High Courts
High Court Upholds Anticipatory Bail Amid Allegations of Misuse
Punjab and Haryana High Court dismisses plea for cancellation of anticipatory bail, citing lack of evidence for misuse a...
Calcutta High Court Upholds State's Regulation on Protest Venues
Court reaffirms that the right to protest under Article 19 is subject to reasonable restrictions, dismissing appeal for ...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Withdrawal of Co-Education System in Sonamui School
Court Upholds Right to Education Act, Emphasizes Benefits of Co-Education...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Invalidates Delegation of Powers to Secretary, Punjab Mandi Board
Court Quashes Orders Annulling Appointments, Upholds Statutory Service Rules Over Non-Statutory Instructions...
Bombay High Court Quashes Charity Commissioner's Order for Public Apology
Bombay High Court, Quashes Order, Charity Commissioner, Public Apology...
Calcutta High Court Allows Re-Cross Examination in POCSO Case
Revisional application under POCSO Act and IPC leads to recall of witnesses due to ineffective cross-examination, safegu...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Sanction Order Against Deputy Excise Commissioner in Corruption Case
Court finds sanction order was issued without proper application of mind, setting aside proceedings against public serva...
Allahabad High Court Denies Quashing of Defamation Case Against News18 Journalists
Court emphasizes necessity of trial for allegations concerning defamation and refuses to conduct mini-trial at prelimina...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Disciplinary Action Against Police Officer for Misuse of Authority
Court Directs Suspension and Inquiry into Officer's Conduct Following Rejection of Anticipatory Bail...
Delhi High Court Upholds Interim Injunction Against Canva for Alleged Patent Infringement in Interactive Multimedia Feature
Court finds prima facie infringement of Indian Patent No. IN360726 by Canva’s "Present and Record" feature; directs Rs. ...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Allows UCO Bank to Proceed with Asset Possession Without Magistrate Assistance
Judgment Overturns Tribunals' Orders Mandating Section 14 SARFAESI Act Proceedings for Asset Possession...
Delhi High Court Upholds Non-Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award in Reliance Case
Court rules award unenforceable under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to unresolved key issues...
Telangana High Court Urges Swift Action in Intellectual Property Dispute
Court Directs Expeditious Resolution of Interim Injunction Plea in Copyright Infringement Case...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes Land Acquisition Proceedings for Compost Yard in Bhimavaram
Court mandates fresh consideration under Section 5A, citing improper procedures in land acquisition process...
Orissa High Court Upholds Disqualification of Panchayat Member for Violating Two-Child Policy
Court stresses urgent need for population control measures in light of global and national challenges...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Divorce to Kavita on Grounds of Irretrievable Breakdown
Court Recognizes Long Separation and Mental Cruelty as Sufficient Grounds for Dissolution of Marriage...
Bombay High Court Denies Condonation of Delay in Review Petition
Court Finds No "Sufficient Cause" for 645-Day Delay in Filing Review Petition...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Supplementary Charge Sheet in NDPS Case
Court Dismisses Petition Against Supplementary Charge Sheet, Ensures Swift Trial Completion...
Calcutta High Court Bars Successive Revisions Under West Bengal Value Added Tax Act
The court rules that orders revised under Section 86 cannot undergo further revision under Section 85, preventing an end...
Gauhati High Court Upholds Tender Decision Despite Procedural Irregularities
Court emphasizes limited scope of judicial review in tender matters and highlights public interest over procedural griev...
Calcutta High Court Acquits Accused in 2012 Burn Death Case Due to Lack of Evidence
Convictions Under Sections 302 and 498A IPC Overturned; Court Cites Contradictory Testimonies and Procedural Lapses...
Bombay High Court Upholds Insurance Ombudsman’s Award in Favor of Policy holder
Insurer’s Attempt to Repudiate Claim on Ported Policy Rejected; Court Emphasizes Diligence in Policy Portability...
Telangana High Court Denies Custody of Adopted Child to Petitioner in Trafficking Case
Court Upholds Strict Adherence to CARA Guidelines; Dismisses Writ Petition...
Gauhati High Court Awards Compensation for Custodial Death in Alleged Fake Encounter
In a significant ruling, the Gauhati High Court addresses lapses by state authorities leading to the death of Ratan Narz...
Delhi High Court Orders Reconsideration of Bail Application Dismissed on Grounds of Volume
Court Calls for Judicial Mindfulness and Merits-Based Evaluation in Bail Matters...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Judgment Despite 18-Month Delay
The court ruled that delay alone does not invalidate a judgment, citing guidelines from the Supreme Court....
Calcutta High Court Upholds Reinstatement of Probationary Superintendent
Court Rules Termination Order of Deb Halder Punitive and Unjustified...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Overturns Unjust Tender Punishments
Court rules against State's forfeiture of EMD and debarring Intas Pharmaceuticals due to procedural lapses...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Reforms Fee Regulation in Private Schools
Judgment Mandates FFRC to Align with Supreme Court Directives; Calls for Retired High Court Judge as Chairperson...
Allahabad High Court Criticizes Delayed Response in Missing Person Case
Court Transforms Individual Complaint into Public Interest Litigation Highlighting Systemic Flaws...
Delhi High Court Overturns Administrative Order Limiting Filing of Execution Petitions Based on Pecuniary Jurisdiction
Court affirms that Registry cannot bar access to justice by refusing petitions below Rs. 2 crores; jurisdictional object...
Bombay High Court Upholds Binding Nature of MSHRC Recommendations
Court Directs Maharashtra Government to Deposit Rs.3.60 Crores for Compensation Compliance...
Kerala High Court Quashes Cruelty Charges Under Section 498A IPC
Marriage Annulment Leads to Dismissal of Proceedings Against Accused in Case of Alleged Cruelty...
Kerala High Court Mandates Comprehensive Digitization of Travancore Devaswom Board's Temple Administration
KITFRA entrusted with developing a robust digital framework to enhance transparency and efficiency in temple operations...
Delhi HC allows virtual appearances amid AI summit, bar council polls
India is set to host the AI Impact Summit, a high-profile gathering of global leaders and industry heavyweights in artif...
Refusing to accept resignation amounts to bonded labour: Kerala HC
The court directed the PSU to accept the petitioner’s resignation, relieve him from service "as expeditiously as possibl...