High Courts
Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL to prevent suicides
The bench remarked that no directions were required to be issued in the matter and suggested that the petitioner open an...
Can't let entire generation be ruined by obscene content on mobile apps: Delhi HC
The plea, filed through advocate Lalit Valecha, added that Google and Apple were 'Significant Social Media Intermediarie...
Kerala High Court Quashes Provisional Attachment Notice Under BUDS Act
Court Rules Attachment Lapsed Due to Competent Authority's Non-Compliance with Statutory Timeline...
Allahabad High Court Denies Protection to Live-in Relationship Involving Underage Male
Court Emphasizes Statutory Restrictions on Marriage Capacity and Prohibits Indirect Sanctioning of Child-like Marriages...
HC asks UP govt if standing counsels can file proceedings against state
The bench then sought a response from the legal remembrancer on the issue whether AGAs or standing counsel on state reta...
Uttarakhand HC directs Haridwar SSP to produce woman 'confined' by parents
Petitioner's counsel Ajit Kumar Yadav contested this, stating the woman was under fear and pressure from her parents. Ya...
J'khand HC directs SPs posted in Gumla since 2018 to appear before court in missing girl case
After failing to find the girl despite repeated efforts, her mother registered an FIR in 2020 and later filed a writ pet...
HC grants 1 week to UP govt's law remembrancer to file response on insurance scheme for advocates
President of the Oudh Bar Association S Chandra had informed the court that a proposal to increase the amount of the fin...
Allahabad HC remits quota dispute in review officer recruitment exam to single judge bench
It was argued on behalf of the appellants that they belonged to the OBC category and had secured marks in the preliminar...
HC summons Lucknow mayor, municipal commissioner, DM over delay in oath of office to corporator
Shukla secured 4,972 votes, while Tiwari got 3,298 votes. However, the election tribunal held that Shukla had failed to ...
Allahabad HC strongly censures ADM for repeated inquiries against man who converted to Hinduism
According to facts, the petitioner, Anil Pandit (earlier known as Mohammad Ahashan), is an Assistant Professor at an ins...
Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora moves HC challenging his arrest by ED
The petitioner contended that his arrest was "illegal and unconstitutional", being in "complete violation" of the mandat...
Allahabad HC clears way for higher pension benefits to retired HAL employees
Allowing all the petitions, the court set aside the impugned orders and directed the regional provident fund commissione...
Bhojshala dispute: Hearing before MP High Court concludes, decision reserved
The dispute pertains to the religious nature of the Bhojshala complex, an Archaeological Survey of India-protected monum...
Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea for FIFA World Cup broadcast
"It is important to note that by denying access to the information in question or by not taking necessary steps to broad...
Gauhati HC strikes down NC Hills Autonomous Council's anti-defection law
The court maintained that "in pith and substance, Rule 18A is an anti-defection law, falling outside the Sixth Schedule"...
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son moves T'gana HC for anticipatory bail
A plan of action has been chalked out and will be implemented accordingly, she had said adding the victim's statement ha...
Bombay High Court Orders Further Investigation in Alleged Fabrication of Court Orders
Advocate Accused of Submitting Fabricated Court Orders; Investigation Lapses Highlighted by Court...
Kerala High Court Upholds Age Restrictions in Surrogacy Law
Court rules that the age limits prescribed by the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 are constitutionally valid, dismissin...
Madras High Court Upholds Selection of District Judges Amid Allegations of Impropriety
Court dismisses petitions challenging the recruitment process, citing lack of evidence for suppression or malafide inten...
Delhi High Court Orders Inquiry into Perjury Allegations Against Manipal Business Solutions
The court initiates proceedings under Section 340 CrPC for alleged false submissions and fabricated documents in the cas...
Bombay High Court Clears Path for Fresh Arbitration in Vardhaman Builders Dispute
Court grants permission for arbitration proceedings focused on damages from wrongful termination of development agreemen...
HC disturbed by mother's possessiveness of child; upholds father's visitation rights
The man, in his plea, said his estranged wife had agreed before the family court to allow visitation rights to the child...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Cheque Dishonour Case Against Joint Account Holder
The Court rules that liability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is strictly limited to the signatory ...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Three Accused in Decades-Old Gang Rape Case
Appellate court overturns conviction citing inconsistencies in evidence and lack of medical corroboration...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Denies Condonation of Delay in Appeal Case Citing Fabricated Medical Certificate
The court observed that the medical certificate submitted was untruthful and aimed to interfere with the administration ...
HC sets aside Centre's decision refusing to covert The Wire founder's PIO status to OCI
The journalist’s senior counsel submitted that he was a PIO card holder with roots in India. Although all such cards wer...
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Statutory Restrictions on Land Transfers through Gift Deeds
Shishya Society's petition dismissed; court mandates prior government sanction for non-agricultural land transfers....
Gauhati High Court Upholds Foreigners Tribunal Decision, Sets Aside Declaration Against Family Members
Maya Das declared foreigner post-1971; Court emphasizes burden of proof and separate proceedings for family members....
Calcutta High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Distant Relatives in Matrimonial Dispute
Lack of Specific Allegations and Evidentiary Material Lead to Quashing of Charges Against Sister-in-law and Brother-in-l...
Kerala High Court Upholds Joint Trial for Dishonour of Multiple Cheques
Court dismisses revision petition, confirming legality of joint trials under Section 220(1) Cr.P.C. for cheques issued i...
Telangana High Court Condones 3358-Day Delay in Specific Performance Case
Court Emphasizes Importance of Procedural Justice and Allows Decree Holder to Deposit Balance Sale Consideration with In...
Delhi High Court Sets Aside Denial of PIO to OCI Conversion for Lack of Reasons
Court mandates reconsideration of application ensuring compliance with principles of natural justice...
Gauhati High Court Strikes Down N.C. Hills Council's Anti-Defection Law
The Court rules that the N.C. Hills Autonomous Council lacks legislative competence under the Sixth Schedule to enact an...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Order on Conversion, Directs Fresh Inquiry
Court finds procedural flaws in handling of religious conversion case under U.P. Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of R...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Merit-Based Selection in Public Employment
Reserved Category Candidates with Higher Marks Than Unreserved Counterparts Entitled to Equal Consideration...