High Courts

Delhi High Court Upholds Decision to Lower NEET-PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Reduction of Percentile Cut-Off to Fill Vacant Medical Seats...

Delhi High Court Directs Authorities to Address Public Nuisance Complaints Against Late-Night Operations of Bars

Court Emphasizes Balance Between Commercial Interests and Citizens’ Right to Peaceful Environment Under Delhi Excise Act...

Gujarat High Court Upholds Ex-Parte Decree, Dismisses Appeal for Setting Aside Judgment

Court emphasizes the need for defendants to demonstrate sufficient cause for non-appearance, dismisses appeal for lack o...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Alternative Remedies for FIR Non-Registration

Mandamus Writs Disallowed for FIR Registration; Aggrieved Parties Directed to Approach Police Superintendents or Magistr...

Gauhati High Court Denies Bail in Commercial Drug Trafficking Case

Court Upholds NDPS Act's Stringent Bail Provisions Amidst Allegations of Procedural Lapses...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds Lower Court Rulings, Dismisses Second Revision Petition

Court Affirms Prohibition on Entertaining Second Revisions Under CrPC Section 397(3)...

Calcutta High Court Quashes Rape and Cheating Charges Against Anirban Mukherjee

Court Finds No Foundational Ingredients for Alleged Offences in Consensual Relationship...

Calcutta High Court Modifies Provident Fund Obligations for WB Power Development Corporation

Graduate Trainees Exempted from PF Deductions, Mandatory Compliance for Firefighters and Security Personnel Affirmed...

Bombay High Court Directs State to Address Fee Refund Complaint Against ILS Law College

Court mandates resolution of petitioner's complaint within two months; College agrees to withhold action on show-cause n...

Gujarat High Court Denies Regularization for Physically Challenged Commission Agents at Civil Hospital

Court rules no master-servant relationship exists, dismisses plea for civil servant status and government employee benef...

Kerala High Court Voids State's Gratuity Decision, Emphasizes Central Authority's Jurisdiction

State-appointed authority's order quashed; Central Government's Controlling Authority holds rightful jurisdiction over m...

Gujarat High Court Dismisses Petition for Additional Compensation from 2002 Riots Relief Package

Court Finds Petition Lacking Specificity and Material Details; Dismisses Plea Seeking Implementation of Central Governme...

Kerala High Court Rules on Self-Acquired Property and Coparcenary Rights

The court affirms that self-acquired property of a Hindu male does not constitute coparcenary property, impacting inheri...

Kerala High Court Invokes Common Law to Deny Murderer Inheritance Rights

The Court applies the "Slayer Rule," barring a convicted husband from inheriting his wife's property, emphasizing justic...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Matrimonial Dispute

Court cautions against misuse of Section 498A IPC, emphasizes need for preliminary inquiry in matrimonial cases....

Bombay High Court Upholds Dismissal of Lease Termination Challenges in Major Metro Project Land Dispute

Court rules against Maheshkumar Garodia's writ petitions, emphasizing public interest in Metro Line-6 development over p...

Bombay High Court Directs Immediate Security Overhaul for Maharashtra Courts

Court Orders Deployment of Additional Security Personnel Across State, Sets February Deadline for Initial Implementation...

Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Injunction to Saregama India Limited in Copyright Dispute with Composer Ilaiyaraaja

Court restrains Ilaiyaraaja from exploiting copyrighted works, citing Saregama's assignment agreements with film produce...

Gujarat High Court Reinstates Terminated Librarian; Deems Termination Unsustainable

Gujarat Vidhyapith's Dismissal of Assistant Librarian Overturned; UGC's Role in Non-Teaching Appointments Clarified...

Gujarat High Court Quashes ESI Orders Against Charitable Trust, Calls for Fresh Consideration

Orders Against Surat Manav Seva Sangh Deemed Mechanical and Unreasoned; Matter Remanded for Re-evaluation...

Kerala High Court Sets Aside Cognizance Order in SC/ST Act Case Due to Lack of Justification

Court mandates Special Court to issue a reasoned order when alleging serious offences under the SC/ST (PoA) Act, 2018....

Allahabad High Court Orders U.P. State Employees Welfare Corporation to Clear Retiral Dues Without Deductions

Executive Director Warned of Contempt Proceedings if Outstanding Payments Not Settled in a Month...

Gujarat High Court Rules in Favor of Police Constable Applicant Despite Past Criminal Charges

Court emphasizes the need for objective consideration of criminal charges when deciding government job appointments....

Kerala High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail for Accused on Transit Bail in Cybercrime Case

Court Clarifies Legal Position on Pre-Arrest Bail Post-Arrest and Transit Bail Conditions...

Allahabad High Court Quashes GST Arrest, Orders Immediate Release

Court finds procedural lapses in arrest and remand under CGST Act, orders release of Jai Kumar Aggarwal...

Kerala High Court Dismisses Discharge Petition in High-Profile Atrocities Case

Court Upholds Prosecution's Prima Facie Evidence Against Accused in SC/ST Act Violation...

Dera Sacha Sauda chief acquitted in 2002 journalist murder case by HC, 7 yrs after CBI court conviction

The 58-year-old Dera chief is currently lodged in Rohtak's Sunaria jail, where he is serving a 20-year jail term given i...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Wife's Right to Maintenance Despite Her Employment

Court Emphasizes Disparity in Income and Upholds Maintenance Order for Dignified Living...

Madras High Court Upholds Pension Rights for Village Assistants Turned Officers

Court affirms entire service tenure to be considered for pension benefits, dismisses government appeals....

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Chinese National in CGST Act Case

Bail granted to Alice Lee @ Li Tengli, accused of GST evasion, with conditions to ensure trial participation and prevent...

Kerala High Court Upholds Mandatory Requirement for Communication of Arrest Grounds

Court Dismisses Bail Application, Emphasizes Compliance with Constitutional and Statutory Norms...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Adults' Right to Choose Partners in Landmark Inter-Caste Marriage Case

Court Directs Police to Protect Inter-Caste Couple from Harassment, Reaffirming Supreme Court Guidelines...

Allahabad High Court Orders Investigation Review Amidst Allegations of False Implication; Contempt Proceedings Initiated Against Applicant's Counsel

Court Directs Filing of Medical Evidence and Injured's Statement; Counsel's Misconduct in Court Leads to Contempt Referr...

Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Amir After Prolonged Incarceration