High Courts
HC quashes EC notification for April 9 Ponda assembly byelection in Goa
The petitioners argued that under the Representation of the People Act, holding a byelection is not mandatory if the rem...
HC sets aside death sentences to two in 2019 minor's rape-murder case in Ludhiana
The court observed that a perusal of statements of both the accused clearly pointed out the omission in putting to them ...
Tweets by journalist Rana Ayyub derogatory, communal: Delhi HC
The petitioner said the continued public availability of the tweets has caused continuing and direct injury to her relig...
2014 custodial death: Bombay HC upholds decision to frame murder charges against 8 cops
The court also pointed to inconsistencies in police records, non-preservation of CCTV footage despite court directions, ...
HC stays arrest of suspended Banda jail superintendent in gangster's 'illegal' release case
The court, however, allowed police to continue with the probe but restrained the investigating officer from filing a rep...
Allahabad HC acquits man after 11 years in jail in minor's rape case, cites lapses in probe
Re-examining the evidence, the high court found significant gaps in the prosecution's case. The bench noted that althoug...
Allahabad HC refuses to quash FIR against woman accused of defrauding PhD aspirant
Clarifying that it was not expressing any opinion on the truthfulness of the allegations, the court held that the nature...
Allahabad HC expresses reluctance to examine Centre's records in Rahul Gandhi citizenship case
During earlier hearings, the bench had asked the Centre about action taken on a complaint alleging Gandhi's British citi...
HC dismisses plea filed by Shinde faction leader against poll victory of Sena (UBT) rival
The HC pointed out that under section 117(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, a petitioner is required to ...
HC appoints former Justice Gautam Kumar Chaudhary as chairman of fact-finding committee
The petitioners alleged serious discrepancies in the preparation of the merit list, claiming that candidates scoring abo...
Jharkhand HC pulls up DGP over alleged assault on petitioner's relative by Bokaro police
Rekha Devi, a Bokaro resident, had filed a habeas corpus petition, alleging that her uncle-in-law was picked up by polic...
Bhojshala dispute: Merely offering namaz doesn't turn any place into mosque, argues Hindu side
As per Hindu scriptures, as soon as an idol is consecrated in a temple, the site becomes the property of the deities, an...
Delhi HC quashes FSSAI regulation on animal feed
The court passed the verdict on a petition by Godrej Agrovet Ltd challenging the FSSAI regulation, which stated that mil...
Delhi High Court Orders Immediate Removal of Obscene Song from Digital Platforms
Court Directs Action Against Vulgar and Misogynistic Content; Emphasizes Standards of Decency in Society...
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to BEST Bus Driver in Fatal Road Accident Case
Court Cites Lack of Adequate Training and Absence of Malafide Intent in Granting Bail to Driver Accused of Causing Nine ...
Allahabad High Court Stays Judgment Granting Old Pension Scheme Benefits to Post-2005 Regularized Employees
Division Bench to Await Supreme Court's Decision on Pension Scheme Validity Before Final Adjudication...
High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against Attempt to Influence Judge
Madhya Pradesh High Court takes stern action against respondent for attempting to improperly contact and influence the j...
Madras High Court Upholds Governor's Obligation to Follow Ministerial Advice on Convict Remission
Full Bench clarifies Governor's discretion under Article 161, affirming adherence to Council of Ministers' advice...
Allahabad High Court Orders Investigation into Honey-Trapping and Blackmailing Syndicate
Court Directs Strict Vigilance Across Meerut Zone Amid Concerns of Societal Impact...
Kerala High Court Upholds Election Petition Against BJP MP Suresh Gopi
Allegations of Corrupt Practices to Proceed to Trial; One Charge Struck Off...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Declares Panchayat Delimitation Process Invalid
Court mandates strict adherence to statutory provisions, impacting upcoming elections....
Delhi High Court Enforces Personality Rights, Grants Injunction Against AI Misappropriation
Court Protects Spiritual Preacher Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj's Image Against Unauthorized AI-Generated Content...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Declaration of Live-In Relationship as Marriage
Court Upholds Legal Requirements for Valid Marriages, Rejects Plaintiff's Claim Due to Existing Spousal Relationship...
Allahabad High Court Orders Withdrawal of Challan and Security in Namaz Dispute
Court mandates adherence to undertaking by petitioner to maintain peace, directs state to withdraw unnecessary security ...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Arbitrary Cancellation of Petrol Pump Letter of Intent
Typographical Error Not Grounds for Overturning Legitimate Expectation, Court Rules...
Allahabad High Court Orders Reconsideration of Maintenance Denial in Talaq Case
Family Court to Re-examine Maintenance Claim after Talaq Decree Ruled as Declaratory...
Madras High Court Upholds Seriousness of POCSO Allegations, Dismisses Quash Petition
Court imposes cost on petitioners for inappropriate conduct by counsel, emphasizing victim protection....
Kerala High Court Upholds State's Right Over Acquired Land
Court Denies Restitution of Land to Original Owner Despite Redundant Acquisition Purpose...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Petition by Prabha Exim Pvt. Ltd. Over Contract Rescission
Court Upholds Availability of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism, Limits Judicial Intervention in Contractual Matt...
Allahabad High Court Rules Family Court is Appropriate Forum for Child Custody Cases
Habeas Corpus Petition Dismissed; Welfare of Minor Children to be Decided by Family Court...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition by Jitendra Maru, Citing Abuse of Process
Petition seeking CBI probe into alleged corporate bribery dismissed; court warns against misuse of legal process for pri...
'How was Indian Pickleball Association recognised as national federation?' HC asks Centre
The bench ordered that when considering the renewal of IPA's recognition, the ministry must provide an opportunity for w...
Bombay High Court Rejects Plea to Stay Conviction in Moral Turpitude Case
Deelip Gopalsingh Thakur Disqualified from Municipal Role Due to Conviction Involving Moral Turpitude...
Calcutta High Court Overturns Rape Conviction Due to Lack of Evidence and Suppression of Marital Relationship
Mithun Paul's conviction under Section 376 IPC set aside as court finds prosecution failed to prove case beyond reasonab...
Calcutta High Court Acquits Boren Mondal, Overturns Conviction in Domestic Cruelty Case
Lack of Evidence Leads to Acquittal in Section 498A and 304B IPC Charges; Court Warns Against Misuse of Criminal Law...
HC orders DDG Shipping to send mortal remains of West Asia war victim to FSL
The Solankis' petition claimed that the fundamental right to dignity extends to a person even after death and, hence, th...