High Court
Rajasthan High Court
Jodhpur
The Rajasthan High Court was established in 1949. It has jurisdiction over the state of Rajasthan.
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10% Lifetime Pension Cut for Three Retired Police Officers Upheld Over Grave Negligence in 2011 Mob Violence Case: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has rejected a petition filed by three retired police officers challenging a decision to withhold 10% of their pension for life over alleged negligence during a law-and-order incident that resulted in the death of a police sub-inspector. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand passed the order on October 1,…
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Section 148 of NI Act Held to Survive Repeal of 2018 Amendment, 20% Compensation Deposit Upheld: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed four criminal petitions filed by A.L.D. Infratech Pvt. Ltd. and its director, Deepak Kumar, challenging orders directing them to deposit 20% of the compensation awarded in cheque dishonour cases filed by Baljeet Singh. In its order dated 25 September 2026, Justice Anil Kumar…
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Accused Family Allowed to Travel Abroad for Son’s Surgery Despite Look Out Circular: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur has permitted Mahesh Kumar Gupta, Chanda Gupta and Vinayak Gupta to travel abroad for four months to attend to Mahesh Kumar Gupta’s son, who is scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure in the United States of America. Justice Farjand Ali passed the order on September 29, 2026, in…
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Authenticated Bank Return Memo Can Be Exhibited Later to Cure Earlier Defect in Cheque Bounce Case: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur has dismissed a petition filed by Gulam Mohd. challenging the marking of a bank return memo as Exhibit-9 in a cheque dishonour case. The case relates to a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Gopal Traders alleged that Gulam Mohd. had borrowed…
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Locked House and Incomplete Address Did Not Justify Substituted Service Without Further Inquiry, Ex Parte Decree Set Aside: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur has set aside an ex parte judgment and decree after finding that the defendants were not properly served with court summons before the trial court proceeded against them. The appeal was filed by Kanta Devi, Himanshu, Deepanshu and Preksha against an order dated 29.08.2024 of the…
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Financial Difficulty Alone Not a Ground to Transfer Matrimonial Case, Husband Can Bear Wife’s Travel Expenses: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a wife’s plea seeking transfer of divorce proceedings from Alwar to Jaipur. The petitioner said she was residing in Jaipur, had no source of income and could not afford to travel to Alwar on every date of hearing. The respondent-husband opposed the transfer and said the…
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Doctor’s Challenge to Compulsory Retirement Over Medical Certificates Rejected: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court at Jaipur has dismissed a writ petition filed by Makhan Lal Mishra, who challenged disciplinary action taken against him while he was working as an Ayurved Chikitsak Grade-II and In-charge of a Government Ayurved Dispensary. The disciplinary case concerned 24 sickness/fitness certificates…
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Delayed Written Statement Allowed, Time Limit Under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC Clarified for Non-Commercial Suits: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court at Jaipur has upheld an order allowing Jamanlal, defendant No.3, to file his written statement after a long delay in a civil suit. The case was filed by Dwarka Prasad over a dispute concerning permanent injunction against defendants No.1 to 9, with the Station House Officer, Police Station…
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Bar Council Directed to Clear Pending Advocate Enrolment Applications by September 9: Rajasthan High Court
Quick Summary The Karnataka High Court has granted regular bail to Chetan Kumar S, who was accused in Crime No. 189/2026 registered by Mico Layout Police Station, Bengaluru. The case involved allegations under Sections 115(2), 351(2), 351(3), 69, 89 and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The alleged victim, a…
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Knowledge Cannot Be Presumed From Ownership, Acquittal in 348-Kg Poppy Straw Case Upheld: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that merely being the owner or registered owner of a vehicle from which narcotic contraband is recovered is not sufficient to establish criminal liability under Section 25 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The Court held that the prosecution must…
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Suo Motu PIL Initiated for Welfare of Gen Z, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta; Plan Sought to Address Paper Leaks and AI Disruption: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has taken a significant step by initiating a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) focused on the welfare of the new generations—Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Gen Beta. The court has directed the concerned authorities to submit a detailed status report and action plans to address critical…
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Guidelines Issued to Prevent Blanket Freezing of Bank Accounts in Cyber Crime Cases: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has issued comprehensive safeguards against the indiscriminate freezing, debit-freezing and lien marking of bank accounts in cyber crime investigations. The Court stressed that investigating agencies must balance effective recovery of cyber-fraud money with the protection of innocent citizens,…
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Probationary Government Employee Who Acquires Disability During Service Cannot Be Terminated; Constable's Reinstatement Ordered: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has delivered a landmark judgment affirming that a probationary government employee who sustains a disability during employment is protected under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The Court has ordered the reinstatement of a police constable whose services were terminated on…
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'Personal Vendetta': Extension of IRS Officer's Suspension Quashed; Centre Ordered to Pay ₹5 Lakh Costs: Rajasthan High Court '
The Rajasthan High Court has decisively quashed the extension of suspension of an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, highlighting that the extension was driven by personal vendetta and an abuse of administrative power. The court's order not only set aside the suspension extension but also directed the government to…
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Teachers Cannot Be Prosecuted for Student's Suicide Over Routine Discipline Without Proof of Abetment: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has recently set a significant legal precedent by quashing criminal charges under Section 305 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against three teachers accused of abetting the suicide of a student. The Court emphasized that routine disciplinary actions, such as reprimanding students for poor…
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Former School Principal Cannot Face Cheque Bounce Case After Resignation if the Cheque Was Issued Later: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against former school principal Mohan Lal Sharma in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court held that a person who had already resigned from his post before the cheque was issued cannot be held…
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Driving Licence Cannot Be Declared Fake Solely on Investigator's Report; Insurer Must Prove It: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has held that an insurance company cannot escape its liability under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 merely by relying on an investigator's report to allege that a driver's licence is fake. The Court ruled that such an allegation must be proved by producing evidence from the concerned licensing…
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Notice to Husband Dispensed With in Wife's Matrimonial Transfer Plea; Procedure Cannot Overshadow Justice: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has held that matrimonial transfer petitions should not remain pending for years merely because notice has not been served upon the respondent. Exercising its powers under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the Court dispensed with the requirement of issuing notice to the husband…
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Bail Denied to Myanmar Nationals Accused of Trafficking Rohingya Girls Under Guise of Marriage: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has refused to grant bail to three accused persons who are alleged to be residents of Myanmar and are facing serious allegations of illegally bringing Rohingya-origin girls into India on the false promise of marriage and thereafter selling them. The Court held that the allegations are grave in…
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Ex-Serviceman's Licensed Rifle Ordered to Be Released; Continued Seizure May Affect Livelihood: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that a licensed firearm belonging to a retired Ex-serviceman should not remain in police custody for an indefinite period merely because a criminal case is pending. The Court held that when investigation has been completed and the charge sheet has already been filed, there is no…
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Appointment Under Sports Quota Cannot Be Denied for Representing a University Outside the State; Candidate Granted Relief: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has granted significant relief to Mamta Kumari, a candidate who was denied appointment to the post of Teacher under the Outstanding Sports Person category despite being selected in the recruitment process. The Court held that the State authorities wrongly rejected her claim merely because she…
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Asaram’s Interim Bail Extended Till May 25 in 2013 Rape Case: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court in the case of Asharam @ Ashumal versus State of Rajasthan extended the interim bail granted to the convict in a rape case. The Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Sangeeta Sharma passed the order extending bail till 25 May 2026 or until the…
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Magistrate Cannot Mechanically Order FIR Against Public Servants Without Following Section 223 BNSS Safeguards: Rajasthan High Court
Title: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Section 175(3) BNSS with Section 223(2) BNSS: Rajasthan High Court Protects Public Servants From Mechanical FIR Orders Background of the Case The Rajasthan High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of Section 175(3) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha…
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S.24 HMA Appeals Converted into Writ Petitions Amid Maintainability Uncertainty, ‘Justice Cannot Wait’: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court recently addressed an important legal issue concerning the maintainability of appeals filed against orders passed under Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which deals with interim maintenance and litigation expenses. A division bench comprising Justice Arun Monga and Justice Sunil Beniwal…
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Juvenility Can Be Claimed Even at Later Stage in POCSO Cases; School Certificate Holds More Value Than Medical Tests Under Juvenile Justice Act: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has held that while conducting an enquiry into the claim of juvenility of an accused, the standard of proof need not be as strict as a criminal trial where juvenility must be proved beyond all reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized that if two views are possible, the Court should lean in favor…
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Court Issues Notice on Plea by Advocate Practicing Since 2012 Against Denial of Certificate of Practice for Not Passing AIBE in Time: Rajasthan High Court
In a matter involving the denial of certificate of practice to an advocate who has been practicing for over 13 years, the Rajasthan High Court has sought a detailed explanation from the Bar Council of India (BCI) regarding alleged discrepancies under the All India Bar Examination Rules, 2010. The case titled Bhagirath…
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Liquor Shop Allotment in Densely Populated Market Prima Facie Violates Articles 21 & 47 of Constitution: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant development, the Rajasthan High Court has raised serious constitutional concerns over the allotment of a liquor shop in a densely populated market area of Jaipur. The case arises from a petition filed by Sadhana Shivhare, a liquor shop license holder, who challenged a directive issued by the State…
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Termination of 32-Week Pregnancy of Speech & Hearing Impaired Minor Denied, Citing Medical Report: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, on August 8, refused to permit medical termination of a 32-week pregnancy of a 17-year-old minor rape survivor who is hearing and verbally impaired. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand, while passing the order, relied on the unfavorable opinion of the Medical Board, which highlighted the…
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Court Quashes Challenge Against State Amendment Imposing New Motor Vehicle Tax On “Sleeper Bus”: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court recently delivered a judgment concerning the amendment notification dated 24 February 2021 issued by the State Government of Rajasthan under the Rajasthan Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1951. The notification introduced a new category called "Sleeper Bus" for motor vehicle tax purposes. Several…
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Employee Acquitted of Criminal Charges Cannot Be Denied Wages for Period of Custody: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has held that an employee who is detained in judicial custody on criminal charges unrelated to official misconduct, and later acquitted, cannot be denied salary for the period of such detention. The decision was delivered by Justice Anand Sharma while allowing the…
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No Sympathy for Encroachers': State Authorities Directed to Remove Illegal Constructions, Police Warned of Action: Rajasthan High Court
Illegal encroachments on public roads and footpaths across Rajasthan have come under strict scrutiny following a decisive judgment by the Rajasthan High Court in the case of Vijay Kumar Boyat S/o Shri Raju Boyat & Ors. VERSUS Vaibhav Galriya, Principal Secretary & Ors. The Court, in a firm stance, directed the Urban…
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Once Village Is Declared 'Urban Area' in Master Plan, State Can Permit Land Conversion for Development: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, in a significant urban development judgment, dismissed a writ petition filed by Gram Panchayat, Asota challenging its inclusion in the Sujangarh Master Plan 2036. The Gram Panchayat argued that the inclusion was made despite its objections and that it violated its autonomy and right to manage…
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'Attempt to Spoil Future': Shock Expressed at School for Not Sending Student's Improvement Exam Form to CBSE: Rajasthan High Court
In a strong message against administrative negligence in educational institutions, the Rajasthan High Court came down heavily on a private school for failing to forward a student's Class XII CBSE improvement exam form despite receiving three reminders from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The Court…
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Permanent Lok Adalats Have No Jurisdiction Over Matters Related to Imposition or Rate of Tax: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, in a notable decision, has ruled that the Permanent Lok Adalat (PLA) has no jurisdiction to entertain disputes related to the rate or imposition of vehicle tax merely because transport vehicles are mentioned in the definition of “public utility services” under Section 22A(b) of the Legal…
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Asaram Bapu’s Interim Bail Extended Till August 29, Medical Examination Ordered: Rajasthan High Court
Temporary bail of Asaram Bapu, an 86-year-old convict serving a life sentence in a 2013 rape case, has once again been extended by the Rajasthan High Court till August 29, 2025, based on medical grounds and recent liberty granted by the Supreme Court of India. The development follows earlier directions of the Gujarat…
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Suspension of Vehicle Registration for Overloading Must Be Based on Physical Verification, Not Mere Allegations: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, in a significant ruling, held that the orders issued by the District Transport Officer, Kothputli for suspension of registration of several vehicles on the basis of overloading allegations were legally unsustainable. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand made it clear that these orders were…
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About the Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court was established in 1949. It has jurisdiction over the state of Rajasthan.
Seat
Jodhpur
State / UT
Rajasthan
Region
North India
