High Courts

Karnataka High Court Quashes Professional Misconduct Complaint Against Advocate

Court rules that complaint lacked "reason to believe" and complainant's locus standi was insufficient under the Advocate...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Retired Employee's Right to Medical Reimbursement

Court rules that fiscal discipline cannot override constitutional rights, orders reimbursement for cancer treatment expe...

Delhi High Court Cancels Pre-Arrest Bail Amid Allegations of Witness Tampering and Judicial Misconduct

The case serves as a stark reminder of the judiciary's role in safeguarding justice and the importance of upholding ethi...

Delhi High Court Upholds One-Year Observation Period for Furlough Eligibility Post Appeal Dismissal

While dismissing the petition, the court directed that any future application for furlough by the petitioner post the ob...

Compassionate Appointment - Unmarried dependent brother held eligible

Consequently, the court quashed the order rejecting the petitioner’s application and directed the relevant authorities t...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Mandatory Pre-Deposit Under Customs Act

Court Rules Financial Hardship Not Grounds for Waiver of Pre-Deposit for Established Businesses...

Allahabad High Court Denies Bail in Dowry Death Case

The judgment not only addresses the immediate bail application but also sets a precedent for procedural reforms in foren...

Freezing of bank accounts is not a "coercive measure" aimed at personal liberty

This ruling reaffirms the autonomy of investigative agencies to pursue their inquiries without undue judicial interferen...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Bhupinder Singh Hooda’s Plea to Postpone Corruption Trial

In conclusion, the High Court's decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to expediting corruption trials and its ...

Kerala High Court Allows Attachment of Retirement Benefits for Minor's Maintenance

The court directed the Family Court to reconsider the petition, allowing the attachment of the father's retirement benef...

Allahabad High Court Denies Protection to Couple in Live-In Relationship Due to Pending Divorce

Court emphasizes legal implications under IPC Sections 494/495 and reinforces principles of marriage sanctity...

Bombay High Court Revises Family Court's Maintenance Order for Adult Daughters

Consequently, the Bombay High Court partially allowed Kashinath's revision application, modifying the maintenance order ...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Dispensation of Pre-litigation Mediation for Berger Paints

The Court validates urgent interim relief claims, dismissing GPHP Holdings Pvt Ltd's application for revocation under Se...

Delhi High Court Denies Interim Relief on CCTV Footage Preservation for Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Mehmood Pracha's plea against Election Commission’s data destruction policy dismissed; hearing set for February 2026....

Film on Shah Bano Case: Privacy or reputation of a person in extinguishes with his death, cannot be inherited by legal heirs.

The judgment further clarified that the film's fictional nature, supported by a disclaimer, negated claims of false port...

Mass animal sacrifice at religious events : High Court issues directions

The judgment has been welcomed by animal rights activists and has set a precedent for future cases concerning animal sac...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Pension Rights for Educator in DA School Case

Service tenure in a DA getting school to be included for pension benefits, rules the bench, dismissing State of West Ben...

Establishment of Oil Depot: Refusal to grant NOC by the Headman of the village deemed unjustifiable

The court observed that the petitioner holds clear title over the land, and the objections were primarily focused on saf...

Trust - Property once validly dedicated for public charitable purposes : Distant relatives of settlor lack locus standi to challenge

While the court dismissed the petition, it allowed for future trustees to seek compensation for the use of trust land if...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Urges Speaker to Expedite Decision on Legislator's Disqualification

The court's decision highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing legislative independence with judicial oversight, par...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Criticizes Non-Speaking Orders, Calls for Training of Appellate Authorities

This judgment is seen as a critical step towards fostering transparency and accountability in administrative procedures,...

Trademark : "TULIP" is a generic term for perfumes describing a floral scent - Cannot be monopolised

The appeal was dismissed on merits, and the interim injunction sought by Suparshva Swabs was denied. The court's decisio...

False promise to marry : Consensual sexual relationship lasting over years, not a rape

The decision is expected to have significant implications for similar cases, reinforcing the judiciary's stance on the n...

Bar Associations cannot collectively boycott or prevent legal representation for accused persons

The judgment serves as a crucial reminder of the legal profession's duty to uphold the dignity and independence of the b...

Compassionate appointment is moral and legal obligation

The court's decision highlights the broader implications of compassionate appointments, emphasizing the holistic respons...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Suspends Sentence of Teacher Convicted Under POCSO Act

This judgment underscores the court's commitment to balancing the interests of justice with the personal liberty of the ...

'Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, 2025' found to be discriminatory against deaf sports-persons

This decision marks a significant step towards achieving equality in sports recognition, reinforcing the constitutional ...

Dishonour of Cheque due to insufficiency of funds, no offence under Section 420 IPC is made

The judgment reiterates the legal principle that not every breach of contract amounts to a criminal offence of cheating,...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Preventive Detention Under Public Safety Act

This ruling reinforces the legal framework supporting preventive detention under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act...

Kerala High Court Upholds Married Woman's Right to Avail ART Services Independently

This decision marks a significant step in recognizing the reproductive rights of married women, ensuring they are not at...

Punjab University Directed to Regularize Contractual Professors Within Six Weeks

The ruling serves as a precedent for other contractual employees in similar situations and encourages institutions to re...

Relief granted to a set of employees, similarly situated counterparts must not be compelled to litigate for identical reliefs

This decision marks a victory for the employees of PSPCL, who have been seeking justice for their due entitlements. It a...

Jharkhand High Court Denies Pension Claim After 16-Year Delay