High Courts
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in Pre-POCSO Rape Case Involving Minor
Court emphasizes victim's testimony as sufficient evidence despite minor discrepancies and investigation lapses....
Delhi High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on EWS Eligibility of AIIMS Junior Resident
Court Affirms Invalidity of EWS Certificate, Orders Termination of Appointment Due to Income Misrepresentation...
Calcutta High Court Overturns Conviction in Essential Commodities Act Case
Court Finds Prosecution's Evidence and Measurement Methods Inadequate, Acquits Accused in High-Speed Diesel Shortage Cas...
Calcutta High Court Acquits Man in Wife's Murder Case Due to Lack of Conclusive Evidence
Court emphasizes the need for proof beyond reasonable doubt in cases relying on circumstantial evidence....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Re-examination of Alleged Discrimination in Police Promotion Parade Test
Court Directs Director General of Police to Scrutinize Video Evidence and Verify Participation of Pregnant Constables...
Difficult to prove Antony Raju had intention to tamper with evidence: Kerala HC
After hearing arguments from both sides, the High Court reserved its order on the plea by Raju, a leader of the Janadhip...
Orissa High Court Directs State to Curb Misuse of National Emblem
Public Interest Litigation leads to comprehensive guidelines for the proper depiction and usage of the State Emblem of I...
Calcutta High Court Orders Reassessment of Tsunami Relief Compensation for Andaman Plantations
Court recognizes Andaman Plantations as eligible for compensation under Tsunami Relief Package, directs reassessment and...
Orissa High Court Upholds Gender Equality in Compassionate Appointment Cases
Married daughters entitled to compassionate appointments, rules the court, ensuring adherence to constitutional mandates...
Delhi High Court Upholds Librarian Recruitment Decision Amid Allegations of Bias
Petition Challenging Experience Weightage and Disability Reservation in Librarian Selection Dismissed Due to Age Ineligi...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Enhances Compensation for Accidental Death of Retired Government Employee
Court rules that family pension cannot be deducted in compensation calculations, awarding enhanced damages to the claima...
Karnataka High Court Clarifies Voting Delegations Under Cooperative Societies Act
Court Rules on Statutory Bar in Section 21(3) of Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act, 1959...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Rules Prosecution Under PC Act Can Proceed Despite Roshni Act Being Void Ab Initio
Court Upholds Investigation and Trial of Public Servants and Beneficiaries for Criminal Misconduct in Roshni Land Scam; ...
Delhi High Court Upholds Trial for GBL Chemicals Limited in Cheque Dishonour Case
Court Dismisses Petitions for Quashing Summoning Orders, Emphasizes Vicarious Liability of Directors under Negotiable In...
Gauhati High Court Denies Land Allotment Claims; Orders Lawful Eviction Process
Petitioners' Claims of Rehabilitation on Government Land Rejected Due to Lack of Verified Documentation...
Gujarat High Court Quashes Human Rights Commission's Intervention in Private Property Dispute
Court Reaffirms Jurisdiction Limits of Human Rights Commission, Emphasizes Need for Adherence to Legal Framework...
Delhi High Court Upholds Reinstatement of Employee Convicted of Moral Turpitude
Court rules Section 12 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 protects against employment disqualification following pr...
Kerala HC flags non-compliance of pre-arrest norms leading to release of accused
The high court specifically directed that before ordering remand, the magistrate or judge should get an endorsement in t...
How Global Ayyappa Conclave expenses exceeded sponsorship amounts: Kerala HC to TDB
The court sought the TDB's explanation after perusing the entire audited records related to the event and on the basis o...
Indore water contamination: MP HC gives probe commission one month to submit detailed report
He said the state government had not yet provided the commission with the complete records sought in the Bhagirathpura c...
MP HC issues notices to excise commissioner, state govt on liquor firm's plea on licence suspension
The petitioners stated that the action was taken without providing an opportunity for a hearing, which violates the prin...
Kerala govt opposes Antony Raju plea in HC to suspend conviction
Raju, a leader of the Janadhipathya Kerala Congress—a constituent of the CPI(M)-led LDF in Kerala—moved the High Court a...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Restrains State from Excessive Electricity Duty Collection
ourt limits electricity duty to 16.5% for medium and large industries, citing statutory violation...
Telangana High Court Quashes Bail Cancellation Order, Citing Judicial Overreach
Court Affirms that Cancellation of Bail Must Be Based on New Circumstances, Not Pre-existing Allegations...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Academic Standards, Dismisses Petition for Compassionate Promotion
Court Emphasizes Institutional Authority in Student Welfare Decisions, Denies Promotion Request by MBA Student with Schi...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Mandates Relaxations for Disabled Candidates in Selection Criteria
Court Upholds Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Orders State to Ensure Compliance with RPWD Act...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Restoration of Medal Allowance for Gallantry Awardee
State Authorities Concede, Medal Allowance for President's Police Medal Awardee to be Restored within Two Months...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Widow's Right to Family Pension Despite Karewa Marriage
Court rules Karewa marriage does not sever dependency ties, allowing widows to retain family pension benefits....
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Immediate Payment to Empanelled Hospitals Under Ayushman Bharat and Himcare Schemes
Court Grants Interim Relief to Maatri Medicity and Orthocare Hospital, Directs State to Settle Approved Claims...
Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Bail to Saumya Chaurasia in Alleged Liquor Scam Case
Court Weighs Constitutional Liberties Against Investigation Needs, Sets Stringent Bail Conditions...
Allahabad High Court Orders Compensation for Illegal Detention, Issues Warning to Police Officials
High Court Awards Rs. 1 Lakh to Sanu @ Rashid for Unlawful Detention; Police Officers Found Guilty of Contempt...
Allahabad High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati
The court directs cooperation in ongoing investigation under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and POCSO Act without ar...
Allahabad High Court Modifies Life Sentence to 14-Year Term in Double Acid Attack Case
Court balances reformatory justice with societal impact, reduces life imprisonment to a fixed term for acid attack convi...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Charges Against Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Associated Journals Limited
Court Rules No Evidence of Dishonest Intent or Criminal Misconduct in Re-allotment of Panchkula Plot...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Privacy of Income Tax Returns, Sets Guidelines for Disclosure in Matrimonial Maintenance Cases
Court holds income tax returns as personal information exempt under RTI Act unless larger public interest is proven; dir...
Prayers at any spot not religious right: HC; says no to namaz near Mumbai airport citing security
The court was hearing a petition filed by the Taxi-Rickshaw Ola-Uber Men's Union claiming that a temporary shed in the v...