High Courts
Bengal govt appoints additional advocate general
With the change in government in West Bengal, the new BJP dispensation appointed the law officers to represent the state...
Delhi HC sets aside order staying FIR registration against Abhijit Iyer Mitra
Senior counsel appearing for the petitioner contended that the sessions court passed the stay order in an arbitrary mann...
Two TMC leaders move Calcutta HC seeking protection from police action in cases against them
Another petition was moved before the bench by Kailash Kumar Mishra, the TMC's unsuccessful candidate from Bally in Howr...
High Court Upholds Termination of Guest Faculty Over Misconduct Allegations
Court Declines to Intervene in Dismissal Despite Alleged Procedural Flaws, Emphasizes Discretionary Jurisdiction and Equ...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs M.P. Jal Nigaam to Ensure Water Supply to Sigora Colony
Court emphasizes the right to life includes access to potable water, mandates pipeline connectivity within three months....
Delhi High Court Remands Case for Fresh Adjudication, Citing Lack of Reasoning in Lower Court Order
The High Court emphasized the necessity of reasoned orders as it set aside a Sessions Court's stay on a trial court dire...
Allahabad High Court Orders Closure and Relocation of Students from Structurally Unsafe School Building
Chutki Bhandar Girls Intermediate College in Lucknow Faces Urgent Relocation; Court Directs Safety Measures and Infrastr...
Allahabad High Court Criticizes U.P. Government's Lack of Concrete Policy for Acid Attack Survivors
Court summons top state officials, demands structured rehabilitation and compensation framework for victims...
Kerala High Court Upholds Bar Council's Denial of Enrolment to Dual-Profession Homoeopath
Court rules that registered Homoeopathy practitioners must cancel medical registration before enrolling as advocates to ...
Bombay High Court Quashes Age Reduction Rule for Anganwadi Supervisor Promotions
The Court rules that lowering the maximum qualifying age for promotions is arbitrary and violates the doctrine of legiti...
Patna High Court Upholds Rejection of Death Certificate for Missing Person
Petition Dismissed Due to Non-Compliance with Legal Requirements for Issuing Death Certificate...
Rajasthan High Court Denies Bail in High-Profile Forgery Case Involving Medical Examination Credentials
Accused in the FMGE Forgery Case to Remain in Custody as Court Cites Societal Impact and Organized Fraudulent Activities...
Delhi High Court Upholds Territorial Jurisdiction in Trademark Infringement Suit
Court rules online presence and 'Contact Us' page sufficient to establish jurisdiction in trademark case involving Regos...
Calcutta High Court Declares Unilaterally Appointed Arbitral Award Void
Court Emphasizes Independence and Impartiality in Arbitration, Dismisses Enforcement Petition by Cholamandalam Investmen...
Delhi High Court Denies Trimurti Films Interim Injunction in Copyright Infringement Case
Court Finds Plaintiff's Non-Disclosure of Material Facts and Prior Inaction Disentitles It from Equitable Relief...
Delhi High Court Initiates Criminal Contempt Proceedings Against Political Figures for Scandalizing Judiciary
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma addresses vilification campaigns; emphasizes the protection of judicial dignity and indepen...
Delhi High Court Grants Ex-Parte Injunction to Combat Piracy of Bollywood Film 'Aakhri Sawal'
Google and Telegram Directed to Remove Infringing Content; Dynamic+ Injunction Issued to Tackle Piracy...
Telangana High Court Upholds MSMED Act's Application to Works Contracts
Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Arbitration Reference Under MSMED Act for Works Contract Dispute...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Family Court's Dismissal of Divorce Petition by Bigamous Husband
Court rules that customs like "Nata marriage" cannot override statutory provisions prohibiting bigamy under the Hindu Ma...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Defamation Complaint Against Newspaper Publication
Court Rules Joint Complaints Maintainable and FIR Publications Not Defamatory...
Calcutta High Court Invalidates Copyright Registration Due to Procedural Non-Compliance
Court Orders Removal from Register, Allows Reapplication Upon Compliance with Statutory Requirements...
Kerala High Court Grants Extension for Critical Scientific Report in Gold Plating Investigation
Specialized tests at National Metallurgical Laboratory delay probe; court allows two more weeks for completion...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Executive Magistrate's Order to Remove Encroachment
Shambhu Singh's Plea Dismissed; Court Affirms Public Pathway Obstruction Must Be Cleared...
Kerala High Court Denies Bail in Astrologer’s Sexual Assault Case
Court Cites Seriousness of Allegations and Prima Facie Evidence Against Accused in Case Involving Minor...
Gujarat High Court Discharges Engineers from Culpable Homicide Charges in Hostel Staircase Collapse
Court Orders Trial for Negligence Leading to Deaths under Section 304A IPC...
Delhi High Court Denies Academic Progression for Student with Nil Attendance
Aman Bansal's appeal for direct promotion to Semester-IV without attending Semester-III rejected by the Delhi High Court...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Rape FIR Against Husband Under Exception 2 to IPC Section 375
Court Rules FIR as Abuse of Process of Law in Case Involving Legally Wedded Couple...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Acquits Dudekula Somaiah in Inconsistent Dying Declarations Case
Court sets aside conviction due to irreconcilable dying declarations and lack of evidence corroborating later statements...
UP: HC grants anticipatory bail to one Bareilly violence accused
According to the FIR, in the ensuing violence, the clothes of police personnel were torn, with two officers sustaining i...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Maintenance for Woman and Child in Disputed Marriage Case
Court affirms interim maintenance order despite challenges to marriage legitimacy under Section 125 Cr.P.C....
Kerala High Court Overturns Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case
Wilfred Jose's Appeal Succeeds as Court Convicts Jayapal for Dishonoured Cheque, Imposes Fine and Compensation...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petition for Higher Post on Compassionate Grounds
Court Upholds Principle of "No Second Consideration" for Higher Post After Initial Compassionate Appointment...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Departmental Inquiry Against Judicial Officer
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Inquiry Initiation, Orders Contempt Proceedings for Scandalous Allegations...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Criminal Contempt Plea Against Judge
Heated Exchanges in Courtroom Do Not Constitute Criminal Contempt, Rules High Court...
Delhi High Court Quashes PRC Orders, Upholds Natural Justice in Export Dispute
High Court orders fresh hearing for O.C. Sweaters LLP, citing violation of natural justice principles and lack of reason...
Rajasthan High Court Reinforces Arbitration in Compensation Disputes Under National Highways Act
Court Overturns Arbitrator's Decision, Establishing Precedent for Claims Denied Under Specific Compensation Heads...