High Courts

Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order Under PITNDPS Act

Court Finds Suppression of Acquittal Facts and Lack of Proximate Evidence for Future Criminal Activities...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Charges Against Accused in Child Pornography Case

Mere Possession of Child Pornography Constitutes an Offence Under POCSO and IT Act, Rules High Court...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bars Recovery of Excess Payments to Lower Category Employees

Court Allows Re-fixation of Pay/Pension Excluding Erroneous Benefits, Protecting Employees from Financial Hardship...

Gujarat High Court Overturns Civil Court's Decision on Teacher Appointment

Civil Court Exceeded Jurisdiction in Recruitment Process, Rules High Court...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Naseer Ahmed for Lack of Evidence

Charges under Section 323 IPC dismissed due to insufficient proof of causing hurt; petitioner retains rights concerning ...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Inquiry into Trial Judge's Negligence in Property Dispute Case

Trial Judge Faces Scrutiny for Failing to Conduct Proper Inquiry as Directed, Case Reassigned for Fresh Investigation...

Gujarat High Court Upholds Appellate Court's Decision to Dismiss Burial Rights Case

Appellate Court's Reliance on Unexhibited Documents in Protected Monument Dispute Validated...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Father in POCSO Case

Conviction affirmed for repeated sexual assault on minor daughter; Rs. 7 lakh compensation awarded to the victim....

2018 Kathua rape-murder: HC dismisses mastermind's plea seeking suspension of life sentence

The Pathankot sessions court had also sentenced three policemen to five years imprisonment for cover up and destruction ...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Compassionate Appointment for Son Despite Parental Divorce

Court dismisses state appeal, affirming son's eligibility under Rajasthan Compassionate Appointment Rules, 1996....

Calcutta High Court Quashes Bigamy and Matrimonial Cruelty Charges Over Stamp Paper Marriage

Contractual Marriage Deemed Legally Nonexistent, Inherent Powers Invoked to Prevent Miscarriage of Justice...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case

Accused Inderjeet's Revision Dismissed; Presumption of Legal Liability Under Section 138 of NI Act Reaffirmed...

Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in Sexual Assault Case Involving Intellectually Disabled Victim

Court affirms competency of victim's testimony despite partial disability, reiterating the validity of evidence given by...

Bombay High Court Upholds Corporate Use of Family Surname in Trademark Dispute

"Kataria Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd" Wins Appeal Against Trademark Infringement Allegations by "Kataria Jewellery Insura...

Kerala High Court Rules on SARFAESI Act's Writ Jurisdiction Limits

The Court clarifies conditions under which writ petitions may challenge SARFAESI Act proceedings, emphasizing alternativ...

Orissa High Court Upholds Lease Cancellation for Non-Payment of Statutory Charges

Mining Officer Empowered to Act as Competent Authority Under OMMC Rules, Ensures Administrative Continuity...

Rajasthan High Court Orders Minor Girl to Remain in Children's Home

Court Rules Based on Mental State and Voluntary Statement; Legal Authority to Monitor Well-being...

Bombay High Court Quashes CBI FIR Against GTL Infrastructure Limited

Allegations of cheating and conspiracy dismissed due to lack of evidence; forensic audit and IT Settlement Commission fi...

Calcutta High Court Quashes Proceedings in SC-ST Act Case, Highlights Misuse of Legal Provisions

Court finds allegations against Biswanath Mondal and others to be retaliatory and without sufficient evidence, quashes c...

Madras High Court Upholds SIPCOT's Land Cancellation for Non-Utilization

Kems Forging Ltd. Ordered to Receive Refund of Plot Deposit, SIPCOT's Right to Resume Unutilized Land Confirmed...

Madras High Court Orders Transfer of Corruption and Money Laundering Case to CBI Special Court

The Court mandates that the trial for both the scheduled and money laundering offences be conducted by the same court, e...

Bombay High Court Upholds Powers of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate under SARFAESI Act

Court dismisses plea challenging jurisdiction of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, reiterating the role of Debt Reco...

Madras High Court Quashes Waqf Board's Resolution Over Property Dispute

Court Rules on Private vs. Public Waqf Status, Setting Aside the Tribunal's Judgment...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes FIR Against Shimla Councilor in Railway Safety Case

Court Finds No Evidence of Unlawful Activity or Endangerment by Councilor in Sewerage Pipeline Project...

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Denial of Study Leave for Lecturer

Court Rules Admission to Institutes of National Importance as Crucial for Granting Study Leave...

Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Tribunal's Order, Emphasizes Importance of Disability Certificates from Authorized Medical Boards

Court highlights role of Motor Accident Claims Tribunals in actively assessing functional disability for just compensati...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Takes Suo Moto Action to Protect Vulnerable Girls