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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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Mere Error in Diagnostic Judgment Does Not add up to Medical Negligence: Gujarat High Court
In a recent ruling by the Gujarat High Court regarding a medical negligence case, the judgment addressed critical issues surrounding the responsibilities of medical practitioners and the legal standards for proving negligence. This case highlights the importance of proper medical diagnosis and the burdens placed on…
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Disposes Plea For Release Of Man Serving Life Sentence In Haren Pandya Murder Case After State Rejects Remission Application: Gujarat High Court
The High Court of Gujarat, in a recent decision, has extended the parole leave of Anas Abdul Rashid Machiswala, a petitioner in a Special Criminal Application (Direction) case. This decision follows the rejection of his application for remission by the Home Department. Case Background: Anas Abdul Rashid Machiswala had…
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Court Grants Bail in Divorce,Related Deceit Case Under Section 439 of CrPC: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling today, the High Court of Gujarat granted bail to XYZ under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The judgment was delivered by Honourable Mr. Justice M. R. Mengdey in connection with the case registered as FIR No. 11191065240425/2024 at the Narol Police Station in Ahmedabad.…
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Court Dismisses 10-Year-Old PIL Seeking Ban on Commercial Activities in Residential Area of Manekchowk, Ahmedabad: Gujarat High Court
On September 6, 2024, the High Court of Gujarat delivered its verdict on R/WRIT PETITION (PIL) NO. 350 of 2013, a public interest litigation challenging unauthorized commercial activities in residential areas of Ahmedabad. The petition, filed by Bhavik Shailehsbhai Shah, sought drastic measures to address and rectify…
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Court Transfers 9-Year-Old Investigation into Alleged Sexual Assault and Murder of Minor Boy to CBI Due to Police Inability to Solve the Case: Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment dated 16 August 2024, the Gujarat High Court ordered the transfer of an investigation related to a gruesome crime involving a minor to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The case, which began in 2015, involved the brutal murder and sexual assault of a minor and raised concerns about the…
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Court Quashes FIRs Against Three for Creating Public Alarm by Forming Telegram Group Advocating Pay Rise for Constables: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has quashed criminal charges against three individuals accused of conspiring to incite public panic by forming a Telegram group to advocate for higher pay and additional benefits for police constables. The court concluded that the charges did not substantiate an offence under Sections 120(B) and…
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Espionage Case, Court Denies Bail to Former Pakistani Citizen Accused of Sending WhatsApp-Based Malware to Airforce Personnel: Gujarat High Court
In a recent judgment passed on August 22, 2024, by the Honourable Mr. Justice M. R. Mengdey in the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad, a bail application under Section 439 of the CrPC was dismissed. The applicant, Labhshankar Duryodhan Maheshwari, who had previously relinquished his Pakistani citizenship to become an…
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Court Orders Re-Evaluation of Court Assistant Exam Results Due to Minor Error in OMR Sheets, Directs Rectification Measures: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling by the Gujarat High Court on August 22, 2024, the court addressed issues surrounding the evaluation of OMR sheets for an elimination test, emphasizing the application of Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The judgment highlights the importance of adhering to instructions related to…
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Wife's Extramarital Affair Does Not Necessarily Imply Guilt for Abetting Husband's Suicide Court Quashes FIR Against Woman and Her Partne: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has quashed the FIR lodged by the mother-in-law of a deceased man, who had accused his wife and her partner of abetting his suicide. The judgment, delivered by Justice Diyesh A Joshi, clarified the standards required to establish abetment under Section 306 of the Indian…
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Court Requests Registrar’s Response on Alleged Non-Compliance with Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act: Gujarat High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Gujarat, critical issues have been raised regarding the Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act, 1961. The court has addressed several pressing matters affecting the governance and operational standards of co-operative societies in Gujarat. This Public Interest Litigation (PIL)…
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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Removes Illegal and Unsafe Hoardings, Dismisses PIL, Declines Inquiry into Tender Process: Gujarat High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on August 23, 2024, the High Court of Gujarat addressed concerns related to the safety of outdoor hoardings in Ahmedabad, based on the Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporations Act, 1949 and the General Development Control Regulations (GDCR). Case Overview: The petition, filed by…
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Court Denies Asaram Bapu's Request for Suspension of Life Sentence Conviction Appeal to be Addressed Later: Gujarat High Court
On August 29, 2024, the Gujarat High Court, presided over by Justice Ilesh J. Vora and Justice Vimal K. Vyas, delivered a significant judgment regarding the appeal filed by Asaram Bapu. The appeal sought the suspension of his life sentence following his conviction by a sessions court in January 2023 for a 2013 rape…
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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
