Rajasthan HC Lawyers Boycott Over Night Courts, Saturday Work
Lawyers at Rajasthan High Court's Jaipur & Jodhpur benches will abstain from work on Monday, protesting night courts & two working Saturdays monthly. Read details on the standoff.
Category : Search result: high court
A. Muhamed Mustaque Takes Oath as Sikkim HC Chief Justice
Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court in Gangtok. Read about the ceremony and his distinguished legal career.
Man Dies of Cardiac Arrest in Karnataka Court Witness Box
A 50-year-old man collapsed and died from a cardiac arrest while giving testimony in a Karnataka court. The tragic incident occurred in Tumakuru district.
HC Criticizes Trial Court's Haste, Rejects Summons Order
Allahabad High Court rebukes Meerut sessions court for not waiting for Supreme Court order copy. Justice Shailendra quashes summons in 2020 double murder case, emphasizing judicial patience. Read the full judgment details.
Justice Mahesh Sonak Appointed Jharkhand HC Chief Justice
Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, a Bombay High Court judge, has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. He will assume charge on January 8, 2024, following the retirement of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan.
High Court Pendency Falls by Over 11,000 Cases
Punjab & Haryana High Court sees a significant drop of over 11,000 pending cases in a year, marking a positive break from past trends. Read the full data analysis.
AP High Court 2025 Results Out for Key Posts
Andhra Pradesh High Court has published the 2025 recruitment results for Junior Assistant and Record Assistant posts. Thousands can now check their qualifying status on aphc.gov.in. More results expected soon.
HC Orders Fast-Track Trial for Yemeni Man, Cites Financial Burden
Delhi High Court orders expedited trial for a Yemeni national facing multiple cases, noting his prolonged detention is a financial burden on the state. Details inside.
SC Approves Kolhapur as Additional Bombay High Court Bench
The Supreme Court has approved the Bombay High Court's notification to establish Kolhapur as an additional bench. This move aims to enhance judicial access for Maharashtra's western region. Read more about this landmark decision.
Calcutta HC Allows Foreign Courts in Indian Divorce Cases
Calcutta High Court rules UK courts can hear divorce & maintenance for a marriage solemnised in India if a spouse lives there. Key ruling on jurisdiction under Hindu Marriage Act.
Patna Schools Buzzing with Alumni Meet, Festivities & Events
St Joseph's Convent High School's alumni meet, Carmel's Christmas, Loyola's graduation, and other school events in Patna fostered joy, nostalgia, and community spirit. Read more.
Punjab & Haryana HC: Silence on Sentences Favours Convict
Punjab & Haryana High Court clarifies a key legal principle: if a judgment is silent on concurrent or consecutive sentences, it must be presumed to run concurrently, favouring the convict. Read the full analysis.
Jodhpur Lawyers Protest Over Broken 48-Year Court Tradition
Lawyers at Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpor staged massive protests after Acting Chief Justice scheduled hearings on a day traditionally boycotted for 48 years. They demand a permanent CJ.
Madras HC Judge M S Ramesh Retires After 85,000+ Cases
Madras High Court bids farewell to Justice M S Ramesh, who disposed of over 85,000 cases. His retirement reduces court strength to 53, impacting justice administration. Read more.
Mahesh Sonak Recommended for Jharkhand HC Chief Justice
Bombay HC Judge Justice Mahesh Sonak recommended for elevation as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court by SC Collegium. Learn about his career and background.
Nagpur HC seeks reply on 204 villages without crematoriums
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench demands Zilla Parishad's response by Dec 22 on 204 villages lacking crematorium facilities, forcing open-air last rites. Read the full story.
Mahesh Sonak to be Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice
Supreme Court collegium approves Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak of Bombay HC as the next Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. He will succeed Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, who retires on January 8, 2025.
Bomb Threat at Bombay High Court, Mumbai Courts Evacuated
A bomb threat email triggered mass evacuations at Bombay High Court and other Mumbai courts. Police conducted searches, operations resumed. Stay updated on the security situation.
Bombay High Court evacuated following bomb threat email
The Bombay High Court and other courts in Mumbai were evacuated after receiving bomb threats via email. Police deployed bomb detection squads. This is a developing story.
HP High Court Warns Officer Over Unpaid Judges' Dues
Himachal Pradesh High Court threatens contempt action against Finance Secretary for defying Supreme Court order to clear pending dues of retired judges. Next hearing could trigger punitive steps.
SC Stops Construction on Disputed 100 Acres in Hyderabad
Supreme Court directs private claimants to halt all construction on disputed Shamshabad land allegedly owned by HMDA. Case involves allegations of fabricated court orders. Read the full legal saga.
SC Stays HC Order on 7-Fold Maintenance Hike for Pune Wife
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC order enhancing wife's maintenance from ₹50k to ₹3.5 lakh/month. Husband directed to clear arrears. Next hearing in 2026. Details inside.
Justice Nisha Banu Joins Kerala HC on December 19
Justice J Nisha Banu, transferred from Madras HC, will be sworn in at Kerala High Court on Dec 19. Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar will administer the oath. Get the full career details.
Karnataka HC adopts Calcutta's child custody rules
Karnataka High Court orders interim use of Calcutta HC's child custody guidelines to protect children's mental health. Next hearing set for March 2026. Read the full story.
Karnataka HC Adopts Calcutta HC's Child Custody Guidelines
Karnataka High Court mandates applying Calcutta HC's child custody guidelines in all cases. This move aims to ensure child welfare and consistency in sensitive legal battles.
Nagpur HC fines complainants ₹50k, quashes criminal case
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench dismissed a criminal case against a Ramtek businessman, imposing ₹50,000 costs on complainants for suppressing facts in a settled civil dispute. Read the full judgment details.
Karnataka HC convicts ex-employee for criminal contempt
Karnataka High Court convicts a dismissed astrophysics institute employee for criminal contempt. Division bench imposes fine. Read the full details and legal implications here.
Chandigarh HC Upholds FIR Against Lawyer Impersonating Magistrate
Chandigarh High Court dismisses a lawyer's plea to quash an FIR against him for allegedly posing as a magistrate at a traffic checkpoint. The court directs the police to conduct a fair investigation.
Uttarakhand HC: State Failed to Implement Forest Fire Directives
Uttarakhand High Court expresses serious concern over the state's failure to implement court orders on forest fire prevention since 2021. Next hearing on Dec 10.
HC: Delayed Pension is Breach of Fundamental Rights
Punjab & Haryana High Court declares prolonged pension delays a fundamental rights violation, ordering immediate action. Read the full judgment and its implications for retirees.
Page 2 of 4