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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Land Recorded As “For Mining Purposes” Cannot Be Used For Agricultural Activities Under Rajasthan Tenancy Act: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling on January 3, 2025, the Rajasthan High Court dismissed four revision petitions filed against an order passed by the Civil Judge in Rajsamand regarding the jurisdiction of civil courts in mining land disputes. The case revolves around a legal battle between the petitioner, M/s S.A.S. R.K. Marble…
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Court Sets Aside Termination Of Govt Employee For Appearing As Dummy Candidate In Exam, Says Charge Wasn't Included In Charge-Sheet: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Rajasthan has quashed a dismissal order against a government employee, Dinesh Kumar, in a case where the disciplinary authority's decision was found to be based on assumptions not supported by the facts. The order was passed on January 3, 2025, by Justice Dinesh…
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Invoice/Bill Not Equivalent To Notice Under Carriage By Road Act, Which Is Mandatory For Filing Legal Action: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur, recently delivered a significant judgment in the matter of S.B. Civil Revision Petition No. 330/2024. The case involved a legal dispute between Amrit Transport Company (the petitioner) and Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. (the respondent). The dispute arose…
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Murder of Wife and Son by the Accused Leads to Death Sentence, Commuted to 20 Years Imprisonment: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant legal development, the Rajasthan High Court has decided to commute the death sentence of a man convicted for the brutal murder of his wife and son. The case, heard by Justices Munnuri Laxman and Dr. Pushpendra Singh Bhati, centered around the murder of Rupa, committed by her husband in the year 2020.…
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Magistrate Must Explicitly Disagree With Police's Negative Final Report When Taking Cognizance Of Offence On Protest Petition: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Rajasthan at Jodhpur has quashed two key orders involving allegations of assault and wrongful prosecution. The case involves multiple petitioners challenging the orders passed by the Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Kuchaman City, and the Additional Sessions Judge,…
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Anticipatory Bail of Air Force Personnel Canceled for Misrepresentation and Concealing Facts About Victim's Grievous Injuries: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant development, the Rajasthan High Court, in a recent order, has cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to Rewti Raman. The case involves serious allegations, including grievous injuries inflicted upon the victim, Ramesh Kumar, whose left eye was permanently damaged. The order, issued on December 18,…
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S. 138 NI Act | Complainant Should Not Be Deprived of Remedy Solely for Filing a 'Premature' Complaint Over Cheque Bounce: Rajasthan High Court
In an important decision regarding cheque dishonour cases, the Rajasthan High Court recently examined the issue of a premature complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act). The case revolved around a complaint filed before the mandatory 15-day notice period had expired, a scenario that…
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Rule Imposing ₹50 Daily Fee for Delay in Vehicle Fitness Certificate Renewal Set Aside: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has struck down a provision in the Central Motor Vehicle Rules that levied an additional fee for delayed renewal applications of fitness certificates for transport vehicles. The court held that the provision violated the principles outlined in the Motor Vehicles Act,…
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Courts Should Avoid Writ Jurisdiction Intervention When Alternative Remedies Exist Under SARFAESI Act: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent ruling by the Rajasthan High Court, a civil writ petition was filed by Naseem Ahmad Khan, the petitioner, against ICICI Home Finance, Ambit Finvest Private Limited, and other associated financial institutions. The petitioner sought to quash an order passed by the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) on 20th April…
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Re-Examination Ordered For Candidate Declared Unfit For Constable Post Without Medical Test, Court Directs Post To Be Kept Vacant: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court directed the authorities to re-examine the medical fitness of a candidate who had been declared "unfit" for the post of Constable (GD) in the Border Security Force (BSF) due to hypertension. The court found that the medical examination guidelines had not been properly…
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Jaipur Tanker Blast | 'Government Measures Inadequate, Thorough Investigation Required' Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur, has taken suo-motu cognizance of a massive fire that broke out on the Jaipur-Ajmer-Kishangarh-Bhankrota Highway. The fire, which occurred on the morning of December 20, 2024, has drawn serious attention due to its deadly…
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Workmen Must Prove 240 Days Of Employment, Not Employer; Termination Of Workman Upheld: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant case before the High Court of Rajasthan, the petitioner, Giriraj S/o Kanwarlal Suman, filed a civil writ petition challenging the award passed by the Labour Court in Kota. The petitioner had claimed that he worked as a Watchman for the Regional Forest Officer from March 11, 1997, until March 31, 1998,…
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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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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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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
