High Courts

HC frees woman from father's custody, allows her to live with Muslim husband

Such a choice is personal to the individual concerned and cannot be dictated or controlled by the wishes of her parents ...

Cal HC to hear ISF's petition challenging ECI's decision to replace symbol

The poll body allotted the 'envelope' symbol to the Ritabrata Banerjee-led Democratic Trinamool Congress over a tussle b...

Allahabad HC cautions superiors against compelling employees to wear Santa Claus red cap

Accordingly, the high court set aside the December 2023 summoning order passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), A...

T''gana HC sets aside CAT order quashing appointment of Jaiteerth Joshi as DG BrahMos

The counsels of the petitioners submitted in the HC that order of the Tribunal was illegal. They also argued that the Tr...

'Allegation of defamation levelled by Aadhav Arjuna unfounded,' Stalin tells Madras High Court

Though he was the head of the party and he exercises administrative control over the office bearers of various wings of ...

Madras High Court Grants Leave to File Defamation Suit Over Social Media Publication Affecting Local Business

Court permits GRB Dairy Foods to sue Sri Lakshmi Industries on original side, recognizing jurisdiction based on part cau...

Bombay High Court Rules Licensing of Film Copyrights as Intellectual Property Rights, Not IT Software, for GST Purposes

Court holds that licensing of cinematographic films prior to October 2021 attracts 12% GST under SAC 997332, quashing ta...

Asst teachers working as acting HMs for prolonged periods entitled to headmaster's salary: HC

It directed that all the petitioners be paid the salary of a headmaster from the dates they started functioning as actin...

National Herald case: Sonia, Rahul term ED's plea in Delhi HC 'abuse of process of law'

It has been alleged that they acquired properties worth approximately Rs 2,000 crore belonging to the Associated Journal...

DA row: HC directs Punjab chief secretary to appear on Oct 5 for not complying with previous order

The Punjab government had filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court on September 1 against the high court orde...

National Herald case: Delhi HC to hear ED's plea against trial court order on Oct 12

It claimed there are such grave allegations levelled against the Gandhis and others, which cannot be brushed aside light...

Bombay HC warns Vijay Mallya against sharing court documents on social media

The ED attached his properties in 2016. In 2019, a special court permitted SBI and other lenders to use these movable ...

HC bans bursting of firecrackers on roads, 'DJs, laser beams completely unwarranted'

"Let them have their celebrations. We have nothing against these celebrations but there has to be regulation and strict ...

Kerala HC grants bail to pvt Malayalam news channel MD Anto Augustine in liquor case

The High Court said that the accused need not answer all the queries of the police and that conditions can be imposed on...

Naushad Siddiqui moves petition before Cal HC challenging ECI's decision to replace symbol

The poll body allotted the 'envelope' symbol to the Ritabrata Banerjee-led Democratic Trinamool Congress over a tussle b...

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes FIR Against Mritunjay Kumar Mishra in Sting Operation Case

Court Observes Lack of Incriminating Material and Prolonged Investigation Violated Petitioner's Right to Speedy Trial un...

Uttarakhand High Court Rejects Bail in Sexual Assault and Forced Religious Conversion Case Citing Strong Forensic Evidence

Court upholds presumption of guilt under POCSO Act, dismisses parity plea with co-accused, and highlights systemic coerc...

Tripura High Court Directs Municipal Authorities to Halt Demolition Amid Pending Appeal

Court emphasizes fair conduct by municipal officers and cautions against coercive actions during pendency of appeal unde...

Tripura High Court Reaffirms Supreme Court Guidelines on Mandatory CCTV Installation in Police Stations to Enhance Police Accountability

Following a distressing custodial assault incident, Tripura High Court directs strict compliance with Paramvir Singh Sai...

Gujarat High Court Quashes FIR Against Customer in Brothel Raid, Clarifies Applicability of Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act

Court holds that sections 3, 5, 7, and 9 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act do not apply to customers, quashes FIR ...

Sikkim High Court Rules Employees Ceased from Transferor Company Before Amalgamation Not Entitled to Benefits

Court holds that only employees on the rolls of Lanco Teesta Hydro Power Limited on amalgamation date can claim benefits...

Madras High Court Sets Aside Order Denying Scheduled Caste Certificate to Re-converted Hindu; Directs Fresh Hearing

Court emphasizes genuine re-conversion and acceptance by caste community as crucial for entitlement; rejects reliance on...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes FIR Against Teacher Alleged to Have Been Replaced at Duty

Court holds criminal proceedings an abuse of process as departmental enquiry exonerates teacher; FIR under Section 318(4...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Trial Court Order, Directs Reconsideration of Vehicle Release in NDPS Case

High Court emphasizes application of Supreme Court's nuanced approach in Bishwajit Dey v. State of Assam for release of ...

Kerala High Court Clarifies Scope of Section 233 BNSS: Stay of Proceedings Limited to Same Offence Cases

Court Upholds Trial Court's Order Refusing to Stay Cheating Case Pending Final Report in Forest Offence Investigation, E...

Kerala High Court Upholds State Circular Barring Police from Religious Ceremonies in Uniform

Court Rules Restriction Does Not Violate Constitutional Rights, Emphasizes Police Neutrality and Discipline...

Kerala High Court Clarifies: Prosecution Sanction Under Prevention of Corruption Act Not Required Against Private Parties

Government Order and Court Proceedings Confirm that Section 19 Sanction Applies Only to Public Servants, Exempting Non-G...

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Stays Investigation in FIR on Alleged Unauthorized Termination of Pregnancy

Court Exercises Restraint Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; Quashes FIR Registration Pending Further Objections...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Selection of Post-Graduate Teacher in Political Science, Rejects Petition Challenging Interview Marks

Court Rules Judicial Review of Selection Limited to Bias or Malafides; Preference for Local Candidates Applies Only When...

Delhi High Court Reduces Conviction of Veer Pal from Attempt to Murder to Causing Simple Injury with Sharp Weapon

Court holds absence of requisite intention or knowledge under Section 307 IPC; modifies sentence to 3 years rigorous imp...

Delhi High Court Directs Urgent Measures to Resolve Mahipalpur Waterlogging and Traffic Woes

Agencies including NHAI, DIAL, and GNCTD Ordered to Fix Responsibilities, Submit Action Plans with Timelines by October ...

Delhi High Court Takes Serious Note of Police Inaction, Directs Enquiry into Investigating Officer for Delay in FIR Investigation

Court orders filing of status reports and departmental enquiry following wilful disobedience of court directions in a 9-...

Delhi High Court Upholds Summoning of Petitioners in Assault and IT Offences Case, Rejects Quashing Plea