High Courts
Attacking a doctor with a surgical blade in a hospital : Defense of unsound mind ??
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction of Shiv Kumar for Attack on Doctor. Appellant's Defense of Unsound Mind Rejected; Co...
Dishonour of Cheque - Non-executive director of a company cannot be held vicariously liable
Bombay High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Non-Executive Director in Cheque Dishonor Case Court emphasizes mandatory ...
Motor Vehicle driven by minor : Insurance Company not liable
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules Insurance Company Not Liable for Compensation Due to Minor's Driving Breach. High Court ...
Sealed envelopes stored in Ahlmad rooms, flooded with files, the seals do get damaged : Requires no Forensic analysis
Delhi High Court Rejects Petition for Forensic Analysis of Sealed Documents. Court dismisses application citing lack of ...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Quashes Proceedings in Drug Seizure Case
Court Finds Lack of Jurisdiction and Non-Compliance with Mandatory Provisions in Case Against Zahoor Ahmad Rada...
Karnataka High Court Mandates Transparency in Tribunal Appointments
Landmark Judgment Directs State to Establish Clear Guidelines for Special Court Appointments within Three Months...
Authorities cannot dispossess or demolish property without following the provisions of Acquisition Act
Andhra Pradesh High Court Halts Unlawful Property Demolition Efforts. Court mandates adherence to the Right to Fair Comp...
Electricity connection can not be denied even when there was a property dispute pending
Uttarakhand High Court Orders Electricity Connection Amid Property Dispute Court Directs UPCL to Provide Power to Disput...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Minimum Wage Rights for Part-Time Sweepers in UP Police Stations
Court directs police authorities to ensure payment of minimum wages under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, overriding execut...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Writ Petition by Retired Government Engineer Challenging Show Cause Notice
Court Upholds Legality of Departmental Proceedings Against Retired Employees for Misconduct During Service...
Vehicle seized under NDPS Act should not be kept idle in open yard, leading to its deterioration
The ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's duty to uphold constitutional rights and prevent undue hardship cause...
Land Acquisition - Compensation must be assessed uniformly irrespective of its classification and nature
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Enhanced Compensation for Land Acquisition. Court rules in favor of uniform compensa...
Arbitration - A non-signatory party can be bound by an arbitration agreement
Bombay High Court Upholds Arbitral Award Against Rajasthan State Co-op Oil Seed Growers Federation Ltd.. The court ruled...
Gauhati High Court Suspends GST Show Cause Notices Against Patanjali Foods
Interim relief granted amid challenge to Assam's Tax Reimbursement Scheme; Clause 8 under scrutiny for constitutional co...
Consensual relationships cannot be criminalized unless the promise was false from the inception.
The judgment reiterates the importance of constitutional safeguards and careful judicial scrutiny in cases involving all...
Cheque issued as security when matures into a legally enforceable debt - Legally enforceable debt is a matter of trial.
In conclusion, the court found no merit in the petition to quash the complaint, underscoring that the legality of presen...
Gujarat High Court Resolves 20-Year Tax Dispute for Hindustan Petroleum
High Court Allows Consideration of Original Form 'F' Worth Rs. 6.29 Crores, Ending Long-Standing Litigation...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case
Court Recognizes Future Prospects and Corrects Tribunal’s Errors in Negligence Attribution...
Hostels are residential accommodations : No commercial tariff for property tax, water tax, and electricity charges
This judgment sets a precedent for similar cases and serves as a reminder of the judiciary's role in safeguarding equita...
Telangana High Court Overturns Commercial Court's Decision on Late Document Filing in Construction Disputes
Court Emphasizes Strict Compliance with Disclosure Requirements Under CPC and Commercial Courts Act...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Arbitration Clause in Cooperative Society Dispute
Arbitration clause prevails over statutory dispute resolution under the Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act, 1959....
Delhi High Court Intervenes to Restore Student's Education Amidst Financial Crisis
Advocate's Generosity Facilitates Settlement of Fees, Ensuring Continuation of Education...
Kerala High Court Upholds Artistic Freedom in Film Certification Dispute
Court Quashes Central Board of Film Certification's Decision to Impose Restrictions on 'HAAL', Emphasizing Constitutiona...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Organized Immigration Fraud Case
Court Emphasizes Need for Custodial Interrogation to Unravel Conspiracy in Multi-Million Rupee Scam...
Self-acquired property of a deceased Hindu mother devolves equally upon her legal heirs
The judgment serves as a precedent in reinforcing equitable inheritance rights and the importance of adhering to statuto...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Rejection of Compassionate Appointment, Orders Re-evaluation
Court Criticizes Bank's Narrow Interpretation of "Indigence" and Emphasizes Holistic Assessment of Financial Hardship...
Gujarat High Court Upholds CENVAT Credit for Windmill Services
Court rules electricity generated from windmills used in manufacturing is admissible for CENVAT Credit under CENVAT Cred...
Allahabad High Court Grants Bail in Dowry Death Case After Key Witnesses Turn Hostile
Court highlights the issue of false dowry allegations as pivotal witnesses retract statements, influencing bail decision...
Generic disparagement of a whole class of products, including Chyawanprash, amounts to commercial disparagement
The case has been listed for further proceedings on February 26, 2026. The ruling serves as a reminder to advertisers ab...
Madras High Court Permits Medical Aspirant to Join MBBS Course Despite Fee Payment Delay
Court Exercises Extraordinary Jurisdiction to Ensure Merit-Based Admission Amid Financial Constraints...
Cyber fraud involve systemic public detriment - FIR can not be quashed on basis of compromise
The decision aligns with precedents set by the Supreme Court, which have consistently held that heinous or serious offen...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Clears PSPCL of Liability in Electrocution Case, Upholds Compensation from BSF
Court rules BSF liable for maintaining unsafe conditions; orders compensation with interest for victim's family....
Gauhati High Court Upholds Land Allotment Rights, Confirms Injunction in Land Dispute
Court Affirms Government Land Allotment Pass-Book Confers Absolute Title and Possession Rights Until Revoked...
Gauhati High Court Overturns Trial Court's Discharge Order, Orders Framing of Additional Charges in Tezu Mob Lynching Case
The court directs trial court to include charges of conspiracy, obstruction, and murder after reviewing significant evid...
Cruelty - Allegations of extramarital relationship amount to mental cruelty
The ruling also addressed procedural aspects, affirming the Family Courts Act's provisions that allow for a broader cons...
Allahabad High Court Halts Mosque Demolition Amid Road Widening Dispute
Interim Protection Granted to Noori Jama Masjid; State Undertakes No Further Demolition Until Next Hearing ...