High Courts judgments

Allahabad High Court sets aside NHAI’s termination of an EPC contract, ruling that failure to provide possession of land as per contractual obligations violates Article 14. The Court mandates project timeline rescheduling, emphasizing state authorities cannot evade contractual duties under the guise of arbitrary termination.

The Bombay High Court ruled that non-teaching staff in aided schools are entitled to second-time Assured Career Progression Scheme (ACPS) benefits retrospectively, striking down a discriminatory government resolution. The court directed compliance within six months, reinforcing equal treatment under service law for all staff categories.

Bombay High Court quashes a deemed conveyance certificate under MOFA, holding that summary proceedings cannot adjudicate disputes involving forged documents, rival claimants, or prior conveyances. Parties must now pursue civil suits for title declaration, reinforcing MOFA’s procedural limits in complex property disputes.

Karnataka High Court upholds the constitutional validity of amendments altering civil courts' appellate jurisdiction but restricts their retrospective effect to exclude concluded proceedings. The ruling ensures pending appeals are transferred to District Courts while safeguarding vested rights, setting a precedent for balancing legislative intent with judicial protection of accrued legal entitlements.

Allahabad High Court grants bail in a POCSO case, emphasizing the importance of accurate age determination before filing charges under the POCSO Act.

Allahabad High Court grants bail to accused in financial fraud case, citing 3.5-year delay in trial commencement and parity with co-accused bail orders.

Allahabad High Court quashes FIR under Sections 363, 366 IPC, holding no offence where victim, a major, willingly married the accused and had children.

Allahabad High Court dismisses habeas corpus petition, holding marriage within prohibited degrees under Hindu law is void and corpus is free to reside with father.

Allahabad High Court grants bail in a case under BNS Sections 115(2), 352, 351(3), 126(2), and 105, emphasizing delay in FIR and lack of specific allegations against the accused.

Allahabad High Court allows single personal bond and two sureties to suffice for bail in multiple cases under BNS, easing burden on accused.

Allahabad High Court grants bail in POCSO case, emphasizing victim's free will statement and lack of radiological age proof, despite minor pregnancy.

Allahabad High Court grants bail to father-in-law in dowry death case, holding general allegations insufficient to invoke presumption under Section 304-B IPC without specific evidence of cruelty.

Allahabad High Court grants bail in a Section 306 IPC case, holding that mere allegations of cruelty or delayed FIR do not establish abetment of suicide without proximate act or mens rea.

Allahabad High Court directs state to protect inter-caste married couple from harassment, reaffirming right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Allahabad High Court grants bail in a POCSO case, emphasizing material contradictions in victim statements and lack of proper age determination evidence.

Allahabad High Court grants bail to an accused detained for over 3.5 years without charge framing, emphasizing that prolonged pre-trial custody defeats its purpose. Key takeaways for bail applications under IPC Sections 409, 420, and 471.

Allahabad High Court rejects quashing of charge-sheet under Section 528 BNSS but directs expeditious disposal of bail application within 15 days, emphasizing personal liberty under Article 21.

Allahabad High Court rules that constitutional courts should not fix time-bound schedules for case disposal, except in exceptional circumstances, following Supreme Court precedent.

Allahabad HC grants bail to father-in-law in dowry death case, holding vague allegations insufficient to invoke presumption under BNS Sections 85, 80(2), 92.

Karnataka High Court ruled that administrative orders under the Workers Compensation Act must be reasoned to comply with natural justice principles. The court quashed a non-speaking order that allowed a salary arrears claim without justification, remanding the matter for fresh consideration to ensure fairness.

Andhra Pradesh High Court mandates that disciplinary proceedings against retired government employees must be concluded within four months, failing which full pension must be restored. The ruling reinforces natural justice and timely adjudication under Article 226, impacting service law and pension rights of retired public servants.

Karnataka High Court clarifies that private colleges receiving less than 85% grant-in-aid do not qualify as 'public authorities' under the RTI Act, quashing the Information Commission's order. The ruling establishes a quantitative threshold for grant-in-aid dependency, impacting transparency obligations for aided institutions.

Karnataka High Court quashed a trial court order rejecting recall of witnesses under Section 311 CrPC, ruling that technical glitches during video conferencing deprived the accused of effective cross-examination. The court remanded the matter for fresh consideration with costs, reinforcing that fair trial rights prevail over procedural formalities.

Karnataka High Court holds that inordinate delay in processing a representation for fair price shop allotment on compassionate grounds amounts to a violation of natural justice. The court directed authorities to dispose of the petitioner's request within a strict timeline, reinforcing the duty to act promptly under statutory provisions.