High Courts
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...
Ensure OPD, health services in medical colleges in Kerala not disrupted: HC to govt
With the observation and directions, the court disposed of a public interest litigation (PIL) by advocate Ajeesh Kalathi...
Security overrides religion: HC; refuses relief to people seeking to offer namaz near Mumbai airport
The court was hearing a petition filed by the Taxi-Rickshaw Ola-Uber Men's Union claiming that a temporary shed in the v...
Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Injunction in Trademark Dispute Between Godrej and Reckitt Benckiser
Court rules that mere allegations without prima facie evidence do not warrant an injunction in trademark disputes....
Delhi High Court Dismisses Revision Petition Over 281-Day Delay
Court Denies Condonation of Delay Due to Lack of Sufficient Cause and Diligence by Petitioner...
Chhattisgarh High Court Sets Aside Dismissal of Arbitration Challenge Due to Procedural Delays
Court Emphasizes Importance of Proper Service of Arbitral Awards in Limitation Calculations...
Delhi High Court Orders CBI to Clarify Stand on Re-investigation in 1975 L.N. Mishra Assassination Case
The court seeks a status report from CBI amidst allegations of wrongful implication and alteration of investigation in t...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Appeal in Trademark Dispute Between Mountain Valley Springs and Baby Forest Ayurveda
Court rules 'Forest' as a generic term, denies injunction to Mountain Valley Springs against Baby Forest Ayurveda over '...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging SRO 320 Due to Lack of Locus Standi and Inordinate Delay
Petitioners' challenge against 1985 SRO on Wakaf properties deemed unsustainable due to lack of legal standing and over ...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Temporary SOP for Crowd Control Amidst Legislative Deliberations
Court Allows SOP to Operate Until the Enactment of the Karnataka Crowd Control Bill, 2025...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Overturns Tribunal Order Granting Post-Facto Sanction for Foreign Employment
Court Emphasizes Need for Prior Permission for Government Employees Seeking Foreign Assignments...
Bombay High Court Upholds Maternity Benefits for Contractual Employees
Court Rules Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 Encompasses Contractual Employees, Ensures Protection Under Constitutional Righ...
Allahabad High Court Allows Amendment in Civil Suit to Avoid Multiplicity of Proceedings
Court Quashes Lower Courts' Orders, Permits Amendment to Include Relief for Possession...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Preventive Detention of Shabir Ahmad Dar
Court Criticizes Lack of Independent Application of Mind by Authorities Under J&K Public Safety Act...
Bombay High Court Quashes Expulsion of Minor Student for Non-Payment of Fees
Court Rules Expulsion Violates Right to Education Act; Orders Reinstatement Without Late Fees...
Rajasthan High Court Suspends Sentence of Roop Singh in NDPS Act Case
Appellate Court Exercises Discretion under Section 389 CrPC, Grants Bail Pending Appeal Decision...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Application Alleging Mental Incapacity in Property Dispute
Court Rules Against Using Mental Healthcare Act as Litigation Strategy in Familial Property Dispute...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Arbitrary Transfer of NWKRTC Employee
Court Directs NWKRTC to Establish Transfer Guidelines for Class-IV Employees to Ensure Fairness and Transparency...
Madras High Court Orders CBI Probe into Fake No Objection Certificate Scam for Explosive Licenses
Investigation transferred to CBI due to inadequate inquiry by state agencies; systemic failures highlighted...
Jammu Development Authority Penalized for Auctioning Encroached Land
Court Orders JDA to Compensate Petitioner and Imposes Costs for Misleading Conduct...
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Accused in POCSO and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Offences
Court considers absence of criminal antecedents, judicial custody duration, and victim's understanding in bail decision...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Statutory Minimum Penalty for Provident Fund Delays
Tribunal's Reduced Penalty Enhanced to Meet Legal Requirements Under EPF Act...
Chhattisgarh High Court Takes Stern View on Lack of Girls' Toilets in Schools
Court Directs Education Secretary to Submit Personal Affidavit on Infrastructure Deficiencies...
Jharkhand High Court Directs Comprehensive Overhaul in Biomedical Waste Management
Sustained Judicial Oversight Leads to Improved Compliance and Infrastructure in State's Healthcare Facilities...
Delhi High Court Upholds Tenant's Eviction and Orders Payment of Mesne Profits
Defendant No.4's Claims of Ownership Rejected; Court Affirms Rightful Owner's Possession and Compensation for Unlawful O...
Delhi High Court Upholds Tribunal's Order on Seniority and Eligibility of Divisional Officers
Petition Challenging Seniority and Eligibility of Direct Recruits Dismissed by High Court; Tribunal's Findings Attain Fi...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Filed with Inordinate Delay
Court Upholds Finality of Assessment Order Under GST Act; Dismisses Petition Due to Unexplained Laches...
Bombay High Court Overturns Caste Scrutiny Committee's Decision, Validates Scheduled Caste Claim
Evidence of Conversion to Christianity Found Insufficient; Validity Certificate Directed to be Issued to Petitioner...
Kerala High Court Orders Transfer of International Fraud Investigation to State Crime Branch
Investigation into multiple crimes involving cross-border fraudulent activities to be supervised by a senior officer of ...
Kerala HC declines to entertain PIL against 'The Kerala Story 2'
When the matter was taken up, the bench pointed out that petitions related to the movie were pending before a single jud...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Execution of Eviction Decree Against Tenant
Court affirms possession warrant issuance; tenant's failure to pay rent for five consecutive months deemed violation of ...
Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Erroneous Remand, Orders Release of Petitioners
Petitioners accused under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IPC Section 363 granted liberty as charges were found to be wrongl...
Karnataka High Court Reinstates Employee Terminated Without Due Process
Court Quashes Stigmatic Termination Order, Reaffirms Necessity of Natural Justice in Employment Dismissals...