India - High Court of Delhi

Finding of Illegal Termination Doesn't Mandate Automatic Relief After 36 Years: Delhi High Court

Echoes of a Three-Decade Dispute: Delhi HC Rules on ReinstatementIn a significant verdict that addresses the limitations of judicial relief in aging labour disputes, the Delhi High Court has upheld a Labour Court’s finding that the termination of several workmen was illegal. However, in a mov...

24 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Proportionality in Disciplinary Action: Delhi HC Orders Punjab National Bank to Reconsider Dismissal Penalty

When Dismissal is Too Harsh: Delhi HC Intervenes in Bank Officer’s Disciplinary SagaThe Delhi High Court has delivered a significant judgment regarding the standards of proportionality in internal disciplinary proceedings. In the case ofP K Varun v. Punjab National Bank, the court scrutinized...

25 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Requirement of Reasoned Orders in Administrative Decisions: High Court Remands RSRTC Suspension Dispute

Judicial Reprimand: High Court Orders Reconsideration of RSRTC Suspension After "Brain Drain" CriticismIn a significant ruling regarding administrative accountability, the High Court of Rajasthan (Jaipur Bench) has set aside a suspension order issued by the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corp...

27 Mar 2026

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Mere Pendency of Criminal Case Doesn't Justify Withholding MBBS Degree: Gauhati High Court

Beyond the Pendency: Gauhati HC Upholds Right to Degree Despite Criminal InvestigationIn a significant ruling that balances administrative caution with individual rights, the Gauhati High Court has addressed the plight of medical graduates caught in the limbo of pending crimina...

16 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Top Court Dismisses Natarajan's Plea Against Nomination Rejection

Top Court Dismisses Natarajan's Plea AgainstNomination RejectionTheSupreme Court of Indiain a recent order has affirmed the strict procedural boundaries that govern India’s electoral process. By dismissing the petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan, the bench reaffirmed the pri...

16 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Mechanical Passin of Orders Under Section 45A of ESI Act Invalid: Gujarat High Court Rules

Charitable Intent Meets Regulatory Rigor: High Court Rebukes "Mechanical" ESIC Enforcement The High Court of Gujarat has issued a significant ruling addressing the boundaries of regulatory oversight over charitable institutions. In a judgment delivered by Justice Hemant M. Prac...

21 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

High Court of Gujarat Upholds Rigorous Appellate Standards in Long-Pending Criminal Appeals: R/CR.A/1148/2003

Seeking Clarity: The High Court of Gujarat Reaffirms Appellate Rigor in Long-Standing Criminal Matters In a judicial system defined by its commitment to the rule of law, the role of Appellate Courts in reassessing trial evidence remains a cornerstone of justice. ...

19 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Thol. Thirumavalavan Due to Limitation and Lack of Sanction

Procedural Lapses Lead to Quashing of Criminal Case Against Thol. Thirumavalavan In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has set aside criminal proceedings against Dr. Thol. Thirumavalavan, finding that the trial court erred in taking cognizance of a case that was both time-barred and ...

23 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

High Court Quashes FIR Under Sections 323, 506 IPC Following Amicable Settlement Between Parties: Punjab and Haryana HC

Harmony Restored: Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Following Amicable Settlement In a move reinforcing the judiciary's preference for restorative justice in private disputes, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has quashed an FIR registered under Sections 323 (volun...

16 Apr 2024

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Enhances Land Acquisition Compensation to Rs 12 Per Sq Meter Under Land Acquisition Act, 1894

Justice for Landowners: Bombay High Court Resolves Decades-Old Compensation Dispute In a significant ruling for landowners whose properties were acquired for the development of the "New Bombay" satellite city, the Bombay High Court h...

13 Jan 2026