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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Order Declining Execution of Consensual Divorce Decree over Property Dispute Quashed as ‘Erroneous’: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has quashed an order passed by a Family Court which had refused to execute a decree of divorce by mutual consent. The High Court clearly held that when a husband and wife voluntarily enter into a compromise decree with agreed conditions and consciously choose not to seek adjudication of their…
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Sex Between Spouses Must Be Consensual; Forced Unnatural Sex Causes Trauma: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has made significant observations on the issue of physical intimacy within marriage while rejecting an anticipatory bail application filed by a husband accused of dowry harassment, physical cruelty, and sexual abuse. Justice Divyesh A Joshi held that physical intimacy between married couples…
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Child’s Welfare Paramount; Custody Not Shifted from Father to Mother: Gujarat High Court
Gujarat High Court has reaffirmed that the welfare of the child is paramount in custody matters and refused to disturb an existing custody arrangement where a minor child was living with his father. The Court held that there was no legal or factual reason to shift custody to the mother when the child was found to be…
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Motor Accident Compensation Not a ‘Bonanza’; Claimants Cannot Recover Medical Expenses Borne by Charity: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has clarified that compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is meant to provide just and reasonable relief and cannot be treated as a bonanza or jackpot. The Court made this observation while partly allowing an appeal seeking enhancement of compensation by the legal heirs of a…
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Sealing of Residential Premises Barred Pending Decision on Owners’ Pleas Seeking Change of Use Permission: Gujarat High Court
In an important administrative law decision delivered on January 9, the Gujarat High Court protected property owners from immediate sealing of their premises by directing the state authorities to first decide pending applications seeking change in use of residential properties. The Court made it clear that until such…
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Bail Granted to Two Accused of Luring Indians Abroad with Job Offers and Forcing Them into ‘Cyber Slavery’: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court granted regular bail to two accused persons who were allegedly involved in luring Indian citizens with lucrative job offers abroad, where the victims were later held as so-called cyber slaves. While acknowledging the seriousness of the offence, the Court held that the role attributed to the…
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Tenant Must Prove Readiness to Pay Rent Including Interim Standard Rent to Claim Protection under Section 12(3)(b) Bombay Rent Act: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has clarified an important legal position under the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947, holding that a tenant seeking protection from eviction under Section 12(3)(b) must prove that he was ready and willing to pay not only the standard rent and permitted increases, but…
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Bail Granted to Juvenile in POCSO Case Following ‘Out-of-Court Settlement’ with Complainant: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has granted regular bail to a juvenile in conflict with law who was accused of rape and allied offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The Court took note of the fact that the juvenile and the complainant had arrived at an…
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Prima Facie Citizenship Established; Bail Granted to Man Accused of Obtaining Indian Passport Despite Bangladeshi Parentage: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has granted regular bail to Biplob, a man accused of illegally obtaining an Indian passport despite his parents being Bangladeshi nationals. Justice Nikhil S Kariel observed that prima facie, the petitioner had established his identity as an Indian citizen through the passport issued by the…
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Six-Month Cooling-Off Period under Section 13B HMA Not Mandatory; Order Rejecting Mutual Consent Divorce Plea Quashed: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has quashed a Family Court order that had rejected a couple’s plea for divorce by mutual consent, observing that the six month cooling off period under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is not mandatory. The bench of Justice Sangeeta K. Vishen and Justice Nisha M. Thakore noted that…
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Final Assessment Quashed After Transfer Pricing Objections Were Mistakenly Filed Before Wrong Authority; Relief Granted: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court recently granted relief to Milacron India Private Limited after the company inadvertently filed its objections regarding a proposed transfer pricing adjustment for Assessment Year 2022-23 before the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO) instead of the Faceless Assessing Officer (NFAC). The…
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Bail Granted to 23-Year-Old Accused in Vadodara Car Crash Case Involving One Death and Injuries to Nine for Rash Driving: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court considered a regular bail application filed by Rakshit Ravish Chorasiya, a 23-year-old student, who was arrested in connection with a serious road accident that occurred in Vadodara. The incident involved rash and dangerous driving and resulted in the death of one person and injuries to nine…
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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
