High Courts Archives

Academic marks for computation of future income

“Academic marks not measure of earning potential”; Bombay HC enhances Motor Accident Compensation for deceased BHMS student’s family

“Just as it is true that, academically excellent student may or may not earn well, it is also equally true that academically average or even below-average student may earn very well in practice or profession.”

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Missed GST deadlines not fatal where intent to comply exists; Rajasthan HC condones 160-day delay

“Cancellation of GST registration or missed appellate deadlines should not permanently debar a taxpayer from the GST framework, especially where the taxpayer intends to comply by filing returns, paying taxes, interest, and penalties, and rectifying defaults. In such cases, denial of opportunity to an assessee undermines the inclusive and facilitative objective of the GST regime.”

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POSH | Kerala HC sets aside ICC report due to non-service of complaint copy on delinquent

“Serving a copy of the complaint and other relevant documents is mandatory under Rule 7, POSH Rules, and the failure to do so constitutes violation of the principles of natural justice.”

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Why Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act Didn’t Shield Lalu Prasad Yadav in Land-for-Jobs Case — Delhi High Court’s Ruling Explained

“Statutes creating new protections or disabilities operate prospectively unless expressly stated otherwise.”

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‘Not Even 10% Women Nominations’: MP HC halts Rewa Bar Association Elections

A woman advocate challenged the Rewa Bar Association Elections claiming that there was no reservation of 30 per cent for women candidates in violation of the Supreme Court’s directions.

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Tiger Corridor at risk? MP HC seeks assistance from National Tiger Conservation Authority, Wildlife Board on NH-46 Widening

A petition was filed against widening of NH 46 as it passes through an important tiger and wildlife corridor, and any construction was likely to affect the movement of wild animals.

re-examination of victims' injuries by independent Medical Board

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“Preservation of fairness and justice necessitates re-examination”; Rajasthan HC directs Independent Medical Board to re-examine Victim’s Injuries

Re-examination of the victims by a qualified Medical Board is not merely a procedural formality, but a substantive measure to safeguard the accused from being unfairly prosecuted based on misleading or fabricated evidence.

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Kerala HC declines to restrain release of web series “Anali”, directs Koodathayi murders’ accused to pursue alternate remedy under IT Rules

“The petitioner objected to the web series ‘Anali’ scheduled for release on JioHotstar, believing that the content was substantially inspired from incidents connected to Koodathayi murders for which she was lodged in prison. The series would malign her, create prejudice in public opinion, and adversely affect prospects related to her conviction.”

No Habeas Corpus for Voluntary Departure

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No Habeas Corpus if Wife voluntarily leaves Home; Madras HC Orders Production of Children

Observing the wife’s voluntary departure, the Madras High Court shifted focus to child welfare and instructs police to produce the minors before the Judicial Magistrate.

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Courtroom Shocker: Man alleging ₹200-Crore Maruti Scam Places Miscarried Foetus Before Judge; MP High Court Finds Claims of Threat to Family ‘Vague’

“Justice is administered strictly in accordance with law and on the basis of legally admissible material placed on record, and not on emotional considerations or theatrical conduct in the Courtroom.”

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Delhi High Court directs Registrar General to consider formulation of Child Access and Custody Guidelines with Parenting Plan

With similar frameworks already emerging in other states, the Delhi High Court begins evaluating whether formal child access and parenting plan guidelines are needed.

principal Seat's jurisdiction on establishment of Circuit Bench

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Bombay High Court explains when Principal Seat continues to retain Jurisdiction despite Establishment of a Circuit Bench

The Bombay High Court held that creation of the Kolhapur Circuit Bench does not divest the Principal Seat of jurisdiction, as both the DRT (Pune) and DRAT (Mumbai) fall within its territory and the appellate order forms a substantial part of the cause of action.

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Explained | Why Delhi High Court injuncted Smotect’s misleading surrogate ads targeting “Vimal Elaichi”

Court restrained defendants from circulating videos that falsely linked the plaintiff’s mouth freshener product with tobacco-related health risks.

Strained marriage not proof of wife's murder

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Strained marriage and alcohol addiction not enough to presume husband’s guilt in wife’s murder: Madras HC

“Even a strong suspicion was not enough to convict a person and that the prosecution had to necessarily prove each circumstance in the chain beyond reasonable doubt.”

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Punjab and Haryana High Court stays proceedings against Guru Randhawa over alleged outraging of religious feelings

In the case at hand, without recording the preliminary evidence, the notice has been issued to Guru Randhawa.

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Kerala HC sets aside Bail for Non Compliance with Mandatory S. 15A(3) SC/ST Act Notice in Mob Lynching Case; Directs surrender in 3 days

“Even to decide whether offences under the SC/ST Act are attracted, the courts cannot proceed unilaterally without issuing notice under Section 15-A(3). The Special Judge thoughtlessly granted bail in a case of mob lynching without ensuring a mandatory hearing to the victim’s dependent, which amounted to a serious lapse.”

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Delhi HC: Copyright strike notices on digital platforms, without follow-up legal action, attract groundless threats remedy

“As per the YouTube Policy, Strike Notices are not capable of affording resolution of the disputes between the parties on the aspect of the infringement of the copyright.”

disclosure of Photocopies of other candidates' answer sheets

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Allahabad High Court: Marks in Recruitment Exams disclosable under RTI, not Photocopies of other candidates’ answer sheets

The High Court clarifies what constitutes “public activity” in exam-related disclosures while drawing limits on access to confidential material like answer sheets.

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Banks must issue notice before making fraud declaration and entering Directors’ names in Central Fraud Registry: Bombay HC

“Banks are required to issue prior notice and provide a hearing to affected parties before proceeding with classifying an account as fraud and entering the names of the Directors of a company in the Central Fraud Registry.”

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Execution of discharge voucher acknowledging full and final settlement bars further claims unless obtained by fraud, coercion, or undue influence: Delhi High Court

When to step in and when to not, “the line is thin, but Courts are expected to possess the intellectual wherewithal to discern it and walk the right side.”