High Courts
Income Tax - Draft Assessment Order cannot be issued to an assessee unless they qualify as an "eligible assessee"
This ruling is seen as a landmark decision reinforcing the strict interpretation of statutory provisions under the Incom...
Family Pension - High Court Denies Family Pension to Stepmother, Urges Policy Review
This ruling is a reminder of the complexities within legal definitions and the necessity for policy adaptation to reflec...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Tribunal Ruling: Railway Quasi Employees Denied Regularization
This ruling is likely to have implications for other quasi-employees seeking similar recognition and regularization, rei...
Fake Encounters - High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Controversial Fake Encounter Case
The anticipatory bail granted to Anil Patidar and Mukhthar Rashid Qureshi underscores the court's balanced approach in a...
25 Lakh as permanent alimony and return of 'stridhan' justified despite husband's claims of limited income and wife's capability to earn.
The judgment emphasized the legal precedent set by the Supreme Court in cases like Rajnesh v. Neha, which guides courts ...
Provide Free Education Under RTE Act, High Court Orders Reimbursement for Schools
This ruling not only benefits the petitioners but also sets a precedent for similar cases, reinforcing the accountabilit...
Take Immediate Action on Major Financial Scam and Missing Documents in Accident Claims
In a parallel directive, the court addressed the issue of missing documents in 82 MCOP cases. These documents, crucial f...
Conviction in Rape Case but with Reduction in Sentence
The High Court, referencing established legal precedents, reiterated that even partial penetration suffices for a rape c...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Government's Stand on Issuance of e-Khata for Unsanctioned Layouts
The court's ruling affirms the importance of adhering to statutory requirements for urban planning and development, and ...
Gauhati High Court Quashes GST Show Cause Notice Issued to Pepsico India Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
This judgment serves as a reminder to revenue authorities to adhere strictly to statutory processes and highlights the j...
Rajasthan High Court Grants Default Bail to Mohd. Sohail Bishti, Quashes Illegal Detention Order
This judgment underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding constitutional rights and ensuring adherence to legal pro...
Acquittal in Long-Delayed Kidnapping Case: Patna High Court Cites Unexplained FIR Delay and Procedural Flaws
In light of these findings, the Patna High Court allowed the appeals, setting aside the previous conviction and sentence...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Extension of Arbitrator's Mandate in Commercial Dispute
The bench concluded that the Special Court had rightly exercised its discretion in extending the mandate, noting that th...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction of One in Gang-Rape Case, Acquits Three Others Due to Identification Doubts
The decision highlights the complexities of legal proceedings in gang-rape cases, particularly concerning the identifica...
Madras High Court Upholds Fundamental Right to Marry, Orders Issuance of NOC
The court's decision to allow the writ petition and direct the issuance of the NOC underscores the judiciary's role in s...
Delhi High Court Exposes GST Registration Fraud, Orders Investigation into Fictitious Entities
The judgment not only underscores the seriousness of GST registration fraud but also serves as a reminder of the ethical...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Permits E-Tenders for De-Silting Amid Flood Crisis
The court, after considering the dire situation caused by the floods and the assurance from the state's legal representa...
Delhi High Court Quashes FIR in Domestic Dispute Case After Settlement
The decision underscores the court's approach to encouraging settlement in cases where the likelihood of conviction is m...
Madras High Court Annuls Conviction in Cheque Dishonour Case Following Compromise
Justice Ahmed referenced the Supreme Court guidelines from Damodar S. Prabhu v. Sayed Babalal H., advocating for the tim...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Slum Dwellers' Rights, Dismisses Temple Devotees' Petition
The ruling underscores the Constitution's commitment to equality, stating that the dignity of slum dwellers is no less s...
Bombay High Court Upholds Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Contractual Dispute Between Chowgule Industries and ICRA Limited
This ruling underscores the judiciary's endorsement of jurisdictional clauses in commercial contracts, reinforcing the i...
Gujarat High Court Rules Against Retrospective Application of Arbitration Tribunal Act Notifications
The judgment clarified that invocation of arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1996 prior to the issuance of the notif...
Delhi High Court Balances Right to Fair Trial and Classified Document Confidentiality in CBI Case
The judgment also referenced previous Supreme Court decisions, including CBI v. V. K. Jha, which upheld the practice of ...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs Police to Enquire Complaint of Cognizable Offence
The ruling underscores the court's commitment to ensuring timely action on complaints of cognizable offences, thereby re...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Appeal Over Unregistered Adoption Deed
By affirming the statutory mandate, the Allahabad High Court reinforces the legal framework governing adoptions in Uttar...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Arbitral Tribunal's Award on Customs Duty Reimbursement
The ruling reinforces the principle that arbitration awards, when free from illegality, should be respected and not over...
Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Following Amicable Settlement
In a unique resolution, the petitioners have undertaken to organize a 'Bhandara'—a community meal—for at least 50 underp...
Delhi High Court Affirms Simultaneous Execution of Foreign Decree in India and UAE
The ruling sets a precedent for the execution of foreign decrees in India, reinforcing the legal framework that supports...
Allahabad High Court Upholds RTE Act's Applicability to Private Unaided Schools
Justice Bhatia directed the school to offer the students an opportunity for re-examination and to re-admit them to their...
Delhi High Court Upholds Divorce on Grounds of Mental Cruelty
The judgment serves as a reminder of the legal recognition of mental cruelty as a valid ground for divorce, reinforcing ...
Jharkhand High Court Upholds District-Level Recruitment for Chowkidars
While dismissing the petitions, the court concluded that the recruitment process was conducted in compliance with the st...
Gujarat High Court Upholds Fundamental Rights, Orders Immediate Release of Woman from Shelter Home
The High Court noted the inherent power of a Magistrate to ensure the safety of individuals by placing them in shelter h...
Calcutta High Court Upholds Magistrate's Rejection of Petition for FIR Against Musician Nachiketa Chakraborty
The petitioner contended that the Magistrate should have considered the hate speech shown on social media, arguing that ...
Delhi High Court Acquits Chhotey Lal in Rape Case Over Consent Misconception
In the judgment, the court highlighted the distinction between a breach of promise and a false promise, citing precedent...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Dismisses Revision Petition, Imposes Costs for Misrepresentation
The judgment also highlighted ethical concerns, noting that the petitioner's counsel secured a lunch motion listing by m...
Jharkhand High Court Quashes Sedition FIR Against BJP Leader
In conclusion, the Jharkhand High Court determined that the FIR against Deepak Prakash lacked the necessary elements to ...