High Courts
Mother of martyred jawan denied pension: Chhattisgarh HC asks govt to decide in 6 weeks
"We have no hesitation in holding that the Act of 1965 should also contain similar provision as provided in the Rules of...
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in Rape Case, Reduces Sentence
Conviction for abduction and rape stands; sentence reduced considering time lapse and absence of criminal history....
Calcutta High Court Quashes Proceedings in Matrimonial Dispute
Court Exercises Inherent Powers to Prevent Abuse of Legal Process and Ensure Justice...
Delhi High Court Directs Inclusion of Athlete in Winter Olympics Selection After Finding Process Arbitrary
Court Criticizes Indian Olympic Association and Ministry for Failing to Uphold Fairness and Transparency in Athlete Sele...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Trial Progress, Denies Quashing of Proceedings Against Irfan Solanki
Court Emphasizes Cautious Use of Inherent Powers in Criminal Trials, Rejects Claims of Political Vendetta...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Arrests in Real Estate Money Laundering Case
Court Dismisses Petitions Challenging Arrests Under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act...
Kerala High Court Upholds Regular Course Requirement for Librarian Grade IV Recruitment
The High Court sets aside the Kerala Administrative Tribunal's decision allowing distance education degrees as equivalen...
Orissa High Court Denies Bail to Petitioners Citing Criminal Antecedents and Serious Offences
Petitioners' extensive criminal history and previous convictions under Arms Act lead to rejection of bail application...
Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Daughters' Coparcenary Rights in Landmark Judgment
Oral Partitions Prior to 2004 Require Legal Validation; Customary Divorce Unsubstantiated...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Sets Aside Bail Order for Juvenile Accused in Murder Case
High Court directs reevaluation of bail by Juvenile Justice Board considering juvenile's criminal exposure and lack of s...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Nullifies Proclamation Against Inderjeet Singh
Court Finds Procedural Lapses in Declaring Petitioner a Proclaimed Offender Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 20...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds Woman's Right to Pursue Career Despite Marital Obligations
Court dismisses husband's plea for restitution of conjugal rights, emphasizes equal responsibilities in marriage....
Jharkhand High Court Orders Demolition of Illegal Constructions in Jamshedpur
Court Rejects Pleas for Regularisation, Upholds Rule of Law Against Rampant Violations...
Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Arrest Warrants in Maintenance Recovery Case
Court underscores adherence to statutory procedures and Supreme Court guidelines for recovery of maintenance arrears....
Karnataka High Court Upholds FIR Registration Without Prior Sanction for Religious Insult Case
Investigation into the circulation of obscene images of Hindu deities on WhatsApp continues without prior government san...
Karnataka High Court Orders Investigation into Illegal Sand Mining
Court Acts on Media Reports and Home Minister's Statement; Calls for Court-Monitored Probe by Central Agency or SIT...
Telangana High Court Quashes IPC Charges by Forest Officials; Upholds Wild Life Act Proceedings
Court rules forest officials lack jurisdiction for IPC investigations, but can proceed under Wild Life (Protection) Act,...
Delhi High Court Orders Comprehensive Survey of Constructions Around Heritage Sites
Municipal Body Directed to Ensure Compliance with Sanctioned Building Plans and Heritage Norms...
Allahabad HC flags delayed pregnancy detection in rape cases, says SOPs not applied effectively
The court also said that measures must be provided to avoid breaching the limit of 24 weeks, including providing the vic...
‘Demoralised’ by SC observations, Allahabad HC judge seeks removal from bail roster
After quashing the bail order, it directed that a copy of its judgment be sent to the Chief Justice of the Allahabad Hig...
Jharkhand HC stays demolition of houses in state capital
The court while clamping a stay on further demolition in the area has directed the circle officer to not put pressure on...
HC restrains actor from making defamatory remarks against composer Palash Muchhal
"The defendant (Mane) is restrained from making any further references and insinuations of the kind and nature attacking...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds CISF Transfer, Emphasizes Service Incidence
Transfer policy in central armed forces does not confer legal right to specific postings, court affirms...
Jharkhand High Court Intervenes in Trafficking Case to Protect Mother and Trace Missing Girl
Court directs UIDAI involvement and assures safety measures for petitioner facing threats and allegations...
Bombay High Court Upholds Railway Tribunal's Decision to Deny Compensation Due to Intoxication
Court Rules Against Compensation Claim as Appellant Admits to Intoxication Before Platform Accident...
Allahabad High Court Disposes PIL on OBC Commission Formation in Uttar Pradesh
State Government Assures Progress on Establishing OBC Commission Ahead of Panchayat Elections...
Madras High Court Directs Mahendra Singh Dhoni to Bear Transcription Costs in Legal Battle Against Zee Media
Plaintiff Ordered to Pay Rs. 10 Lakhs to Chief Justice Relief Fund for CD Transcription and Translation Services...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Dismissal of Police Constable for Unauthorized Absence
Devinder Singh's appeal dismissed; court emphasizes discipline in police service...
Kerala High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Politician in High-Profile Sexual Assault Case
Allegations of sexual violence, coercion, and forced abortion investigated; Bail granted with strict conditions...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Original Caste Status Post-Marriage
Court dismisses appeal challenging summons under SC/ST Act, reinforcing that marital status does not alter caste identit...
Delhi HC expresses concern on children being exploited to commit crimes, denies bail to woman
"Grant of anticipatory bail in a case where a child was exploited in commission of crimes would send a very wrong signal...
Bombay HC seeks details from police of any security audit done of court premises, judges' residences
The apex court had taken cognisance of threats faced by judicial officers nationwide after the killing of a Dhanbad judg...
'Lame excuse', says HC on BMC's failure to clear encroachments in Powai
The court said the BMC's stand that it cannot initiate any action as the street was private property was a "lame excuse"...
Can't have vacancies in minority educational institutions commission: Delhi HC to Centre
"Thus, what we find from the duties and functions entrusted to the commission under the Act is that the commission is es...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds FIR Against Vandna Tyagi; Dismisses Quashing Petition
Court Emphasizes Limited Scope for Quashing FIR; Stresses Importance of Investigation in Criminal Proceedings...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Immediate Action Against Rampant Illegal Mining in Haryana
Court Directs State Authorities to Seal Mining Sites and Investigate Environmental Violations...