High Courts
K'taka HC directs police not to take coercive steps against actor Ranveer Singh
Alleging that this act of the actor has hurt his religious sentiments, a lawyer approached a city court to book a case a...
'The Kerala Story 2' depicts secular state like Kerala in wrong light: HC
Besides quashing of its certification, Namboodiri's petition also seeks certain modifications, including reconsideration...
HC hears arguments on plea to quash certification of 'The Kerala Story 2'
The petitioner has claimed that the film was certified for public viewing by the CBFC allegedly without due compliance...
Every violation of RBI fraud rules not open to court scrutiny: HC on lifting Anil Ambani case stay
Through these directions, the RBI disseminates information to the banks on details of frauds and unscrupulous borrowers ...
Don’t view all organ donors with scepticism, says HC; directs DME to permit transplant
“It’s not to be forgotten that some compassionate individuals are willing to selflessly donate their organs to give a ne...
UP anti-conversion law doesn't prohibit interfaith marriage, live-in relationship: Allahabad HC
The court was dealing with a batch of 12 petitions, wherein some Muslim women were residing with Hindu men and some Hind...
Bhojshala dispute: MP HC gives parties two weeks to present objections, suggestions on ASI report
Three persons who offer Friday prayers at the Kamal Maula Mosque in the disputed complex have filed intervention applica...
Actor Ranveer Singh moves Karnataka HC to quash FIR against him
The controversy relates to remarks allegedly made by the actor at the Filmfare Awards event in Goa while speaking about ...
Kerala HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of first accused in Sabarimala ghee misappropriation case
According to the Vigilance, irregularities to the tune of Rs 36.24 lakh were detected in the ghee sales....
Delhi HC rejects PIL against 1980 Waqf notification on properties in Jahangirpuri
It said that the notification was issued after an inquiry conducted by the 'Commissioner of Waqfs' as per the law and th...
Petition filed in Kerala HC against CMO messages to govt officials
"The collection of contact numbers/mobile numbers is in absolute violation of the right to privacy protected under Artic...
Cal HC contemplating engaging paramilitary force for restoring East Kolkata Wetlands
The court asked the petitioner to implead the Union of India in the matter as party respondents, while posting the matte...
Refusing to marry after physical relations due to 'kundali' mismatch can attract BNS charges: Delhi HC
The accused, in judicial custody since January 4, sought bail on the ground that the relationship was consensual, and th...
Suspicion cannot replace legal proofs: Uttarakhand HC
On September 15, 2004, Pathak's wife committed suicide by hanging at her parents' home. The post-mortem report found no ...
Unemployed wife not idle, unjust to disregard her labour: Delhi HC
Such a stand, the court said, cannot be encouraged, and the law must ensure that the spouse who invested time, effort an...
HC reserves order on MLA Mehraj Malik’s PSA case
Slathia, who is also AAP spokesperson, said the court has granted both parties -- Mehraj Malik’s legal team as well as t...
Madras High Court Clarifies Forfeiture of Service on Resignation Under Tamil Nadu Pension Rules
Resignation, even on medical grounds, leads to forfeiture of past service; cannot be equated with voluntary retirement....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to Senior Officer in High-Profile Corruption Case
DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar's Bail Application Rejected Amid Concerns of Witness Tampering and Ongoing Investigation...
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to M.K. Faizy in Money Laundering Case
Court finds lack of prima facie evidence against the SDPI leader, citing prolonged incarceration and constitutional righ...
Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Appointment of Managing Director for Non-Compliance with Statutory Qualifications
Court finds appointment violative of constitutional principles due to lack of mandatory educational qualifications...
Patna High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to 19-Year-Old in Illicit Liquor Case
Court Criticizes State for Failing to Curb Illicit Liquor Trade; Emphasizes Rehabilitation for Young Offenders...
Bombay High Court Recognizes Single Mother's Right to Define Child's Identity
Landmark judgment mandates correction of child's name and caste in school records to reflect single mother's identity, u...
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Aashish Bachchas in NDPS Case
Young applicant secures bail due to lack of evidence on LSD and absence of criminal history, with substances categorized...
Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Matrimonial Cruelty Case, Citing Lack of Specific Evidence
Court Emphasizes Need for Careful Scrutiny in Section 498-A IPC Allegations to Prevent Misuse...
Gujarat High Court Acquits Husband in Cruelty and Abetment Case
Conviction under Sections 498A and 306 IPC Overturned Due to Insufficient Evidence of Persistent Cruelty...
Chhattisgarh High Court Modifies Conviction in Attempt to Commit Rape Case
Vasudeo Gond’s conviction altered from rape to attempt, with sentence reduced to 3.5 years....
Kerala High Court Directs Advanced Forensic Probe into Alleged Gold Misappropriation at Sabarimala
Court Orders Expedited Metallurgical Tests and Call Data Retrieval to Strengthen Prosecution Case...
HC quashes order staying proceedings against Anil Ambani to classify his bank accounts as fraud
The banks, in their plea, also said Ambani had raised a technical challenge to the forensic audit before the single benc...
Madras High Court Upholds Arbitration Award in Volleyball Federation Dispute
Court rules against Volleyball Federation of India's challenge to arbitration award favoring Baseline Ventures....
Uttarakhand High Court Quashes FIR in High-Profile Abetment to Suicide Case
Lack of Forensic Evidence and Independent Incriminating Material Leads to Dismissal of Proceedings...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Unilateral Order by Sugar Mill Chairman
Court Reaffirms Locus Standi and Principles of Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Khunni Lal, Citing Inconsistencies in Prosecution Evidence
Conviction under Section 302 IPC Overturned Due to Lack of Credible Witness Testimonies and Non-Examination of Key Witne...
Allahabad High Court Calls for Strict Adherence to SOP in Freezing Bank Accounts
Court Directs Banks to Provide Transparency and Uphold Legal Procedures to Safeguard Account Holders' Rights...
Allahabad High Court Protects Transgender Rights: No Fresh Medical Exam Required for Passport Name and Gender Change
Court Directs Passport Authorities to Accept Valid District Magistrate Certificates for Transgender Name and Gender Chan...
NALSA scheme protects constitutional rights of unorganised workers: Patna HC Chief Justice
He noted that the primary aim of the scheme is to ensure that justice does not remain the privilege of the wealthy alone...
Ex-Minister Antony Raju moves Kerala HC to set aside conviction in evidence tampering case
He contended that the conviction and sentence passed by the magistrate court were against the law, facts and evidence, a...