High Courts

Jharkhand High Court Upholds Lecturer Appointment Process; Dismisses Petition Challenging Equity of Long-Serving Educators

Petitioner's claim for appointment as Lecturer in Physics rejected due to non-application under specific advertisement; ...

Allahabad High Court Calls for Comprehensive SOP for Rape Victims and Unwanted Pregnancies

Court Stresses Need for Improved Coordination and Timely Medical Intervention to Protect Victims' Rights...

Kerala High Court Upholds Arrest of Pankaj Bhandari in Sabarimala Gold Misappropriation Case

Court dismisses claims of illegal arrest, citing compliance with statutory and constitutional safeguards....

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Doctrine of Proportionality in Disciplinary Proceedings

Court modifies excessive penalty imposed on retired bank officer, ensuring punishment is proportionate to misconduct....

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Job Scam Case

Balwant @ Bobby Kataria Released on Bail After Undertaking to Return Money Collected Under False Pretexts...

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Rape Charges Against Suraj Bora

Court Cites Lack of Evidence for Initial Fraudulent Intent in Promise of Marriage Case...

Madras High Court Rules Second Marriage Void, Denies Pension Benefits to Second Wife

Court Upholds Tamil Nadu Pension and Conduct Rules, Dismissing Claim for Family Pension by Second Wife...

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Child Trafficking for Illicit Liquor Sale Case

Serious Allegations and Need for Custodial Interrogation Lead to Bail Refusal...

Delhi HC permits temporary release of Rajpal Yadav from jail in cheque bounce cases

The court had noted that Yadav was required to make payment of Rs 1.35 crore in each of the seven cases against him and ...

Delhi High Court Upholds Denial of Furlough for Vikas Yadav Due to Ineligibility under Amended Prison Rules

Court affirms that statutory prerequisites for furlough, including good conduct remissions, remain unmet; emphasizes pub...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Dismissal of Police Constable for Misconduct

Court affirms limited scope of judicial review in disciplinary proceedings under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitutio...

MP bhojshala dispute: HC hearing on ASI's report deferred to Feb 18

Noting that ASI has completed the scientific survey and has submitted its report in a sealed cover to the high court, th...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Charge Against Vijendra Kumar Due to Procedural Lapses

Court Highlights Mandatory Compliance with Section 230 B.N.S.S., 2023 for Fair Trial...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Compensation Claims for Encroached Government Land

Illegal Possession Cannot Be Equated with Ownership, Rules Court in Landmark Case...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Life Sentence for Convicts in Panchayat Election Murder Case

Dying Declaration Crucial in Affirming Conviction; Compensation Directed for Victim's Family...

Gujarat High Court Acquits Husband in Suicide Case, Setting Aside Conviction Under Sections 498A and 306 IPC

Court finds lack of corroborative evidence and absence of wilful intent in alleged acts of cruelty...

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile Money Laundering Case

Court Emphasizes Custodial Interrogation for Effective Investigation in Complex Financial Frauds...

Delhi High Court Upholds Tenant's Right to Defend in Eviction Case

Landlord's Petition Dismissed as Court Recognizes Triable Issues in Tenant's Defense...

Allahabad High Court Orders Transfer of Matrimonial Case to Facilitate Fair Trial

Court Prioritizes Wife's Convenience in Consent-Based Transfer under Section 24 of CPC...

Delhi High Court Upholds Rent Escalation in Unregistered Lease Deed

Court Affirms Claims for Utility Charges and Repairs in Landlord-Tenant Dispute...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Premature Writ Petition in Sexual Harassment Disciplinary Case

Court Upholds Validity of Disciplinary Proceedings Despite Procedural Challenges by Petitioner...

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Tender Conditions in Favor of Established Bidders

Petition by Start-up Challenging Arbitrariness in Tender Conditions Dismissed by Court...

Karnataka High Court Overturns Lower Courts' Rulings in Domestic Violence Case

Judgment Finds Lack of Evidence and Perversity in Domestic Violence Allegations Against Bhaskar Reddy...

Bombay High Court Upholds Caste Identity for Adopted Child, Sets New Precedent

Landmark judgment harmonizes Juvenile Justice Act with Maharashtra Caste Certificate Act, granting caste validity based ...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Cancellation of Assistant Teacher's Appointment Due to Fraudulent Documents

Court Orders Comprehensive Scrutiny of Teacher Appointments to Curb Fraudulent Practices in Education System...

Madras High Court Quashes Government Order on Kallazhagar Temple ‘Iconic Project’, Emphasizes Trustees’ Role and Proper Fund Utilization

Court highlights violation of Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959, directs restoration of tem...

Gujarat High Court Acquits Two in Kidnapping and Atrocity Case