High Courts
Madhya Pradesh High Court Enforces Arbitration Despite 'May' Clause
Court Appoints Arbitrator in Dispute Between JVS Foods Pvt. Ltd. and M.P. State Agro Industries, Affirms Intention Over ...
Calcutta High Court Acquits Four in NDPS Case Due to Procedural Lapses
Lack of compliance with Section 52A of the NDPS Act and absence of independent witness testimony lead to acquittal of ac...
Bombay High Court Upholds Property Tax Settlement Between Weikfield Agro and Grampanchayat Bakori
Court affirms binding nature of settlement involving tax dues and community benefit, dismissing attempts to reopen the d...
Bombay High Court Upholds Constructive Res Judicata in Bharat Petroleum's Octroi Dispute
Successive Writ Petitions by Bharat Petroleum Challenging Octroi Fees Dismissed as Abuse of Judicial Process...
Allahabad High Court Rules in Favor of Married Daughter's Right to Compassionate Appointment
Court Declares Exclusion of Married Daughters from Welfare Measures as Arbitrary and Unconstitutional...
Bombay High Court (Goa Bench) Rules Against Delegation of Quasi-Judicial Powers in Councillor Removal Case
Court affirms Goa Government's exclusive authority under Section 44 of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968, to remove counc...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction in Ghaziabad Murder Case
Court Affirms Life Imprisonment for Accused Pravesh in 1998 Murder Case, Citing Credible Eyewitness Testimony...
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Pay Disparity Among Health Workers Based on Appointment Date
Court rules classification justified due to financial constraints and historical reasons, dismissing claims of discrimin...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Rules Bomb Blasts in Trains as Accidents, Orders Compensation
Railways Liable for Compensation in Bomb Blast Cases as per Railways Act, 1989...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Finality of Land Transfer Dispute; Overrules Beri Commission's Report
Judgment reaffirms the principle of res judicata and limits the authority of fact-finding commissions in legal disputes...
HC fumes at police for not giving FIR copies to accused; imposes cost on Palghar police station SHO
The court was hearing a petition filed by few persons against whom an FIR pertaining to an economic offence was register...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Sanjay Rai and Others in 2013 Murder Case Due to Lack of Independent Corroboration and Flawed Investigation
Court highlights inadmissibility of co-accused confessions, hostile eyewitnesses, defective recoveries, and absence of c...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects State's Appeal Due to 12-Year Delay
Court Criticizes State's Negligence, Denies Condonation of Delay in Land Dispute Case...
Bombay High Court Upholds Majority of Arbitration Award in ONGC vs. Sapura Fabrication Dispute, Restricts Challenge on Patent Illegality Ground
Court Rules Patent Illegality Ground Not Available in International Commercial Arbitration; Validates Claims for Additio...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to Gurwinder Singh in High-Profile UAPA Case
Court Highlights Prima Facie Evidence of Terrorist Conspiracy and National Security Concerns...
Kerala High Court Upholds Dismissal of Discharge Plea in Culpable Homicide Case
Court finds prima facie evidence against accused in case involving death following alleged push during quarrel...
Kerala High Court Denies Bail to Woman Accused in NDPS Act Case
Sreelakshmy's bail application rejected due to failure to meet stringent conditions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act...
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Service Classification Under UPCL Bye-Laws
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Promotional Disparity Citing Reasonable Classification...
Uttarakhand High Court Clarifies Employer Liability in Employee Compensation Case
Compensation for Electrocution Incident Reversed to Actual Employer, Refund Ordered to Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd...
Uttarakhand High Court Partially Quashes Summoning Order in Harassment Case
Summoning under POCSO Act and Section 354A IPC Quashed; Proceedings under Sections 323, 504, and 506 IPC Upheld...
Rajasthan High Court Orders Summoning of School Records in POCSO Case to Determine Victim's Age
High Court overturns trial court's decision, emphasizing the need for accurate age determination in sexual offence cases...
Orissa High Court Dismisses Misuse of Habeas Corpus in Matrimonial Dispute
Court imposes Rs. 50,000 fine for attempting to pressure spouse through legal proceedings...
Orissa High Court Upholds Employee's Right to Salary Amidst Disciplinary Proceedings
Court reinforces that denial of wages breaches Articles 21 and 23, upholding constitutional rights to dignity and fair r...
Orissa High Court Acquits Babu Das in Murder Case, Citing Reasonable Doubts in Prosecution's Case
Conviction for murder overturned due to unreliable witness testimonies and lack of corroborative evidence...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Interim Relief in Vehicle Seizure Case
Court Directs Release of Seized Vehicle Subject to Conditions Amidst Challenge to Mineral Rules...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Petition for Expedited Disqualification Proceedings
Court Rules No Urgency in Disqualification Case Against Madhya Pradesh Legislator Amid Ongoing Proceedings...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs Correction of Clerical Error in Student's Date of Birth
Court Orders Board to Issue Corrected Mark Sheet Within Six Weeks Despite Limitation Period...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Restores Dismissed Criminal Case but Declines Further Stay on Arrest Warrant
Court reinstates Abhishek Banerjee's case for adjudication but lifts interim relief on arrest warrant against him...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Review Plea Against University Attendance Mandate
Court upholds Maharashtra National Law University's 75% attendance rule; criticizes applicant's conduct for misuse of re...
Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Northern Railways' Eviction Notice
Court Affirms Due Process of Law Must Be Followed Even for Unlawful Possession...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Rape Allegation in Consensual Relationship Case
Court rules that long-standing consensual relationship does not constitute rape without evidence of fraudulent intent at...
Patna High Court Grants Bail to Juvenile in Conflict with Law, Overturns Lower Court Decisions
Court emphasizes reformation over punishment, highlights the necessity of family environment for juvenile rehabilitation...
Kerala High Court Grants Interim Relief in Demolition Case
Execution of demolition agreement allowed but commencement stayed pending interim relief consideration...
Karnataka High Court Enhances Compensation for Motor Accident Victims
Court Recognizes Second Wife and Minor Daughter as Dependents, Increasing Award to Rs. 30.12 Lakhs...
Madras High Court Dismisses Petition to Compel ED Action Under PMLA
Court Upholds Discretion of Enforcement Directorate in Initiating Money Laundering Proceedings...
Telangana High Court Appoints Former Acting Chief Justice as Arbitrator in Cinepolis-Sree Thirumala Dispute
Court Confirms Appointment of Independent Arbitrator After Parties Consent Under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996...