High Courts

Insurance Policy Cheque Dishonoured - Liability of insurer to indemnify third parties continues
The court dismissed cross objections from both the insurer and the truck owner, denying requests for enhanced compensati...

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition in Missing Person Case
The court concluded by affirming that the extraordinary jurisdiction of habeas corpus cannot be invoked for tracing miss...

Prevention of Corruption Act, mere possession of tainted money without evidence of demand - No conviction.
The decision reaffirms the legal principle that for corruption charges, the burden of proof lies heavily on demonstratin...

Persistent defects in a vehicle during the warranty period - Compensation enhanced for repeated visits to workshops.
This ruling underscores the accountability of manufacturers and service providers in addressing consumer grievances effe...

Provocative social media posts, potentially inciting communal and political tension: FIR can not be quashed
The court concluded that the investigation should proceed uninfluenced by the observations made in the judgment, ensurin...

Orissa High Court Upholds Maintenance for Unmarried Major Daughter and Wife
The ruling is a significant affirmation of the rights of women and children under Indian law, ensuring that their needs ...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Suit on Limitation Grounds
This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that civil suits are decided based on substantive justi...

Delhi High Court Upholds Deportation of Afghan National
Ahmed, who entered India without a valid visa, was convicted under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946, for illegal e...

Alienation of Affection (AoA) - Civil suit seeking damages for tortious interference with marital relationship maintainable
The judgment also tackled the issue of personal liberty, noting that while individuals have autonomy over their personal...

Calcutta High Court Directs Swift Decision on Premature Release Recommendation
The case, registered under WPA 3112 of 2025, was thereby disposed of, with the assurance that urgent certified copies of...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Punishment for Constable's Absence Due to Illness
In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside the punishment imposed on Head Constable Roop Sin...

Right of a woman to reside in shared household upheld, irrespective of her current residence or continuation of domestic relationship
The ruling serves as a reminder of the legal provisions available to women facing domestic disputes, ensuring their acce...