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Misuse of Section 498A IPC Slammed; Vague Dowry Harassment FIR Against In-Laws Quashed: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court recently delivered an important judgment in the matter involving Nagardas Kanjibhai Katudia and others versus the State of Gujarat and others. The petitioners, who are the in-laws of the complainant, sought quashing and setting aside of FIR I-73 of 2016 registered at Ghatlodia Police Station…
Sub-Tenant Bound by Eviction Order If Failing to Prove Direct Tenancy Under Landlord's Predecessor-in-Interest: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently ruled on the issue of eviction involving a tenant and sub-tenant under the Himachal Urban Rent Control Act, 1987. The case arose when the landlord filed an eviction petition against the tenant on the ground of illegal subletting of the premises to the petitioner, who was the…
₹178 Crore Arbitral Award Against State in ICT Project Dispute Set Aside: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently delivered a significant judgment setting aside an arbitration award amounting to ₹178.98 crore granted against the State of Karnataka. The dispute arose from a government educational technology project under the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) scheme, with a total…
State as Employer Must Lead by Example, Can't Seek Undertakings to Deny Lawful Benefits to Employees in Violation of Constitution: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a powerful judgment protecting the rights of public employees, the Punjab & Haryana High Court held that any undertaking extracted from an employee to forgo lawful service benefits is unconstitutional and unenforceable. The Court allowed the petition of Ranjit Singh, a tubewell operator employed by the Municipal…
District Judges Entitled to Protection of Seniority': 2022 Seniority List Quashed: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently delivered a significant judgment addressing the long-standing dispute regarding the seniority of District Judges appointed under 65% promotion quota and 10% accelerated recruitment by transfer quota. In WRIT PETITION Nos. 1675, 2707, and 2882 of 2022, filed by Guduri Rajani and…
Committee Including Sitting Judges Formed for Holistic Planning of HC Building Expansion: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken a significant step towards resolving the issue of infrastructural constraints at its current premises in Chandigarh by constituting an Administrative Committee. This move came in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) titled Vinod Dhatterwal and others VERSUS Union…
Wife Cannot File Writ Petition on Behalf of Husband Without Valid Power of Attorney: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, in a recent decision dated September 2025, dismissed WP(C) No. 2862 of 2025, a writ petition filed by Shareefa, who attempted to institute proceedings on behalf of her husband, the actual property owner. The judgment was delivered by Justice C.S. Dias, who ruled that Shareefa lacked locus standi…
After GST Rate Cut, Price Non-Reduction Can't Be Justified by Secretly Increasing Product Quantity at Same MRP: Delhi High Court
A significant case under the Section 171 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 came before the Delhi High Court, concerning alleged profiteering by a manufacturer in violation of GST rate reduction mandates. The case was filed by a Petitioner, who had purchased a product after the GST rate had been reduced,…
'Act Will Remain as a Scar in Her Life': Bail Denied to Man Accused of Aiding Co-Accused in Raping Woman: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice S Rachaiah in Criminal Appeal No. 1493 of 2025, dismissed the bail plea of Syed Parveez Mushraff, who is accused of facilitating the rape of a 19-year-old girl by a co-accused. The Court made strong observations on women's safety, referencing both Mahatma…
Minimum 45 Years Age and 20 Years Practice Required for Senior Advocate Designation; Cannot Appear for Mentioning: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has issued fresh rules titled the High Court of Gujarat (Designation of Senior Advocate) Rules, 2025, which came into effect on September 17, 2025. A key eligibility criterion introduced mandates that advocates applying for the designation of Senior Advocate must be at least 45 years old at the…
