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HC seeks Delhi govt response on PIL seeking to regulate e-rickshaws

HC seeks Delhi govt response on PIL seeking to regulate e-rickshaws

The court issued notice to the city government, its transport department, traffic police and MCD, and asked the authorit...

Sponsoring terrorism is an expensive affair: HC denies bail to two

Sponsoring terrorism is an expensive affair: HC denies bail to two

The bench observed that sponsoring terrorism is an "expensive affair" and the charge is that heroin is smuggled into the...

Cal HC dismisses petition of CAPF job aspirant over rejection of candidature after removing tattoo

Cal HC dismisses petition of CAPF job aspirant over rejection of candidature after removing tattoo

The court noted that the detailed medical examination of the petitioner was held on December 3, 2025, and a review medic...

Delhi HC directs Cong, AAP to remove posts linking Dushyant Kumar Gautam to Ankita Bhandari case

Delhi HC directs Cong, AAP to remove posts linking Dushyant Kumar Gautam to Ankita Bhandari case

The court also passed the interim order against other persons and entities, including Urmila Sanawar and Uttarakhand Pra...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Denial of Passport Renewal for Stage Performer

Allahabad High Court Quashes Denial of Passport Renewal for Stage Performer

Court Orders Issuance of NOC and Passport Renewal, Upholding Fundamental Rights...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petition on Government Employee Transfer

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petition on Government Employee Transfer

Court Upholds State's Administrative Discretion in Transfer of Government Servants...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision in Dowry Death Case

Allahabad High Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision in Dowry Death Case

Application to Summon Additional Accused Under Section 319 Cr.P.C. Dismissed Due to Insufficient Evidence...

Madras High Court Initiates Suo Motu Criminal Contempt Against Publisher Over Derogatory Book on Sitting Judge

Madras High Court Initiates Suo Motu Criminal Contempt Against Publisher Over Derogatory Book on Sitting Judge

Court Directs Immediate Police Action to Prevent Publication and Circulation of Scandalous Content...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Declares Arrest of Anil Kumar Mishra Illegal Due to Non-Communication of Grounds

Madhya Pradesh High Court Declares Arrest of Anil Kumar Mishra Illegal Due to Non-Communication of Grounds

Court Orders Release on Bail, Emphasizing Compliance with Constitutional Safeguards and Fundamental Rights...

Madras High Court Upholds Freedom of Speech; Dismisses Injunction Plea in Defamation Case

Madras High Court Upholds Freedom of Speech; Dismisses Injunction Plea in Defamation Case

Court rules against blanket injunctions on social media content without concrete evidence of personality rights violatio...

Delhi High Court Reinstates MBBS Admission for Student Implicated in NEET-UG Malpractice Case

Delhi High Court Reinstates MBBS Admission for Student Implicated in NEET-UG Malpractice Case

Court Upholds Right to Education, Allows Harshit Agrawal to Continue Medical Studies Amidst Ongoing Investigation...

Kerala HC extends interim protection from arrest to expelled Cong MLA Mamkootathil

Kerala HC extends interim protection from arrest to expelled Cong MLA Mamkootathil

The MLA has challenged the Thiruvananthapuram Principal District and Sessions Court's order denying him anticipatory bai...

Delhi High Court Upholds Pension Rights for Government Servant in Live-In Relationship Case

Delhi High Court Upholds Pension Rights for Government Servant in Live-In Relationship Case

Court Directs Release of Withheld Pension and Gratuity, Recognizes Inclusion of Live-In Partner for Family Benefits...

Kerala High Court Overturns Single Judge's Decision on SARFAESI Act Appeal Process

Kerala High Court Overturns Single Judge's Decision on SARFAESI Act Appeal Process

Division Bench Emphasizes Mandatory Pre-Deposit for Appeals and Limits on Writ Jurisdiction...

Delhi High Court Directs Special Committee to Address Grievances of Provisionally Enrolled Advocates in Bar Council Elections

Delhi High Court Directs Special Committee to Address Grievances of Provisionally Enrolled Advocates in Bar Council Elections

Advocates Awaiting AIBE Results to File Representation for Inclusion in Electoral Roll...

Uttarakhand HC stays arrest of ex-MLA Suresh Rathore in defamation case

Uttarakhand HC stays arrest of ex-MLA Suresh Rathore in defamation case

In his petition, Rathore had sought quashing of the FIR registered against him on December 24 in Haridwar district under...

HC pulls up govt, Birsa Munda Jail authorities for failing to file affidavit over 'security lapses'

HC pulls up govt, Birsa Munda Jail authorities for failing to file affidavit over 'security lapses'

The court directed the state government to file a supplementary affidavit as to what action has been taken against the j...

Probe revealed larger plan to misappropriate gold from other Sabarimala artefacts: SIT to HC

Probe revealed larger plan to misappropriate gold from other Sabarimala artefacts: SIT to HC

It made the claims in its statements opposing the bail pleas of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padma...

Allahabad HC directs UP DGP to issue SOP for mandatory videography of police searches, seizures

Allahabad HC directs UP DGP to issue SOP for mandatory videography of police searches, seizures

The court said the failure to comply with the legal requirement undermines prosecution cases and may lead to disciplinar...

Allahabad HC summons officials over non-compliance of its order

Allahabad HC summons officials over non-compliance of its order

As the information was not forthcoming, the court imposed a cost of Rs 15,000 on the government during a hearing on No...

Allahabad HC asks UP govt to state whether it issued notification on minimum wage for agri labourers

Allahabad HC asks UP govt to state whether it issued notification on minimum wage for agri labourers

The bench observed that the minimum wages as fixed by the state government under Section 3 of the Minimum Wages Act, 194...

Delhi HC issues notices on plea against removal of structures from land adjoining Faiz Elahi mosque

Delhi HC issues notices on plea against removal of structures from land adjoining Faiz Elahi mosque

The court said the "matter requires consideration" and asked the authorities to file their replies to the plea within fo...

Delhi HC protects 'Friends', 'Stranger Things' from piracy

Delhi HC protects 'Friends', 'Stranger Things' from piracy

While passing the interim order, the court observed that the studio had made out a prima facie case for the grant of ex ...

Jana Nayagan certification: Madras HC posts plea to Jan 7

Jana Nayagan certification: Madras HC posts plea to Jan 7

When the plea came up for hearing, Justice P T Asha orally asked the Central Board of Film Certification to produce a co...

HC directs MP chief secretary to appear over Indore water contamination issue

HC directs MP chief secretary to appear over Indore water contamination issue

During the proceedings, the high court termed the response submitted by the government as insensitive and observed that ...

Orissa High Court Denies Bail to Alleged Spurious Liquor Suppliers, Grants Bail to Village Headman

Orissa High Court Denies Bail to Alleged Spurious Liquor Suppliers, Grants Bail to Village Headman

High Court of Orissa denies bail to accused involved in spurious liquor sale resulting in deaths; Village Headman Balara...

Jharkhand High Court Commutes Death Sentence in Heinous Rape and Murder Case of a Minor

Jharkhand High Court Commutes Death Sentence in Heinous Rape and Murder Case of a Minor

Life Imprisonment for Convict Indar Oraon with Emphasis on Possibility of Reformation and Rehabilitation...

Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Transit Fee on Railway Transportation of Iron Ore

Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Transit Fee on Railway Transportation of Iron Ore

The State's levy on railway transit declared ultra vires the Indian Forest Act, 1927, and unconstitutional by the Chhatt...

If a party does not lead evidence despite repeated opportunities, the court is not  to wait indefinitely

If a party does not lead evidence despite repeated opportunities, the court is not to wait indefinitely

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision to Close Evidence Window for Non-compliance Court dismisses p...

Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case: Appellant Sentenced to 12 Years

Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case: Appellant Sentenced to 12 Years

Court dismisses appeal, validating the testimony of the minor victim and corroborating evidence despite defense's claims...

Dishonour of Cheque - Liability under section 138 attracted even for a cheque issued as security

Dishonour of Cheque - Liability under section 138 attracted even for a cheque issued as security

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case Court affirms three-month imprisonment for accused,...

Delhi High Court Enforces Automatic Termination in Solar Power Projects Dispute

Delhi High Court Enforces Automatic Termination in Solar Power Projects Dispute

Court Denies Interim Injunction, Directs Security for Petitioner's Investment Amid Arbitration Proceedings...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition in Property Dispute; Declares Petitioner Not a 'Victim'

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition in Property Dispute; Declares Petitioner Not a 'Victim'

Smt. Sudha Sharma's appeal against acquittal dismissed as she fails to qualify as a 'victim' under CrPC provisions. ...

Orissa High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on Compassionate Appointment Based on Valid Adoption

Orissa High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on Compassionate Appointment Based on Valid Adoption

The Court affirms that a valid adoption, once proved, fulfills the requirements for compassionate appointment, regardles...

Mumbai polls: 8 candidates move HC alleging nominations were rejected at Narwekar's behest

Mumbai polls: 8 candidates move HC alleging nominations were rejected at Narwekar's behest

The petitioners and several other independent candidates submitted their forms for ward nos 224 to 227 with necessary do...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Indigent Prisoner's Right to Parole Without Surety Bonds

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Indigent Prisoner's Right to Parole Without Surety Bonds

Court Directs Release on Personal Bond, Establishes Guidelines to Prevent Discrimination Against Economically Disadvanta...