High Courts
Telangana High Court Orders Authorities to Reassess Long-Term Visa Applications Amidst Citizenship Dispute
The Court directs the Government to consider the Long-Term Visa applications of individuals with disputed nationality, e...
Delhi High Court Replaces Imprisonment with Monetary Penalty for Environmental Violation
Court acknowledges legislative amendments reducing punishment for environmental offences; emphasizes compliance and rest...
Allahabad High Court Grants Bail Under New Legal Framework for Religious Conversion Case
Court emphasizes prosecution initiation must align with individual rights, granting bail under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksh...
Cal HC upholds rape conviction on false marriage promise, says consequence of misdeed must be faced
"This kind of consent taken by the accused with clear intention not to fulfil the promise and persuading the girl to bel...
Delhi HC restrains misuse of actor Vivek Oberoi's name, image
Oberoi has a "copyright" over his own personality, which includes his image, likeness, voice, name and signature, and hi...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Writ Appeal by Admission Supervisory Committee
The Kerala High Court underscores the principles of judicial discipline, ruling that quasi-judicial bodies cannot appeal...
'Humiliating': Allahabad HC sets aside placard punishment handed to Noida varsity student
The student was rusticated by the Noida International University in March 2023, following allegations that he misbehaved...
Blanket, disproportionate freezing of bank accounts arbitrary: Delhi HC
The observations came on a petition filed by Malabar Gold and Diamonds, seeking to direct the Centre and I4C to withdraw...
Laws, rules should not create discord between religions, should unify them: Kerala HC
Dr Zacharias Mar Aprem and another priest, were invited to the temple to attend a function in connection with the Sreekr...
Bombay High Court Declares Railway Employee a Bonafide Passenger, Awards Compensation
Court overturns tribunal decision, grants Rs. 3 lakhs to family of deceased railway employee with interest....
Orissa High Court Upholds Compassionate Appointment for CRPF Dependent, Criticizes Bureaucratic Approach
Compassionate appointment for the family of a medically invalidated CRPF officer reaffirmed, with a call for a humane pe...
Karnataka High Court Rejects Mining Lease Extension, Citing Rule Violations
M/s. Shri. Venkateshwara Minerals' plea for lease extension dismissed due to non-compliance with statutory area requirem...
Allahabad High Court Enhances Compensation in Road Accident Case
Court directs U.P.S.R.T.C. to pay Rs. 16,04,092 to the family of the deceased with 7% interest...
Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Decades-Old Pension Claim Due to Abandonment of Service
Court finds prolonged absence and delay in seeking pension benefits untenable; directs inquiry into the loss of service ...
Kerala High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Malikhana Allowance
Court Upholds Constitutional Bar on Writ Jurisdiction; Imposes Costs on Petitioner...
Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Illegal Arrest and Grants Compensation for Fundamental Rights Violation
Police's non-compliance with statutory safeguards under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 leads to quashing of pr...
Allahabad High Court Directs Expedited Appointment to Waqf Tribunal Amidst Legal Dispute
Court Disposes Petition, Urges State Government to Address Tribunal Vacancy Promptly...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Strict Adherence to Recruitment Timelines
Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Relaxation of Document Submission Deadline for Assistant Professor Post...
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in PoCSO and Rape Case Based on DNA Evidence
Despite Victim and Witnesses Turning Hostile, Scientific Evidence Forms Sole Basis for Conviction...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Registrar's Authority in Issuing Notices for Securitisation Applications
High Court dismisses petition challenging Registrar DRT's jurisdiction, emphasizing procedural compliance and judicial e...
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to Accused in High-Profile Cricket Match Death Case
Bail approved under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, due to lack of criminal history and prolong...
Madras High Court Revokes Interim Bail, Mandates Strict Conditions for Journalist A. Shankar
Court Orders Medical Evaluation and Imposes Restrictions to Safeguard Ongoing Investigation and Witness Protection...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Partition Deed in Family Property Dispute
Court dismisses allegations of fraud and reaffirms finality of partition among family members....
Andhra Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Interim Order for Status Quo Ante in Visakhapatnam Port Authority Lease Dispute
Court emphasizes the necessity of reasons in judicial orders, overturns ad-interim mandatory injunction lacking justific...
Kerala High Court Clarifies Requirement for Central Government Sanction in Cases of Offences Committed Abroad
Sanction Not Needed for Cognizance, Mandatory for Trial Commencement as per Section 188 Cr.P.C....
Karnataka High Court Upholds Investigation in Abuse Case Against Politician
Court rules against quashing FIR, emphasizes need for thorough probe into allegations of abuse and public nuisance....
Chhattisgarh High Court Denounces Police Misconduct in Custodial Case
Court Orders Review and Adherence to Constitutional Safeguards in Arrest and Custodial Treatment...
Calcutta High Court Quashes Denial of Premature Release for Life Convict After 32 Years
Court Orders Reconsideration of Convict's Release, Criticizes Judicial Department's Speculative Reasoning...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Modifies Order on FIR Registration in Surety Impersonation Case
Court Emphasizes Preliminary Inquiry and Court Satisfaction Before FIR in Court-Related Offences...
Bombay High Court Upholds Domestic Violence Case Against Husband, Dismisses Charges Against Relatives
Court Recognizes Relationship in the Nature of Marriage, Allows Interim Maintenance to Continue...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Bail for Cyber Fraud Accused Kuldeep Sharma
Court Denies Bail Citing Seriousness of Digital Fraud and Ongoing Investigation...
Bombay High Court Quashes Notice Issued by Mumbai Municipal Corporation for Lack of Jurisdictional Compliance
Court Finds Issuance of Section 314 Notice Without Application of Mind, Grants Liberty for Fresh Notice in Accordance wi...
Orissa High Court Overturns Restriction on RTI Applications Imposed by State Information Commission
Court Orders Complete Disclosure of Information, Deems Restriction on Filing RTI Applications Unjustified...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs Hind Samachar Limited to Approach National Green Tribunal
Court Upholds State Pollution Control Board's Power to Act Without Prior Hearing in Environmental Emergencies...
Calcutta High Court Grants Liberty to Former MLA for Enhanced Security Request
Humayun Kabir, After Forming New Political Party, to Approach Ministry of Home Affairs for Police Protection...
Bombay High Court Quashes Prosecution Due to Delayed Drug Analysis
Non-Compliance with Rule 45 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, Leads to Quashing of Criminal Proceedings...