High Courts

Bombay High Court Orders Urgent Measures for School Children's Safety Against Wildlife Attacks

Court Mandates Deployment of Safety Measures, Criticizes State's Apathy...

Bombay High Court Directs MHADA to Review Residential to Commercial User Change Requests

Limited Continuation of Day-Care and Airbnb Activities Allowed Pending MHADA's Decision...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes Charge Sheet Against Mere Attesting Witnesses

The court rules that attesting a document does not imply knowledge or involvement in criminal acts, leading to the quash...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Quashes Arrest and Remand in Liquor Scam Case for Non-Compliance with Constitutional Arrest Procedures

Court Emphasizes Mandatory Written Communication of Grounds for Arrest Under Article 22(1) and BNSS 2023; Medical Examin...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Acquits Bhanu Prakash in Dowry Death Case

Court Cites Lack of Evidence and Unexplained Delay in FIR as Reasons for Acquittal...

Gauhati High Court Denies Writ Petition for FIR Registration, Emphasizes Exhaustion of Statutory Remedies

Court Upholds the Necessity of Following Procedures in Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Before Approaching High ...

Delhi High Court Affirms Zydus Healthcare's Trademark Rights Over 'BIOCHEM'

Court issues injunction against Alder Biochem for trademark infringement citing potential consumer confusion in the phar...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Second Anticipatory Bail Plea to Sakattar Singh and Others

Court rules no substantial change in circumstances; prolonged evasion from law cited as abuse of justice process....

Allahabad High Court Strikes Down Regulation Allowing Arbitrary Termination of Bank Employees

Court Orders Reinstatement with Back-Wages for Employee Terminated Under Unconstitutional Regulation...

Madras High Court Full Bench Clarifies Jurisdiction Over Appointment of Mutawallis in Waqfs Governed by Judicial Schemes

Sections 32 and 66 of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995 operate harmoniousl...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Eviction for Redevelopment of Government Quarters

Court Dismisses Petitioner's Plea to Retain Quarters, Emphasizes Public Interest in Housing Policy...

Allahabad High Court Quashes FIR Against Alleged Gang Members for Procedural Violations

Court Finds Non-Compliance with Mandatory Rules in Approval of Gang Chart; Emphasizes Importance of Joint Meetings and A...

Bombay High Court Reinstates Daughter-in-law's Right to Reside in Shared Household

The court emphasizes the need for harmonious interpretation of laws protecting senior citizens and women's rights....

Allahabad High Court Upholds Landowners' Rights in Land Acquisition Dispute

Court mandates adherence to legal procedures under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition A...

Allahabad High Court Upholds School's Uniform Policy Over Religious Attire

Petition to Permit Headscarf in School Dismissed; Court Emphasizes Institutional Discipline and Uniformity...

UP: HC slams divisional commissioner's alleged attempt to 'influence' civil judge in land dispute case

The bench observed that the tone and language of the alleged conversation as reported by Judge Khan "gave a direct impre...

Jharkhand High Court Stays Termination of Food Safety Officers

Court Upholds Principles of Natural Justice, Allows Continuation of Employment During Investigation...

Allahabad High Court Quashes FIR in Matrimonial Dispute Case

Court Cites Unexplained Delay and Malicious Intent in FIR Lodging...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Termination of Junior Engineers by U.P. Jal Nigam

Court Directs Reinstatement of Petitioners with Full Service Benefits; Questions Commission’s Jurisdiction...

Kerala HC pulls up MVD over inaction against modified SUV used in flood rescue

The court noted that an e-challan issued against the vehicle on March 11, 2024, remained pending, and that it had again ...

Delhi HC seeks NALSA's stand on PIL seeking free aid for needy to tender electronic evidence

The petitioners said that under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), tendering electronic evidence in a case by any pe...

Govt cannot force private landowners to execute sale deeds for acquisition of land: Allahabad HC

The petitioners, on the other hand, submitted that they were not willing to sell their land. They alleged that the autho...

Prayagraj in desperate need of hospital: Allahabad HC on PIL alleging pathetic condition of SRN Hospital

The court was apprised by the state government regarding construction of a trauma centre of Motilal Nehru Medical Colleg...

Allahabad HC stays further inquiry against IIT Kanpur professor under POSH Act

The counsel submitted that the gadget may never be described as "sex toy" and possible use to which an object may be put...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Rights of Disabled NEET Aspirant

Court Directs Provisional NEET-UG 2026 Counselling Participation for Disabled Candidate After Medical Board's Decision C...

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Right to Fair Administrative Process in Passport Issuance Case

Court orders disclosure of adverse material to petitioner, ensuring compliance with principles of natural justice....

Gujarat High Court Grants Bail in High-Profile Atrocity Case

Ravikumar Bharatbhai Joshi Released on Bail; Court Emphasizes "Bail is the Rule, Jail is the Exception"...

Delhi High Court Halts Rustication of EWS Student Under 14, Citing Right to Education

Court Enforces Rule Against Expulsion of Children Under 14, Ensures Continuation of Education for Class-VIII Student...

Calcutta High Court Dismisses Writ Petitions Challenging Coal India Promotion Process

Court Upholds Uniform Awarding of Marks to All Candidates; Dismisses Allegations of Unfair Selection Practices...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Khan Market Welfare Association's Plea for Uniform Property Tax Assessment

Court Declines to Issue Mandamus for Formulating Uniform Methodology or Constituting Expert Committee for NDMC...

Orissa High Court Allows Radiologist to Conduct Ultrasound in Two Districts

Court Rules No Legal Barrier for Government Doctors to Practice in Multiple Districts under PC & PNDT Rules...

Delhi High Court Upholds Retroactive Application of IBC Amendment, Removes Interim Moratorium Shield for Personal Guarantors

Court rules that the 2026 amendment to Section 96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code applies retroactively, impacting...

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Fake GST Returns Scam