High Courts

Delhi High Court Stays Fine Imposed on JNU Students for Alleged Indiscipline, Upholds Right to Dissent

Court Holds Smiling or Cheering During Protest Not Indiscipline, Emphasizes Fundamental Rights of Students to Express Su...

Delhi High Court Rules Against Forced Hospitalization of Child in Conflict with Law Without Medical Necessity

Court emphasizes right of child to be assessed in presence of natural guardian and rejects inpatient admission unless me...

HC asks WB govt counsel to let Cong''s Nandigram bypoll candidate to contest properly if he gets bail

The orders by the two lower courts effectively ended Pradhan's opportunity to canvass for himself, unless he can secure ...

Jharkhand High Court Overturns Conviction of MLA Yogendra Sao

Lack of Evidence and Perverse Trial Findings Lead to Acquittal in NTPC Project Inauguration Case...

Cal HC dismisses 'sand mafioso' Tulu Mondal's revisional petition against arrest warrant

The high court had on August 20 dismissed a petition by Mondal seeking quashing of the FIR against him in connection wit...

Labourers least paid in India, society does not value their physical work: Delhi HC

The commotion was brought to the attention of a policeman who was patrolling. While the victim was taken to a hospital, ...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds CCI's Jurisdiction Over Alleged Bid-Rigging in State Excise Tender Process

Court Rules Competition Commission of India's Investigation into Distilleries' Tender Practices Valid, Distinguishing It...

Delhi High Court Stays FIR Registration Order Against Police Officers in POCSO-Linked Case

Court Holds That When Special Judge Finds No Prima Facie Offence Under POCSO Act, Application Under Section 175(3) BNSS ...

Delhi High Court Rules It Lacks Jurisdiction Over Bar Council Disciplinary Orders; Directs Appeal to Supreme Court

Court dismisses petition challenging Bar Council of India's disciplinary action under CrPC revisional powers, emphasizin...

Delhi High Court Directs GNCTD to Streamline Bill Clearance Process for Counsel Fees

Court mandates updating online portal, issuing pending Brief Transmission Forms, and appointing nodal officer to expedit...

Chhattisgarh High Court Sets Aside Tribunal Order Allowing Rectification of Defective Stage Carriage Permit Application

Court Rules that Incomplete Permit Applications Must Be Decided on Original Material Without Post-Adjudication Rectifica...

Bombay High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Lady Advocate Accused of Allowing Office Use for Alleged Criminal Meetings

Court observes lack of evidence on applicant's knowledge of meetings' nature and directs cooperation with investigation;...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Cancellation of Scheduled Tribe Certificate in Landmark Ruling

Court holds that fresh enquiry into caste certificate issue cannot be initiated without new material, upholding employee...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Enhances Motor Accident Compensation, Highlights Need for Realistic Costs and Advocate Fees

In a landmark judgment, the court awards Rs.11.94 lakh to victims' family, underscores implementing Supreme Court guidel...

Delhi HC seeks CARA’s stand on plea to hand over custody of intellectually disabled adopted son

The petition also alleged that the boy became violent when he was not given money or was unable to steal money or valuab...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Arbitration Clause, Declares State Government Action Contempt of Court

Division Bench directs immediate commencement of arbitration in M/s Jay Shree Ram Rice Mill dispute; Principal Secretary...

Patna High Court Issues Landmark Guidelines to Reform Remission Rules under Bihar Prison Manual, 2012

Court Clarifies Calculation of Ordinary and Special Remission, Enhances Transparency and Grievance Redressal, and Direct...

No interim relief from Kerala HC to ex-DGP Thachankary in DA case; state opposes appeal

He has contended that he had denied the incriminating circumstances when questioned under Section 313 of the CrPC during...

Patna High Court Expunges Unwarranted Personal Remarks by District Magistrate in Public Grievance Case

Court underscores the necessity of temperate language by quasi-judicial authorities, protects individual reputation, and...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Interim Injunction in ITC's Trademark Dispute Over "Gold Flake"

Court Rules Suit Maintainable Despite Jurisdictional Objections; Affirms Secondary Meaning of "Gold" in Plaintiff's Mark...

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Sets Aside Terrorism Charge Under Section 20 UAPA Against Dawood, Upholds Charges Under Sections 13 UAPA and 201 IPC

Court Rules Mere Association With Terrorist Group Insufficient for Section 20 Charge; Emphasizes Need for Evidence of Ac...

Mahua Moitra moves Calcutta HC alleging police inaction over egg-throwing incident

In a plea, her counsel Arka Nag claimed police did not act properly to ensure Moitra's security during the alleged incid...

Gujarat High Court Upholds Gujarat State Waqf Board's Authority Over Disputed Holy Shrine, Dismissing Faruqui Family's Appeal

Court affirms Waqf Board's inquiry findings, rejects Faruqui family's claim as Mutawallis, and validates change of shrin...

Chhattisgarh High Court Acquits Accountant in Bribery Case, Says Demand of Illegal Gratification Was Not Proved

Court holds that mere recovery of tainted money is not enough for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act with...

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Cancels Bail Granted to Uncle Accused of Sexual Assault on Minor Relative

Court Rules Premature Bail in POCSO Case May Obstruct Justice, Emphasizing Protection of Child Victims and Preventing Ev...

Allahabad High Court Rules on Division of Cooperative Societies: Original Society's Identity Altered Despite Retention of Name and Registration Number

Court holds that division under U.P. Cooperative Societies Act, 1965 mandates compliance with Section 16 procedure, lead...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Supreme Court Guidelines on Eviction from South Nambar Reserved Forest

Court directs Forest Department to strictly follow Abdul Khalek judgment procedures for eviction, declaring prior notice...

Meghalaya High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case, Orders Rs. 1 Lakh Compensation to Child Survivor

Appellant convicted under Section 9(n) read with Section 10 of POCSO Act for sexual assault without penetration; Court a...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Rules Ammonia Gas Storage Tank Not Subject to House Tax

Tank integral to fertilizer manufacturing plant held as plant and machinery, exempt from taxation under Punjab Municipal...

Gujarat High Court Upholds Deletion of Income Tax Additions Against Expert Particle Board and Partner in Diary-Based Cash Transaction Case

Court affirms that seized diary found at partner's office cannot be wholly attributed to firm; directs taxation only on ...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Condonation of 110-Day Delay in Filing Appeal in Specific Performance Suit

Delhi High Court Upholds Validity of Income Tax Notice Issued Under Section 148 Without Prior Section 148A Notice for Search Conducted Before Sept 2024

Court Rules Pre-Amendment Provisions Apply to Notices Issued for Searches Between April 2021 and September 2024, Rejecti...