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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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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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Domestic Violence Case Against Husband’s Sisters Over Alleged Dowry Demand Instigation Quashed as They ‘Lived Separately’: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has quashed domestic violence proceedings against two sisters-in-law who were accused of instigating their brother to demand dowry from his wife. Justice A. Y. Kogje observed that the allegations against the two women were general in nature and that they were married much before the complainant…
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Use of AI-Generated Case Laws in Tax Orders Flagged, Tax Officers Warned of Contempt: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has issued a strong warning to tax officers about the improper use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while passing adjudication and appellate orders. The Court directed that strict adherence to the instructions governing AI use must be followed, or else it would amount to contempt of court. The…
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Insurer Cannot Deny Fire Compensation Based on Technical Policy Interpretation Without Leading Evidence: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by The Oriental Insurance Company Limited and upheld a decree directing the insurer to pay ₹2 lakh with 8% annual interest to Pooja Paper Tube Industries for fire-related damage to insured stock. The judgment was delivered by Justice J. C. Doshi on 17 August 2026 in…
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Res Judicata Applies Where Different Trustees Litigate Under the Same Title Over an Identical Property Dispute: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has clarified that the principle of res judicata prevents different trustees, who are litigating under the same representative title, from reopening a property dispute that has already been conclusively decided by a competent court. This judgment emphasizes the importance of finality in court…
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Wife Not Entitled to Maintenance After Voluntary Separation Without Sufficient Cause; Family Court Order Upheld: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has recently upheld the decision of the Family Court at Bhavnagar, which refused to grant maintenance to a woman who claimed she was entitled to support under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The High Court confirmed that the Family Court’s findings were correct and that…
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Power of Attorney Holder Cannot Execute Gift Deed After Principal's Death: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has held that a power of attorney automatically comes to an end upon the death of the person who granted it and cannot be used thereafter to execute a gift deed. The Court further clarified that even during the lifetime of the principal, a general power of attorney does not authorize the…
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Negotiable Instruments Act: Cheque Bounce Acquittal Appeal Transferred to Sessions Court, Complainant's Victim Rights Recognised: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has passed an important order regarding appeals in cheque dishonour cases under the Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court held that in view of recent Supreme Court rulings, a complainant in a cheque bounce case is to be treated as a victim and can file an appeal before…
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Electricity Company Absolutely Liable in Electrocution Death Case, Cannot Escape Liability by Blaming Deceased's Negligence: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has delivered an important judgment regarding compensation in electrocution death cases and clarified the responsibility of electricity transmission companies. The Court held that when electricity transmitted through power lines causes injury or death to a person who unknowingly comes into…
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Woman Accused in 72g Mephedrone Case Granted Bail After 22 Months in Custody: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered an important order on 27 April 2026 in a bail application filed under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The case involved Pravinbanu Ibrahimbhai Sultan Mamrej Kureshi, who sought regular bail after being accused in a narcotics case involving…
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‘Profession Can’t Be Tarnished’ Anticipatory Bail Denied to Law Student Accused of Posing as Advocate: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court on 15 April 2026 refused to grant anticipatory bail to a law student accused of posing as an advocate and being involved in a large financial fraud. The case titled Sadhu Falguni Miteshkumar versus State of Gujarat was decided by Justice P M Raval. Facts Leading to FIR The prosecution alleged…
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‘Tactic to Delay Trial’ Objection to ‘Leading’ Question Put to Rape Victim Rejected: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court on 15 April 2026 delivered an important ruling in a criminal trial involving allegations of rape, where the accused challenged a question asked to the victim during her examination. The case titled Deep Jayeshbhai Indravadan Soni versus State of Gujarat was heard by Justice M R Mengdey. Facts…
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Authority Directed To Decide Africa-Born Woman's Plea For Passport Claiming Indian Citizenship By Descent: Gujarat High Court
The High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, in Special Civil Application No. 9457 of 2025, heard on 09 September 2025, issued specific directions to the Passport Authority in the case filed by Dolly Khilankumar Vadalia née Dolly Ketan Barai, who approached the Court for relief regarding her pending passport application.…
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Court Upholds Order Denying Reinstatement of 448 Employees for Failing to Withdraw Voluntary Retirement in Time: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court, in a significant judgment, dismissed a batch of Letters Patent Appeals filed by 448 former employees of Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. (IPCL) who had sought reinstatement and back wages after availing benefits under a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS). The division bench comprising…
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Court Adjourns Hearing on Asaram Bapu's Plea for Temporary Bail Extension: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court on September 3, 2025, adjourned the hearing regarding the extension of temporary bail sought by Asaram Bapu in a pending rape case. The hearing was conducted before a division bench comprising Justice Ilesh Vora and Justice PM Raval. The plea for extension of temporary bail was filed after a…
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Formal Witness Deposition Centres Virtually Launched in All Districts by Chief Justice: Gujarat High Court
In a progressive move to modernise the judicial process and improve witness convenience, the Gujarat High Court, led by Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, has inaugurated Formal Witness Deposition Centres (FWDCs) across all District Headquarters in the State. The inauguration took place virtually on August 21, 2025,…
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Cop Dies During Appeal but Conviction in 36-Year-Old Custodial Death Case Upheld: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court on August 14, 2025, upheld a sessions court judgment convicting a police officer for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304-II of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in connection with the custodial death of a 22-year-old man in 1989. The incident occurred in October 1989, and the…
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Court Rejects Quashing in Minor Rape Case, Upholds Public Interest Over Private Settlement: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court recently heard a quashing petition filed by Gopalbhai Valjibhai Koli challenging the FIR registered against him in a rape case. The FIR, registered at Tankara Police Station, Morbi District, involved serious offences under Section 376(2)(j) and Section 376(3) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, as…
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Written Agreement Not Essential For Divorce By 'Mubaraat', Mutual Verbal Consent Of Muslim Couple Sufficient: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has clarified that under Muslim personal law, a couple can dissolve their marriage through Mubaraat—a form of mutual divorce—without needing a written agreement. The court emphasized that verbal mutual consent between husband and wife is sufficient to dissolve a marriage…
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Rape Conviction Upheld But SC/ST Atrocity Charges Dropped: Gujarat High Court
The case involves the accused tenant of Somabhai Vankar, residing in his house at the village of Sagarama. The victim, a student of 10th standard at S.N. Kadakia High School, was forcibly taken by the accused on November 5, 2012, while she was en route to school with her friend Savitaben Rathva. The accused forced the…
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Lawyer Not Allowed to Withdraw Plea Allegedly Aimed at ‘Browbeating’ Charity Commissioner: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has refused to allow the withdrawal of a petition filed by Advocate Ashok Bhanushankar Trivedi, a trust, and its trustee, after the State government alleged that the plea was a deliberate attempt to browbeat and blackmail judicial officers, particularly those appointed as Charity Commissioners.…
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Bail Granted to Man Accused of Fraudulently Availing Input Tax Credit Benefit of Over ₹10 Crores: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has granted bail to Sunil Hiralal Mandowara, accused of fraudulently availing Input Tax Credit (ITC) worth over ₹10 crores by allegedly fabricating transactions with non-existent or deregistered firms. The case revolves around misuse of GST registrations and forged documentation to claim fake…
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Medical Termination of Pregnancy for Minor Rape Victim Allowed Under MTP Act, 1971 – Important Ruling on Section 3 and MTP Rules 2021: Gujarat High Court
Case Background The mother of a 14-year-old minor girl, victim of sexual assault, approached the High Court of Gujarat seeking permission for termination of her daughter’s pregnancy. The girl became pregnant following rape by an unknown person about three months before the FIR was lodged at Makarpura Police Station,…
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16-Year-Old Case Against Journalist for Allegedly ‘Disturbing Lion’ Near Gir Sanctuary Quashed: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court, on 07 August 2025, quashed a 2009 criminal case registered against Manish Bhupendrabhai Panwala, a journalist, for allegedly disturbing a lion while it was feeding in an area outside the forest limits of Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. The case was registered under several provisions…
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
