All High Courts Case Commentaries

Quashing Criminal Proceedings under Section 482 CrPC: Balancing Compromise and Nature of Offense in 'Sachin Kumar Singh v. State of U.P.'

Date: Feb 7, 2024

Quashing Criminal Proceedings under Section 482 CrPC: Balancing Compromise and Nature of Offense in Sachin Kumar Singh v. State of U.P. Introduction The case of Sachin Kumar Singh v. State of U.P....

Delhi High Court Sets New Precedent on Bail in NDPS Cases: Emphasizes Strict Adherence to Sampling Procedures and Timely Trial Proceedings

Date: Feb 6, 2024

Delhi High Court Sets New Precedent on Bail in NDPS Cases: Emphasizes Strict Adherence to Sampling Procedures and Timely Trial Proceedings Introduction The case of Gurpreet Singh vs. State of NCT of...

Permissible Amendments to Patent Claims under Section 59(1): LexOrbis v. Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks

Date: Feb 6, 2024

Permissible Amendments to Patent Claims under Section 59(1): LexOrbis v. Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks Introduction The case of The Regents of the University of California...

Delhi High Court Establishes Stage-Specific Application of Section 91 CrPC for Document Summoning

Date: Feb 6, 2024

Delhi High Court Establishes Stage-Specific Application of Section 91 CrPC for Document Summoning Introduction The case Shri B. Sambi Reddy v. CBI (2024 DHC 939) adjudicated by the Delhi High Court...

Delhi High Court Upholds Existing Mechanisms for Victim Participation in Criminal Proceedings

Date: Feb 6, 2024

Delhi High Court Upholds Existing Mechanisms for Victim Participation in Criminal Proceedings Introduction The case of Vivek Kumar Gaurav v. Union of India (2024 DHC 895) addressed critical issues...

Gujarat High Court Establishes Compensation Over Reinstatement for Illegally Terminated Daily Wage Workers

Date: Feb 3, 2024

Gujarat High Court Establishes Compensation Over Reinstatement for Illegally Terminated Daily Wage Workers Introduction The case of District Rural Development Agency & 1 other(s) vs. Vipul...

Accountability in Armed Forces: Shashank Jain v. Union of India Establishes Strict Liability for Negligence

Date: Feb 1, 2024

Accountability in Armed Forces: Shashank Jain v. Union of India Establishes Strict Liability for Negligence Introduction The case of Shashank Jain v. Union of India and Others (2024 DHC 680)...

Rhodia Operations v. Assistant Controller of Patent: Redefining the Inventive Step in Patent Law

Date: Feb 1, 2024

Rhodia Operations v. Assistant Controller of Patent: Redefining the Inventive Step in Patent Law Introduction The case of Rhodia Operations v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs (2024 MHC...

Honourable Acquittal as a Defense in Disciplinary Proceedings: Insights from P V Rudrappa v. The State of Karnataka

Date: Jan 31, 2024

Honourable Acquittal as a Defense in Disciplinary Proceedings: Insights from P V Rudrappa v. The State of Karnataka Introduction The case P V Rudrappa v. The State of Karnataka (2024 KHC 4013)...

Public Safety Over Pendency of Criminal Proceedings: Allahabad High Court Upholds Revocation of Arms License in Raj Kumar Gautam v. State Of U.P.

Date: Jan 31, 2024

Public Safety Over Pendency of Criminal Proceedings: Allahabad High Court Upholds Revocation of Arms License in Raj Kumar Gautam v. State Of U.P. Introduction The case of Raj Kumar Gautam v. State Of...

Delhi High Court Permits Minor Liver Donation Under Exceptional Medical Grounds

Date: Jan 31, 2024

Delhi High Court Permits Minor Liver Donation Under Exceptional Medical Grounds 1. Introduction The case of Siya Omar through her mother and natural guardian Priyanka Gupta & Anr. v. Union of India...

Delhi High Court Establishes RTI Applicability to CBI in Corruption Allegations

Date: Jan 31, 2024

Delhi High Court Establishes RTI Applicability to CBI in Corruption Allegations Introduction The case of CENTRAL PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (CPIO) CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION v. SANJEEV...

Delhi High Court Affirms Constitutionality of GST Anti-Profiteering Provisions in Reckitt Benckiser v. Union of India

Date: Jan 30, 2024

Delhi High Court Affirms Constitutionality of GST Anti-Profiteering Provisions in Reckitt Benckiser v. Union of India Introduction The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, introduced in India in...

Delhi High Court Quashes Complaint Against Non-Executive Director: Establishing Boundaries of Director Liability

Date: Jan 26, 2024

Delhi High Court Quashes Complaint Against Non-Executive Director: Establishing Boundaries of Director Liability Introduction The case of M A Alagappan v. PVR Limited (2024 DHC 559) adjudicated by...

Strict Compliance with NDPS Sampling Procedures Ensures Bail Eligibility: Sandeep @ Chiku v. State

Date: Jan 26, 2024

Strict Compliance with NDPS Sampling Procedures Ensures Bail Eligibility: Sandeep @ Chiku v. State Introduction The case of Sandeep @ Chiku v. State (NCT of Delhi), decided by the Delhi High Court on...

Jurisdictional Clarity in Appeal Processes: Insights from Sumit Kumar v. Manoj Kumar and Ors. (2024 DHC 599)

Date: Jan 26, 2024

Jurisdictional Clarity in Appeal Processes: Insights from Sumit Kumar v. Manoj Kumar and Ors. (2024 DHC 599) Introduction The case of Sumit Kumar v. Manoj Kumar and Ors. (2024 DHC 599) adjudicated by...

Limitations on 'As Is Where Is' Clauses and Duty of Disclosure in Property E-Auctions: Delhi High Court Sets New Precedent

Date: Jan 25, 2024

Limitations on 'As Is Where Is' Clauses and Duty of Disclosure in Property E-Auctions: Delhi High Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of M/S Kalyani (India) Private Limited v. Punjab...

High Court Clarifies Seven-Day Notice Requirement Prior to Arrest in Bail Applications

Date: Jan 25, 2024

High Court Clarifies Seven-Day Notice Requirement Prior to Arrest in Bail Applications Introduction The case of Rajeev Jhawar v. Central Bureau of Investigation (2024 DHC 558) adjudicated by the...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Non-Retrospective Amendments to Protect Vested Pension Rights

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Allahabad High Court Upholds Non-Retrospective Amendments to Protect Vested Pension Rights Introduction The case of Indu Bhushan Pandey v. State Of Uttar Pradesh Thru Principal Secretary Department...

Delhi High Court Upholds Procedural Compliance in Nakhut Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Delhi High Court Upholds Procedural Compliance in Nakhut Singh v. Union of India & Ors. Introduction The case of Nakhut Singh v. Union of India & Ors. (2024 DHC 463) heard by the Delhi High Court on...