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Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex dispute: MP HC to inspect site before Apr 2

Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex dispute: MP HC to inspect site before Apr 2

The bench, in its oral remarks, said, "In view of the numerous disputes, we would like to visit the complex and inspect ...

Guj HC disqualifies ex-cricketer Kiran More, 3 others from contesting BCA polls

Guj HC disqualifies ex-cricketer Kiran More, 3 others from contesting BCA polls

The BCA, a member of the BCCI, is governed by its Memorandum of Association (MoA) and rules and regulations as amended f...

Excise case: HC grants time to Kejriwal, Sisodia to respond to CBI's plea against discharge; next hearing on April 6

Excise case: HC grants time to Kejriwal, Sisodia to respond to CBI's plea against discharge; next hearing on April 6

On February 27, the trial court discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others, pulling up the CBI by saying its case was wh...

Delhi HC lists MJ Akbar's plea against Priya Ramani in defamation case for final hearing on Sep 24

Delhi HC lists MJ Akbar's plea against Priya Ramani in defamation case for final hearing on Sep 24

The trial court had said it was shameful that crimes against women were taking place in a country where mega epics like ...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Mandates Legible Medical Prescriptions as a Fundamental Right

Punjab and Haryana High Court Mandates Legible Medical Prescriptions as a Fundamental Right

Court directs states to enforce legibility in medical prescriptions under Article 21, emphasizing patient safety and hea...

HC ends 76-yr-old Pune property row, orders partition of land among heirs of landowner

HC ends 76-yr-old Pune property row, orders partition of land among heirs of landowner

The dispute over a 16-acre plot in Yerwada persisted as several other persons, including the heirs of a manager appointe...

Excise policy case: HC Chief Justice declines Kejriwal's request to transfer CBI plea to another judge; AAP leader approaches SC

Excise policy case: HC Chief Justice declines Kejriwal's request to transfer CBI plea to another judge; AAP leader approaches SC

The AAP leader also objected to Justice Sharma's direction on deferring the trial proceedings in the connected ED case....

HC asks Delhi Police to explain 'illegal' detention of activists, says preserve CCTV footage

HC asks Delhi Police to explain 'illegal' detention of activists, says preserve CCTV footage

The counsel appearing for the petitioners said the activists were released only after the news of the high court constit...

HC asks Budaun administration not to interfere with prayers offered in a private property

HC asks Budaun administration not to interfere with prayers offered in a private property

The counsel representing the petitioners earlier cited the judgment delivered by a division bench on January 27 in the c...

Allahabad High Court Criticizes Delay in Recruitment at State Law Office

Allahabad High Court Criticizes Delay in Recruitment at State Law Office

Court Demands Urgent Action from Government and Advocate General to Address Staff Shortages...

Calcutta High Court Overturns Death Penalty for Baladeb Paul Due to Procedural Lapses

Calcutta High Court Overturns Death Penalty for Baladeb Paul Due to Procedural Lapses

Conviction and Death Sentence Nullified; Court Cites Inadequate Evidence and Non-Compliance with Supreme Court Guideline...

Madras High Court Quashes Government Order; Directs State to Allocate Suitable Land for St. Joseph's School

Madras High Court Quashes Government Order; Directs State to Allocate Suitable Land for St. Joseph's School

Government's Reckless Allocation of Eco-Sensitive Sand Dunes Violates Public Trust Doctrine, Court Rules...

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Major Cyber Fraud Case

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Major Cyber Fraud Case

Court highlights necessity for custodial interrogation to unravel conspiracy behind alleged "digital arrest" scam....

Resign if you don't feel competent enough: Allahabad HC to Sambhal SP, DM on limiting number of people in mosque

Resign if you don't feel competent enough: Allahabad HC to Sambhal SP, DM on limiting number of people in mosque

However, permission was granted only to the extent of 20 worshippers who may offer namaz, whereas the petitioner says a ...

Bombay High Court Denies Bail to Accused in Human Trafficking and Fraud Case

Bombay High Court Denies Bail to Accused in Human Trafficking and Fraud Case

Seriousness of Offenses and Risk of Evidence Tampering Lead to Rejection of Bail Application...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petitions to Quash FIR Alleging Unlawful Assembly and Violence

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petitions to Quash FIR Alleging Unlawful Assembly and Violence

Court Emphasizes Seriousness of Allegations, Necessitating Thorough Investigation and Custodial Interrogation...

Delhi High Court Urges Reevaluation of Residency-Based Rules for Lawyers' Chamber Allotment

Delhi High Court Urges Reevaluation of Residency-Based Rules for Lawyers' Chamber Allotment

Court suggests inclusion of NCR advocates in chamber allotment eligibility, aligning with modern commuting patterns and ...

Kerala High Court Allows Correction of Father's Name in Birth Certificate Under Extraordinary Jurisdiction

Kerala High Court Allows Correction of Father's Name in Birth Certificate Under Extraordinary Jurisdiction

The court invokes Article 226 to ensure justice for a minor child and acknowledges the dignified stance of the former hu...

Madras High Court Upholds Validity of Post Office Regulation for Delivering Items to Deceased Addressees

Madras High Court Upholds Validity of Post Office Regulation for Delivering Items to Deceased Addressees

Court Directs Legal Heirs to Receive Items Until Amendments Clarify Delivery Protocols...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Acquittal in Masjid Assault Case, Reduces Sentence for Main Accused

Karnataka High Court Upholds Acquittal in Masjid Assault Case, Reduces Sentence for Main Accused

Court Modifies Conviction of Main Accused to Grievous Hurt, Awards Compensation to Victims...

Delhi High Court Upholds Protection Rights for Consenting Adults in Live-In Relationships

Delhi High Court Upholds Protection Rights for Consenting Adults in Live-In Relationships

Court Directs Police to Ensure Safety of Couple Against Harassment from Relatives...

Madras High Court Denies Delay Condonation for Chennai Corporation's Writ Appeal

Madras High Court Denies Delay Condonation for Chennai Corporation's Writ Appeal

Court Criticizes Administrative Lethargy and Directs Inquiry into Delay by Tamil Nadu Government...

Orissa High Court Critiques Police Notices, Cites Improper Conditions for Accused

Orissa High Court Critiques Police Notices, Cites Improper Conditions for Accused

Court Finds Fault in Police Notices Requiring Accused to Appear Every Fifteen Days; Emphasizes Fair Trial and Investigat...

Kerala High Court Reduces Sentence in Matrimonial Cruelty Case

Kerala High Court Reduces Sentence in Matrimonial Cruelty Case

Court Modifies Sentence for Praveen Kumar in Dowry Harassment Case; Emphasizes on Continuous Nature of Matrimonial Cruel...

Madras High Court Condemns Non-Compliance in Temple Land Encroachment Case

Madras High Court Condemns Non-Compliance in Temple Land Encroachment Case

Court Orders Expedited Eviction and Recovery of Encroached Temple Lands Amidst Political Resistance...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Dismissal of Police Officer Despite Criminal Acquittal

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Dismissal of Police Officer Despite Criminal Acquittal

Court rules departmental proceedings can continue independently of criminal trial outcomes; emphasizes integrity in poli...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Mohammed Haris Nalapad in Railway Act Case

Karnataka High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Mohammed Haris Nalapad in Railway Act Case

Court Finds Lack of Evidence and Application of Mind in Charges Under Railways Act...

Madras High Court Overturns Single Judge's Directive on Marriage Assistance Scheme

Madras High Court Overturns Single Judge's Directive on Marriage Assistance Scheme

Court Rules Against Extending Benefits Beyond Policy Limits, Upholds Executive Decision on Income Eligibility...

Gujarat High Court Quashes Collector’s Rejection of Land Application for Industrial Use

Gujarat High Court Quashes Collector’s Rejection of Land Application for Industrial Use

Court Allows Fresh Application After Finding Rejection Based on Technicalities Unjustified...

Kerala High Court Demands Financial Transparency from Travancore Devaswom Board in Ayyappa Devotees Conclave

Kerala High Court Demands Financial Transparency from Travancore Devaswom Board in Ayyappa Devotees Conclave

Court Orders Detailed Audit and Accountability Amid Alleged Financial Discrepancies...

Madras High Court Orders Disciplinary Action Against District Collector for Failing to Contest Civil Suit

Madras High Court Orders Disciplinary Action Against District Collector for Failing to Contest Civil Suit

Court Mandates Comprehensive Guidelines for Government Officials to Safeguard Public Property in Litigation...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Life Sentence for Man Convicted of Son-in-Law's Murder

Karnataka High Court Upholds Life Sentence for Man Convicted of Son-in-Law's Murder

Conviction based on eyewitness testimonies from family members and corroborated by medical evidence....

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Extension of Investigation Period in UAPA Case

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Extension of Investigation Period in UAPA Case

Court Dismisses Appeal for Default Bail, Affirms Validity of Investigation Extension to 180 Days...

Calcutta High Court Modifies Conviction, Reduces Sentence in Grievous Hurt Case

Calcutta High Court Modifies Conviction, Reduces Sentence in Grievous Hurt Case

Court alters conviction from Section 326 IPC to Section 325 IPC, citing absence of a dangerous weapon in the assault....

Calcutta High Court Quashes Proceedings in High-Profile Forgery Case

Calcutta High Court Quashes Proceedings in High-Profile Forgery Case

Court Finds Lack of Credible Evidence and Contradictions in Investigation, Emphasizes Need for Strong Suspicion in Crimi...

Calcutta High Court Cancels Bail in POCSO Case, Citing Trial Court's Oversight

Calcutta High Court Cancels Bail in POCSO Case, Citing Trial Court's Oversight

The High Court finds the trial court's bail order flawed, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of the POCSO Ac...