High Courts
Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition in Property Dispute; Declares Petitioner Not a 'Victim'
Smt. Sudha Sharma's appeal against acquittal dismissed as she fails to qualify as a 'victim' under CrPC provisions. ...
Orissa High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on Compassionate Appointment Based on Valid Adoption
The Court affirms that a valid adoption, once proved, fulfills the requirements for compassionate appointment, regardles...
Mumbai polls: 8 candidates move HC alleging nominations were rejected at Narwekar's behest
The petitioners and several other independent candidates submitted their forms for ward nos 224 to 227 with necessary do...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Indigent Prisoner's Right to Parole Without Surety Bonds
Court Directs Release on Personal Bond, Establishes Guidelines to Prevent Discrimination Against Economically Disadvanta...
Bombay High Court Grants Injunction Against Trademark and Copyright Infringement by Kavita Janki Services
Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty Limited secures legal victory to protect its brand identity post franchise agreement expiry....
Madras HC upholds single judge ruling allowing lighting of deepam on Thirupparankundram hill
The appellants failed to produce "formidable evidence" to show that Agama Sastra of Saivites prohibits lighting the lamp...
Making small child touch private parts aggravated sexual assault: Delhi HC
The appellant, a tenant in the minor's house, was convicted by the trial court in July 2024 and consequently sentenced t...
Jharkhand High Court Denies Bail to IAS Officer in High-Profile Corruption Case
Court Highlights Abuse of Power and Potential Evidence Tampering in Landmark Judgment...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Frivolous Petition Seeking Expedited Trial
Court reaffirms limited role of complainants in State cases, imposes costs for frivolous litigation....
Tripura High Court Upholds GST Law, Shields Bona Fide Purchasers from ITC Denial
The High Court rules that Section 16(2)(c) of the CGST Act is constitutional, but protects bona fide purchasers from bei...
Kerala High Court Orders Formation of Committee to Address Mediation Centre Infrastructure Deficiencies
New Committee to Ensure Enhanced Facilities and Efficient Functioning of Mediation Centres Across Kerala...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Partition Suit Over Non-Joinder of Necessary Parties
Probate Petition Granted for Valid Will Execution by Late Sh. Hans Raj Gulati...
HC halts Maharashtra Cricket Association election; questions inclusion of 400 members
The petitioners, which include former cricketer Kedar Jadhav, alleged that many of the new members had nothing to do wit...
HC Bench upholds single judge ruling allowing lighting of deepam on Thirupparankundram hill
Tamil Nadu Minister for Natural Resources, S Regupathy faulted the judgment and said the government has the right to pre...
Madras High Court Restricts Kandhoori Festival on Thiruparankundram Hill
Interim Orders Limit Festival to Urus and Prohibit Animal Sacrifice and Non-Vegetarian Food...
IRCTC scam case: Delhi HC asks CBI to reply to Tejashwi Yadav's plea against charge framing order
Tejashwi and Lalu, the former union railway minister, have approached the high court assailing the trial court's order, ...
Copyright; Whether script "Chemmozhi" was copied for the movie "Parasakthi" - No interim injunction
Madras High Court Denies Interim Injunction in Copyright Dispute Over Film "Parasakthi", Court finds no prima facie evid...
Emergency leave or parole cannot be granted to a convict for performing funeral rites of a relative
Kerala High Court Denies Emergency Leave for Convict to Perform Cousin’s Funeral Rites, Court rules relationship not suf...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Neighbour in Dowry Harassment Case
Court affirms that neighbours cannot be implicated under Section 498A IPC as they are not 'relatives' under the law....
Gauhati High Court Remands Property Dispute Back to Trial Court for Fresh Judgment
High Court orders trial court to reconsider equal inheritance claims of daughters under Hindu Succession Act and Limitat...
Allahabad High Court Halts Industry Establishment Over Environmental and Land Encroachment Concerns
Court Orders Suo Motu Action to Address Illegal Industry Setup and Land Encroachment in Hardoi...
Kerala High Court Urges Legislative Action Against Black Magic and Sorcery
Court Suggests Interim Measures as State Deliberates Anti-Superstition Legislation...
Delhi High Court Upholds Women's Autonomy in Reproductive Decisions Amid Marital Discord
In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court rules in favor of Sanya Bhasin, recognizing mental health impacts from mari...
Delhi High Court Alters Conviction in POCSO Case, Reduces Sentence to 5 Years
Conviction under Section 6 POCSO Act changed to Section 10 due to lack of evidence for penetrative assault; Appellant's ...
U'khand: Murder convict declared minor after spending 13 years in jail, set free
The accused was convicted by the sessions court in connection with a murder and attempted robbery that took place in Roo...
Madras High Court Directs Restoration of Ancient Custom: Lighting of Karthigai Deepam Lamp at ‘Deepathoon’ on Thiruparankundram Hill upheld
Court affirms religious freedom and cultural heritage rights of devotees, dismisses State’s apprehensions of public diso...
Uttarakhand High Court Grants Interim Protection from Arrest to Suresh Rathore
Petitioner Suresh Rathore receives temporary relief subject to cooperation with the ongoing investigation....
Madhya Pradesh High Court Acts Swiftly on Indore Water Contamination Crisis
Court Orders Immediate Emergency Measures and Seeks Accountability for Public Health Emergency in Indore ...
Gujarat High Court Grants Bail in Cyber Slavery Case
Accused Granted Bail Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Citing Limited Involvement and Filing of Charge-She...
Division bench of Madras HC upholds ruling allowing lighting of deepam on Thirupparankundram hill
The petitioner, Rama Ravikumar, welcomed the judgment and described it as a victory for the devotees of Lord Muruga....
Kerala High Court Directs Writ Petition to be Treated as Public Interest Litigation
Court rules retired university employee's challenge over property assignment lacks private interest, maintainable only a...
Summons through WhatsApp, email allowed in cheque bounce complaints: U'khand HC circular
The accused will be able to directly deposit the cheque amount by entering the CNR number or case credentials. If the ac...
Mining vehicles must be fitted with GPS for tracking U'khand High court
Those who were financially well-off constructed houses in Haldwani and other places, while only poor people are now left...
Allahabad HC restores possession of ancestral home to woman forcibly evicted
It was ordered that the official, a respondent in the case, be produced before the authorities for criminal proceedings....
Rajasthan HC rejects filmmaker Vikram Bhatt's bail plea in cheating case
Bhatt had moved the High Court seeking quashing of the FIR, contending that the matter was of a civil nature, not crimin...
Sabarimala gold case: Transactions related to replating in 2025 under probe, SIT tells Kerala HC
ADGP H Venkatesh, head of the SIT, investigation officer S Sasidharan and the vigilance officer of the Travancore Devasw...