High Courts
Madras High Court Modifies Onerous Bail Conditions in Electro-Homeopathy College Case
Court Criticizes Indefinite Monetary Bail Requirements, Prescribes Administrative Relief for Affected Students...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Deletion of Defendant's Name in Property Dispute
Court Determines No Cause of Action Against Defendant No. 1 in Suit Filed by Beverley Singh...
Orissa High Court Upholds Odisha Land Rights to Slum Dwellers Act, 2017, Validates PMAY-Urban Framework
Court Emphasizes State's Duty for Planned Rehabilitation, Rejects Unauthorized Public Land Occupation...
SCST Act - When mandates registration of FIR without preliminary enquiry
Madras High Court Upholds FIR Registration Without Preliminary Enquiry in SC/ST Act Case Court reinforces mandatory FIR ...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses State's Appeal for Lack of Diligence, Imposes Costs on Officials
Court Directs Departmental Enquiry and Imposes Rs. 20,000 Cost for Mechanical Filing of Appeal under POCSO Act...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Preventive Detention Extensions of Upendra Yadav
Court rules no Advisory Board approval needed for extensions beyond initial confirmatory order under Jharkhand Control o...
Kerala High Court Reverses Tribunal's Decision on Motor Accident Claim
Court Clarifies Legal Representatives in Christian Succession under Motor Vehicles Act...
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in Rs. 24 Lakh Cheque Bounce Case
Satish Kumar's revision plea dismissed; court emphasizes statutory presumptions under Negotiable Instruments Act....
Karnataka High Court Permits Rectification of GST Errors in Early Returns
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. allowed to correct bona fide errors in GSTR-3B returns for initial GST implementatio...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Fixed Pay Entitlement for Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees working four hours or more entitled to Rs.14,800 fixed pay as per 2019 Circular; Court dismisses app...
Kerala High Court Halts Construction Proposal at Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple
Court stresses preservation of temple's architectural heritage; mandates stringent guidelines for future constructions. ...
State's failure to effectively investigate crimes violates Article 21, requiring compensation to victims and systemic reforms
Madras High Court Directs State to Compensate Victims for Lapses in Crime Investigations Court Orders Systemic Reforms a...
Bombay High Court Upholds Student Rights, Mandates Compliance with Grievance Redressal Committee Recommendations
Maharashtra National Law University Ordered to Facilitate Exam Participation for Students with Attendance Discrepancies...
Madras High Court Upholds Validity of Family Arrangement in Landmark Arbitration Case
Court Confirms Enforceability of Unregistered Family Arrangement, Despite Allegations of Fraud and Coercion...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Husband and His Paramour in Murder Case
Court affirms conviction based on circumstantial evidence; murder motivated by extramarital affair ...
Madras High Court Directs Expunging of Fraudulent Copyright Registration
Court Orders Removal of Respondent's Name from Copyright Register of 'Sagar Homeo Stores' Trademark...
Conviction under Section 138 NI Act for dishonor of cheque does not constitute moral turpitude
Punjab and Haryana High Court Rules: Dishonor of Personal Cheques Not Moral Turpitude; Orders Compassionate Appointment ...
Court cannot compel the State to amend service rules or create new posts for promotional avenues
Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Petition for Amendment in Promotion Rules for Laboratory Technicians Judicial Interventio...
NDPS - Bail involving commercial quantity - Prolonged incarceration alone cannot override statutory restrictions.
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Denies Bail to Accused in Commercial Quantity Drug Case Court Emphasizes the Mandatory Comp...
Delhi High Court Recognizes 'Birkin' and 'Hermes' as Well-Known Trade Marks
Hermes International secures legal victory against Macky Lifestyle, reinforcing global trademark protection....
Bombay High Court Takes Firm Action Against Air Pollution in Mumbai
Court Constitutes Committee to Oversee Compliance with Environmental Guidelines at Construction Sites...
Madras High Court Awards Family Pension to Second Wife Despite Void Marriage
Court Upholds Nomination by Deceased Employee, Directs Pension Disbursement Within Eight Weeks...
Orissa High Court Probes 12-Year Delay in Criminal Appeal Filing
Court Orders Investigation into Reasons Behind the Delay in Filing Appeal by Life Imprisonment Convict Jatia Hembram...
Patna High Court Orders Release of Seized Motorcycle, Overrides Special Excise Court’s Decision
High Court Utilizes Article 226 to Counteract Section 60 Bar of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, Citing Lack of Vehicle...
Telangana High Court Upholds Family Court's Decision in High-Profile Divorce Case
Allegations of Cruelty and Desertion Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence; Couple Continues to Reside Together...
Gujarat High Court Orders Fresh Consideration in Chartered Accountant Misconduct Case
ICAI Council's Recommendation Set Aside Due to Non-Application of Mind, Matter Remitted for Re-Evaluation...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Surviving Accused in 1980 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence
Court extends benefit of doubt to Ram Jiyawan, citing prosecution's failure to explain injuries and inconsistencies in t...
Uttarakhand High Court quashes FIR in non compoundable matrimonial dispute following amicable settlement
The High Court exercises its inherent powers to quash criminal proceedings, citing potential abuse of process and extrem...
Bombay High Court Quashes Debit Freeze Orders by Investigating Agencies Under BNSS 2023
Court Clarifies Distinction Between Seizure and Attachment Powers; Banks Urged to Follow Cyber Frauds Management Guideli...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Dismissal of Motor Accident Claim Due to Evidence Discrepancies
Appellant's compensation claim rejected due to unexplained delay and lack of credible evidence linking the insured vehic...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Writ Petitions Seeking Expedited Arbitration in Land Acquisition Cases
Court Upholds Jurisdictional Limits, Directs Petitioners to Pursue Remedies Under Arbitration Act...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Unmarried Daughter's Right to Maintenance and Marriage Expenses
Court affirms statutory obligation of father to support unmarried daughter under Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 19...
Calcutta High Court Directs Compensation for Victims of Manual Scavenging Tragedy
Court Orders State Authorities to Pay Enhanced Compensation and Enforce Safety Measures for Sewer Workers...
Bank failed to pay for Crop Insurance resulting in loss to farmers : Liable to pay compensation
Madras High Court Dismisses Review Plea, Holds Central Co-operative Bank Liable for Farmers' Losses Court affirms Bank's...
Motor accident compensation claims : Income Tax Returns carry a presumption of correctness unless proven otherwise.
Gauhati High Court Remands Motor Accident Claim for Reassessment of Deceased's Income Tribunal's Omission to Consider In...
Demolition of unauthorised construction - Notices becoming infructuous due to legal stays : Authorities issue fresh notice
Calcutta High Court Orders Fresh Demolition Proceedings for Unauthorised Construction in Kolkata Court mandates Kamarhat...