High Courts
Allahabad High Court Quashes Removal of Municipality President, Orders Full Inquiry
Court emphasizes adherence to principles of natural justice and mandates a comprehensive inquiry under the Uttar Pradesh...
Himachal High Court directs state govt to conduct elections to Panchayati Raj bodies before April 30
However, the high court, after hearing the arguments for three consecutive days, directed the government to hold the ele...
Gauhati High Court Upholds Tender Process Amid Cartel Allegations
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Tender Award for Circuit House Construction in Assam...
Bombay High Court Quashes Family Court's Maintenance Order, Calls for Fresh Consideration
The court remands the case back to the Family Court due to insufficient evidence regarding the wife's income and assets....
Patna High Court Orders Compensation for Unlawful Detention of Minor
State Directed to Pay Rs. 5 Lakh for Violations of Fundamental Rights; Costs to be Recovered from Erring Officials...
Bombay High Court Upholds Banks' Autonomy in Recruitment Policies
Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Uniformity in Disqualification Clauses Across Public Sector Banks ...
Madras HC directs CBFC to issue censor certificate to Vijay starrer 'Jana Nayagan'
The filmmakers had submitted that the movie had been referred for "review" after an initial recommendation for U/A certi...
Rajasthan High Court Quashes Arbitrary Auction Cancellations by Housing Board
Court rules cancellation of auction proceedings without valid reasons violates constitutional principles of fairness and...
Gauhati High Court Quashes Trial Court's Pre-Cognizance Notice in Cheque Dishonour Case
Court Reaffirms No Requirement for Pre-Cognizance Notice in N.I. Act Cases as per Supreme Court's Settled Law...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Relocation of Backward Classes Commission Office
Decision to Shift Office from Shimla to Dharamshala Halted Amid Concerns Over Accommodation and Decongestion...
Madras High Court Orders Eviction of SASTRA University from Encroached Government Land
Court Upholds Government's Policy Decision to Utilize Land for Establishing a Prison...
Allahabad High Court Issues Show-Cause Notice Over Misuse of Anti-Gangster Law
Court Criticizes Administrative Authorities for Non-Compliance with Judicial Directions and Misuse of Powers...
Kerala High Court Declares Section 9 of Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board Act Unconstitutional
Guruvayoor Devaswom Managing Committee's Appointment Powers Restored in Landmark Judgment...
Bond conditions should be fixed keeping in mind prisoner's financial status: Rajasthan HC
The bench held that if a surety condition was imposed earlier and the prisoner seeks waiver, the committee must waive it...
Centre opposes in HC plea to reduce GST on air purifiers, says judicial intervention impermissible
The petition filed by advocate Kapil Madan said air purifiers cannot be treated as luxury items in view of the "extreme ...
Civic polls: Relief to BJP nominee as HC grants interim stay on election in Navi Mumbai ward
In its interim order, the court stayed the returning officer’s decision to reject Bhojane’s nomination form for the Janu...
Delhi HC refuses to stay order directing private schools to form fee regulation panel
After obtaining instructions from the DoE officials, he agreed to the court's suggestion to extend the time for complian...
Delhi HC stays order mandating human intervention in RBI ombudsman complaints
It also stayed the direction that the deputy governor of RBI should file an affidavit by January 15 stating the measures...
MSC Elsa III owners deposit Rs 1227 cr in Kerala HC for release of sister vessel
The amount was deposited in the second week of December last year, and the vessel was released by the end of that month,...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Invalidates Socio-Economic Criteria for Clerical Promotions
Court Orders Revised Merit List Excluding Unconstitutional Bonus Marks Affecting Seniority...
Calcutta High Court Grants Divorce Citing Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage
In a significant ruling, the court recognized irretrievable breakdown as a component of cruelty under the Special Marria...
Rajasthan High Court Upholds 'Nata Vivah' for Pension Claims
Landmark Judgment Recognizes Customary Marriage for Family Pension Entitlement...
Rajasthan High Court Mandates 25% Reservation in Pre-Primary Education Under RTE Act
Schools to Ensure Inclusion of Children from Weaker Sections and Disadvantaged Groups from Pre-Primary Level...
Forcing woman to continue pregnancy violates bodily integrity, aggravates mental trauma: Delhi HC
The petitioner challenged a sessions court order which upheld her summoning before a magisterial court for the offence u...
Orissa High Court Directs Proper Legal Procedures for Deleting Deceased Tenant's Name from Land Records
High Court emphasizes necessity of initiating mutation proceedings for deletion of deceased's name from Record of Rights...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Dimple in High-Profile Murder Case
Bail granted due to prolonged custody, lack of direct involvement, and emphasis on constitutional rights....
Gujarat High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim
Legal Heirs of Deceased Nileshbhai Vasant to Receive Enhanced Compensation of Rs. 45.57 Lakh...
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Abuzar Ahmed and Family, Highlighting Misuse of Section 498A IPC
Court emphasizes need for specific allegations in matrimonial disputes, condemns vague charges leading to harassment....
Delhi High Court Acquits Tej Narain Sharma in Corruption Case, Citing Lack of Evidence
Court Finds Prosecution's Case Fraught with Inconsistencies and Procedural Lapses, Grants Benefit of Doubt to Accused...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Interim Bail to NDPS Accused on Humanitarian Grounds
Ajay Kumar, charged under NDPS Act, allowed six-week interim bail to care for wife and newborn child, subject to strict ...
Odisha courts receive threat email, judicial activities disrupted for hours
The DGP also advised the public not to panic and to cooperate with the police in maintaining security and assisting the ...
Kerala High Court Affirms Single Appellate Right for Victims Under BNSS, 2023
Court Denies Multiple Appeals in Acquittal Cases, Upholding Statutory Limitations on Victim's Right to Appeal In a si...
Gauhati High Court Nullifies Divorce Decree Due to Jurisdictional Error
Civil Judge's Decision on Muslim Divorce Case Declared Void; Family Court or District Court Holds Jurisdiction...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds NGT's Authority on Environmental Clearance for Silica Sand Mining
NGT's Decision to Suspend Environmental Clearance for Silica Sand Mining Project Affirmed by High Court, Emphasizing Env...
Allahabad High Court Restores Dismissed Criminal Appeal, Emphasizes Representation Rights
Court Sets Aside Dismissal, Directs Expeditious Hearing of Sanjay Yadav's Appeal After Advocate Non-representation...
Allahabad High Court Enhances Compensation for Amputation Victim in Landmark Ruling
Sangam Lal's compensation increased to over Rs. 16 lakh, setting a new precedent for disability claims under the Motor V...