India - High Court of Bombay

Maintenance Arrears Recoverable Against Deceased Husband's Estate, But Enhancement Claim Abates: Bombay High Court

Beyond the Grave: Bombay HC Limits Maintenance Claims Against Deceased Ex-SpousesIn a profound clarification of matrimonial rights, theBombay High Courthas delineated the boundary between an enforceablemaintenance decreeand a fresh claim for financial enhancement following the death of an ex-...

17 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

High Court of Himachal Pradesh Quashes FIR Under BNS Sections Following Amicable Settlement Between Parties

Harmony Over Litigation: High Court Quashes FIR Following Mutual Compromise In a significant order passed on April 7, 2026, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has underscored the judicial preference for conflict resolution through mediation, even i...

07 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Reproduction Rights: Delhi HC Permits Sperm Retrieval from Comatose Soldier, Prioritizing Marital Intent over Procedural Consent Under ART Act

Beyond Procedure: Delhi High Court Upholds Reproductive Autonomy for Comatose Soldier’s Wife In a poignant judgment that balances legal rigidity with the sanctity of personal autonomy, the Delhi High Court has permitted the retrieval and cryopreservation of sperm...

13 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Tribunal Cannot Rely on Speculative Reports to Deny Compensation for Untoward Incidents: Bombay High Court

Justice for a Passenger: Bombay High Court Overturns Denial of Railway Compensation In a significant ruling, theBombay High Courthas set aside a decision by theRailway Claims Tribunalthat had denied compensation to the daughter of a deceased railway passenger. Justice Jitendra Jain emphasized...

17 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Standard Rent Fixation Applications for Post-2001 Premises Not Maintainable; High Court Upholds Order 7 Rule 11 Applicability: Gujarat HC

Judicial Crackdown on Frivolous Rent Litigation: Gujarat HC Closes Door on Post-2001 Rent Fixation Claims In a significant ruling aimed at curbing meritless litigation, the High Court of Gujarat has reaffirmed that judicial processes cannot be hijacked to perpetuate untenable c...

03 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Abuse of Process: Delhi High Court Rejects Repeated Bail Pleas in POCSO Conviction, Imposes Rs 25k Costs

A Cycle of Delay: Delhi High Court Slams Serial Bail Applications In a stinging rebuke to a convicted offender, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a request for interim suspension of sentence, highlighting a systemic pattern of filing repetitive and unsubstantiat...

12 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

MCOCA Prosecution Against Developers Confirmed: Bombay High Court Rejects Quashing Plea Over Gangster Links

Gangster Nexus in Real Estate:Bombay High CourtUpholds MCOCA Charges Against DevelopersTheBombay High Courthas delivered a significant ruling in the ongoing legal battle over a Powai land dispute, refusing toquashchargesheetproceedings under theMaharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999...

09 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

High Court Quashes Rape and POCSO FIR Post-Marriage: Balancing Judicial Rigor with Family Welfare

A Fresh Start: Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Heinous Charges to Protect Family Future In a significant ruling, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has ordered the quashing of an FIR involving serious charges under the IPC and the POCSO Act, emphasizing that the court’s inh...

02 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Indefinite Appointment of Executive Officers by Malabar Devaswom Board Violates Rights of Hereditary Trustees: Kerala High Court

CurbingAdministrative Overreach:Kerala High CourtRules on Temple Management DisputesIn a significant judgment regarding the governance of the historic Sree Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy Temple, a Division Bench of theKerala High Courthas struck down the indefinite appointment of Executive Offi...

26 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Disputes Involving Company Restructuring Fall Under Exclusive NCLT Jurisdiction, Not Arbitration: Kerala High Court

Arbitration Trumps Statutes? Kerala HC Draws a Line on Corporate Disputes In a significant ruling that clarifies the boundary between private dispute resolution and statutory corporate governance, the High Court of Kerala has held that disputes involving the fundamental restruc...

01 Jun 2026