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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33-Year-Old Conviction for Culpable Homicide, Not Murder, Upheld but Convicts Ordered Released Due to "Long Ordeal": Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling by the Rajasthan High Court, three appellants have been found guilty under Section 304 Part-II of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the culpable homicide of one Goverdhan. This judgment stems from an incident that occurred on September 24, 1990, wherein the deceased sustained multiple injuries…
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Court Refers to Larger Bench on Whether ST Women Without Dissolution Decree Can Be Considered Under ST (Divorcee) Category for Public Employmen: Rajasthan High Court
In a notable decision, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan addressed conflicting interpretations regarding the eligibility of female candidates from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category applying under the Divorcee Category for teacher appointments. This ruling emerges from two writ petitions, specifically S.B.…
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Failure to Mention Date of Arrest in Bail Orders is a ‘Significant Oversight’: Rajasthan High Court
In a notable ruling, the High Court of Rajasthan has granted bail to two individuals, Kamal Kishore and Laxminarayan, who were arrested in connection with the possession of contraband substances. The court's decision emphasizes the importance of legal procedure and the specifics of the evidence involved. Detailed Case…
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Anticipatory Bail Denied to Teacher Accused of Forging Records, Court Emphasizes Duty of Honest Conduct: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur has denied anticipatory bail to Banshi Lal, a 51-year-old government teacher accused of forging official documents. The decision was made in the context of serious charges filed under Sections 420, 467, and 468 of the Indian Penal Code…
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Deadly Weapons Not Required to Commit Murder, Bail Rejected for Accused Who Used 'Safety Shoes' to Inflict Fatal Injuries: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a bail application filed by Vikas, a 20-year-old resident of Pratapnagar Samriya, currently lodged in District Jail, Banswara. The case relates to F.I.R. No. 43/2024 at Police Station Sadar, District Banswara, where he faces charges under Section 302 of the…
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Husband Granted Bail, With Court Noting His Extra-Marital Affair Would 'Per Se' Not Attract Abetment of Wife's Suicide: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Rajasthan, the bail application of Meghraj, a 28-year-old resident of Ward No. 9, Jajju, was granted in a case concerning serious allegations of domestic violence and suicide. The court examined the facts surrounding F.I.R No. 75/2024, registered at Police Station Kolayat,…
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Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal Empowered to Review Orders Obtained Through Fraud or Misrepresentation: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur addressed important legal questions regarding the powers of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. The case, Abhilash S/o Narendra Singh vs. The New India Insurance Company Ltd. & Others, revolves around allegations of fraud related to an…
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Court Rules No Encroachment on Government or Forest Land Can Be Permitted on Grounds of 'Religious Feelings: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment, the Rajasthan High Court dismissed a civil writ petition filed by Shri Shantinath Digamber Jain Atishay Shetra (referred to as "Shetra"). The case involved the regularization of a piece of forest land, which Shetra claimed was a holy site due to the discovery of ancient statues of Lord Mahaveer…
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Impact of Reducing Grants to Aided Institutions on Students' Education Necessitates Adherence to Natural Justice: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan recently addressed a crucial issue concerning the Rajasthan Non-Government Educational Institutions Act, 1989 in a series of writ petitions challenging the reduction in grant-in-aid for educational institutions. Case Background: The case revolves around three petitions filed…
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Court Rules Distributing Marks of Deleted Questions Equally Among Remaining Questions Instead of Awarding Bonus Marks Is Not Discriminatory: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur, in a recent ruling, dismissed a petition challenging the recruitment process for the post of Junior Accountant and Tehsil Revenue Accountant, where petitioners argued against the methodology of distributing marks for deleted questions. The case, S.B. Civil Writ Petition No.…
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Court Rules Claimant Can Approach Tribunal with Jurisdiction Over 'Issuing Office' of Offending Vehicle's Insurer in Motor Accident Case: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur has dismissed three writ petitions filed by Magma General Insurance Company Limited challenging the jurisdiction of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Hanumangarh. The petitions were aimed at disputing the tribunal's authority to hear…
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Court Affirms 180 Days Maternity Leave for Female Employees in Private Sector: Court: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark judgment, the court addressed the crucial issue of maternity leave entitlements for female employees, particularly focusing on the discrepancy between the statutory mandate and actual practices. The case highlights the fundamental rights guaranteed to women under the Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Act,…
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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
