High Courts

Dalit Law Student's Custodial Death
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“In respect of offences that occur against a person in police custody or custodial death, the stand to be taken by this Court should be different. Being the protectors of the constitutional rights of a citizen, who by virtue of the order passed in a judicial process, is in the custody, then if his constitutional rights are violated by an officer or any other citizen in jail, then at this prima facie stage, we say that the Court’s interference is required.”

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Kerala High Court reservation ruling
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Equal opportunity in public employment is a core constitutional value. One cannot steal and march over others by chance. The last date of the notification assumes importance to set a level playing field for everyone who is equal.”

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dna profiling test of minor
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The presumption of conclusive proof of legitimacy of child, casts greater burden on the man to show that parties to the marriage had no access to each other at any time when the child could have been begotten. The presumption of legitimacy, therefore, must be challenged with specific plea of no access to each other during relevant period.”

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family pension for mentally disabled children
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Pension has always been characterized as a matter of right and not charity or bounty. When it comes to extending the benefit for the mentally disabled, the authority must exhibit alacrity. Such an approach alone would subserve and effectuate the benevolent object with which the statutory rules have been formulated. They should be seen as one more facet of Article 21 of the Constitution.”

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Gram Pradhan threatened advocate
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is sad that Members of the Bar, who virtually work like soldiers in times of peace to secure justice for citizens, are hurled with words of criticism from all quarters for the slightest human lapse or even matters beyond their control, working as they are under a very strained judicial system.”

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relief to Birkenstock
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In March 2025, Birkenstock discovered large-scale counterfeiting of its footwear originating from rural Agra, with products infiltrating Delhi markets like Karol Bagh and Tilak Nagar. Investigations confirmed defendants 2 to 4 were manufacturing and distributing counterfeit BIRKENSTOCK sandals.

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non-issuance of summons DV
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The specific incidents pleaded in the complaint against the husband has already resulted in initiation of criminal proceedings against him and the reliefs sought in the complaint are being pursued against husband and being heard by the Trial Court.”

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piercing corporate veil cheque dishonour
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“While the corporate veil cannot be lifted in a routine manner, the same can be pierced if the corporate structure is misused to perpetrate fraud or shield the wrongdoers from the consequences of their actions”

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Under construction flats is not shared household
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Domestic Violence Act, 2005, is a social welfare legislation intended to provide protection to victims of domestic violence and abuse occurring within the family. The provisions ensure that victims are provided financially, as well as protection from being ousted from their ‘Shared Household’”,

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In-Charge Headmaster Appointment
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Since the selection for the post of regular Head Master, as mandated by Clause 3 of the Notification dated 2-3-2010 is made strictly based on seniority-cum-efficiency, then the logical corollary that flows from the aforesaid proposition, is that the appointment of an In-Charge Head Master must also adhere the same seniority-cum-efficiency principle.

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Celebi's Security Clearance
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd. and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt. Ltd., subsidiaries of Turkish firm Celebi Aviation Holding, provide ground and cargo handling services at major Indian airports, including IGI Airport, Delhi. Their security clearances were revoked by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on 15-05-2025, based on classified intelligence inputs.

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Asaram Bapu
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Rajasthan High Court had granted interim bail to Asharam Bapu till 31-03-2025 solely on humanitarian grounds for medical treatment, subject to conditions as set by the Supreme Court.

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compensation to paralysed student
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“A motor vehicle accident that causes 100% disability of the lower body is not merely a medical condition butt is a life-altering event that affects her physically, emotionally, socially, and economically demanding not only recognition but adequate and enhanced compensation.”

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bail denied for circulating indecent photos
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Digital technology is altering the face of crime. Indecent pictures of a person when circulated on public platforms by social media can destroy lives. This is a hard social reality. The offenders have to be booked, and the trial had to be concluded in expeditious time frame.”

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₹125 Cap on photo ID fee
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Oudh Bar Association in the receipts issued merely generates the receipt numbers and does not mention the amount of Rs.125/- on the photographed receipts, whereas, the receipts issued at Allahabad, bear a single receipt number both for issuance of a passport size photograph together with the identification number and the same receipt number is issued for charging an additional amount of Rs.475/- against Adhivakta Nidhi.”

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bar on anticipatory bail
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The removal of the statutory bar contained in Section 438(6) of the CrPC from the new statutory framework under the BNSS represents a conscious legislative decision to expand the scope of anticipatory bail and enhance the protection of personal liberty.”

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PM Modi caricature
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It is apparent that the act is deliberate and malicious intended to outrage religious feelings of the complainant and the public at large by insulting its religion, which is prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony in the society.”

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counterfeit galderma cetaphil
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The plaintiff’s registered trade mark and artistic work is infringed by the defendants, and it is likely to cause confusion in the minds of the public, thus, unless ad-interim reliefs are granted, the plaintiff will suffer irreparable loss, harm, and injury.”

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re-admission of child with mild autism
Case BriefsHigh Courts

‘Inclusive education’ is not merely about access to education, it is about belongingness. It is also about recognising that every child has a place in the classroom not because they are the same, but because they are different, and that difference enriches the learning environment for all.’

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man setting wife ablaze acquitted
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The trial Court somewhere missed to take note as to what happened to the little baby who said to have sustained burn injuries on the back. If accused was the author of the crime and was present on the spot, then why did he not make effort to evacuate his 2.5 years old son from the raging flames.”

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