Murshidabad, says Cal HC
The court's observation comes ahead of the scheduled foundation-laying ceremony for the proposed 'Babri Masjid' on Decem...
HC rejects mosque's plea to use loudspeaker, says no religion mandates prayers with voice amplifiers
The bench noted that the petitioner was unable to submit any material to show that the use of loudspeakers was mandatory...
Adults can be in live-in relationship even without attaining marriageable age: Rajasthan HC
"The state has a constitutional obligation to safeguard the life and liberty of every individual," the judge observed, a...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Refund for Mistaken Service Tax Deposit
Court Overrules Limitation Argument, Directs Refund with Interest for Tax Paid Under Mistake of Law...
Allahabad HC acquits 68-year-old convict in 1985 murder case
Allowing the criminal appeal filed by one Onkar, the bench set aside the judgment and order dated December 2, 1987 passe...
HC rejects appeal with 'ulterior motive' against lighting of 'Karthigai Deepam lamp' on TN hill
The government side argued that allowing protection of the central police forces was not tenable. Also, when there was t...
Delhi lawyer appears with mouth taped in high court, evokes 'strong displeasure'
It said, "When inquired, it was informed by Saini that on the last two hearings, he was stopped midway by the court duri...
Kerala High Court Remands Maintenance Case for Fresh Evidence
Court emphasizes the need for proof of dissolution of prior marriage and valid remarriage under Muslim Law for maintenan...
Uttarakhand HC stays UKPSC PCS Mains Exam amid dispute over prelims questions
The issue is related to the 2024–25 recruitment process, under which 123 posts, including those of deputy collector, DSP...
Jharkhand HC issues notice to ED to file response in Soren's petition challenging summonses
ED assistant director posted in the capital, Devraj Jha, has filed the complaint stating that as many as 10 summonses we...
Delhi student suicide: HC seeks CBI response on plea for agency probe
According to the petition, the transfer of probe from the Delhi Police to CBI was “necessary to ensure an independent, t...
Sabarimala gold loss: Kerala HC denies anticipatory bail to two former TDB officials
The court said that if the two accused were granted pre-arrest bail, the entire probe into the loss of gold from the shr...
Patna High Court Upholds Family Court's Decision Declaring Marriage Null and Void
Appeal dismissed as Family Courts Act overrides Specific Relief Act, ensuring judgment based on preponderance of evidenc...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Denial of Bail in High-Profile Narco-Terrorism Case
Court cites strong prima facie evidence under UAPA, emphasizing national security concerns and potential flight risk of ...
Bombay High Court Upholds Producer's Exclusive Copyright Over Musical Works
Defendant's Unauthorized Online Release Halted; Court Grants Interim Injunction Protecting Intellectual Property Rights...
Kerala High Court Upholds Finality of Criminal Revisions in Cheque Dishonour Cases
Court dismisses plea to quash conviction post-revision in light of amicable settlement...
Kerala High Court Orders Formation of Special Investigation Team for Unlawful Online Activities
Allegations of unlawful online advertisements for remuneration, egg donation, and surrogacy under investigation....
Calcutta High Court Upholds MSME Facilitation Council's Jurisdiction in Arbitration Dispute
Court dismisses petition challenging jurisdiction under MSMED Act, 2006, reiterates the requirement of pre-deposit for c...
Kerala High Court Upholds Tax Liability for Puducherry-Registered Vehicle Operating in Kerala
Court dismisses appeal by T P Trading Company, asserting tax obligations under Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976...
Cal HC sets aside SSC's creation of 1,600 supernumerary posts of work edu, physical edu teachers
The court noted that the recruitment panel of SLST 2016 expired on December 11, 2019 long prior to the state cabinet app...
Allahabad HC quashes order passed by SP downgrading pay scale of UP Police's intelligence officer
Petitioner's counsel Dinesh Rai submitted before the court that the order downgrading the pay scale was passed in violat...
Delhi HC asks MEA to facilitate communication between Celina Jaitly, her brother detained in UAE
However, despite the passage of over one year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has failed to secure basic informa...
PIL in Cal HC seeking stay on foundation laying of mosque modelled on Babri Masjid
Kabir, who has hogged the limelight over the last few years with his controversial statements on various matters, includ...
Kerala High Court Clarifies Tax Payment Mandate for Appeals Under Kerala Municipality Act
Court rules that payment of only tax component is necessary for appeal submission, not penal interest or other charges...