High Courts
'No criminal intimidation’: HC quashes FIR against actor Gaurav Bakshi
The high court said the earlier complaint provided “the necessary background” to the prosecution and that the FIR could ...
Notification on school teachers'' census work schedule withdrawn: WB govt tells Calcutta HC
It asked the chairpersons and secretaries of district primary school councils, KPSC and Siliguri PSC, as well as distric...
No OMR tampering in NEET-UG retest: SG Tushar Mehta tells Delhi HC
Appearing in a PIL on the issue, Mehta said that "loose kind of drafting and arguments" alleging "large-scale tampering"...
Telangana High Court Directs Issuance of Hall Ticket for Juvenile Justice Act Candidate
Pending Cases Not Grounds for Disqualification; Court Upholds Fundamental Rights...
Telangana High Court Quashes Summons Due to Lack of Judicial Application of Mind
Magistrate's Order Quashed; Directed to Reconsider with Proper Reasoning and Satisfaction...
Telangana High Court Upholds NALSAR University's Decision on Attendance Requirements
Court Dismisses Petition Allowing University Rules to Prevail Over Student's Plea for Exam Appearance Amidst Medical Lea...
Telangana High Court Quashes Reassessment Notice Against Cyberabad Citizens Health Services Pvt. Ltd. in Post-Demerger Tax Dispute
Court holds reassessment invalid due to absence of `information' of escaped income and rejects extended limitation perio...
Rajasthan High Court Dismisses PIL on Regulation of Meat Shops in Jodhpur
Court emphasizes compliance with existing bylaws, directs authorities to ensure licensing adherence....
Allahabad High Court Quashes Governor's Decision on Premature Release of Ram Pratap Singh
Error in Calculating Incarceration Period Leads to Re-evaluation of Premature Release Plea...
Calcutta High Court Acquits Manoranjan Patra and Others in 2010 Political Rivalry Murder Case
Prosecution's Inability to Establish Key Evidence Leads to Overturning of Conviction...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Charges Against Teachers in Student Suicide Case
Court finds lack of evidence for abetment charges against teachers, emphasizing the role of disciplinary actions in the ...
Allahabad High Court Orders Proportional Freezing of Bank Accounts in Cyber Crime Cases
Court mandates specific amount-based restraint, establishes structured grievance redressal mechanism for affected accoun...
Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction in Sexual Assault Case Involving Visually Challenged Victim
Court Modifies Trial Court’s Sentence from 20 to 14 Years for Exceeding Statutory Limits...
Calcutta High Court Allows Judicial Review of Speaker's Decision on Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly
Court Emphasizes the Importance of Political Party's Will Over Numerical Strength of Legislature Party...
Madras High Court Upholds Fundamental Right to Conduct National Flag Yatra
Court Overturns Police Denial, Emphasizes Citizens' Right to Peaceful Assembly and Expression...
High Court Acquits Accused in Double Murder Case, Citing Inadequate Evidence
Punjab and Haryana High Court overturns life sentences, highlighting gaps in prosecution's circumstantial evidence....
Bombay High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Kamakhya Prasad Das Amidst Maoist Ideology Allegations
Court Cites Lack of Need for Custodial Interrogation as Devices Seized, Grants Interim Protection with Conditions...
Patna High Court Quashes FIR Against Retired DSP for Covid-19 Lockdown Violation
FIR Quashed Due to Non-compliance with Procedural Requirements Under Disaster Management Act...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Minimal Interference in Bar Association Elections
Court emphasizes the role of the Returning Officer in addressing objections to the provisional voter list, discourages p...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays Prohibition Order Against Associated Alcohols
Court Grants Interim Relief After Petitioner's Reply to Show Cause Notice Ignored...
Kerala High Court Upholds Kerala State Television Awards Amidst Allegations of Bias and Unconstitutionality
Petition challenging jury selection and rules of the Kerala State Television Awards dismissed for lack of evidence and s...
Cal HC asks health dept to conclude probe into illegal blood, plasma transportation within week
The authorities, however, told the court that the petitioner was not cooperating with the investigation and had failed t...
Madras High Court Upholds Equality in Worship Practices at Kanchipuram Temple
Court mandates equal treatment for all devotees, prohibiting discrimination based on caste in religious rituals and prac...
Kerala High Court Orders Comprehensive Overhaul of Procurement Practices at Sabarimala Temple
Court Commends Travancore Devaswom Board for Initiating Reforms to Enhance Transparency and Accountability...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Clarifies Registrar's Powers in Property Dispute
Court Rules Registrar Can Conduct Enquiry But Not Cancel Registered Sale Deeds...
Madras High Court Dismisses Petition on Placement of Tamil Nadu State Song in Official Ceremonies
Court finds grievances addressed by revised government circulars, dismisses petition as infructuous...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Halts Construction of Place of Worship Over Lack of Approvals
Court mandates necessary approvals from District Collector and Gram Panchayat for construction of religious sites...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Mandates Electricity Connection for Rightful Possessor in Unauthorized Layout
Court Orders Provision of Electricity Despite Absence of No-Objection Certificate...
Madras High Court Denies Mandamus Petition to Compel State to File Curative Petition
Court Rules Filing Appeals or Curative Petitions is Executive's Discretion, Not a Statutory Obligation...
Allahabad High Court Upholds AMU Statute on Teacher Termination
Court Finds Statute 40(3)(b) of AMU Act 1920 Consistent with Article 14 of Constitution, Provides Fair Opportunity for D...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses PIL for Misuse of Public Interest Jurisdiction
Advocate's Misrepresentation in Public Interest Litigation Leads to Dismissal and Warning from Court...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction in 1984 Attempted Murder Case
Sentence Reduced Due to Advanced Age and Delayed Proceedings; Compensation Ordered for Victim...
Allahabad High Court Holds State Accountable for Custodial Death, Orders Rs. 10 Lakh Compensation
Court Directs Uttar Pradesh Government to Frame Guidelines for Compensation in Custodial Deaths; Principal Secretary to ...
Kerala High Court Stays Teacher's Suspension Amid Quiz Controversy
Court emphasizes academic objectivity over political considerations in disciplinary proceedings...
Patna High Court Rules Against Oral Gift of Immovable Property, Upholds Constitutional Property Rights
Court Affirms Invalidity of Oral Gift Without Registered Deed, Highlights Violations of Constitutional Rights in Propert...
Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Family Inheritance Dispute
Court Emphasizes Civil Jurisdiction Over Inheritance Matters, Prevents Misuse of Criminal Law...