High Courts
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case, Emphasizes Protection for Minor Victims
In conclusion, the court affirmed Rajnish's conviction and the sentences imposed: three years for kidnapping under Secti...
Divorce - Second marriage or live-in relationship and the birth of a child constituted cruelty
The judgment highlights the importance of substantive evidence in divorce proceedings and reinforces the legal stance th...
Delhi High Court Sets Aside Unreasoned Trademark Order, Remands for Fresh Hearing
This ruling reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to upholding the principles of natural justice and ensuring that admini...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Jinto P D in Trespass and Theft Case
This judgment underscores the judiciary's careful consideration of the necessity of custodial interrogation and the impo...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Increment Benefits for VRS Retirees
The judgment reinforces the principle that all employees, irrespective of their retirement mode, are entitled to benefit...
Maintenance awarded under the Domestic Violence Act cannot be enhanced under Section 127 CrPC
This ruling serves as a crucial reminder for legal practitioners and individuals navigating maintenance laws, highlighti...
Discharge has the effect of acquittal - Legal heirs cannot prosecute a complaint dismissed under Section 245 CrPC
The ruling has significant implications for cases where complaints are dismissed for default, reiterating the necessity ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Clarifies Conditions for Suspension of Sentence Under NI Act
The court urged appellate courts to prioritize hearing appeals challenging convictions under Section 138 of the NI Act, ...
Where lawful possession based on valid title deeds is disrupted police protection must be granted
The court dismissed the claims of the school authorities, who failed to present any title documents proving ownership of...
Delhi High Court Sets Aside Tribunal's Order Granting Notional Promotion to Retired Geologist
The High Court's ruling reaffirms the legal position that while an employee has the right to be considered for promotion...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Unauthorized Repatriation Order by Udaipur Development Authority
Concluding its decision, the Court quashed both the UDA's repatriation order and the Single Judge's dismissal of the wri...
Kerala High Court Upholds Pre-Arrest Bail Amidst Allegations of Rape and Theft
Ultimately, the High Court found no merit in the petition, maintaining the bail order and reinforcing the procedural saf...
Telangana High Court Suspends Executive Order on Enhanced Movie Ticket Rates
The government's defense, highlighting an alternative remedy through appeal under Section 7 of the A.P. Cinemas (Regulat...
Telangana High Court Suspends Final Marks List for Group-I Exam Amid Allegations of Procedural Irregularities
On the other side, the respondents supported the writ Court’s decision, asserting that the examination process was marre...
Bombay High Court Acquits Roshan in Rape Case Due to Inconsistencies in Evidence
The Court ordered Roshan Bandre to be released immediately and instructed the refund of any fines paid. Additionally, th...
Foreigners Act, 1946 - Burden of proof - Voter lists and other supporting evidence can substantiate claims of citizenship
The court's decision highlights the critical role of voter lists in substantiating claims of citizenship, particularly i...
Kerala High Court Upholds Criminal Liability Despite Repayment in Liquor Misappropriation Case
Justice Badharudeen emphasized that the misappropriation involved a substantial quantity of foreign liquor, suggesting i...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Criticizes State Government for Lapses in Detention Order Approval
The judgment underscores the critical importance of adhering to statutory safeguards in detention procedures, particular...
Delhi High Court Mandates Enhanced Accessibility Measures for Visually Impaired in Banking Services
This decision marks a significant advancement in the rights of persons with disabilities, aligning with the objectives o...
Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail for Nikhil Jain Amid Judicial Concerns
The court's decision highlights serious concerns about judicial discipline, noting that both the Magistrate and Sessions...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Early Divorce Petition, Urges Couple to Reconsider
The judgment underscores the court's role in ensuring that the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act are applied with due...
Delhi High Court Quashes NHAI's Recruitment Criteria Based on CLAT (PG) Scores
The court also pointed out that while several organizations, including public sector undertakings, use CLAT (PG) scores ...
Delhi High Court Directs Urgent Removal of Encroachments at Tughlakabad Fort
This decision marks a significant step in balancing the preservation of India's historical sites with the socio-economic...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Exonerates Insurance Company in Tractor Accident Case
While the insurance company is exonerated, the court directed the vehicle's owner and driver to jointly and severally de...
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Afghan National Involved in Drug Trafficking
The judgment reaffirms the court's stance on prioritizing societal safety over individual liberty in cases of drug traff...
Karnataka High Court Rules on Amendments to Civil and High Court Acts
This ruling underscores the court's role in ensuring legislative amendments align with constitutional principles and pro...
Delhi High Court Overturns Family Court's Suo Motu Mutual Consent Divorce Decree
This judgment reaffirms the legal framework governing mutual consent divorces and delineates the limits of procedural di...
Karnataka High Court Partially Overturns Dismissal of Differently-Abled Employee, Awards Compensation
The High Court's ruling underlines the importance of proportionate punishment and the consideration of individual circum...
Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Vipin Ahuja, Imposes Community Service for Hospital Assault
The court also instructed that any failure to comply with the community service terms, such as absenteeism or misconduct...
VRSe retirees entitled to the benefit of an annual increment upon completing 365 days of service in the relevant year
The judgment reinforces the principle that all employees, irrespective of their retirement mode, are entitled to benefit...
Kerala High Court Invalidates Injunction Order Due to Suppression of Facts and Fraud
This judgment reinforces the court's stance against fraudulent practices and underscores the necessity for transparency ...
Marriage - Suppression of incurable disease (cerebral palsy) by wife or her family prior to marriage amounts to fraud
The decision marks an important precedent in matrimonial cases involving undisclosed health conditions, reinforcing the ...
Court’s discretion in summoning police diaries, use of entries to aid in trial, and limitations on the accused’s access to such diaries.
The ruling is expected to influence future cases regarding the handling and preservation of police diaries, particularly...
Delhi High Court Grants Injunction in Trademark Infringement Case Favoring Mankind Pharma
This case underscores the judicial system's role in protecting intellectual property rights and maintaining market integ...
Uttarakhand High Court Warns Against Political Influence in Administrative Decisions
This judgment underscores the court's stance on protecting administrative independence from political pressures, ensurin...
Insurance Policy Cheque Dishonoured - Liability of insurer to indemnify third parties continues
The court dismissed cross objections from both the insurer and the truck owner, denying requests for enhanced compensati...