High Courts

Bombay High Court Upholds Jurisdiction of SEBI's Online Dispute Resolution Mechanism in ITC Limited Case

Court Rules That Objections on Jurisdiction, Limitation, and Maintainability Must Be Raised Before Arbitral Forum, Not W...

Gauhati High Court Affirms Validity of Talaq-E-Hassan; Mandates Registration Under 2024 Act

Court directs petitioner to approach Marriage & Divorce Registrar under Assam Compulsory Registration Act, 2024; wife re...

Delhi High Court Mandates Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication for GST Registration to Combat Fraudulent Practices

Court issues binding directions to curb misuse of stolen PAN/Aadhaar details in GST registration; Rs. 28,194 crores in t...

28 foreigners lodged in Meghalaya jails despite completing sentence, govt tells HC

The court said the authorities, including the Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority, should assist the inmates in com...

Palghar hospital attack: HC raps police over 'lax' probe, asks senior cop to examine and file report

The police have registered a first information report against 22 persons including Shiv Sena district chief Kundan Sankh...

Vijay Mallya continues to evade Indian law, recovery of assets doesn't absolve him: ED to HC

Restoration of assets under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was a statutory mechanism for legitimate claim...

Allahabad HC acquits man in minor's abduction case, questions trial court's age assessment

The high court said a conviction could be based on the testimony of a sole prosecutrix, but such evidence had to be of a...

10-day alcohol ban during Ganesh festival in Pune withdrawn after HC rebuke

It can not be said that every person who consumes alcohol would cause nuisance or a law and order issue, the bench said....

Petition filed in Kerala HC seeking MLA Kappan's disqualification

The state government, the Election Commission of India, the Keralam Assembly Speaker, and Kappan have been made responde...

HC allows Bengal govt to seek review of order permitting Mamata's meeting

The division bench then stayed the meeting after the TMC informed it that it was amenable to postponing it....

Patna HC acquits man who spent 16 years in jail in murder case

The court further said that police officials, "right from the SHO to the IO, had allegedly acted in connivance with inim...

HC refuses to pass order on plea seeking to stop Jarange's protest march to Mumbai

"If someone takes law and order in their hands then the state is capable of handling it. If someone acts contrary to the...

Allahabad HC seeks UP govt's reply on petition against Saharanpur mosque demolition

He submitted that this was not considered by authorities and passed an order impugned by saying that the entries are fra...

Punjab, Haryana HC quashes FIR against 'Yaarian 2' makers over 'kirpan' portrayal in song

Rao and other petitioners submitted that another FIR dated August 31, 2023, registered at Division E police station, Amr...

HC seeks reply on petition against demolition of mosque in Saharanpur

In the writ petition, the State of Uttar Pradesh through the district magistrate, Saharanpur as well as Abdul Hamid, man...

Cal HC orders CBI inquiry into illegal constructions in Kolkata

Claiming that huge sums of unaccounted for money may be involved in such illegal constructions, the petitioner stated th...

Gujarat High Court Grants Temporary Bail to Convicted MLA to Attend Assembly Session with Strict Conditions

Temporary Bail for Seven Days Allowed to Chaitarbhai Damjibhai Vasava to Participate in 9th Session of 15th Gujarat Legi...

Rajasthan High Court Restores Plaintiff’s Right to Appeal in Revenue Suit, Quashes Board of Revenue’s Rejection of Suit

Court holds that higher appellate authority cannot dismiss plaintiff’s suit while setting aside remand order; directs Re...

Calcutta High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Under Section 498A IPC, Citing Abuse of Legal Process

Court Emphasizes Need for Specific and Concrete Evidence in Dowry Harassment Cases to Prevent Misuse of Law and Protect ...

HC deprecates Pune-only alcohol ban during Ganesh festival, says blanket curbs impermissible

The court, in a lighter vein, also said that with such a prohibition, habitual drinkers would end up having medical issu...

Rajasthan High Court Clarifies Remedies for Third Parties Challenging Compromise Decrees in Property Disputes

Court holds third parties not bound by compromise decrees between heirs can file independent suits or appeals to assert ...

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Petition of Unenrolled Individual Practising as Advocate, Imposes Rs. 50,000 Fine

Court emphasizes strict adherence to Advocates Act, 1961, and upholds FIR against Surendra Singh for unauthorized practi...

Delhi HC to examine how motherhood, maternity should be balanced against demands of sporting career

In the application, she has sought a stay on the circular as it excludes her from participating in the selection trials ...

Delhi High Court Upholds Withholding of Gratuity for Retired Government Employee Amid Pending Criminal Appeal

Court rules Rule 69(1)(c) of Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 bars gratuity release until conclusion of judi...

Allahabad High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance in Alleged Illegal Detention Case Involving Religious Conversion and Interfaith Marriage

Court Issues Notice to Father and State Authorities, Orders Production of Adult Son to Ascertain Legality of Detention...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Confiscation and Penalty in Gold Smuggling Case, Declares Gold a Prohibited Item under Customs Act, 1962

Court affirms penalty under Section 112(i) of Customs Act on smuggled gold seized from unauthorized import, dismisses wr...

Allahabad High Court Stays FIR Against Journalist Reporting Poor Government School Conditions

Court holds FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 as prima facie retaliatory, emphasizes protection of journalistic fr...

Gujarat High Court Upholds Refund of Stamp Duty on Pre-Ordinance SEZ Lease Deeds, Citing Promissory Estoppel

Court rules that fiscal benefits promised under 2002 SEZ policy cannot be denied to investors due to lease deeds execute...

Telangana High Court Upholds CESTAT Ruling Favoring M/s. Gimpex Limited in Customs Duty Dispute under Target Plus Scheme

Court clarifies `broad nexus' requirement under Foreign Trade Policy, rejects strict product-to-product linkage, and dis...

Gauhati High Court Rules Refund of Mistakenly Paid Education Cess Not Barred by One-Year Limitation Under Central Excise Act

Refund Claims for Education Cess and Secondary & Higher Education Cess Paid Without Legal Authority Can Be Made Under Ge...

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Right of Senior Officers to Fair Promotion Process, Strikes Down Suspension of Ongoing Promotions

Court Rules Political Interference and Rule Amendments Midway to Favor Select Employees Violate Constitutional Rights an...

Tripura High Court Declares Cancellation of Graduate Teacher Appointment Illegal, Orders Fresh Offer