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Judges invoked literary references to criticize municipal authorities for neglecting road maintenance, highlighting the severe pothole crisis affecting Cuttack residents.

The Gauhati High Court rejected a petition from a man convicted of rape, dismissing his defense that he had been held against his will under the guise of a marital arrangement.

The Calcutta High Court overturned a previous tribunal decision, ruling that the man’s death constituted an untoward incident under the Railways Act and mandating an Rs 8 lakh payout to his family.

The Chhattisgarh High Court denied bail to a retired IAS officer and former CGPSC secretary, who is accused of leaking the 2021 state civil services exam papers to his son, citing material evidence of his involvement.

An Indian High Court has denied bail to an Olympic medallist in a murder case, citing concerns about his ability to influence witnesses, his conduct before arrest, and the seriousness of the alleged offense.

The High Court dismissed former Tamil Nadu minister Balaji's petition for protection from arrest in a corruption case, after the government argued that the alleged ₹17 crore loss was just the beginning.

The Delhi High Court has upheld a 10-year jail term for a mother of three in an abuse case, while the Orissa High Court converted a man's jail term to a Rs 500 fine in a 1997 adulterated dal case. These rulings highlight varied judicial outcomes in India.

The High Court in India has refused to remove a police officer accused of slapping a woman protester, with Justice Girish Kathpalia stating that wrongdoing would be dealt with by law but guilt cannot be assumed before a fair trial.

An Indian High Court has granted permission for activist Sonam Wangchuk to be transferred to a private hospital, with the Centre giving its conditional approval.

An Indian High Court has ruled that mere participation in a violent protest or sloganeering against the government does not constitute sedition.

An Indian High Court dismissed a petition challenging a lower-court order that declared an Assam resident a foreigner, rejecting 16 documents presented as proof of citizenship.

The High Court has questioned the government regarding the effectiveness of water schemes in reaching those in need, noting that the goal of a tanker-free state remains unfulfilled and citizens continue to suffer from water scarcity.

Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, a judge of the High Court, has passed away at the age of 59.

An Indian high court has cancelled a liquor bar licence, referencing Mahatma Gandhi's vision of prohibition as a basis for its decision.

The Calcutta High Court has issued an order to secure voting machines and CCTV footage in a political dispute between Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari.

The High Court in India has requested a status report on the proposed Gadkhal bypass, intended to alleviate traffic congestion in Kasauli.

An Indian high court has ordered a CBI probe after an 'illiterate' petitioner was found to have an English signature, raising suspicions about the authenticity of the documents.

The Gauhati High Court quashed a bigamy case, noting Muslim personal law permits up to four marriages, while the Madras High Court quashed a bribery case due to lack of evidence, emphasizing the importance of elections for democracy.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has suspended Kaithal’s Additional District and Sessions Judge, but did not provide any reason for the action.

Quoting an Upanishad, an Indian high court imposed a Rs 50,000 fine on a son who was fighting to prevent his mother from being removed from the family home.

The High Court is questioning whether the 1950 treaty between India and Nepal grants Nepali citizens the right to settle in India, and if the principle of reciprocity outlined in the pact is effectively practiced.

An Indian High Court has ruled that the medieval Kamal Maula mosque was originally a temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess.

Indian High Courts recently acquitted defendants in two distinct cases, with the Calcutta High Court overturning a dowry cruelty conviction and the Jharkhand High Court acquitting brothers in a witchcraft murder case after 22 years.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has criticized a man for attempting to quash a First Information Report (FIR) after previously failing to secure bail in a case involving NRI land.

An Indian High Court has issued a stay on a notification that prohibited ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers from contesting Panchayat elections.

Various Indian High Courts have recently delivered rulings on a range of legal matters, including the rejection of a teacher's child care leave plea, the relocation of a husband's divorce petition, and the dismissal of an ITBP constable's plea related to a recruitment scam.

The High Court has instructed the government to ensure daily water tanker deliveries to tribal villages in Melghat, India. The directive comes as the Vidarbha region faces extreme heat and water scarcity, described as "practically on fire" until the monsoon season.

The Chhattisgarh High Court in India has overturned a man's conviction, ruling that a mere breach of promise to marry does not amount to rape.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a second wife cannot claim family pension after the death of the first wife, setting a legal precedent.

The High Court has upheld the state Charity Commissioner's order to defer the elections for the Asiatic Society.

The Telangana High Court has quashed the PC Ghose Commission's findings against KCR and others in the Kaleshwaram case, while the Bombay High Court has quashed charges against four individuals in the 2006 Malegaon blast case.

An Indian High Court has upheld the detention of Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh under the National Security Act, citing his alleged involvement in a plan to create Khalistan.

The High Court has provided relief to eateries in Khan Market, ruling that they do not require a Fire No-Objection Certificate (NOC) if they host up to 50 people at a time.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has intervened to reinstate two engineers who were dismissed from their jobs 27 years ago. The engineers had been fired over alleged 'excess' bills amounting to Rs 1.22 crore.

An Indian High Court ruled that a 15-year-old accident victim is entitled to Rs 3.61 crore in compensation, emphasizing it is an entitlement, not a dole.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the non-recovery of dowry items is not a sufficient ground to deny anticipatory bail to a husband in a dowry case.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court in India has granted bail to a man who married a 16-year-old, citing concerns that the woman would otherwise have to raise their baby alone.

The Allahabad High Court criticized a lawyer for attaching indecent screenshots of a woman to a bail plea, deeming it a violation of privacy and an attempt to harass the victim.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has awarded a ₹60 lakh (6 million Indian Rupees) payout to a man who resumed his job after being involved in a crash in 2016.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has tripled the compensation for an injured police officer to Rs 14 lakh, stating that a person in shock cannot be expected to collect bills.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a claim of 'immunity' 25 years after an Army truck killed a toddler, asserting that 'no one is above the Constitution'.

An Indian High Court has instructed the government to swiftly fill protection officer positions and sensitize officials to prevent harassment at children's homes.

The Indian High Court has ruled that Howrah municipal rules, which restrict windows and balconies for buildings facing Nabanna, violate constitutional rights.

An Indian High Court has issued a bailable arrest warrant against a man previously acquitted of radicalizing youngsters to join IS, following a plea from the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

The High Court has directed the School Education Secretary to explain why children protected under the RTE Act were allegedly made to perform menial labor instead of studying.

The Allahabad High Court in India has issued a landmark ruling stating that an individual's caste is determined by birth and remains unchanged by conversion or marriage. This decision clarifies the legal standing of caste identity.

A High Court has ruled that women are entitled to return to their exact functional status upon completing maternity leave, protecting their career progression.

The court ruled the state's prohibition on government employees traveling abroad as disproportionate, describing it as using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

The Gauhati High Court has issued notices to the Assam and Nagaland governments regarding a public interest litigation claiming that unregulated coal extraction and illegal mining significantly worsened recent flooding in Sivasagar district.

An Indian High Court has dismissed the plea of a Jammu and Kashmir police officer who was sacked for skipping duty, citing a terror threat. The court upheld the decision to terminate his service.

The Indian High Court observed that a First Information Report (FIR) it had ordered to investigate alleged official collusion in Kullu rave parties was apparently not registered.

An Indian High Court has quashed externment orders, with affected individuals recounting how the orders led to job losses, missed births, and inability to participate in elections, stating they were treated like criminals.

The state high court has refused to intervene in the Election Commission of India's schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, stating that the poll body is solely responsible for its timeline.

The Indian High Court has refused to order a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into claims of foreign funding for a July 20 Parliament march. A plea requesting the anti-terror agency's investigation was dismissed by the court.

Two district judges in India have been suspended by the High Court within a week, amid ongoing disciplinary proceedings.

The Allahabad High Court has addressed whether a woman over 50 can opt for surrogacy, while the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that anti-government slogans do not constitute sedition in a democracy.

The High Court in India has issued a ruling limiting relief for NIOS DElEd candidates, coinciding with the start of the UPTET 2026 examination.

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that vehicles cannot be confiscated under the Excise Act based solely on the assumption of exceeding legal liquor limits, leading to the quashing of a Scorpio's confiscation.

The Indian High Court has ruled that a torn hymen is a legal term, not a medical one, and therefore cannot be used as a basis to doubt a rape survivor's testimony.

The High Court in India has invalidated the oaths taken by BJP councillors in the names of various deities and 'Mother India', ruling that oaths must be taken solely in God's name.

The High Court has refused to stay the appointment of rebel TMC MP Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition, marking a fresh setback for Mamata Banerjee.

An Indian High Court ruled that a deceased government employee's second wife is entitled to 100% of the family pension, rejecting the state's attempt to cap it at 50% after the first wife's death.

The Indian High Court has upheld an ex-Army sepoy's claim for disability pension after 31 years, ruling that disability benefits must be interpreted liberally. The court also stated that the Centre cannot cap arrears for veterans, ensuring full benefits for the serviceman.

The High Court has directed the DGP to take action against an absconding BDO and ordered action against the investigation officer in connection with the 2025 murder of a gold merchant.

An Indian High Court has found the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar of GNDU guilty of contempt, sentencing them to one month in jail. The court invoked Mahatma Gandhi in its ruling, calling the officials' actions a 'slap upon face of judiciary'.

The Gauhati High Court has ordered two sons to vacate their 86-year-old father's home, ruling that a pension does not guarantee peace or emotional security for the elderly.

An Indian High Court has granted bail to the remaining six accused in a case involving the throwing of non-vegetarian food waste into the Ganga river during Iftar, an act that could hurt Hindu sentiments.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted relief to a Rapido driver who was arrested with 15,000 opioid tablets, with the defense arguing the drugs belonged to a passenger.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court in India has ruled that a husband is still duty-bound to provide residence to his wife, even if he is living with another woman.

The High Court has deemed the demand for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the completion stage as arbitrary, leading to the quashing of a stop-work notice for buildings in Worli near INS Trata.

Indian High Courts have rejected pleas seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi for his 'fighting the Indian State' remark, emphasizing the importance of criticism in a democracy. Separately, the Andhra Pradesh High Court denied a US-based man's request for virtual marriage reconciliation.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has put on hold a plea challenging an anti-sacrilege law, with the court questioning the credentials of the petitioner.

An Indian High Court has ruled that parrots are wild animals, ordering the Maharashtra government to compensate a farmer for crop damage caused by them.

Two separate rulings from Indian High Courts addressed cases involving death and compensation; one granted pre-arrest bail in a snakebite death fraud case, while another significantly increased accident payout for a homemaker's death.

Amid a severe summer, the Indian High Court has intervened, seeking uninterrupted power and water supply in the Melghat region to prevent deaths.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered police action after a 76-year-old man's second marriage sparked threats from his family.

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court stated that the law should not be used as a tool for vendetta in civil disputes, addressing concerns about criminal twists in such cases.

The High Court in India has issued a notice in response to a petition challenging the appointment of a judicial member as the acting president in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

Following an eight-month delay in filing a First Information Report (FIR) for a missing minor, the High Court has ordered the removal of a police officer in Bokaro, India.

The Indian High Court upheld the removal of a Railway Protection Force (RPF) officer who was found guilty of molesting a railway commuter in 2018, describing his actions as a "shameful act."

An Indian High Court rejected a plea to quash an FIR for duping a woman, noting the common perception that "anything can be done paying a bribe."

An Indian High Court has sought a reply from the Uttar Pradesh government regarding the protocol of not using honorifics like 'Hon'ble' or 'Mr' before a Union minister's name in First Information Reports (FIRs).

The Punjab and Haryana High Court demonstrated a compassionate stance by significantly increasing the payout for a disabled man, ordering a 600% hike in his compensation.

The Indian High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged bribery claims involving Adani Green.

An Indian High Court has questioned the government regarding the absence of a hospital in the Melghat region, remarking that the state is capable of anything and citing schemes for "non-working people."

The Orissa High Court has ruled in favor of an 86-year-old father who was evicted by his son, asserting his right to 'security and dignity' in his own home.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied bail to an agent accused of cheating a man of Rs 11 lakh under the guise of US migration, highlighting a case of alleged trafficking.

The Indian High Court has dismissed an appeal by Novo Nordisk seeking to prevent Dr Reddy's Laboratories from manufacturing and exporting an Ozempic-like drug, allowing the Indian firm to proceed.

The High Court has upheld the life sentences awarded to six individuals for attempting to murder a Scheduled Caste woman panchayat president.

An Indian High Court has ordered a probe into a case involving forged life insurance policies and directed the arrest of a private firm official for failing to appear in court.

The Uttarakhand High Court has overturned a 20-year sentence in a gang rape case involving a mentally ill woman, citing significant forensic lapses in the investigation. This decision highlights concerns about evidence handling in the Indian justice system.

The High Court will review a procedural plea regarding the venue and method for recording former cricketer MS Dhoni's testimony in a major defamation lawsuit. Legal proceedings are set to focus on evidentiary logistics before addressing the substantive claims.

An Indian high court has awarded custody of a four-year-old child to a woman, ruling that the child's well-being requires a maternal figure, marking a significant decision in regional family law proceedings.

An Indian High Court has requested the original OMR sheet from the National Testing Agency (NTA) after a NEET aspirant claimed their marks were changed from 520 to 85.

The Kerala High Court denied bail to a man accused of raping his daughter, stating the mother cannot settle the case, while the Delhi High Court refused bail to wrestler Sushil Kumar in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case. These rulings underscore the courts' stance on serious criminal offenses.

Justices R V Ghuge and M C Tripathi have been recommended for appointment as Chief Justices of the Calcutta and Bombay High Courts, respectively.

The Bombay High Court has quashed the license suspension of a hotel, stating that a solitary finding of two insects did not justify the continued suspension, and accepted the hotel's undertaking to maintain high standards.

The High Court Bar has announced a suspension of work until July 30, while the Bar Council has reiterated its support for a review of the LADC scheme.

The Uttarakhand High Court strongly criticized police for detaining activist Prabhat Dhyani, questioning their authority to stop citizens from exercising constitutional rights and asking if their role was to protect the government.

The High Court in Rajasthan, India, has granted permission for two convicts to marry while incarcerated, allowing a unique prison wedding.

The High Court in India declared a man a foreigner despite him presenting 15 documents, including PAN and voter cards, stating that these are not sufficient proof of citizenship under the Foreigners Act.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has cautioned lawyers against advising newlyweds to seek police protection without genuine threats, suggesting it has become a potential 'eighth ritual' after marriage.

The Calcutta High Court ruled that a son needn't pay maintenance if parents are financially stable, while the Allahabad High Court stated a wife does not lose maintenance rights if she has a government house.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in India has ruled that the state cannot claim ownership of private land through adverse possession, stating it is incompatible with the role of a welfare state and ordering compensation for landowners.

The High Court ruled that a property buyer who defaulted on a sale agreement is only entitled to a refund after a 10% deduction of the advance money, as stipulated in the contract.

A vacation bench of the Indian High Court granted the Centre liberty to file replies and supporting documents in the Telegram vs Centre case, posting the matter for further hearing on June 18.

The Bombay High Court has requested a reply from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding a plea from an accused in the Umesh Kolhe murder case to drop charges. Separately, the court also sought NIA's response to Varavara Rao's plea for permanent residency in Hyderabad in the Elgaar Parishad case.

The Gauhati High Court granted Rs 25 lakh to a widow in an alleged custodial death case, while the Allahabad High Court ordered the UP government to pay Rs 25,000 for a 24-hour illegal detention. These rulings highlight judicial intervention in cases of state misconduct.

An Indian high court has raised questions regarding the inclusion of a stepmother's name on Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) records, in a case involving two mothers and one certificate.

An Indian high court has ordered the eviction of a woman from her elderly in-laws' property to allow them to regain rental income, while her husband resides in Germany.

An Indian High Court has ruled against ordering a DNA test to prove adultery, emphasizing the importance of protecting a child's dignity.

The High Court in India has declined to reject an election petition filed against Haryana minister Vipul Goel, stating that the plea raises issues requiring adjudication.

The Gauhati High Court has given a woman a new opportunity to prove her citizenship, 16 years after she was declared a foreigner, based on the argument that her grandfather was an Indian citizen.

The High Court has set aside the Indian government's decision to refuse converting The Wire founder's Person of Indian Origin (PIO) status to Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has increased the compensation payout from Rs 70,000 to Rs 3.5 lakh for a victim of a truck accident that occurred 27 years ago when they were seven years old.

An Indian High Court denied a wife's application for maintenance, citing her high qualifications and substantial income of Rs 31 lakh. The ruling came amidst matrimonial proceedings between two medical professionals.

India's High Court has criticized the Haryana Cooperative for "blatant exploitation" after an employee was made to work for seven years without receiving any pay.

An Indian High Court has ruled that transgender persons do not have a legal right to demand traditional 'Badhai', noting that the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, does not provide for such a right.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered police protection for two women in a live-in relationship, ensuring their safety.

An Indian High Court has criticized the Election Commission, accusing it of 'abusing power' by imposing unreasonable restrictions on the use of motorcycles, calling it an 'unreasonable attempt to halt everything'.

The High Court has requested a response from the Uttarakhand government regarding a plea concerning unchecked illegal constructions in the fragile foothills between Dehradun and Mussoorie, which pose a serious threat to the local ecology.

The High Court has declared the arrests of Tejwani in two cases illegal but upheld the Pune city police's First Information Report (FIR) regarding a land deal involving a firm linked to Parth Pawar.

The Indian High Court has rejected a plea by Singhvi to remove witnesses in a 2024 Rajya Sabha Election petition. The court stated that election petitions are inherently trial-based.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has concluded a 36-year-old legal battle, ordering a seller to honor a property deal made in 1990 at its original agreed-upon rate.

The High Court has delivered a setback to the MMRDA by quashing 'illegal' penalty notices related to lands in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).

The High Court has upheld a trial court order, meaning eight police officers will face murder charges in connection with the death of Agnelo Valdaris.

The High Court has highlighted an acute shortage of law officers and requested affidavits from the states of Punjab and Haryana regarding the issue.

An Indian High Court has allowed a convicted police officer to travel to Europe, asserting that the 'right to travel abroad' is a basic human right.

An Indian High Court is set to decide whether women beyond 50 years of age can seek pregnancy through assisted reproductive technology (ART).

The High Court has rejected Amritpal's plea to attend a Parliament session, emphasizing that national interest takes precedence over personal liberty.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied bail to a man implicated in a Rs 54 lakh 'digital arrest' scam, which involved using a fake Supreme Court warrant and impersonating an ED officer.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized a family for repeatedly changing their claims in an accident case, accusing them of attempting to inflate the payout.

The Indian High Court has raised concerns over alarming groundwater depletion, questioning how extraction can exceed recharge and linking it to the misuse of free power.

An Indian High Court has ordered the release and repatriation of a Bangladeshi prisoner who was arrested as a minor and has been in jail for 21 years, directing the State to facilitate his return to Bangladesh.

The Indian High Court has permitted the sale of meat in Anandpur Sahib, with the decision pending a formal notification.

The Indian High Court has directed authorities to form a 'robust cell' to monitor the Kanjurmarg dumping site, citing the 'right to life' of residents affected by its environmental impact.