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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After 30 Years Since Appeal, Court Reduces Sentence In Kidnapping Case To 5 Days Citing Delay In Proceedings: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur reduced the sentence of Smt. Kamla, who was convicted for offense under Section 366 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The conviction stemmed from an incident dating back to 1992 involving the abduction of a minor girl. The case began on November…
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Public Prosecutor Has No Authority To Request Trial Court To Discharge Accused Once Application U/S 321 CrPC Is Rejected: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court underlined the pivotal role of the Public Prosecutor in criminal cases, specifically addressing Sections 225 and 226 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.). The case, involving a complex legal battle, shed light on the duties and responsibilities of the Public Prosecutor in…
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Court Modifies Attempted Rape Conviction To Outraging Modesty: Rajasthan High Court
Jaipur, 13 May 2024 – In a significant judgment, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur altered the conviction of Suwalal from Section 376/511 IPC (Attempt to Commit Rape) to Section 354 IPC (Assault or Criminal Force to Woman with Intent to Outrage Her Modesty). The judgment, delivered by Hon'ble Mr.…
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Tattoo removal scar not a ground for disqualification in CAPF, Assam Rifles: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the medical fitness criteria and tattoo regulations in the recruitment process for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The case, titled Union of India vs. Sanyogita, focused on the rejection of Sanyogita's…
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'People Can't Take Law In Their Hands', Court Denies Bail To Three Accused Of Lynching Rape Accused: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent development concerning a brutal mob lynching incident, the Rajasthan High Court has upheld the rejection of bail for three accused individuals under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015. The accused, Darshan Singh, Vikram, and Harkesh, were seeking bail after being implicated in a case…
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Section 193 of CrPC, Magistrate & Sessions Courts Taking Part Cognizance Against Same Accused For Different Offences Not Permissible: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judicial pronouncement, the Hon'ble Supreme Court has provided significant clarity on the power of taking cognizance against accused individuals who were not initially charged by the investigating agency. This development comes in the case of Dharampal vs. State of Haryana, where the Court addressed…
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Court Stays Single-Judge's Order Mandating Segregation Of 'Chaotic' Common Cause List: Rajasthan High Court
The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur has recently issued a significant order regarding the listing and management of cases before the court. The order, dated 16/04/2024, pertains to D.B. Spl. Appl. Writ No. 480/2024 and addresses various key aspects of judicial administration. Background of the Case:…
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Refuses Arbitration After Cheques Encashed Pursuant to 'Full and Final Settlement' Without Protest: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent development under the Arbitration Act, the court's role in conducting a prima facie examination during referral proceedings has been emphasized. This examination is crucial in determining the validity of arbitration agreements and the arbitrability of disputes. Section 34 of the Arbitration Act specifies…
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Court Acquits Accused in 35-Year-Old Rape Case Due to Inconsistent Dying Declarations: Rajasthan High Court
Landmark Judgment: Supreme Court Acquits Appellants in Criminal Case The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment acquitting the appellants in a significant criminal case involving allegations of rape and abetment of suicide. This ruling, based on a detailed analysis of the evidence and legal principles, sets a…
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Court Directs Sensitisation Program After Minor Rape Victim's Identity Disclosed: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent development at the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, a crucial decision was made regarding the suspension of sentence application in S.B. Criminal Appeal No.3420/2023. The case involved Rohit Bairwa, son of Latoor Lal, accused of a serious offense. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the proceedings: 1.…
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Live-in Relationship Not a Crime, Adults having sex outside marriage is not an offence: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent judgment, the Rajasthan High Court upheld the legality of live-in relationships, emphasizing the importance of constitutional morality over societal norms. The case, titled "Ranveer vs. State Of Rajasthan & Others," revolved around an FIR filed by Ranveer against three individuals, alleging abduction of…
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Dismisses PIL Seeking Live Streaming Of Court Proceedings: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench, has denied a petition seeking live streaming of court proceedings. The case, D.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 3350/2024, was filed by Mr. Harshit Dudawat, urging for a directive to implement live streaming in courtrooms. The bench, comprising Hon'ble Chief Justice Mr. Manindra Mohan…
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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
