High Courts
HC refuses to order re-polling for Bar Council of Delhi elections
It also directed that the returning officer will declare the date and time of counting recommencement at least 24 hours ...
Delhi High Court Rules Google’s Auctioning of ‘Hindware’ Trademark as Keyword Infringement, Awards Rs. 30 Lakh in Nominal Damages
Court Holds Use of Registered Trademark as Keyword in Google AdWords Policy Constitutes Trademark Infringement under Sec...
Allahabad HC grants bail to rape and murder accused over lack of scientific evidence
"...in most of the cases, FSL report shows that because of incomplete generation of DNA profile, source of DNA found in ...
Uttarakhand: HC seeks state's reply on tree felling in Dehradun, social boycott of complainants
The PIL further alleged that the six villagers who opposed the green felling were subjected to social ostracism. It stat...
2017 actress assault case victim moves Kerala HC for fresh probe of memory card leak
The 2017 assault on a multi-lingual actress, in which miscreants forced their way into her moving car on February 17 and...
TN DVAC registers FIR in cash-for-jobs scam in Municipal Administration dept
Based on the Enforcement Directorate's communication, AIADMK MP I S Inbadurai had moved the Madras High Court seeking a ...
Plea challenging official's appointment: HC seeks responses from UP govt, Assembly Secretariat
The petition has also questioned subsequent amendments to service rules, alleged extensions of service and Dubey's conti...
Signature forgery case: Cal HC to hear TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's petition on June 10
Banerjee was summoned by the CID in connection with the alleged signature forgery case on Monday, but he did not appear ...
HC vacates stay on final order on framing of charges in Delhi riots case
On September 12, 2024, the court had passed an interim order in the matter and asked the trial court not to pass final o...
Chhattisgarh High Court Sets Aside Recovery Demand Against Jindal Steel for Violation of Natural Justice
Court Holds Demand Notice for Rs. 153.55 Crores Null and Void Without Hearing, Directs Fresh Adjudication by State Elect...
Kerala HC dismisses CMRL appeal against ED probe
While dismissing the company's appeal, the bench said, "Non-registration of an FIR or non-filing of a complaint in respe...
HC rejects Delhi riots accused Devangana Kalita's plea seeking videos, WhatsApp chats
Kalita had moved the high court in 2023, claiming that Delhi Police had commissioned certain persons to record the prote...
Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Multiple FIRs in Politically Charged Case
Court rules against successive FIRs, orders investigation into defamatory social media allegations...
Cal HC asks Bengal govt to file report on PILs claiming parading of arrested persons
PILs alleged that the police were at various places in West Bengal parading persons, arrested on various charges, includ...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Acquittal in NDPS Case
Prosecution's failure to comply with mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act leads to dismissal of appeal against acquittal...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Overrules Special Court on Arbitration Extension
Court Permits Six-Month Extension for Arbitral Proceedings Despite Technical Errors...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes FIR Over Technical Non-Compliance
Order by Magistrate and FIR dismissed due to failure in meeting procedural requirements under CrPC Section 154...
Madras High Court Orders Reconsideration of Premature Release Application for Convict Under Explosives Act
Court clarifies interpretation of Section 435 CrPC, directing authorities to reassess remission plea based on revised un...
Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Cockroach Janta Party protest
The PIL alleged that Cockroach Janta Party has turned the youth into an "unregulated contingent" by "utilising overseas-...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Rejection of Default Bail in Narco-Terror Case
Court affirms validity of extended investigation period under NDPS and UAPA, dismissing appeal for default bail...
Hold senior bureaucrats accountable for lapses: Allahabad HC to UP CM
"It is, therefore, imperative that the learned law officers conduct themselves with extraordinary vigilance, circumspect...
Madras High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Petitioners
Allegations Against Petitioners Deemed Vague and Unsupported, Leading to Quashing of Charges Under Various IPC Sections...
Evolve doctrine to hold senior officers accountable for subordinates' lapses: Allahabad HC to DoPT
The high court then recommended that the DoPT secretary evolve a doctrine of "superior responsibility" to hold senior of...
Allahabad HC order immediate release of jailed minor; seeks report from police, trial court judge
The bench sought personal affidavits from the police officers concerned as well as the Additional Chief Judicial Magistr...
Ankita Bhandari murder: U'khand HC quashes 2 FIRs, allows probe in 2 others against Suresh Rathore
The court also granted liberty to Gaur and Gautam to approach the Director General of Police and the respective Senior S...
HC directs UP govt to appoint state child rights panel's chairman, members on priority
After hearing the parties, the bench observed that it was inappropriate for a statutory body established to safeguard ch...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Petitions Challenging Tattoo Guidelines for CAPF Promotions
Petitioners Declared Unfit for Assistant Commandant Post Due to Tattoos on Saluting Arm; Court Upholds Revised Medical G...
Delhi HC protects personality rights of actor Naga Chaitanya
"Such a distasteful content is harming and damaging the reputation of the Plaintiff and may mislead the public into beli...
Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Asha Gupta, Rejects Retrospective Withdrawal of Retirement Benefits
Court Upholds Promissory Estoppel Against University of Delhi, Orders Restoration of Salary and Benefits with Interest...
Kerala High Court Upholds Enforcement Directorate's Powers Under PMLA
Court Clarifies Legal Status of ECIR and Validates Civil Actions Without Prior FIR...
Allahabad High Court Orders Immediate Release of Juvenile Detained Illegally
Court finds serious lapses in arrest and remand procedures, directs compliance with Supreme Court guidelines....
Allahabad High Court Orders Immediate Renewal of Passport for Petitioner Amidst Allegations of Corruption
Court Criticizes Delay in Investigation, Directs Issuance of 'No Objection Certificate' and Calls for Accountability in ...
Madras High Court Overturns Conviction in Caste-Based Murder Case
Court Cites Doubts on Eyewitness Credibility and Procedural Lapses; Acquits Accused in High-Profile Case...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Sukhdev Singh in UAPA Case
Bail Granted Considering Prolonged Custody and Absence of Criminal Antecedents; Court Highlights Constitutional Safeguar...
Delhi High Court Grants Interim Relief to Actor Akkineni Naga Chaitanya in Personality Rights Violation Case
Court issues ex parte ad interim injunction against websites and entities misusing actor's name and likeness, orders rem...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses PIL on Anti-National Activities Due to Jurisdictional Issues
Petition Filed by Bengaluru Resident Against Alleged Anti-National Activities Directed to Appropriate Jurisdiction...