India - High Court of Gujarat

Custody of Minor Child Removed Without Consent Must Be Restored to Primary Caregiver: Gujarat High Court

Breaking the Borders: Gujarat High Court Orders Return of Minor to Canadian JurisdictionIn a significant ruling addressing the complexities of international child custody, the Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad has ordered the immediate return of a 5-year-old child to his mother in Canada. The c...

18 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Wife's Earning Capacity Does Not Bar Claim to Maintenance Enhancement Under Section 127 CrPC: Gujarat High Court

Beyond Earning Capacity: High Court Reaffirms Husband’s Duty to MaintainIn a significant ruling concerning the scope of matrimonial obligations, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad recently dismissed a criminal revision application filed by a husband seeking to challenge an order of enhanc...

17 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Prosecution for Adultery Under Section 497 IPC Cannot Continue Following Unconstitutionality Ruling: Gujarat High Court

The Sunset of Adultery Prosecutions: Gujarat High Court Reaffirms Finality of Section 497 RulingIn a recent decision that settles the fate of lingering litigations under the now-defunct adultery laws, the High Court of Gujarat has reaffirmed that criminal proceedings pertaining to Section 497...

16 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Cumulative Tenure Limit for Apex Council Members: Gujarat HC Quashes BCA Election Nominations for Disqualification

End of the Innings: Gujarat HC Cracks Down on Cricket Association Election ViolationsIn a landmark decision that reinforces the necessity of transparency in sports governance, theHigh Court of Gujarathas set aside the nominations of candidates for the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) election...

16 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Broad Interpretation of 'Untoward Incident' Under Section 123(c) Mandatory in Railway Claims: Gujarat High Court

Beyond the Narrow View: Gujarat HC Mandates Liberal Interpretation of Railway Accident Claims In a significant ruling concerning the rights of rail passengers, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad has struck down a restrictive interpretation of the Railw...

13 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Absolute Liability of Power Companies Upheld: Gujarat High Court Dismisses PGVCL’s Appeal in Fatal Electrocution Case

When Power Leads to Peril: Gujarat High Court Reaffirms Corporate Liability for Electrocution Deaths The High Court of Gujarat has delivered a firm message to power distribution companies, ruling that when it comes to the maintenance of dangerous i...

10 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Compromise Between Parties Warrants Quashing of FIR Under BNS 2023: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Harmony Restored: High Court Quashes FIR Following Amicable Settlement In a significant move reinforcing the judicial preference for restorative justice, theHigh Court of Punjab and Haryanahas quashed an FIR and all subsequent proceedings against Pawan Kumar (alias Bunty) and others. The deci...

30 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Denial of Anticipatory Bail to Alleged Impersonator: High Court of Gujarat Limits Relief Under Section 482 BNSS

Impersonation Scandal: Gujarat High Court Denies Protection to Aspiring Advocate In a striking ruling that highlights the judiciary's stance against the professional misconduct of faux-legal practitioners, theHigh Court of Gujarathas rejected the anticipatory bail application of an individual...

08 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

High Court of Gujarat Upholds Rs 10k Maintenance Award, Reaffirming Spousal Duty Under Section 125 CrPC

Upholding the Social Safety Net: High Court Examines Maintenance Liabilities in Recent Ruling In a recent judgment, the High Court of Gujarat reaffirmed the immutable legal and ethical duty of a husband to provide financial support to his divorced wife. Addressing a revision ap...

06 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Gujarat HC Affirms Complainant's Right to Appeal Section 138 NI Act Acquittals Before Sessions Court

Redirecting Justice: Gujarat High Court Streamlines Appeals in Cheque Bounce Cases In a significant procedural development, the High Court of Gujarat has reaffirmed the appropriate appellate hierarchy for cheque bounce cases. Ruling inPragnes...

06 Apr 2026