High Courts
Delhi High Court Quashes Lokpal Orders Against Railway Official for Procedural Lapses
Court finds violation of mandatory hearing provisions under Lokpal Act, Orders set aside with liberty to reinitiate proc...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Mandates Interest Payment on Delayed Tax Refunds
Court rejects excuses for delay, upholds statutory provisions for interest on late refunds under the APVAT Act....
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Examination Authority's Decision, Dismisses Plea for Re-Evaluation
Court Affirms the Predominance of Subject Expert Opinions in Academic Matters...
Bombay High Court Upholds Maharashtra Act on Caste Certificate Verification for Central Government Employees
Court Validates State's Legislative Competence in Regulating Caste Certificate Verification under the Act of 2000...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes FIR Against Proclaimed Offenders
Court exercises inherent powers to quash FIR after original criminal complaint is settled through compromise...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Promotion Rules, Dismisses Indu Sharma's Petition
Court affirms non-eligibility for promotion after refusal and foregoes claim for retrospective promotion benefits....
Gauhati High Court Grants Bail to Dr. Sangeeta Dutta After Prolonged Incarceration and Procedural Violations
Bail granted due to prolonged custody of over 2½ years and non-compliance with procedural safeguards under CrPC, along w...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Conviction for Cheque Dishonour in Commercial Dispute
Super Inducto Steels Limited's appeal dismissed; Rs. 6 lakh penalty and imprisonment confirmed under Section 138 of the ...
Kerala High Court Eases Bank Guarantee Requirement for Vehicle Custody in Sand Transport Case
High Court Sets Aside Onerous Bank Guarantee Condition for Interim Custody of Vehicle Under Kerala Forest Act ...
Delhi High Court Affirms Pre-1965 Songs as Public Domain, No License Required
Court rules in favor of Bignet Solutions LLP, dismissing copyright claims by Novex Communication Pvt. Ltd. on pre-1965 s...
Allahabad High Court Denies Quashing of FIR Against Adnan in Bareilly Protest Case
The Court emphasizes judicious use of extraordinary powers, urging petitioner to seek alternative legal remedies. ...
Delhi High Court Slams Customs Department for Arbitrary Denial of Goods Release
Customs Department Ordered to Release Goods; Faces Penalty for Harassment of Importers...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to Sanjay @ Fauji in UAPA Case
Accused of Orchestrating Attack on Police, Absconding for 7 ½ Years; Bail Denied Amid Serious Allegations and Pending Wi...
NDPS Act - Commercial quantity - Accused entitled to statutory bail upon expiry of 180 days
Court Criticizes Trial Court for Misconstruing Legal Requirements for Extending Detention Beyond 180 Days. Madras High C...
Madras High Court Upholds Writ Court's Directions in Temple Administration Dispute
Court affirms role of HR & CE Department in maintaining temple administration and peace, while allowing civil court reco...
Mere status as a celebrity does not entitle preferential treatment for inclusion in the electoral roll
Court dismisses plea of celebrity petitioner for inclusion in voters list, emphasizes equality under law....
Delhi High Court Upholds Dismissal of Amendment in Decades-Old Property Suit
Court rules against amendment in 30-year-old suit citing lack of due diligence and potential prejudice to defendants....
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Defective Writ Petition Filed by Petitioner in Person
Court Imposes Costs on Petitioner for Challenging Contractual Appointment Extension Without Statutory Basis...
Patna High Court Quashes Confiscation of Vehicle in Liquor Transportation Case
Court Directs Fresh Consideration, Clarifies Public Interest Under Bihar Prohibition and Excise Rules, 2021...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes Rowdy Sheet Against Nagireddi Satish Kumar
Court emphasizes the need for due diligence and review in the maintenance of rowdy sheets, highlighting that a single cr...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Alok Kumar Chaturvedi
FIR Found Retaliatory and Malicious Amid Divorce Proceedings; Court Prevents Abuse of Law...
Patna High Court Awards Compensation for Illegal Detention
Court orders Rs. 2,00,000 compensation for unauthorized detention, mandates guidelines to prevent recurrence....
Delhi High Court Overturns Rejection of Suit Seeking Cancellation of Sale Deed
Judgment clarifies the jurisdictional scope of Civil Courts under the SARFAESI Act ...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Rejection of Sunil Singh's Property Suit
Plaintiff's Failure to Establish Legal Entitlement Leads to Dismissal at Inception ...
Allahabad High Court Denies Pension Parity for Autonomous Institute Employees
Employees of Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute cannot claim pension benefits akin to Central Government emplo...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Tender Award Amidst Allegations of Procedural Irregularities
Court dismisses Kasana Builders' petition, emphasizing limited judicial review in tender processes and prioritizing publ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Tribunal Decision, Affirms Statutory Grace Period for Expired Driving Licences
Court dismisses National Insurance Company's appeal for recovery rights, citing 30-day validity extension for expired li...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Revenue Divisional Officer's Jurisdiction in Land Records Amendment Appeals
The court clarifies the maintainability of appeals under Section 5(5) of the Andhra Pradesh Rights in Land and Pattadar ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Immediate Pension Benefits for Aged Widow
Court Criticizes Administrative Apathy and Directs Authorities to Uphold Justice for Marginalized Individuals...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Charges Against Notary Public in Forgery Case
Court Rules Cognisance Requires Authorized Complaint Under Notaries Act, 1952...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds NEET-UG Eligibility for Candidates Without Biology in Class 11
Court Orders Admission for Petitioner Following Arbitrary Rejection Based on Outdated Criteria ...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Transporter in GST Evasion Case
Court rules lack of evidence against transporter in tax evasion; orders refund of deposited amount....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Applies Reformative Justice in 19-Year-Old Rash Driving Case
Court Reduces Sentence to Time Served, Balancing Deterrence with Rehabilitation...
Gujarat High Court Grants Pfizer Limited Exemption on Additional Form F Submissions
Court Directs State to Verify Transactions and Resolve Tax Dispute within Twelve Weeks...
Kerala High Court Rules Against Tata Iron & Steel Co. in Credit Purchase Dispute
Court finds suit within limitation period, modifies interest rate, and absolves one defendant from liability....
Allahabad High Court Grants Final Extension for BHU Promotion Decision
Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University Ordered to Comply with Court's Directive or Appear in Person ...