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Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Contractual Dispute

Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Contractual Dispute

The High Court highlighted the Supreme Court's precedent in similar cases, emphasizing that pursuing both civil and crim...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Majority Arbitral Award in International Commercial Arbitration

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Majority Arbitral Award in International Commercial Arbitration

The Court emphasized the mandatory nature of Section 31 and clarified that a dissenting opinion fulfills the statutory r...

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Pension Recovery Order Against Retired Police Officer

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Pension Recovery Order Against Retired Police Officer

This ruling underscores the judiciary’s commitment to upholding natural justice, particularly in cases involving retired...

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Railway Workers' Right to Overtime Pay

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Railway Workers' Right to Overtime Pay

This decision is expected to have significant implications for similar cases, reinforcing the rights of employees to cla...

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Tribunal's Rejection of Affidavit, Orders Environmental Initiative

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Tribunal's Rejection of Affidavit, Orders Environmental Initiative

In a unique twist, the Court imposed conditions on the petitioner for the affidavit's acceptance. Girdhar Gopal is requi...

Kerala High Court Orders Contempt Proceedings Over Obstruction of Public Roads by Political Rally

Kerala High Court Orders Contempt Proceedings Over Obstruction of Public Roads by Political Rally

The ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to enforcing road safety and the free movement of traffic and pedestri...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds NHAI's Lease for Petrol Pump Development

Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds NHAI's Lease for Petrol Pump Development

This ruling reinforces the NHAI's mandate to enhance highway infrastructure and amenities, ensuring the smooth flow of t...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Clarifies Tax Classification of White Petroleum Jelly as a Medicament

Madhya Pradesh High Court Clarifies Tax Classification of White Petroleum Jelly as a Medicament

The ruling sets a precedent for similar tax classification disputes, reinforcing the principle that products manufacture...

Delhi High Court Directs Consideration of CAPF Officer's Posting Request for Aged Parent's Care

Delhi High Court Directs Consideration of CAPF Officer's Posting Request for Aged Parent's Care

This judgment underscores the judiciary's role in balancing policy provisions with humanitarian considerations, while al...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement of Police Constable for Misconduct

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement of Police Constable for Misconduct

The judgment not only reaffirms the disciplinary action against Tripathi but also serves as a reminder of the standards ...

Police Constable Dismissed From Service But Reinstated Through Mercy Petition - Reinstatement Order Is Void Or Nullity In The Eye Of Law

Police Constable Dismissed From Service But Reinstated Through Mercy Petition - Reinstatement Order Is Void Or Nullity In The Eye Of Law

This ruling serves as a reminder of the legal boundaries within which governmental authorities operate and the judiciary...

Delhi High Court Quashes MCD's Tender Notice for Solid Waste Management in Aerocity

Delhi High Court Quashes MCD's Tender Notice for Solid Waste Management in Aerocity

DIAL, established as a consortium between GMR Airports Limited, AAI, and Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs State Bar Council to Register Advocate Without Transfer Fees

Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs State Bar Council to Register Advocate Without Transfer Fees

The judgment emphasized the legal requirement under Section 18, which clearly states that the transfer of an advocate’s ...

Calcutta High Court Refers Sunita Gupta v. UGRO Capital Limited Dispute to Arbitration

Calcutta High Court Refers Sunita Gupta v. UGRO Capital Limited Dispute to Arbitration

The judgment further clarified that while the plaintiffs named CIBIL in their suit, no independent relief against CIBIL ...

Bombay High Court Quashes GST Show Cause Notices Following Rule Omission

Bombay High Court Quashes GST Show Cause Notices Following Rule Omission

In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court, on September 11, 2025, quashed all pending proceedings and show cause not...

Calcutta High Court Declares Unilateral Arbitrator Appointment Void in Loan Agreement Dispute

Calcutta High Court Declares Unilateral Arbitrator Appointment Void in Loan Agreement Dispute

Justice Mukherjee, exercising the court's powers under Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration Act, terminated the mandate...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Compensation in Personal Injury Case

Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Compensation in Personal Injury Case

In light of the additional evidence and the nature of injuries sustained, the High Court enhanced the total compensation...

Kerala High Court Dismisses Writ Petition, Directs Petitioner to Seek Alternative Remedy

Kerala High Court Dismisses Writ Petition, Directs Petitioner to Seek Alternative Remedy

The court cited the case of Sakeer Hussain v. State of Kerala, which highlighted the necessity of exhausting appellate r...

Orissa High Court Orders Railways to Compensate for Passenger's Death

Orissa High Court Orders Railways to Compensate for Passenger's Death

The awarded compensation, calculated under the revised Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Rules, 19...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Dismissal of Complaint Against Accused Due to Lack of Evidence

Allahabad High Court Upholds Dismissal of Complaint Against Accused Due to Lack of Evidence

The court emphasized the need for concrete evidence, pointing out that while the medical report indicated simple injurie...

Bombay High Court Directs Re-testing of Seized Cashew Nuts to Uphold Trade Facilitation

Bombay High Court Directs Re-testing of Seized Cashew Nuts to Uphold Trade Facilitation

The court's decision has been welcomed by trade stakeholders as a positive step toward ensuring that procedural technica...

Meat shops must comply with  Aircraft Rules ?

Meat shops must comply with Aircraft Rules ?

This ruling underscores the court's commitment to balancing business operations with public safety and environmental con...

Madras High Court Upholds Customs Authority's Classification of 'Assy Guide Rails'

Madras High Court Upholds Customs Authority's Classification of 'Assy Guide Rails'

The ruling reiterates the importance of certainty and transparency in customs procedures, aligning with the legislative ...

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Quashing of FIR in Corruption Case Involving Government Officials

Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Quashing of FIR in Corruption Case Involving Government Officials

The court referenced landmark judgments such as State of Haryana v. Bhajan Lal and State of M.P. v. Laxmi Narayan, which...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Re-employment Rights for Police Pensioners

Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Re-employment Rights for Police Pensioners

This ruling reinforces the rights of retired police officers who receive pensions to seek re-employment, provided they m...

Rajasthan High Court Halts Transfer of Employee on Compassionate Grounds

Rajasthan High Court Halts Transfer of Employee on Compassionate Grounds

Pushkar Naraian Sharma, represented by Advocate Shobhit Vyas, had sought to extend his tenure at the Rajasthan Circle, a...

Madras High Court Upholds Government Order Abolishing Educational Posts

Madras High Court Upholds Government Order Abolishing Educational Posts

However, the Education Department contended that the appointment was illegal, as it occurred after the abolition of the ...

Kerala High Court Mandates Reconsideration of Sanction Denial in Corruption Case

Kerala High Court Mandates Reconsideration of Sanction Denial in Corruption Case

In a significant decision, the Kerala High Court, under the judgment of Mr. A. Badharudeen, J., has directed the Sree Sa...

Calcutta High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision Against Railway Panel Cancellation

Calcutta High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision Against Railway Panel Cancellation

The judgment also drew parallels with a Supreme Court ruling in Vinodan T. v. University of Calicut, underscoring the re...

Karnataka High Court Quashes Transfer of Undertrial Prisoner Citing Violation of Natural Justice

Karnataka High Court Quashes Transfer of Undertrial Prisoner Citing Violation of Natural Justice

Court Orders Re-transfer of Reeshan Thajuddin Sheikh from Belagavi to Bengaluru Central Prison; Emphasizes Prisoner's Ri...

Gujarat High Court Mandates Interest on Delayed IGST Refunds Due to Technical Glitch

Gujarat High Court Mandates Interest on Delayed IGST Refunds Due to Technical Glitch

The Gujarat High Court has ordered the respondent authorities to issue the compensatory interest within 12 weeks from th...

Delhi High Court Directs Expedited Renovation of Court Complex Toilets by PWD

Delhi High Court Directs Expedited Renovation of Court Complex Toilets by PWD

This directive is expected to significantly improve the infrastructure and user experience for all visitors to these cou...

Karnataka High Court Enhances Compensation for Amputation in Road Accident Case

Karnataka High Court Enhances Compensation for Amputation in Road Accident Case

This ruling underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring fair compensation for accident victims, particularly those whos...

Kerala High Court Quashes Explosives License Amendment for Quarry Operations

Kerala High Court Quashes Explosives License Amendment for Quarry Operations

The decision reinforces the statutory requirements under the Explosives Rules, 2008, and the Kerala Minor Mineral Conces...

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Petition of Ex-Serviceman Seeking Reservation Benefits for New Post

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Petition of Ex-Serviceman Seeking Reservation Benefits for New Post

The judgment reaffirms the stance that once an ex-serviceman secures a substantive appointment through regular recruitme...

Patna High Court Quashes FIR Against Energy Drink Supplier

Patna High Court Quashes FIR Against Energy Drink Supplier

This decision underscores the importance of adhering to BIS standards and clarifies that the sale of beverages with mini...