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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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Husband’s Conviction Upheld for Strangulating Wife and Staging Death as Suicide: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court upheld the conviction of a husband for murdering his wife by strangulation and attempting to disguise the crime as suicide. The judgment was delivered by a Division Bench of Justice Ilesh J Vora and Justice R T Vachchani, affirming the findings of the trial court and emphasizing the importance…
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Culpable Homicide Conviction Upheld, Husband Acted in Loss of Self-Control After Finding Wife with Lover: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered its judgment in the case of Hasmukhbhai Bhurabhai Vasava versus State of Gujarat, examining whether the appellant’s act that caused his wife’s death was due to grave and sudden provocation or a deliberate act of violence. The case arose from an incident on the night of July 31, 1997,…
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Family Court Must Adopt Sensitive Approach in Custody Cases, Child’s Welfare Paramount Over Litigants’ Rights: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has delivered an important judgment highlighting that in child custody disputes, courts must adopt a sensitive and child-centric approach. The decision was passed by Justice J C Doshi while hearing a petition filed by a mother challenging the order of a Family Court. The High Court stressed that…
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Order Directing Minority School to Issue Fresh Show-Cause Notice to Teacher Dismissed by Unauthorised Person Upheld: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the procedure for dismissal of a teacher under Section 36(1) Gujarat Secondary Education Act 1972. The Court upheld the Tribunal’s decision and ruled that a minority school must issue a fresh show-cause notice before imposing punishment if the earlier…
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Transfer of Family Suit Allowed for Convenience of Parties Under Hindu Marriage Act: Gujarat High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment on 20 March 2026 in the case of Haris Nisar Langoo versus National Investigation Agency and Zamin Adil Bhat versus National Investigation Agency. The decision was given by Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Ravinder Dudeja. The case revolves around bail in a serious…
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Earning Wife Still Entitled to Maintenance, ₹15,000 Support Upheld: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered an important judgment in Lalitkumar Jivrajbhai Vaghela versus State of Gujarat & Another, reinforcing the legal principle that a wife’s earning capacity alone cannot deprive her of maintenance. The Court upheld the Family Court’s order granting ₹15,000 monthly maintenance to the wife…
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Mutual Divorce Under Muslim Law Valid Even Without Court Process, Marriage Declared Dissolved: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered a significant judgment clarifying the legal position of Mubarat divorce under Muslim Personal Law and the powers of Family Courts. In the case titled Jamilbhai Firozbhai Vahora VERSUS Ilma Irfanbhai Vahora, the Court held that a marriage dissolved through mutual consent can be…
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Anticipatory Bail Rejected in Bank Loan Fraud and Cheque Bounce Dispute Under Section 482 BNSS and IPC Offences: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad recently rejected anticipatory bail applications filed by Ramesh Madanlal Agrawal and another accused in a major bank loan fraud case. The Court held that considering the seriousness of allegations involving forged documents and conspiracy to obtain loans, the applicants were not…
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Loan Recovery Pressure Not Equivalent to Abetment of Suicide Under Section 108 BNS Amid Family Dispute Comparable to Divorce Conflicts: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad delivered an important judgment concerning allegations of abetment of suicide and the misuse of criminal proceedings. The case titled Ashokbhai Bhakabhai Rabari versus State of Gujarat was decided on 12 March 2026 by Justice Vimal K. Vyas. The Court exercised its inherent powers…
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Maintenance to Estranged Wife Should Not Be Excessive or Encourage Idleness: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court recently delivered an important judgment relating to maintenance granted to a wife and child. The Court examined the matter under Section 125 Code of Criminal Procedure and Section 127 Code of Criminal Procedure, which deal with the grant and modification of maintenance. The High Court held that…
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Suo Motu Land Proceedings by Revenue Authorities After 11-Year Delay Arbitrary, Sale Deed Cannot Be Annulled: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered an important judgment protecting the rights of lawful land purchasers and restricting arbitrary action by revenue authorities. The Court held that initiating suo motu proceedings after an unexplained delay of 11 years is illegal and arbitrary. Justice Divyesh A. Joshi quashed the…
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Man’s Life Sentence for Raping and Throttling Minor to Death Upheld, Court Says ‘Intention Clear From Brutality’: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has upheld the conviction and life sentence of a man accused of raping and murdering a minor girl in Dahod district. The case relates to a tragic incident that occurred on 8 April 2013 in Uchvania village of Dahod district, Gujarat. According to the prosecution, a 13-year-old girl had gone to…
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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
