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Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition in Missing Person Case

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition in Missing Person Case

The court concluded by affirming that the extraordinary jurisdiction of habeas corpus cannot be invoked for tracing miss...

Prevention of Corruption Act, mere possession of tainted money without evidence of demand - No conviction.

Prevention of Corruption Act, mere possession of tainted money without evidence of demand - No conviction.

The decision reaffirms the legal principle that for corruption charges, the burden of proof lies heavily on demonstratin...

Persistent defects in a vehicle during the warranty period - Compensation enhanced for repeated visits to workshops.

Persistent defects in a vehicle during the warranty period - Compensation enhanced for repeated visits to workshops.

This ruling underscores the accountability of manufacturers and service providers in addressing consumer grievances effe...

Provocative social media posts, potentially inciting communal and political tension: FIR can not be quashed

Provocative social media posts, potentially inciting communal and political tension: FIR can not be quashed

The court concluded that the investigation should proceed uninfluenced by the observations made in the judgment, ensurin...

Orissa High Court Upholds Maintenance for Unmarried Major Daughter and Wife

Orissa High Court Upholds Maintenance for Unmarried Major Daughter and Wife

The ruling is a significant affirmation of the rights of women and children under Indian law, ensuring that their needs ...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Suit on Limitation Grounds

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Suit on Limitation Grounds

This judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that civil suits are decided based on substantive justi...

Delhi High Court Upholds Deportation of Afghan National

Delhi High Court Upholds Deportation of Afghan National

Ahmed, who entered India without a valid visa, was convicted under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, 1946, for illegal e...

Calcutta High Court Directs Swift Decision on Premature Release Recommendation

Calcutta High Court Directs Swift Decision on Premature Release Recommendation

The case, registered under WPA 3112 of 2025, was thereby disposed of, with the assurance that urgent certified copies of...

Alienation of Affection (AoA) - Civil suit seeking damages for tortious interference with marital relationship maintainable

Alienation of Affection (AoA) - Civil suit seeking damages for tortious interference with marital relationship maintainable

The judgment also tackled the issue of personal liberty, noting that while individuals have autonomy over their personal...

Right of a woman to reside in shared household upheld, irrespective of her current residence or continuation of domestic relationship

Right of a woman to reside in shared household upheld, irrespective of her current residence or continuation of domestic relationship

The ruling serves as a reminder of the legal provisions available to women facing domestic disputes, ensuring their acce...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Punishment for Constable's Absence Due to Illness

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Punishment for Constable's Absence Due to Illness

In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside the punishment imposed on Head Constable Roop Sin...

A beggar cannot be directed to pay maintenance to his wife under Section 125

A beggar cannot be directed to pay maintenance to his wife under Section 125

The decision serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by marginalized communities and the role of the judic...

Delhi High Court Orders Reconsideration in Transformative Learning Solutions GST Refund Case

Delhi High Court Orders Reconsideration in Transformative Learning Solutions GST Refund Case

The decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that tax proceedings are conducted with due diligence an...

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Seizure of Vehicle Linked to Terrorist Activities

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Seizure of Vehicle Linked to Terrorist Activities

This ruling reinforces the procedural framework established for dealing with property allegedly linked to terrorist acti...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Wife's Right to Maintenance Despite Voidable Marriage

Allahabad High Court Upholds Wife's Right to Maintenance Despite Voidable Marriage

This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to protecting the rights of women in matrimonial disputes, ensuring t...

Driving on the wrong side of the road amounts to negligence

Driving on the wrong side of the road amounts to negligence

This judgment marks a significant reinforcement of road safety laws and highlights the judiciary's commitment to address...

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Right to Sell Property Amidst Criminal Charges

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Right to Sell Property Amidst Criminal Charges

The court scrutinized the FIR and found it unrelated to the land in question. Justice Dhar questioned the rationale behi...

Anticipatory bail - Practice of filing application directly in High Court may lead to chaotic situation and overcrowding

Anticipatory bail - Practice of filing application directly in High Court may lead to chaotic situation and overcrowding

The High Court, while acknowledging its concurrent jurisdiction under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanh...

Dishonour of Cheque  - No of proof regarding the complainant's proprietorship - Mere statement without documentary evidence is insufficient.

Dishonour of Cheque - No of proof regarding the complainant's proprietorship - Mere statement without documentary evidence is insufficient.

The judgment reiterates the principle that appellate courts should avoid overturning acquittals unless compelling reason...

Transplantation of Human Organs - Procedure for unrelated organ donation

Transplantation of Human Organs - Procedure for unrelated organ donation

The Kerala High Court's ruling is expected to streamline the organ transplantation approval process, particularly in cas...

Deduction under Section 80IA of the Income Tax Act can be claimed on interest income

Deduction under Section 80IA of the Income Tax Act can be claimed on interest income

The case arose from Gateway Terminals' operations at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, where they had accumulated interes...

Retention or seizure of property under PMLA must conform strictly to statutory mandates : Property returned.

Retention or seizure of property under PMLA must conform strictly to statutory mandates : Property returned.

The ruling has significant implications for enforcement agencies, reinforcing the need for meticulous adherence to statu...

Delhi High Court Upholds Validity of Provisional Attachment During COVID-19, Cites Supreme Court's Extension of Limitation Orders

Delhi High Court Upholds Validity of Provisional Attachment During COVID-19, Cites Supreme Court's Extension of Limitation Orders

The case involved a Letters Patent Appeal, LPA 362 of 2020, filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) against a judgm...

Employees with irregular appointment but long-term service entitled to regularization

Employees with irregular appointment but long-term service entitled to regularization

The High Court reprimanded the Union of India for rejecting the employees’ claims based on incorrect facts, noting that ...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Property Rights in Landmark Judgment

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Property Rights in Landmark Judgment

In response to the submissions from government representatives, the court directed that due process must be followed in ...

Children born from void or voidable marriages - No rights to ancestral property; only inherit their parents' property.

Children born from void or voidable marriages - No rights to ancestral property; only inherit their parents' property.

This ruling has significant implications for the interpretation of legitimacy and inheritance rights under Hindu law, re...

Madras High Court Denies Compensation Claim in Motor Accident Case

Madras High Court Denies Compensation Claim in Motor Accident Case

In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court's Madurai Bench has quashed the compensation awarded to the family of a...

Delhi High Court Upholds Child's Right to Maintenance Despite Matrimonial Settlement

Delhi High Court Upholds Child's Right to Maintenance Despite Matrimonial Settlement

In conclusion, the High Court ruled against quashing the maintenance petition, highlighting the necessity for a thorough...

Rajasthan High Court Upholds SBI's Right to Assign Debts Despite NPA Classification Issues

Rajasthan High Court Upholds SBI's Right to Assign Debts Despite NPA Classification Issues

Ultimately, the court concluded that the writ petition was without merit and constituted an abuse of the legal process, ...

Kerala High Court Orders University to Release Certificates to Nursing Graduates Amidst Pending Disciplinary Proceedings

Kerala High Court Orders University to Release Certificates to Nursing Graduates Amidst Pending Disciplinary Proceedings

This judgment underscores the importance of balancing disciplinary actions with the students' right to pursue further ed...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Arbitral Award in Favor of Adani Enterprises Ltd.

Allahabad High Court Upholds Arbitral Award in Favor of Adani Enterprises Ltd.

This decision reaffirms the judiciary's limited role in arbitration, emphasizing deference to the arbitral tribunal's fi...

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Revacure Lifesciences LLP for Lack of Jurisdiction and Prima Facie Case

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Revacure Lifesciences LLP for Lack of Jurisdiction and Prima Facie Case

This judgment underscores the critical importance of adhering to jurisdictional mandates and procedural requirements in ...

Karnataka High Court Upholds Canara Bank's Priority Over GST Authorities in Charge Dispute

Karnataka High Court Upholds Canara Bank's Priority Over GST Authorities in Charge Dispute

In conclusion, the Karnataka High Court ruled in favor of Canara Bank, issuing a writ of mandamus to direct the removal ...

Attendance shortage cannot be relexed on medical grounds - Attendance Requirement for Student

Attendance shortage cannot be relexed on medical grounds - Attendance Requirement for Student

The judgment serves as a reminder that statutory requirements in education must be upheld uniformly, regardless of indiv...

Father Seeking Maintenance : High Court Orders Probe into Father's Financial Status

Father Seeking Maintenance : High Court Orders Probe into Father's Financial Status

This judgment reflects the judiciary's awareness of the complexities surrounding maintenance cases and its resolve to up...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Eligibility Criteria for Assistant Professor Promotions

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Eligibility Criteria for Assistant Professor Promotions

The judgment reiterates the necessity for candidates to fulfill the essential qualification criteria of possessing a Pos...