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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'Excessive Delay Rendered Trial Meaningless, Violates Article 21 Rights Of Accused': 23-Year-Old Tree Felling Case Quashed: Rajasthan High Court
The Jodhpur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has quashed criminal proceedings for offences under the Forest Conservation Act and the Rajasthan Forest Act that had been pending for 23 years. The case involved allegations against several individuals, including labourers, contractors, and officers of the Public Works…
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Child Care Leave Is A 'Privilege Leave', Not An Absolute Right; State Not Obligated To Grant Full 120 Days: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has clarified that Child Care Leave (CCL) is akin to privileged leave and, as such, cannot be claimed as an unfettered right. The Court emphasized that while CCL can be sanctioned for a maximum period of 120 days, the decision to grant such leave lies entirely within…
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Unverified Expert Testimony Insufficient For Conviction If Key Witnesses Turn Hostile: Acquittal Upheld In POCSO Case: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court upheld the acquittal of an accused in a POCSO case, emphasizing that scientific evidence like DNA reports, forensic evidence, and expert opinions can assist the court but cannot be solely relied upon for conviction, especially when key witnesses turn…
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No Vicarious Liability: FIR Against Daughter Quashed After Father, Accused In Criminal Case, Transferred Her Money: Rajasthan High Court
Jodhpur, 11th February 2025: In a significant judgment, the High Court of Rajasthan at Jodhpur quashed the proceedings against Bharti Sharma, the daughter of the main accused in a property-related dispute. The case involved an FIR No. 181/2016, registered at Police Station Ratangarh, District Churu, alleging various…
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Proceedings Against Delinquent Employee Abate Upon Death As No One Else Can Defend Allegations: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment, the Rajasthan High Court ruled that departmental proceedings against a delinquent employee cannot continue if the employee passes away during the pendency of the proceedings. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand delivered this decision in the case Girdhari Karmachandani v Punjab National…
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Person Belonging To 'Teli' Caste Can't Be Denied OBC Reservation Merely For Being From Muslim Community: Rajasthan High Court
In a notable judgment, the Rajasthan High Court ruled on the eligibility of a Muslim-Teli individual for Other Backward Class (OBC) benefits under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) Scheme. The Court ruled in favor of Sattar Khan, a Muslim-Teli individual, whose contractual employment as Employment…
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34 Years Later, Court Sets Aside Rape Conviction Due To Failure In Conducting Test Identification Parade, Directs State To Instruct IOs Properly: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur, has acquitted three men convicted of rape by a Sessions Court in 1991. The court's decision was based on the prosecution's failure to establish the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt. Background of the Case: The case…
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"Alarming Situation": Authorities Ordered To Restore Bank's Possession Over Mortgaged Property Forcibly Taken By Defaulter: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court in its recent judgment addressed a significant case involving the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (commonly known as the SARFAESI Act, 2002). This case revolves around the wrongful possession of mortgaged property by a…
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State Bar Council Resolution Extending Tenure Of Bar Association Members Stayed, Interim Administrative Committee Appointed: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court of Rajasthan, in its recent judgment, dealt with a civil writ petition filed by Sunil Vyas, a resident of Jodhpur. The petition challenged an amendment passed by the Bar Association of Rajasthan on 16th April 2024, which extended the tenure of elected office bearers from one year to two years. Sunil…
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Can Married Persons In Live-In Relationship Seek Protection Orders? Rajasthan High Court Refers Matter To Larger Bench: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark judgment by the Rajasthan High Court, the issue of granting protection orders to couples living in live-in relationships was critically examined. The case highlights the complex intersection of law and societal norms, with a focus on whether married individuals living with unmarried partners are entitled…
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Exception Made For Widow Disqualified For Job Due To Having More Than 2 Children, Considering Socio-Economic Condition: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark decision, the Rajasthan High Court addressed the issue of the eligibility of a widow, Sunita Dhawan, for the post of School Lecturer. The petitioner, who is a widow and belongs to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community, challenged the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)'s decision to declare her…
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Asking Nursing Officer With Advanced Stage Pregnancy To Serve 500 Kms Away From Residence Violates Her Right To Health: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Rajasthan addressed the issue faced by Jyoti Parmar, a pregnant woman, who was ordered to join her posting as a Nursing Officer under the State Institute of Health and Family Welfare (SIHFW). Jyoti Parmar, a 33-year-old woman from Dungarpur, Rajasthan, was directed to join her…
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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
