High Courts
Age limit prescribed under surrogacy law can't be applied mechanically: HC
Setting aside the mechanical approach adopted by authorities, the high court directed the chief medical officer of Luckn...
Delhi High Court Stays Trial Court Proceedings in Matrimonial Abuse Case
Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Raised After Delay; Court Questions Credibility and Abuse of Legal Process...
HC upholds life term for convicts in Dhanbad judge murder case
The enormity of the act of the appellants and the audacious nature of its execution has been an affront to the judiciary...
Telangana High Court Upholds Minority Educational Institutions' Right Against RTE Act Implementation
Court quashes directives imposing free education for journalists' children, reaffirming constitutional protections under...
If green cover continues to shrink, day not far when people will have to carry oxygen cylinders: HC
It highlighted that the transmission line was urgently required as the Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the bul...
Delhi HC lawyers to abstain from work on Wednesday over pecuniary limit dispute
In the resolution passed by its executive committee on July 13, the DHCBA said that the proposed enhancement would subst...
HC allows father name change in girl's birth certificate, asks BMC to issue fresh document
In support of her claims, the woman submitted to the court a DNA test conducted for the purpose of establishing paternit...
TMC MLA Ritabrata’s appointment as LoP: Hearing of Sovandeb's challenge to continue in Cal HC on Wed
A single bench of the high court had refused any interim order on June 18 regarding West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathind...
Maternity benefits can't be sought after cessation of contract, says HC; refuses relief to professor
The college informed her that a decision regarding the same would be taken only in June and that her request for materni...
Daily wager can be regularised only if posts available: Delhi HC
The petitioner, who joined in 1985, sought regularisation as assistant salesman on the grounds that he was not working a...
Telangana High Court Upholds Electoral Fairness, Declares Samaiah P as General Secretary
Court invalidates arbitrary rejection of ballot marked with tick and rotational tenure arrangement in Bodhan Bar Associa...
Rajasthan High Court Denies Bail to Petitioners in Fake Medical Certificate Case
Serious Conduct and Potential Public Risk Cited in Rejection of Bail Applications for Medical Graduates Using Fake FMGE ...
Orissa High Court Upholds Presumption of Valid Service in Matrimonial Appeal
Court Recognizes Affixture and Postal Endorsements as Valid Modes of Service Despite Respondent's Evasive Conduct...
Ahmedabad serial blasts was attack on India's sovereignty, says HC in judgement
The case belonged to the "rarest of the rare" category, and not handing down appropriate sentences or looking for small ...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Mandatory Reporting Obligations Under POCSO Act
School Authorities Face Legal Action for Alleged Deliberate Suppression of Child Sexual Abuse Complaints...
Allahabad High Court Revises Maintenance Verdict: Upholds Child Support, Denies Spousal Maintenance
Court affirms child maintenance for illegitimate daughter, sets aside spousal support due to non-recognition of marriage...
Delhi High Court Resolves Trademark Dispute Between K.W. Enterprises and Karam Industrial Works
Court Decrees Settlement Affirming Plaintiff's Exclusive Rights Over Trademark and Copyright...
Construction of Ambedkar mural a public project: HC; dismisses plea against land acquisition
Creating the mural of Dr Ambedkar is an investment in the intellectual and moral foundations of our future generations. ...
Right to be forgotten: HC orders removal of man's name from records as FIR against him quashed
The order was passed on a petition filed by a 37-year-old man seeking a direction to the high court's Registrar General ...
HC to hear on Aug 12 Indian Polo Association's plea over eviction from Jaipur Polo Ground
We arrange our affairs in a manner that we are able to take up a certain number of matters. When something like this hap...
Allahabad High Court Orders Status Quo on Disputed Land of Methodist Mission Girls Junior High School
Court intervenes to prevent demolition of a 150-year-old educational institution amid ongoing land dispute in Sitapur....
Gujarat High Court Upholds Civil Court Jurisdiction in Property Dispute
Appeal Dismissed in Case of Permissive Possession; Mesne Profits Modified...
Delhi High Court Upholds Eviction Order, Dismisses Tenant's Petition Due to Delay
Tenant's Two-Day Delay in Filing Leave to Defend Application Fails Dual Test for Condonation Under DRC Act...
Kerala HC declines to suspend sentence of prime accused in 2017 actress assault case
Rejecting his plea, the bench said it had considered the role attributed to the applicant, Sunil, the nature of the offe...
India Kanoon moves Delhi HC against 'right to be forgotten' decision
Lawyers are abstaining from work on Tuesday in view of the Delhi High Court's full court favouring the enhancement of pe...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Century Club as "Public Authority" Under RTI Act
Landmark ruling emphasizes transparency and accountability for entities receiving substantial government support....
Bombay High Court Orders Continuation of Bank Guarantees in ONGC's Arbitration Dispute
Interim relief granted pending Section 34 challenge to arbitral award in oil and gas project dispute...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Acquittal in Controversial Rape and Assault Case
The Court reinforces the presumption of innocence, citing lack of evidence and inconsistencies in testimonies....
Sikkim High Court Alters Conviction: From Rape to Attempted Rape in Landmark Judgment
The court revises a life sentence to five years for attempted rape, emphasizing the importance of concrete evidence in s...
Patna High Court Acquits Accused in Attempted Rape Case
Conviction Overturned Due to Lack of Evidence and Inconsistencies in Testimonies...
Madras High Court Upholds Constitutional Morality Over Exclusionary Customs in Temple Ceremonies
Scheduled Caste Community Granted Rights to Perform Ninth Day Mandakapadi in Temple Festival...
Madras High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Businessmen in Rs. 284.84 Crore Fraud Case
Court Rules No Dishonest Intent at Inception, Citing Resolution Under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code...
Delhi High Court Upholds Reservation for Persons with Disabilities, Including Multiple Sclerosis
Court affirms inclusion of multiple sclerosis under RPWD Act, ensuring reservation benefits for affected candidates...
Delhi High Court Denies Specific Performance in 50-Year-Old Property Sale Agreement
Court rules against plaintiff due to inaction and delay, emphasizing equitable principles and statutory limitations...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Rejection of Commissioner's Appointment in Rent Control Case
Court Dismisses Plea for Local Investigation to Establish Premises as Newly Constructed Building Exempt from Rent Contro...
Patna High Court Quashes Recovery Proceedings Against Deceased Individual
Certificate Proceedings Initiated Against Late Vijay Kumar Declared Void and Without Jurisdiction...