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Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case, Reaffirms Importance of Circumstantial Evidence

Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case, Reaffirms Importance of Circumstantial Evidence

The court's decision underscores the importance of circumstantial evidence in criminal trials, adhering to the high stan...

Dishonour of Cheque : A cheque issued towards repayment of a time-barred debt constitutes a valid and enforceable

Dishonour of Cheque : A cheque issued towards repayment of a time-barred debt constitutes a valid and enforceable

The decision has been hailed as a significant affirmation of the legal principles governing cheque bounces and the enfor...

Trademark - Use of "WOW BURGER" deemed to infringe trademarks "WOW MOMO," "WOW MOMO INSTANT," and "WOW DIMSUMS"

Trademark - Use of "WOW BURGER" deemed to infringe trademarks "WOW MOMO," "WOW MOMO INSTANT," and "WOW DIMSUMS"

The decision reinforces the protection of intellectual property rights in the food industry, particularly for well-estab...

Delhi High Court Upholds Personality Rights of Hrithik Roshan Against Unauthorized Use

Delhi High Court Upholds Personality Rights of Hrithik Roshan Against Unauthorized Use

The judgment also addressed the involvement of domain name registrants and e-platforms, directing them to take down infr...

Delhi High Court Grants Custody Parole for Religious Ceremony

Delhi High Court Grants Custody Parole for Religious Ceremony

The court clarified that the decision was made purely on humanitarian grounds, given the unique circumstances of the cas...

Allahabad High Court Grants Interim Injunction to Protect Disputed Property

Allahabad High Court Grants Interim Injunction to Protect Disputed Property

The trial court has been directed to expedite the resolution of the original suit within six months, ensuring minimal de...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Arbitral Award in Compensation Dispute

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Arbitral Award in Compensation Dispute

The High Court's decision reinforces the principle that judicial intervention in arbitral awards is permissible only on ...

Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal Due to Procedural Flaws in FIR Lodging

Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal Due to Procedural Flaws in FIR Lodging

The judgment reinforces the necessity for strict compliance with legal procedures, especially in cases involving special...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dissolves Marriage Due to Mental Cruelty and False Allegations

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dissolves Marriage Due to Mental Cruelty and False Allegations

In allowing the appeal, the High Court set aside the previous judgment and decree, dissolving the marriage from the date...

Bombay High Court Upholds Labour Rights in Landmark Judgment

Bombay High Court Upholds Labour Rights in Landmark Judgment

Maharashtra Police Academy Ordered to Reinstate and Regularize Daily Wage Worker with Full Benefits...

Bombay High Court Upholds Cancellation of Police Patil Selection; Cites Irregularities in Interview Process

Bombay High Court Upholds Cancellation of Police Patil Selection; Cites Irregularities in Interview Process

The petitioners' plea for extension of interim relief was granted for an additional four weeks, allowing them temporary ...

Delhi High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail in Illegal Ultrasound and Coerced Abortion Case

Delhi High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail in Illegal Ultrasound and Coerced Abortion Case

The court's decision to deny anticipatory bail reflects the seriousness of the offences and the imperative to safeguard ...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Maintenance to Wife Alleging Cruelty and Dowry Harassment

Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Maintenance to Wife Alleging Cruelty and Dowry Harassment

This ruling underscores the judicial recognition of the need for spousal support in pursuing educational and professiona...

Bombay High Court Grants Ex Parte Relief to Akshay Kumar in Personality Rights Case

Bombay High Court Grants Ex Parte Relief to Akshay Kumar in Personality Rights Case

The judgment highlighted the violation of Kumar's fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India and h...

Kerala High Court Upholds Discretionary Promotion Criteria in Kochi Metro Rail Limited

Kerala High Court Upholds Discretionary Promotion Criteria in Kochi Metro Rail Limited

In dismissing the petition, the Court's decision underscores the importance of adhering to established promotional polic...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Interest Rate for Delayed Possession in Yamuna Expressway Case

Allahabad High Court Upholds Interest Rate for Delayed Possession in Yamuna Expressway Case

RERA Appellate Tribunal's Decision to Grant Interest at MCLR + 1% Affirmed; Pre-deposit Appropriation Guidelines Clarifi...

Kerala High Court Dissolves Marriage Over Husband's Unfounded Suspicion and Mental Cruelty

Kerala High Court Dissolves Marriage Over Husband's Unfounded Suspicion and Mental Cruelty

In conclusion, the court allowed the appeal, dissolving the marriage between Maju Susan Babu and Sunil Mathew, solemnize...

Jharkhand High Court Upholds Judicial Review in Disciplinary Cases, Overturns Dismissal of Veteran Education Officer

Jharkhand High Court Upholds Judicial Review in Disciplinary Cases, Overturns Dismissal of Veteran Education Officer

This judgment reaffirms the judiciary's role in maintaining fairness in disciplinary proceedings, ensuring that penaltie...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Minors' Claim for Independent Rehabilitation Entitlement Post Mother's Remarriage

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Minors' Claim for Independent Rehabilitation Entitlement Post Mother's Remarriage

This ruling underscores the court's interpretation of familial dependency under the Act and sets a precedent on the trea...

Chhattisgarh High Court Orders Rs. 2 Lakh Compensation for Breach of HIV Patient Confidentiality

Chhattisgarh High Court Orders Rs. 2 Lakh Compensation for Breach of HIV Patient Confidentiality

The Court has set a deadline for the compensation payment and scheduled a follow-up hearing to monitor compliance and fu...

Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitrator's Mandate Amidst Allegations of Corruption

Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitrator's Mandate Amidst Allegations of Corruption

The ruling serves as a reminder of the stringent requirements for challenging an arbitrator’s eligibility under Indian a...

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Injunction Against Deepfake Video Disparaging TAJ Trademark

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Injunction Against Deepfake Video Disparaging TAJ Trademark

The next hearings are scheduled for December 5, 2025, before the Joint Registrar and March 23, 2026, in court, where fur...

Delhi High Court Directs Expedited Financial Aid for Advocate's Critical Medical Condition

Delhi High Court Directs Expedited Financial Aid for Advocate's Critical Medical Condition

The case has been scheduled for a subsequent hearing on December 16, 2025, to review the progress in the reconstitution ...

Jharkhand High Court Accepts Sincere Apology in Contempt Case, Drops Proceedings

Jharkhand High Court Accepts Sincere Apology in Contempt Case, Drops Proceedings

This decision reinforces the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rule of law while providing individuals the opportu...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Questions Propriety of NSA Invocation Based on Social Media Inputs

Madhya Pradesh High Court Questions Propriety of NSA Invocation Based on Social Media Inputs

The court's decision underscores the complexities of balancing national security concerns with procedural propriety and ...

Kerala High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case

Kerala High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case

Ultimately, the High Court found that the trial court had rightly concluded that the evidence and circumstances raised s...

Telangana High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition, Upholds Protective Custody for Trafficking Victims

Telangana High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition, Upholds Protective Custody for Trafficking Victims

The Court's decision underscores the balance between individual autonomy and the State's responsibility to safeguard vic...

Kerala High Court Overturns Death Sentence in Brutal Murder and Rape Case

Kerala High Court Overturns Death Sentence in Brutal Murder and Rape Case

While the appeal of the second accused was dismissed, the decision to commute Anil Kumar's death sentence to life impris...

Relinquishment of property rights in family settlements cannot be treated as gift deeds for stamp duty

Relinquishment of property rights in family settlements cannot be treated as gift deeds for stamp duty

Ultimately, the High Court directed the Collector of Stamps, Hauz Khas, Mehrauli, to release the impounded documents and...

Telangana High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Habitual Offender Aziz Hassan Kotadia

Telangana High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Habitual Offender Aziz Hassan Kotadia

The judgment serves as a precedent in the ongoing discourse on preventive detention laws in India, reinforcing the legal...

Gujarat High Court Approves Ex-Gratia Payment for Official Liquidator’s Company Paid Staff

Gujarat High Court Approves Ex-Gratia Payment for Official Liquidator’s Company Paid Staff

The ex-gratia payment aims to provide some financial security to these employees, recognizing their service as comparabl...

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea in Abetment of Suicide Case, Emphasizes Proximity and Instigation

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea in Abetment of Suicide Case, Emphasizes Proximity and Instigation

This decision reflects the judiciary's cautious approach in dealing with complex cases of abetment, balancing the requir...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dissolves Marriage Over Desertion and Cruelty Claims

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dissolves Marriage Over Desertion and Cruelty Claims

The decision also took into account the respondent's absence during the appeal proceedings, which left the appellant's s...

Delhi High Court Upholds Dismissal of CRPF Officer for Submitting False Educational Documents

Delhi High Court Upholds Dismissal of CRPF Officer for Submitting False Educational Documents

The court dismissed Kumar’s petition, ruling that the punishment was neither disproportionate nor harsh, given the natur...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Recovery Order Against Teacher

Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Recovery Order Against Teacher

The State's counsel, alongside the counsel for other respondents, was unable to provide substantial justification for by...

Karnataka High Court Clarifies Application of Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings

Karnataka High Court Clarifies Application of Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings

This judgment reiterates the procedural latitude afforded to disciplinary authorities under the Karnataka Civil Services...