High Courts
Allahabad High Court Halts Trial Proceedings in Non-Cognizable Offence Case
The case has been adjourned with notices issued to the respondents, including the State of Uttar Pradesh, with a directi...
Karnataka High Court Mandates Comprehensive Guidelines for Investigating Missing Persons Cases
This judgment marks a significant step towards strengthening the mechanisms for addressing missing persons cases in Karn...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds 'Catch-Up Rule' for Senior General Category Employee
This ruling mandates the State of Haryana to adjust Chander's pay to match Singh's, with arrears and interest at 6%, to ...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Modesty Outrage Case
This decision underscores the judiciary's cautious approach in handling appeals against acquittals, ensuring that convic...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Rape Case Due to Lack of Credible Evidence
The court emphasized the legal standard that while conviction can be based on the sole testimony of the prosecutrix, it ...
Delhi High Court Upholds Property Tax Classification on Star-Rated Hotels, Validates Use Factor 10 and 20% Tax Rate
The Delhi High Court’s decision validates the MCD’s property tax regime on star-rated hotels, reinforcing the principle ...
Madras High Court Upholds 1991 Notification Declaring Lands as Private Forests
The ruling reflects the judiciary's commitment to uphold environmental regulations and prevent abuse of the legal proces...
Retiral Benefits - High Court Upholds Validity of Pre-Marriage Nominations by Deceased BSF Officer
The judgment also clarified that the designation of a next of kin (NOK) in official documents does not supersede the rig...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Majority Arbitral Award in International Commercial Arbitration
The Court emphasized the mandatory nature of Section 31 and clarified that a dissenting opinion fulfills the statutory r...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Contractual Dispute
The High Court highlighted the Supreme Court's precedent in similar cases, emphasizing that pursuing both civil and crim...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Pension Recovery Order Against Retired Police Officer
This ruling underscores the judiciary’s commitment to upholding natural justice, particularly in cases involving retired...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Railway Workers' Right to Overtime Pay
This decision is expected to have significant implications for similar cases, reinforcing the rights of employees to cla...