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Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Rape Case Citing Hostile Witness and No Criminal History

Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Rape Case Citing Hostile Witness and No Criminal History

The court's decision underscores the balance between safeguarding individual liberty and ensuring judicial process integ...

Delhi High Court Upholds Tribunal's Order: Sealed Cover Procedure for Promotions Deemed Unjustified

Delhi High Court Upholds Tribunal's Order: Sealed Cover Procedure for Promotions Deemed Unjustified

The ruling directs compliance with the tribunal's order within four weeks, setting a precedent for similar cases where p...

Allahabad High Court Overturns Trial Court's Rejection of Maintenance Application Due to Typographical Error

Allahabad High Court Overturns Trial Court's Rejection of Maintenance Application Due to Typographical Error

The High Court's judgment emphasized the necessity of evaluating the merits and evidence in cases concerning maintenance...

Kerala High Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision to Proceed with Charges in Fatal Road Accident Case

Kerala High Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision to Proceed with Charges in Fatal Road Accident Case

This decision underscores the judiciary's stance on ensuring that cases with prima facie evidence proceed to trial, whil...

Gujarat High Court Directs School to Cooperate with Inquiry into Student Assault Incident

Gujarat High Court Directs School to Cooperate with Inquiry into Student Assault Incident

The High Court has scheduled further discussions regarding the reopening of the school for September 16, 2025, hoping fo...

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Bail in Unique Case Involving POCSO Act and Islamic Marriage

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Bail in Unique Case Involving POCSO Act and Islamic Marriage

The Court emphasized the importance of considering the cultural and religious context in legal proceedings, appreciating...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Alleged Drug Nexus Mastermind

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Alleged Drug Nexus Mastermind

The decision reflects a growing concern over drug trafficking routes exploiting technological advancements like drones, ...

Allahabad High Court Orders Removal of Caste Identifiers from Police Records to Uphold Constitutional Values

Allahabad High Court Orders Removal of Caste Identifiers from Police Records to Uphold Constitutional Values

The decision marks a significant step towards achieving a casteless society as envisioned by the Constitution, with the ...

Patna High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Case of Alleged Murder Amidst Counter Allegations

Patna High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Case of Alleged Murder Amidst Counter Allegations

The Court noted the simultaneous case filed by the accused side against the informant, which occurred on the same day of...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Trial Court's Non-Speaking Order in Civil Case

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Trial Court's Non-Speaking Order in Civil Case

This ruling serves as a reminder of the judiciary's obligation to deliver reasoned judgments and reinforces the signific...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Eviction of Tenant from Public Premises

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Eviction of Tenant from Public Premises

The ruling reinforces the principle that factual findings by authorities under the H.P. Public Premises Act are not to b...

Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Umesh @ Kala, member of an organized crime syndicate, Under MCOCA

Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Umesh @ Kala, member of an organized crime syndicate, Under MCOCA

The decision serves as a stern reminder of the stringent conditions under MCOCA for granting bail, reinforcing the judic...

Kerala High Court Upholds University Standards for Course Affiliation

Kerala High Court Upholds University Standards for Course Affiliation

Ultimately, the Kerala High Court's decision reinforces the autonomy of educational institutions in setting standards th...

Delhi High Court Directs Customs Department to Enhance Accessibility for Airport Passengers

Delhi High Court Directs Customs Department to Enhance Accessibility for Airport Passengers

This judgment highlights the court's commitment to ensuring that the rights of passengers are protected and that the Cus...

Delhi High Court Upholds CISF Disciplinary Action Against Officer for Sexual Harassment

Delhi High Court Upholds CISF Disciplinary Action Against Officer for Sexual Harassment

This ruling reaffirms the judiciary’s stance on maintaining the integrity of disciplinary processes within security forc...

Personality Rights - High Court Grants Injunction to Karan Johar in Landmark Personality Rights Case

Personality Rights - High Court Grants Injunction to Karan Johar in Landmark Personality Rights Case

The court recognized the proprietary rights of celebrities over their persona and associated attributes, affirming the i...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses PIL Against Appointment of Minority Commission Chairperson

Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses PIL Against Appointment of Minority Commission Chairperson

Highlighting the importance of thorough fact-checking and specificity in PILs, the court emphasized that judicial resour...

Gujarat High Court Upholds Mandatory Deposit Condition in Cheque Bounce Case

Gujarat High Court Upholds Mandatory Deposit Condition in Cheque Bounce Case

The court dismissed the revision application, affirming the lower court's order and reinforcing the principle that appel...

Gauhati High Court Acquits Sudip Biswas in Rape Case Following DNA Evidence

Gauhati High Court Acquits Sudip Biswas in Rape Case Following DNA Evidence

The High Court emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence in such cases, particularly when the sole testimony o...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs State to Revamp School Infrastructure

Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs State to Revamp School Infrastructure

As part of this judicial intervention, the court has requested that the order be treated as a Public Interest Litigation...

Madras High Court Upholds Medical Fitness Criteria for Sainik School Admissions

Madras High Court Upholds Medical Fitness Criteria for Sainik School Admissions

The court noted that the petitioner had accepted the SOP by participating in the admission process and undergoing multip...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Clarifies Injunction Breach Proceedings Against Non-Parties

Himachal Pradesh High Court Clarifies Injunction Breach Proceedings Against Non-Parties

This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding court orders and ensuring that all individuals, whether ...

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Detention Order Against Riyaz Ahmad Channa

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Detention Order Against Riyaz Ahmad Channa

The court's decision underscores the need for authorities to adhere strictly to procedural requirements and respect the ...

Parole cannot be denied solely on the ground that the crime committed by the petitioner is heinous

Parole cannot be denied solely on the ground that the crime committed by the petitioner is heinous

This ruling is a reaffirmation of the judiciary's commitment to ensuring procedural fairness in parole decisions and hig...

Kerala High Court Affirms Overriding Effect of Legal Services Authorities Act in Compensation Disputes

Kerala High Court Affirms Overriding Effect of Legal Services Authorities Act in Compensation Disputes

In conclusion, the court dismissed the appeal, upholding the initial award of the Lok Adalat, and reinforced the legal p...

Delhi High Court Affirms Divorce on Grounds of Desertion in Mamta Das v. Puneet Das Case

Delhi High Court Affirms Divorce on Grounds of Desertion in Mamta Das v. Puneet Das Case

The court dismissed the appeal, affirming the Family Court’s judgment and decree of divorce, and found no merit in exami...

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging JEE (Main) 2025 Results

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging JEE (Main) 2025 Results

The decision emphasized the presumption of genuineness of official records maintained by autonomous bodies like NTA, und...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Police Autonomy in Criminal Investigations

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Police Autonomy in Criminal Investigations

This ruling reinforces the principle of non-interference by the judiciary in the investigative process while also advoca...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Minimum Marks Criteria for Judicial Service Recruitment

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Minimum Marks Criteria for Judicial Service Recruitment

In its detailed analysis, the court referenced several precedents, including the Supreme Court's judgments in K.H. Siraj...

Patna High Court Upholds Correction of Select List for Clerk Appointments

Patna High Court Upholds Correction of Select List for Clerk Appointments

In defense, the respondents maintained that the correction was necessitated to comply with the reservation policy. The c...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Provisional Attachment Orders Against Soraza Recycling Pvt. Ltd.

Allahabad High Court Quashes Provisional Attachment Orders Against Soraza Recycling Pvt. Ltd.

This decision reiterates the judiciary's stance on the importance of adhering to statutory requirements in tax-related a...

Delhi High Court Upholds Medical Disqualification for Army Recruitment Due to Vision Defects

Delhi High Court Upholds Medical Disqualification for Army Recruitment Due to Vision Defects

The ruling underscores the stringent medical standards upheld in military recruitment processes and the judiciary's role...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Reinstates Landlord-Tenant Relationship Amidst Dispute Over Agreement to Sell

Himachal Pradesh High Court Reinstates Landlord-Tenant Relationship Amidst Dispute Over Agreement to Sell

The judgment underscores the importance of clear contractual terms and the legal distinction between an intention to sel...

Orissa High Court Ensures Fair Trial Rights in POCSO Cases

Orissa High Court Ensures Fair Trial Rights in POCSO Cases

This landmark judgment is expected to influence procedural practices in Special Courts across Odisha, ensuring that tria...

Recovery of Weapon is not Enough: No Link Between Recovered Weapon and Crime : No Conviction

Recovery of Weapon is not Enough: No Link Between Recovered Weapon and Crime : No Conviction

The prosecution's failure to prove a conspiracy further weakened the case, resulting in the acquittal of co-accused A2 t...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Expunges Unwarranted Remarks Against Assistant Public Prosecutor

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Expunges Unwarranted Remarks Against Assistant Public Prosecutor

The court's order also directed the Deputy Director of Prosecution, Kathua-Samba, to refrain from taking any action base...