High Courts
Bacterial contamination of drinking water led to Indore tragedy: MP govt to HC
Bagadia urged the court to establish a committee headed by a retired High Court judge and conduct a judicial inquiry int...
Amravati pharmacist murder: HC says accused wanted to create terror; denies bail
Umesh Kolhe, who had shared social media posts backing Nupur Sharma, then BJP member, over her alleged objectionable com...
Jharkhand HC summons Gumla SP as 6-year-old girl remains missing after seven years
The government had earlier informed the court that a special investigation team (SIT) had been constituted to probe the ...
Allahabad HC quashes UP govt's show-cause notice to madrassa in Shravasti district to close down
In its order passed on a writ petition filed by Madrassa Ahle Sunnat Imam Ahmad Raza, the bench clarified that this madr...
Not impressed with 'moderate' air quality index in Mumbai, says HC
As per the affidavit, in the last two months, the BMC has issued 408 show-cause and 284 stop-work notices for non-compli...
No Occupation Certificate unless building has sewage plant: HC to Maharashtra authorities
"The authorities shall ensure that there is a move towards blacklisting the builders and construction companies, who do ...
Madras HC reserves order on actor Vijay's Jana Nayagan censor certification
The apex court had refused to entertain the plea filed by the producer of 'Jana Nayagan', challenging an interim order o...
Bombay High Court Denies Bail to Yusuf Khan in High-Profile Terror Conspiracy Case
Court finds prima facie evidence of Khan's involvement in the conspiracy to murder Umesh Kolhe; bail denied under string...
Abu Salem will flee if granted parole; strain diplomatic ties with Portugal: Maharashtra govt to HC
The government, in an affidavit filed before the court, opposed Salem's petition seeking 14 days of parole, citing his e...
Calcutta High Court Orders Deployment of Central Forces to Curb Murshidabad Violence
Court Directs Immediate Action to Protect Citizens Amidst Recurring Communal Clashes...
Dhangar community seeks nod for protest, HC recalls chaos during Jarange's agitation
Borhade had sought permission to organise a peaceful protest on January 21 for Dhangar reservation, but the court, refus...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Issues Notice in Ajay Dubey v. Union of India Case
Court Sets Date for Future Hearing Without Addressing Substantive Legal Issues...
Cal HC expresses concern over repeated incidents of violence in Murshidabad
Two PILs were moved before the court seeking that central forces be deployed at Beldanga in Murshidabad district over la...
Delhi HC to hear D K Shivakumar's plea against ED probe on March 10
The ED further said that as per the first ECIR, the scheduled offence pertains to Section 120B of the IPC, and the quant...
Madras High Court Directs Comprehensive Overhaul of Marina Beach with Blue Flag Zones
Court Orders Regulation of Hawkers and Establishment of International Standard Zones to Revive Marina Beach...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes FIR Against Religious Preacher
Court Finds No Malicious Intent in Sermons on Lord Balmiki's Transformation...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Revision of Seniority Lists in Service Law Case
Promotees Temporarily Occupying Slots Meant for Direct Recruits Cannot Claim Seniority: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rules...
Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Amit Malviya Over Alleged Hate Speech
Court Finds No Offence in Malviya's Social Media Reaction to Minister's Remarks on Sanatana Dharma...
Delhi High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Harkirat Singh Sodhi
Statements Made in Judicial Proceedings and Police Complaints Deemed Protected Under Exceptions to IPC Section 499...
Rajasthan High Court Condemns Police for Public Humiliation of Arrestees
Court Orders Immediate Removal of Degrading Images, Upholds Right to Dignity Under Article 21...
Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Domestic Violence Proceedings in Custody Dispute
Court Finds Domestic Violence Allegations Vague, Initiated as Pressure Tactic in Matrimonial Discord...
Right to appear in examination akin to right to live with dignity: Allahabad HC
The issue was essentially that her records could not be updated on the university's Samarth Portal within the prescribed...
Kerala HC says chemical analysis report reinforces fears of replacement of gold-plates at Sabarimala
The court also examined the analysis report of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre(VSSC), which had carried out chemical ex...
Patna HC asks National Medical Commission to fill up vacant posts of doctors
The court said that a copy of the order be sent to the National Medical Commission secretary for implementation of the o...
HC orders notice to Edappadi Palaniswami on plea by former AIADMK MP
In his suit, Palanisamy submitted that Edappadi Palaniswami used Kandavel as the "name lender" to file a false police co...
Unnao rape: Delhi HC dismisses Sengar's plea to suspend sentence in death case of survivor's father
On March 13, 2020, Sengar was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment by a trial court, besides imposition of a fine...
Delhi HC quashes 2016 income tax notices to Prannoy Roy, Radhika Roy
In the judgment, the court observed that no new fact was revealed by the "so called complaint" and the assessing officer...
Delhi HC reserves order on Lalu Yadav's plea to quash FIR in land-for-jobs case
The petition also said that the FIR was lodged in 2022 i.e. almost after a delay of 14 years despite the CBI's initial e...
PIL in Cal HC seeking deployment of central forces in violence-hit Beldanga
The petitioner questioned why the situation at Beldanga could not be controlled initially with road blocks on the Nation...
Too little being done, govt must have will to tackle issue: HC on Melghat malnutrition deaths
"Too little is being done. The government has to take a zero tolerance approach to ensure such deaths do not occur on ac...
SARFAESI Act; Powers of Chief Metropolitan Magistrate are ministerial, not adjudicatory
Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Ministerial Role of Magistrate under SARFAESI Act Court reaffirms non-adjudicatory f...
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Kuldeep Singh Senger in High-Profile Case
Court Dismisses Application for Suspension of Sentence, Cites Grave Nature of Offences and Lack of New Circumstances...
Delhi High Court Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Against Radhika Roy, Imposes Costs on Tax Department
Court rules reassessment based on change of opinion as arbitrary and violative of constitutional rights, imposes Rs. 1 l...
Madras High Court Revives Cheque Dishonour Case, Condones 100-Day Delay
Court prioritizes substantial justice over procedural technicalities, directs full-fledged trial...
Delhi High Court Upholds Armed Forces Tribunal's Decision Granting Disability Pension for Ex-Air Force Officer
Court Emphasizes Need for Medical Boards to Provide Specific Reasons When Denying Disability Pension...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Interim Maintenance Order for Wife Despite Husband's Non-Disclosure
Court Draws Adverse Inference Against Husband for Concealing Income, Affirms Maintenance of Rs. 3,500/-...