High Courts

Gujarat High Court Clears Financier in 2001 Earthquake Damage Case

Court Allows Discharge Application, Citing Lack of Evidence and Absence of Mens Rea...

Uttarakhand HC expresses displeasure over delay in Lokayukta appointment

The state government again requested additional time during the proceedings. The bench noted that the government had pre...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Foreigners Tribunal's Verdict Declaring Jibon Ali a Foreigner

Petitioner's failure to establish direct bloodline connection with Indian ancestors through admissible documents results...

Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Gym Trainer Accused of Rape and Blackmail

Accused's bail granted amidst consensual relationship evidence, challenging the prosecutrix's allegations...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Arbitration Award Protecting Contractor’s Claims Despite Void Coal Mining Contract

Court affirms arbitrator’s jurisdiction over disputes arising from void contracts, applying Coal Mines (Special Provisio...

Delhi High Court Stays SOP Permitting Pruning of Tree Branches Without Permission

Notification Allowing Pruning of Branches with Girth Less Than 15.7 cm Contravenes Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994...

Bombay High Court Quashes Minister's Order on Land Consolidation Dispute

Court Upholds Petitioner's Ownership in Revenue Records; Emphasizes Protection of Property Rights Under Article 300-A...

Gauhati High Court Upholds Foreigners Tribunal Decision Declaring Dabir Rahman as Foreigner

Court reinforces the burden of proof on individuals in citizenship disputes, dismissing Rahman's plea for lack of credib...

Bombay High Court Dismisses Application to Implead New Developer in Redevelopment Case

Court Rules Lack of Privity of Contract Bars Developer's Inclusion; Application Deemed Abuse of Process...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds APPSC's Rejection of Re-evaluation Request in Group-I Examination

Court dismisses writ petition, imposes Rs. 50,000 costs on petitioner for challenging re-evaluation prohibition...

Calcutta High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Non-signatory Spouse in Cheque Bounce Case

Legal Proceedings Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act Against N. Mamatha Nagesh Terminated Due to Lack o...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Arbitral Tribunal's Decision in Kolkata Metro Rail Dispute

Petition Challenging Arbitral Award Dismissed; Judicial Interference Limited Under Arbitration and Conciliation Act...

Allahabad High Court Remands Maintenance Order for Reconsideration

Court Finds Rs. 15,000 Monthly Maintenance Inadequate; Orders Fresh Assessment of Wife's Entitlement...

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Infant Trafficking Case

Nursing Officer's Plea Dismissed Amid Allegations of Facilitating Illegal Adoption ...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Rejection of Extraordinary Pension Claim in Road Accident Case

Court Rules Death in Routine Duty Road Accident Not Eligible for Pension Under Extraordinary Circumstances...

Bombay High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Non-Existent Entity Post-Amalgamation

Legal Proceedings Against Capital First Limited Declared Void Ab Initio Following Amalgamation with IDFC First Bank Limi...

Madras High Court Intervenes in Tiruppattur Election Dispute

Court restrains elected candidate from participating in floor test due to alleged voting anomalies....

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Rejects Bail Application in Five-Year-Old Murder Case

Petitioners, accused of murder conspiracy, remain in custody as court finds substantial evidence against them...

Calcutta High Court Denies Suspension of Sentence for Convicted Maoist Leader Arnab Dam

Arnab Dam's Appeal for Bail Rejected; Court Cites Grave Charges of Terrorism and Murder in Silda Camp Attack...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Employee's Right to Consider Suspension Period for Promotion

Court directs J&K Bank to treat suspension period as regular service for promotion eligibility....

Bombay High Court Upholds Goa's Iron Ore Dump Policy, Dismisses PIL

Goa Foundation's Challenge to Clause 2(2) of the 2023 Policy Rejected; Court Affirms State's Authority Based on Expert C...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Higher Pension Rights for HAL Employees

Trust Rules Cannot Override Statutory Scheme, Orders Regional Provident Fund Commissioner to Reconsider Pension Claims...

Bombay High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order Against Alleged Sand Smuggler

The Aurangabad Bench finds insufficient evidence to substantiate claims of activities disturbing public order under the ...

Uttarakhand High Court Grants Bail in Controversial POCSO Case

National Hockey Coach Bhanu Prakash Agarwal Released Amidst Contradictory Evidence and Absence of CCTV Footage...

Madras High Court Dismisses Divorce Petition, Upholds Trial Court’s Judgment

Appeal for dissolution of marriage rejected; Court finds no evidence of cruelty or desertion by wife...

Calcutta High Court Quashes PNB’s Fraud Classification Against Visa Power Ltd

Court Upholds Principles of Natural Justice in Banking Fraud Allegations; Sets Aside Show Cause Notice and Fraud Declara...

Bombay High Court Rules Against TDS Deduction on Land Acquisition Compensation

Landmark Judgment Upholds Exemption Under Right to Fair Compensation Act, Ensuring Full Payment to Landowners...

Delhi High Court Upholds Eviction of Daughter-in-law from Senior Citizens' Property

Balancing Rights: Court Affirms Senior Citizens Act Over Domestic Violence Act in Property Dispute...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh

Detention Order of Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh Sustained to Prevent Anti-National Activities...

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Dispute over Assignment Agreement involving Non-Signatory Entity to be Resolved through Arbitration...

Kerala High Court Upholds Full Compensation for Requisitioned Premises Under Disaster Management Act