High Courts
Himachal HC directs state govt to conduct panchayati raj polls before Apr 30
"Whether the Disaster Act has become infructuous and has no meaning, we will ask the court," he said, adding that it wou...
HC junks PIL claiming 'mass rejection' of nominations for Mumbai civic polls
According to the petition, candidates were forced to provide NOC for water department dues, assessment and property tax,...
Calcutta High Court Dismisses Application for Arbitration Referral in Jagannath Heights vs. Sammaan Capital
Court rules strict compliance with Section 8 of Arbitration Act mandatory, dismissing application for non-conformity....
Delhi High Court Upholds Ban on Certain Fixed Dose Combinations, Prioritizes Public Health
Court validates Central Government's prohibition on specific drug formulations, emphasizing precautionary measures and e...
Madras HC stays order directing CBFC to grant censor certificate to 'Jana Nayagan'
stay on the order of a single judge directing CBFC to grant censor censor certificate to actor-turned-politician Vijay-s...
Cal HC adjourns hearing of petitions on ED raids at I-PAC sites till Jan 14 due to courtroom chaos
The court was scheduled to hear petitions by the ED and the Trinamool Congress in connection with the dramatic developme...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Penalty Orders Against Engineer for Lack of Reasoned Decision
Court emphasizes necessity of detailed reasoning in disciplinary and appellate orders; sets aside penalties imposed on R...
Bombay High Court Orders Crackdown on Nylon Manja; Directs Interim Compensation for Victims
State Authorities Directed to Form Special Task Force, Strengthen Enforcement, and Establish Victim Compensation Fund...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Timely Panchayat Elections Amidst Delays
Court Directs Coordination Among State Election Commission and State Entities to Ensure Elections by April 2026...
Delhi HC rejects plea against recognition of political parties as national, state-level parties
The petitioner, the Hind Samrajya Party, challenged the validity of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Ord...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Review Petition in Competitive Exam Case
Court Affirms Limited Scope of Review Jurisdiction and Denies Re-evaluation Plea...
Madras High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Over Non-Compliance in Temple Lighting Order
Authorities Face Contempt Charges for Failing to Implement Judicial Orders on Karthigai Deepam Lighting at Thirupparanku...
Chhattisgarh High Court Intervenes in Bar Council Election Delay
High Court Criticizes Deferral of Bar Council Elections on Basis of Unverified Allegations, Urges Expeditious Conduct of...
Delhi HC asks DoE to reply to minority schools' plea order on fee regulation panels
The petitions challenge the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, and its ...
Gujarat High Court Directs Fresh Applications for Change of Use in Property Dispute
Court Stays Coercive Action Against Petitioners Using Residential Premises for Commercial Purposes...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Rejection of Overqualified Candidate for Beldar Post
Court Rules Higher Qualifications Do Not Disqualify Candidacy if They Meet Job Requirements...
Madras High Court Stays Single Judge's Order Allowing Uncertified Film Screening
Interim Stay Granted Due to Procedural Fairness Concerns; Screening Rights Denied Without Certification...
Bombay High Court Overturns Rejection of Insurance Claim for Covid-19 Warrior
Court Rules RTPCR Report Not Sole Determinant for Insurance Claims Under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojna...
Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses Plea for Temporary Injunction in Public Property Dispute
Court Rules Long Possession Without Legal Title Does Not Confer Right to Injunction...
Madras HC directs CBFC to issue censor certificate to 'Jana Nayagan,' film board appeals
The high court set aside the censor' board's directive through a letter dated January 6, referring the matter to the Rev...
Karnataka High Court Upholds Framework Agreement for Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor
Court Dismisses Claim for Additional Compensation, Urges State to Reevaluate Stalled Project ...
Orissa High Court Upholds Tender Clause, Reinforces Judicial Discipline
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Tender Requirements, Affirms Binding Nature of Coordinate Bench Decisions...
Delhi High Court Overturns Tribunal Order on Cadre Allocation for Indian Forest Service Officer
The court reaffirms that home state preference must be first for insider vacancies; quashes creation of supernumerary po...
Delhi High Court Upholds Impresario's Trademark Rights Against The Shake Social
Plaintiff's 'SOCIAL' Marks Declared Well-Known Amidst Infringement and Passing Off Claims...
Allahabad High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Dr. Abdul Ghaffar in National Security Case
Serious Allegations and Need for Custodial Interrogation Cited as Reasons for Rejection...
Delhi High Court Upholds Plaintiff's Ownership in Sibling Property Dispute; Rejects Defendants' Claims of Joint Family Property and Adverse Possession
Court rules against oral family settlement and benami defense, directing defendants to vacate property and pay mesne pro...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Mahaveer Udyog's Trademark Infringement Claim Against Atulya Discs Pvt. Ltd.
Court Rules 'TIGER' and 'BRAND' as Generic Terms, Rejects Interim Injunction for Trademark Infringement and Passing Off ...
Delhi High Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Election Symbols Order, 1968
Court Dismisses Hind Samrajya Party’s Plea Challenging Election Commission’s Authority Under Article 324...
TMC moves Cal HC seeking restraint on 'misuse’ of documents seized by ED during I-PAC raids
The ruling party in West Bengal, in its petition, alleged that the ED seized sensitive and confidential political data m...
Kerala High Court Quashes Prosecution Against Notary Public Citing Non-Compliance with Notaries Act
Court Emphasizes Mandatory Written Complaint Requirement for Legal Action Against Notaries...
Bombay High Court Rules Assignment of Leasehold Rights Not Liable for GST
Court Quashes Show Cause Notice Against Aerocom Cushions, Following Gujarat High Court Precedent...
Civic polls: HC orders inclusion of BJP nominee in Navi Mumbai ward candidate list
The court had said that the returning officer had “prima facie demonstrated illegal and arbitrary exercise of powers” by...
‘Shocks conscience’: HC flags phones, charging points inside Goa’s Colvale jail
“Some swift, comprehensive, remedial and stringent measures are required to be taken by the jail authorities to ensure t...
Delhi High Court Upholds Patanjali's Trademark in Gaunyle Dispute
Holy Cow Foundation's Rectification Petition Dismissed; Court Affirms 'PATANJALI' as a Distinguishing Feature...
Delhi High Court Remands Land Dispute Case Involving DDA for Fresh Trial
Court emphasizes need for determination of title before injunction, remands case for evidence-based resolution....
Delhi High Court Upholds Reduced Visitation Rights in Child Custody Dispute
Welfare of Minor Child Takes Precedence in Visitation Arrangement Modification...