High Court
Gujarat High Court
Ahmedabad
The Gujarat High Court was established in 1960, when Gujarat was carved out of the former Bombay State. It has jurisdiction over the state of Gujarat.
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Compensation for Injured Student Upheld, ITRs Held Relevant for Assessing Income and Future Prospects: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by United India Insurance Company Limited challenging a compensation award of ₹12,95,280 to a man who suffered a leg fracture and permanent disability in a motorcycle accident. Justice J. C. Doshi upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award, including interest…
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Judicial Officer’s Dismissal Over Threat to Sleep on Pavement and Letters Seeking High Court Judge’s Transfer Upheld: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Asha Harishchandra Dave, a Senior Civil Judge, challenging her dismissal from service over allegations of misconduct and indiscipline. A division bench of Justice N. S. Sanjay Gowda and Justice J. L. Odedra delivered the judgment on October 9, 2026, in Special…
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POCSO FIR Quashed in Adolescent Love Affair Case, Court Notes Girl Left Home Voluntarily: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has quashed an FIR registered against Paragji Bharatji Detroja over allegations under Sections 363 and 366 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 18 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Justice P. M. Raval delivered the oral judgment on October 7, 2026, allowing…
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FIR Ordered Against ‘Unknown Person’ Over Custodial Death, Independent Probe Directed Under DIG CID Crime: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has directed registration of an FIR into the custodial death of Jawri Mal Bishnoi, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, Rajkot. The order was passed by Justice M. K. Thakker on 28.09.2026 in R/Special Criminal Application (Direction) No. 9593 of 2024. Bishnoi was arrested by the CBI, ACB, on…
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Advocates’ Association to Abstain From Court Work for Two Days Over Gujarat Rent Bill 2026: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association (GHCAA) has resolved to abstain from court work on October 5 and 6, 2026, in solidarity with lawyers protesting provisions of the Gujarat Rent Bill, 2026. The decision was taken at an Extraordinary General Body meeting held at the Gujarat High Court on Monday morning. The…
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Dismissal of Judicial Magistrate Upheld Over Undisclosed Vehicles, Loan and Advocate-Linked Mobile Phone: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Amratlal Narendrabhai Vizoda, a judicial officer who challenged his dismissal from service. The judgment was delivered on 25/09/2026 by a bench of Justice N.S. Sanjay Gowda and Justice J. L. Odedra in Special Civil Application No. 5211 of 2017. Vizoda was…
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Court Grants Bail in RE-NEET Paper Fraud Case, Citing Lengthy Trial and No Further Recovery Required: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad has granted regular bail to Sumersing Bharatlal Meena in a case registered by the Cyber Crime Police Station, Ahmedabad City, concerning an alleged fraud linked to the schedule of the RE-NEET examination. Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar passed the order on 01.10.2026 in R/Criminal Misc.…
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Asharam’s Temporary Bail Plea to Meet Hospitalised Wife Rejected: Gujarat High Court
The High Court of Gujarat has refused to grant 20 days temporary bail to Ashumal @ Asharam S/O Thaumal Sindhi (Harpalani), who sought release from Jodhpur Jail, Rajasthan, citing the critical illness of his wife. The court observed that the medical report submitted by the police indicates his wife is responding well…
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Kejriwal’s Appeal in PM Modi Degree RTI Case Dismissed, ₹25,000 Cost Upheld: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered its decision in an appeal filed by Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of the Govt NCT of Delhi. The matter originated from an order dated 29.04.2016 passed by the Central Information Commissioner in proceeding No. CIC/SA/C/2015/000275. The controversy arose when an oral request and a…
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POCSO Upholds Acquittal, Holds DNA Report Inadmissible Without Examining Scientific Expert: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has dismissed the State’s appeal against the acquittal of Rasikbhai @ Kaushikbhai Havsingbhai Garasiya in a POCSO case. A division bench of Justice Ilesh J. Vora and Justice R. T. Vachhani delivered the judgment on 24.09.2026. The appeal challenged the judgment of the Additional Sessions Judge,…
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Family Suit Transferred From Morbi to Bhachau Considering Wife’s Travel Distance and Childcare Responsibilities: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has ordered the transfer of Family Suit No. 4 of 2026 from the Family Court at Morbi to the concerned Court at Bhachau, Kutch. The order was passed by Justice Maulik J. Shelat on 25 September 2026 in R/Misc. Civil Application (For Transfer) No. 1136 of 2026. The application was filed by the wife…
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Five Relatives Accused of Instigating Husband to Pronounce Talaq Granted Anticipatory Bail: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad has granted anticipatory bail to Rahimaben Abdulkarim Manasiya and four other applicants in connection with an FIR registered at Palanpur Taluka Police Station, Banaskantha. The order was passed by Justice Sanjeev J. Thaker on September 21, 2026, in R/Criminal Misc. Application No.…
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Stamp Authorities Cannot Levy Duty Twice on Same Sale Consideration for Property Transfer: Gujarat High Court
Ahmedabad, July 6, 2022 – In a significant ruling, the High Court of Gujarat, presided by Honourable Mr. Justice A.S. Supehia, delivered a judgment in the case of Meera S. Desai W/O Shaileshbhai Desai Through POA Nitin Yogeshchandra Trivedi & 1 Other(s) VERSUS Deputy Collector & 1 Other(s), providing clarity on the…
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High Court Directs Father-Son Duo To Vacate Flats For Redevelopment Of Dilapidated Building In Ahmedabad
In a significant legal development, the Gujarat High Court recently issued a judgment under the Gujarat Ownership Flats Act, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"), concerning the rights and procedures related to redevelopment within cooperative housing societies. The case, titled Land Mortgage Bank and Housing…
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Court Upholds Major Woman's Right to Choose in Live-In Partner's Habeas Corpus Plea: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, comprising Honourable Mr. Justice Biren Vaishnav and Honourable Mr. Justice Pranav Trivedi, issued an order dated 08/04/2024 in the matter of Sarvaiya Rajubhai Bachubhai vs. State of Gujarat & Ors. Case Summary: The case revolved around Sarvaiya Rajubhai…
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Teacher Acquitted of Abetting Student's Suicide, Cites 'No Instigation' in Classroom Incident: Gujarat High Court
In a significant legal development, the Gujarat High Court has delivered a groundbreaking judgment pertaining to Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the inherent powers of the Court to quash criminal proceedings. The case, titled Mahmood Ali & Ors. v. State of U.P. & Ors., has drawn attention to crucial…
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Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Ban on Coercive Measures: Gujarat High Court
In a recent order dated 19/03/2024, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, comprising Chief Justice Mrs. Justice Sunita Agarwal and Mr. Justice Aniruddha P. Mayee, addressed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) bearing Case No. C/WPPIL/23/2024. The case involved the Daman Wine Merchant Association through its President…
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Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Former IAS Officer Pradeep Sharma In Illegal Land Allotment Case: Gujarat High Court
In a significant development related to land allotment irregularities, the Gujarat High Court has rejected the bail application of Mr. XYZ, a former government official, under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Background of the Case Mr. XYZ, who previously served as a Collector at different…
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School Leaving Certificate Valid for Pension Determination, Aadhar Card Not Accepted: Gujarat High Court
Act: Provident Fund Scheme, 1995 Topic: Pension Disbursement In a significant ruling, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, presided over by Honourable Mrs. Justice Mauna M. Bhatt, issued a directive on 26/02/2024, ordering the prompt release of pension benefits to a retired employee, Mr. Gopalbhai Naranbhai…
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Court Rejects Bail for Accused in POCSO Act Case, Cites Seriousness of Offense and Tampering Concerns: Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment dated 22nd February 2024, the Gujarat High Court, in the matter of Arvindbhai @ Bhimo S/O Bhupatbhai vs. State of Gujarat & Anr., has denied regular bail to the accused. The case involves charges under Sections 376(2)(j), 376(2)(n), 376(3), and 506(2) of the Indian Penal Code, along with Sections…
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False Rape Case, Matrimonial Dispute Leads to Quashing of FIR under Section 482 of CrPC
In a recent judgment by Honorable Justice Ilesh J. Vora in the case of Sureshbhai Keshabhai Kua (Chaudhary) vs State of Gujarat & Anr., the High Court of Gujarat has exercised its inherent powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) to quash and set aside an FIR. Case Background: The…
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Matrimonial Dispute Resolved as Gujarat High Court Quashes FIR Against In-Laws
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court, presided over by Justice Ilesh J. Vora, utilized its inherent powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to quash an FIR dated 13/07/2022, registered with Mahila Police Station, Banaskantha. The case, titled Sureshbhai Keshabhai Kua (Chaudhary) & Ors. v.…
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Income Tax Act | Section 119(2)(B) Application Cannot Be Rejected on Vague Grounds: Gujarat HC Grants Amit Hospital Relief
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court, in a case under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"), provided relief to M/S Amit Hospital Pvt. Ltd. in Special Civil Application No. 20543 of 2023. The case revolved around the rejection of the hospital's application…
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Alleged Land Dispute Leads to Quashing of FIR, Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment, the Gujarat High Court, in the case of Munirbhai Bahadur Khoja vs. State of Gujarat, dated January 1, 2024, has quashed an FIR under Sections 354, 504, 506(2), and 114 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court, presided over by Honorable Justice Sandeep N. Bhatt, found that the FIR was filed with…
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Compensation for Injured Student Upheld, ITRs Held Relevant for Assessing Income and Future Prospects: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by United India Insurance Company Limited challenging a compensation award of ₹12,95,280 to a man who suffered a leg fracture and permanent disability in a motorcycle accident. Justice J. C. Doshi upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award, including interest…
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POCSO FIR Quashed in Adolescent Love Affair Case, Court Notes Girl Left Home Voluntarily: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has quashed an FIR registered against Paragji Bharatji Detroja over allegations under Sections 363 and 366 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 18 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Justice P. M. Raval delivered the oral judgment on October 7, 2026, allowing…
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FIR Ordered Against ‘Unknown Person’ Over Custodial Death, Independent Probe Directed Under DIG CID Crime: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has directed registration of an FIR into the custodial death of Jawri Mal Bishnoi, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, Rajkot. The order was passed by Justice M. K. Thakker on 28.09.2026 in R/Special Criminal Application (Direction) No. 9593 of 2024. Bishnoi was arrested by the CBI, ACB, on…
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Advocates’ Association to Abstain From Court Work for Two Days Over Gujarat Rent Bill 2026: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association (GHCAA) has resolved to abstain from court work on October 5 and 6, 2026, in solidarity with lawyers protesting provisions of the Gujarat Rent Bill, 2026. The decision was taken at an Extraordinary General Body meeting held at the Gujarat High Court on Monday morning. The…
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Dismissal of Judicial Magistrate Upheld Over Undisclosed Vehicles, Loan and Advocate-Linked Mobile Phone: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Amratlal Narendrabhai Vizoda, a judicial officer who challenged his dismissal from service. The judgment was delivered on 25/09/2026 by a bench of Justice N.S. Sanjay Gowda and Justice J. L. Odedra in Special Civil Application No. 5211 of 2017. Vizoda was…
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Court Grants Bail in RE-NEET Paper Fraud Case, Citing Lengthy Trial and No Further Recovery Required: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad has granted regular bail to Sumersing Bharatlal Meena in a case registered by the Cyber Crime Police Station, Ahmedabad City, concerning an alleged fraud linked to the schedule of the RE-NEET examination. Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar passed the order on 01.10.2026 in R/Criminal Misc.…
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POCSO Upholds Acquittal, Holds DNA Report Inadmissible Without Examining Scientific Expert: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has dismissed the State’s appeal against the acquittal of Rasikbhai @ Kaushikbhai Havsingbhai Garasiya in a POCSO case. A division bench of Justice Ilesh J. Vora and Justice R. T. Vachhani delivered the judgment on 24.09.2026. The appeal challenged the judgment of the Additional Sessions Judge,…
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Asharam’s Temporary Bail Plea to Meet Hospitalised Wife Rejected: Gujarat High Court
The High Court of Gujarat has refused to grant 20 days temporary bail to Ashumal @ Asharam S/O Thaumal Sindhi (Harpalani), who sought release from Jodhpur Jail, Rajasthan, citing the critical illness of his wife. The court observed that the medical report submitted by the police indicates his wife is responding well…
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Kejriwal’s Appeal in PM Modi Degree RTI Case Dismissed, ₹25,000 Cost Upheld: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered its decision in an appeal filed by Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of the Govt NCT of Delhi. The matter originated from an order dated 29.04.2016 passed by the Central Information Commissioner in proceeding No. CIC/SA/C/2015/000275. The controversy arose when an oral request and a…
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Family Suit Transferred From Morbi to Bhachau Considering Wife’s Travel Distance and Childcare Responsibilities: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has ordered the transfer of Family Suit No. 4 of 2026 from the Family Court at Morbi to the concerned Court at Bhachau, Kutch. The order was passed by Justice Maulik J. Shelat on 25 September 2026 in R/Misc. Civil Application (For Transfer) No. 1136 of 2026. The application was filed by the wife…
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Five Relatives Accused of Instigating Husband to Pronounce Talaq Granted Anticipatory Bail: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad has granted anticipatory bail to Rahimaben Abdulkarim Manasiya and four other applicants in connection with an FIR registered at Palanpur Taluka Police Station, Banaskantha. The order was passed by Justice Sanjeev J. Thaker on September 21, 2026, in R/Criminal Misc. Application No.…
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Minor’s Custody With Paternal Relatives Cannot Be Termed Unlawful Confinement Merely Due to Mother’s Custody Right: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has set aside an order of the Sessions Court in a dispute over the custody of a minor girl and sent the matter back for fresh consideration. The petition was filed by the minor’s paternal grandmother and paternal aunts. The child had remained in their custody since she was 13 days old. The…
POCSO FIR Over Alleged Recording of Minor in Changing Room Quashed, Accused Directed to Perform Community Service: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has quashed criminal proceedings arising from an FIR registered against Ravi Sureshbhai Prajapati in connection with an allegation that a minor girl was video-recorded while she was changing clothes inside a changing room at a mall showroom. Justice MK Thakker passed the order while considering…
About the Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court was established in 1960, when Gujarat was carved out of the former Bombay State. It has jurisdiction over the state of Gujarat.
Seat
Ahmedabad
State / UT
Gujarat
Region
West India
