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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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Denial of Conjugal Rights to Wife Noted as Justified After Suicide Attempt, Defamation of Husband: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court upheld the lower courts’ decisions and dismissed the appeal filed by a husband (the petitioner) seeking to challenge the dissolution of his marriage. The appeal was filed against the Family Court’s decision that granted a divorce on the grounds of mental cruelty under Section…
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GST Council Asked To Decide If Compensation Cess Applies To Goods Supplied To Merchant Exporter: Gujarat High Court
In a significant development, the Gujarat High Court has referred a matter to the GST Council to decide whether Compensation Cess is leviable on goods supplied to merchant exporters for export. This decision was made after the Division Bench of Justices Bhargav D. Karia and D.N. Ray observed that no notification has…
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Termination of 33-Week Pregnancy of Minor Rape Survivor Allowed, Citing Her Long Future Ahead: Gujarat High Court
On May 12, 2025, the Gujarat High Court took a decisive step in protecting the welfare of a 13-year-old minor rape survivor by directing the urgent medical termination of her 33-week pregnancy. The decision was passed by Justice Nirzar S Desai after evaluating a detailed medical report from expert doctors at PDU…
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Penalty Orders Under Section 270A Of Income Tax Act Not Sustainable After Approval Of Resolution Plan Under Section 31 Of IBC: Gujarat High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Gujarat High Court ruled that once a Resolution Plan is approved under Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, all claims including those related to tax penalties under the Income Tax Act, 1961 stand extinguished. This was observed in the case of Technovaa Plastic Industries…
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Passport Authority Cannot Decide Accused's Right To Travel Abroad; Only Trial Court Has Such Jurisdiction: Gujarat High Court
Here is a detailed news article in plain text format, following your exact instructions: Passport Act, 1967 – Gujarat High Court Rules Passport Authority Cannot Decide Travel Rights of Accused, Orders 10-Year Renewal Passport authority overstepped jurisdiction by limiting passport validity In a significant ruling…
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Caste Misuse Alleged in Rape Case; Accused Freed from SC/ST Charges After 12 Years in Jail: Gujarat High Court
In a significant judgment dated 09 May 2025, the Gujarat High Court partly allowed the criminal appeal filed by Kanubhai @ Kishanbhai Arvindbhai Machhi - Patel, who was earlier convicted for the abduction and rape of a 16-year-old girl. The incident occurred in Bharuch on 19 January 2013. The accused was a school van…
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₹20 Lakh Cost Imposed on PIL Litigant Found Involved in Blackmailing Scandal: Gujarat High Court
In a significant judgment, the Gujarat High Court on May 9, 2025, dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Ajay Rameshbhai Trivedi, citing abuse of the judicial process. The Court held that the petitioner misused the PIL mechanism with an ulterior motive for personal gain and attempted to blackmail local…
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PIL Against Alleged Illegal Operation Of Trust From Sabarmati Ashram Premises Termed 'Misconceived' And Rejected: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court, in a recent judgment dated May 2025, dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Devrajbhai Tulsibhai Patel, seeking to restrain the alleged unauthorized operation of Manav Sadhna Trust from the premises of Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram, specifically under the address of Sabarmati Harijan…
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"Love Lost, Case Closed: Dowry FIR Quashed After Explosive Divorce Drama Ends in Truce by Gujarat High Court"
In a notable decision dated 2 May, 2025, the Gujarat High Court in Ahmedabad quashed an FIR in a matrimonial dispute involving Surymani Rammohan Tripathi and others against State of Gujarat and the original complainant. The FIR, which was originally lodged at Mahila Police Station, Vadodara, involved serious…
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Dying Declaration Found Unreliable; Acquittal of Husband Accused of Setting Wife Ablaze in 1997 Upheld: Gujarat High Court
In a significant reaffirmation of the principles of criminal jurisprudence, the Gujarat High Court dismissed an appeal by the State of Gujarat challenging the acquittal of Kalubhai Amarshi Aghara, who was accused of murdering his wife Jashuben by setting her ablaze in March 1995. The acquittal, originally recorded by…
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Man Allegedly Given Electric Shock in Police Custody and Recorded Naked, Court Seeks Response from SSP and Directs Formation of Medical Board: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a disturbing case of alleged custodial violence, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has sought a response from the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Mohali regarding the alleged custodial torture of a man, identified as Rohani alias Roni. The man has claimed that he was illegally detained, subjected to severe…
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Institute For Plasma Research Not 'State', Employees Can't File Writ Petitions : Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has upheld a previous order dismissing a writ petition filed by Himanshu Dineshchandra Parekh, challenging his termination from the post of engineer at the Institute for Plasma Research (IPR). The division bench held that IPR, though functioning under the Department of Atomic Energy, is an…
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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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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
