High Courts

Goa High Court Permits Disclosure of Aadhaar Details for Investigation
The case highlights ongoing challenges in implementing Aadhaar-related policies, particularly concerning non-residents. ...

Sole Arbitrator's reliance on unregistered document to determine main dispute held impermissible
The court highlighted several key deficiencies in the arbitration process, notably the arbitrator's reliance on unregist...

Externment Order - Delay in initiating externment proceedings can undermine the validity of the order
The court further highlighted that while some delay is inevitable to ensure adherence to natural justice principles, an ...

Maintenance - Even if the wife is earning, Maintenance can be awarded
This ruling aligns with the principles laid out in Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which mandates c...

Condonation of delay in filing Income Tax Return - Petitioner cannot be penalized for the negligence or inadvertence of an accountant
This judgment is expected to influence the manner in which similar cases are handled by tax authorities, advocating for ...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Rigorous Dismissal Rule for Convicted Police Officers
The petitioners, former police officials of Haryana, were convicted under Sections 323, 342, 167, and 34 of the Indian P...

Rights under agreements to sell, which are assignable and saleable, are liable for attachment
The decision marks a pivotal interpretation of property rights under the CPC, affirming the enforceability and saleabili...

Application for condonation of delay in filing Income Tax Return - Mechanical rejection held unsustainable.
This ruling sets a precedent for interpreting genuine hardship liberally and ensuring that tax authorities exercise thei...

Delhi High Court Calls for Legislative Intervention on Reservation for Persons with Disabilities
The court's decision is a significant step towards addressing the gaps in the RPwD Act and ensuring that persons with di...

Gujarat High Court Upholds Redevelopment; Dismisses Plea by Minority Flat Owners
The ruling is seen as a reinforcement of the legal framework supporting urban redevelopment, balancing the rights of min...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in NDPS Act Case Due to Procedural Lapse
The Division Bench, comprising Justices Vivek Singh Thakur and Sushil Kukreja, upheld the trial court's decision, emphas...

Meghalaya High Court Awards Compensation for Motor Vehicle Accident
This decision highlights the judiciary's approach to balancing fairness in compensation with the acknowledgment of share...