High Courts Archives

Delhi High Court grants interim injunction in favour of Bima Sugam India Federation; restrains use of ‘BIMA SUGAM’ mark

“The registration of the impugned domain names by Defendant 1 would be prejudicial to public interest as the Defendant 1 is seeking to monopolize the mark, which was announced by the Insurance Regulator IRDAI for a specific purpose in public interest.”

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Gujarat HC allows Sai Infosystem Ltd’s Sunil Kakkad to travel to UAE for business amid ongoing multi-crore bank fraud case

The Union contended that Sunil had not paid anything to the various banks that had given credit facilities amounting to approximately Rs. 2947 Crores to the Sai Infosystem (India) Ltd.

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Kerala HC grants 7-day parole to convict for son’s admission, citing importance of father’s support in education

“Let the bright child of the convict spend a few days with his father. He should go to the plus two course after getting blessings from his parents with a smile on their faces.”

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‘Love, company, protection and guidance of both parents are basic human rights and need of child’; Orissa HC upholds father’s visitation right

The child is always the victim in the custody battles and in the fight of egos and acrimonies between two spouses, but the childhood of such child is the worse sufferer, and such childhood is spoiled due to the alter egos’ of the spouses.

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“S. 482 of BNSS is pari materia with S. 438 of CrPC”; Gauhati HC partly allows anticipatory bail pleas of four accused in minor girl’s rape & abduction case

“The word “and” appearing in Section 482(4) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 shall have to be read as “or” to give effect to the intention of the legislature.”

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Bombay High Court permits artisans to make idols of PoP, bars immersion in water bodies

The State Government is directed to take a policy decision regarding immersion of idols made of PoP in the light of the recommendations dated 21-5-2025 issued by the Expert Committee of Central Pollution Control Board.

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Isolated acts of immorality not ‘living in adultery’; Patna HC dismisses plea filed by husband against maintenance order

“A few moral lapses and a return back to a normal life cannot be said to be living in adultery. If the lapse is continued and followed up by a further adulterous life, the woman can be said to be ‘living in adultery.’”

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Madras High Court cracks down on bureaucratic inaction in compassionate appointments; Initiates contempt proceedings

“The present issue is a classic example of the lethargic attitude of several bureaucrats. It appears that they have no concern towards the common man and poor litigants, who are approaching the Court for justice.”

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‘Every degree awarded after graduation cannot be termed as post-graduation’; Delhi High Court quashes appointment of NCISM, Chairperson

The Ph.D. degree which was awarded to Respondent 5 did not presuppose acquisition of lower qualification, i.e. master’s degree in Ayurveda. Respondent 5 was admitted to Ph.D. course without undergoing the master’s degree course immediately after obtaining his graduation degree in Ayurveda.

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MP High Court allows NTA to announce NEET-UG 2025 results for all candidates except for those affected by Power Outage at Indore Centres

In the instant matter, the grievance is centered around a power outage lasting approximately 1—2 hours, which allegedly disrupted the examination and caused extreme stress to the candidates.

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‘Local study and application of mind essential for implementing education policy’; Kerala HC stays order to remove Arabic, Mahal from Lakshadweep school curriculum

Kerala High Court viewed that a prima facie case was made out by the Petitioner that the impugned office order was issued without conducting any study or consultation with stakeholders

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‘Lacks rationale’; Bombay High Court quashes Gram Panchayat’s resolution cancelling NOC for mobile tower construction

In the modern age, mobile phones are no longer a luxury but an inevitable necessity, even in the remotest part of the country. Therefore, before adverting to the drastic action of cancelling NOC, an independent scrutiny of the complaint that mobile tower causes health hazard, is legally mandated.

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‘Stay on entire election is last choice, not first reaction’; Rajasthan High Court dismisses plea challenging Adhoc Committee’s conduct of KDCA’s fresh election

“Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democratic governance, including elections of all kinds of governing bodies. Elections are usually best conducted in their usual course, i.e., without any interference and interruptions.”

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‘Justice system should not be weaponised to punish emotional intimacy between peers’; Orissa HC grants interim bail to POCSO accused

“In cases involving adolescents or young adults, especially where the relationship is not formally sanctioned by families, legal proceedings may become a proxy for familial disapproval rather than a genuine invocation of victimhood.”

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Inside Madras High Court’s verdict on State’s power to regulate online real money games

“The State cannot remain a mute spectator when the population at large is exposed to serious physical, mental and financial risks due to constant exposure to a specific online entertainment/games/trade. In circumstances where a total prohibition is not possible at least a minimum of regulation becomes a necessity.”

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Bombay HC orders full reimbursement for heart transplant surgery to former Central Govt. employee for expenses incurred at private hospital

“A heart transplant is a serious ailment, and its surgery is critically important, and cannot be postponed, thus, is a special circumstance. Such surgeries are expedited in the interest of human life without an embargo of an expenditure which is secondary to human life.”

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‘No tourism; No alcohol; No non-veg’; Inside Jharkhand HC’s decision on preserving the sanctity of Parasnath Hill

The Court ordered strict enforcement of the 2023 Office Memorandum issued by the Union of India under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 which recognized the sanctity of Parasnath Hill and its significance for the Jain community directing a ban on tourism and other activities.

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‘Injunction granted without adhering to established legal principles’; Telangana HC quashes gag order passed against The News Minute in MEIL defamation case

“The ad-interim ex-parte injunction is not only unreasoned but also does not specify the time period during which it would be in force.”

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Chhattisgarh HC refuses to quash FIR against Guru Ghasidas University professors who allegedly forced Hindu students to offer namaz at NSS camp

The professors contended that the complaint was lodged with a delay of two weeks, and it was politically motivated false accusations.

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Delhi High Court: Forcible removal of minor child by parent to new place doesn’t make that place an ordinary residence

“While it is correct that for purposes of invoking jurisdiction under Section 9 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, it is not necessary for the child to be a permanent resident of the place and even a temporary residence shall suffice, such temporary residence should not be illegal or forceful.”