High Court

Allahabad HC grants bail under Article 21, upholding speedy trial as a fundamental right despite charges for a social media post. Crucial for practitioners.

Delhi High Court to examine PIL challenging police surveillance at Jantar Mantar protests, alleging violations of Articles 14, 19, and 21 privacy rights.

Delhi High Court calls for a legal framework to regulate media, stressing professional accountability and ethical standards amidst concerns over irresponsible

Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses plea challenging compulsory school prayers under Article 28(1), holding they constitute moral instruction, not religious coercion.

Kerala High Court grants two days for Government to file sanction order in a contempt case, highlighting judicial discretion in ensuring compliance with earlier

Madras High Court clarifies FR 101(A) and Maternity Benefit Act S.5(3), ruling government servants are entitled to 12 weeks, not 365 days, of maternity leave for a third

The Delhi High Court dismissed a claim under Section 166 MV Act, holding that MACT lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate contractual liabilities from a comprehensive motor

Madhya Pradesh High Court dismisses a pension claim, holding notarized divorce agreements invalid under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Affirms prior marriage

Delhi HC increased a homemaker's notional income to Rs. 10,000 under the MV Act in an injury case, setting a precedent for valuing domestic care contributions.

Delhi HC affirms that death from treatment-related complications does not break the chain of causation under MV Act, applying the 'eggshell skull rule' for foreseeable

Delhi HC rules civil promotion in SoI does not automatically confer substantive military rank under DSR Para 67 if Army medical and selection criteria are unmet

Delhi HC refers journalist Anjana Om Kashyap's defamation suit against 'Khan Sir' and educators to mediation, addressing allegedly defamatory remarks and child's

Delhi High Court grants minor rape victim's plea for abortion beyond MTP Act's 24-week limit under Article 21, citing grave mental injury and reproductive autonomy.

Delhi HC grants interim custody abroad under Section 26 HMA, rejecting "flight risk" and "source of funds" objections, affirming parental rights in international

Madras High Court dismisses sentence suspension under NDPS Act, emphasizing discretion and strong compelling reasons needed for post-conviction bail, particularly for

J&K & Ladakh High Court declares 2011 civil judge appointments illegal due to clerical error in recruitment. Crucial for understanding judicial recruitment validity.

Karnataka High Court quashes order returning nine dogs to an owner accused of cruelty, holding animals are entitled to dignity and constitutional protection.

Madhya Pradesh High Court closes defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi after he expressed regret over linking Kartikey Singh Chauhan to Panama Papers controversy.

J&K & Ladakh HC rules that absence of sperm on rape victim's clothes does not discredit testimony under IPC S.376, reiterating limits on trial courts' evidence analysis

Karnataka HC indicates it will cancel anticipatory bail for Vachanananda Swamiji under POCSO Act, highlighting judicial scrutiny in cases involving child protection.