High Courts

Bail to Sarpanch in Wife's Murder Case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Bail or jail belongs to the blurred area of criminal justice system which largely hinges on the hunch of the Bench, otherwise called judicial discretion. The Court should take cognizance of the fact that the liberty of an individual whose involvement has not been established in the commission of an offence, should not be lightly dealt with. Incarceration creates a concavity in the personality of an individual.”

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1984 bribe case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The present incident took place on 4-1-1984, and since then the proceedings have been continuing for over four decades, with the trial itself taking nearly 19 years to conclude, and the present appeal remaining pending for more than 22 years.

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girls harassment children home
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court was shocked with the treatment given to the girls in the children’s home and the complaints made in respect of the Child Welfare Committee, which was established with a broad object and was supposed to act in the children’s interest, who need care and protection.

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re-investigation negative DNA report
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“POCSO offences are grave and demand stringent punishments along with meticulous investigations to deliver justice. It is imperative for the prosecution to conduct thorough and proper investigations reflecting the severity of these offences.”

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poor CIBIL score bank appointment
Case BriefsHigh Courts

There must be efficiency in handling public money and obviously a person with poor/ or no financial discipline cannot be trusted with public money.

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Rape conviction against Juvenile
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“No society can afford to punish its children. Punitive approach towards children in conflict with the law would be self-destructive for the society.”

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Shillong hawker
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The petitioners submitted that the hawkers are being forcibly moved from the police bazar area without observance of due process of law.

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CrPC or BNSS
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court was deciding the issue of maintainability of a petition, wherein it was argued that instead of filing the petition under Section 528 BNSS, it ought to have been filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (‘CrPC’), as the BNSS came into force on 1-7-2024, whereas the FIR was filed in 2022.

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Cultivation of industrial hemp
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The consumption of narcotic and psychotropic substances in Chhattisgarh has increased manifold in recent years. It not only has evil effects on the body and mind of the person consuming it, but it ruins the entire family and society too.”

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petty family quarrel dowry harassment
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“To prove the offence of dowry death, it must be shown that there was cruelty and harassment within 7 years of marriage and that it was meted out for or in connection with, demand for dowry”.

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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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