India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rejection of Minor Rape Victim's Interim Compensation on Technical Grounds 'Shocking': Rajasthan HC Directs Uniform Policy Under Scheme 2011

'Shocking' Technicality Can't Deny Justice: Rajasthan HC Orders Compensation for Minor Rape SurvivorIn a strongly worded judgment that underscores the trauma inflicted on rape survivors (S D/o A v State of Rajasthan & Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 134), the Rajasthan High Court at Jaipur quashed a...

13 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Railways Liable for Consignment Damage Post-Unloading Sans Proof of Proper Delivery: Rajasthan HC Upholds RCT Under Sections 93, 99 Railways Act

Rain-Ruined Fertilizer: Rajasthan HC Holds Railways Accountable for Soggy CargoIn a ruling that reinforces carriers' duties, the Rajasthan High Court at Jaipur Bench has dismissed an appeal by Western Railway authorities, upholding a Railway Claims Tribunal (R...

25 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Non-Compliance with Judicial Orders by Quasi-Judicial Officer Amounts to Misconduct: Rajasthan HC

Rajasthan High Court Issues Show-Cause Notice to Deputy Collector for Repeatedly Defying Orders in Senior Citizen Maintenance Case Introduction In a strong affirmation of the rule of law, the Rajasthan High Court, Bench at Jaipur, has issued a show-cause notice to Mr. Vikas Prajapat, the Depu...

30 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Railways Liable for Goods Damage Post-Unloading Till Proper Delivery: Rajasthan High Court

Railways Liable for Goods Until Proper Delivery: Rajasthan High Court Upholds Compensation for Damaged Fertilizer Consignment Introduction In a significant ruling for transport and carrier liability law, the Rajasthan High Court has upheld a nearly ₹10 lakh compensation award against the West...

30 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan HC Flags Inadequate Jail Hygiene, Orders Statewide Inspections Under Article 21

Rajasthan High Court Slams 'Beyond Imagination' Jail Conditions, Orders Urgent Reforms and Inspections In a strongly worded order that underscores the constitutional right to dignity for prisoners under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, the Rajasthan High Court has flagged severe deficie...

22 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan HC Limits Bank Account Freezing to Disputed Amounts in Cybercrime Cases

Rajasthan High Court Mandates Proportional Freezing of Bank Accounts in Cybercrime Investigations In a significant ruling that balances the needs of law enforcement with individual financial rights, the Rajasthan High Court has directed the Bank of Baroda to freeze only the disputed amount in...

22 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Litigant Can't Suffer for Counsel's Inadvertent Date Noting Mistake: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court Restores 37-Year-Old Eviction Suit Dismissed in Default, Imposes Innovative Tree-Planting Condition Introduction In a ruling that underscores the principles of equity and procedural justice in civil litigation, the Rajasthan High Court has quashed a trial court order reje...

17 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Appeal Against Acquittal in Bailable Offences Lies Only Before High Court: Karnataka HC

High Court Rules: Appeals Against Acquittal in Bailable Offences Must Be Filed Only in High Court, Not Sessions Court Introduction In a significant ruling on appellate jurisdiction in criminal matters, the Karnataka High Court has set aside a conviction order passed by a Sessions Court, empha...

16 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Addition of Section 308 IPC During Probe Justifies Bail Cancellation: Rajasthan HC

Addition of Graver Non-Bailable Offence During Investigation Warrants Bail Cancellation: Rajasthan High Court Introduction In a significant ruling for criminal procedure, the Rajasthan High Court has upheld the cancellation of bail granted to four accused individuals after investigators added...

14 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges Amid National Push for Judicial Strengthening In a ceremonial affirmation of the judiciary's ongoing efforts to combat mounting case backlogs, the Punjab & Haryana High Court welcomed two new additional judges on January 8, 2026. Justic...

08 Jan 2026