The Islamabad High Court has adjourned the hearing of applications filed by human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha, seeking suspension of their sentence.

The Chhattisgarh High Court has cleared the path for the installation of a goddess idol, with the article explaining the reasons behind this decision.

The Kerala High Court has ruled in favor of a landlord, upholding the eviction of a shop tenant in Kannur and affirming the landlord's right to start a new business.

An Oyo State High Court upheld the PDP’s 2025 National Convention, but the faction backed by Nyesom Wike rejected the ruling, intensifying the PDP convention dispute.

A faction of the PDP, led by Turaki, has responded to an Oyo High Court judgment concerning the party's convention, vowing to pursue all legal avenues for justice.

The High Court has dismissed petitions filed by residents of Chinna Udaippu regarding the expansion of Madurai airport.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Lisa Gill to be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. She was elevated to the Punjab and Haryana High Court bench in March 2014.

The Allahabad High Court has reserved its order on the anticipatory bail plea of Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a POCSO case, granting a stay on his arrest for now.

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the removal of storm-water drain encroachments at Mantri Tranquil and Royal Palms, unless alternative courses for the drains are provided.

The Karnataka High Court has noted that delays by Tahsildars in changing khata within the time limit are leading to a flood of litigations in court.

The High Court has questioned the government on the number of jobs announced and provided on compassionate grounds, citing a case where a former CM's announcement was not fulfilled.

The High Court has extended the protection order for KCR and others involved in the Kaleshwaram case until March 2.

An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced detained native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwaokuko Tiwara Aki, to 12 years imprisonment. The post Just in: Anambra court sentences native doctor Akwaokuko to 12 years imprisonment appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kerala High Court has lifted a temporary ban on the film 'The Kerala Story 2'. A Division Bench stayed an earlier order that had stalled the movie's release for 15 days.

The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand in a case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 27 - The government's controversial reform of the justice system will fail to win approval in a March 22-23 referendum if the turnout is low while the race will be neck-and-neck if it is high, according to a new poll out Friday. In the last few weeks the No vote has gradually come back from a steep deficit in voting intentions in the vote on the reform that splits the career paths of judges and prosecutors, sets up a disciplinary high court, and makes selection to the judic...

The Karnataka High Court is set to hear a petition challenging the mandatory singing of all six stanzas of the national song 'Vande Mataram' in schools.

The Delhi High Court has overturned the Ministry of External Affairs' decision to seize the passport of a Raheja Developers director, citing that the action would not withstand scrutiny in connection with a 2018 FIR.

The Rajasthan High Court ordered the urgent release of a 76-year-old ill convict, stating that such confinement is 'antithetical to dignity'.

The Allahabad High Court upheld the National Security Act (NSA) detention of three men accused of cattle slaughter during Chaitra Navratri, stating it was not an isolated offense.

The Karnataka High Court has asked the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) to respond to the state government's proposal for a judicial inquiry into an alleged police encounter case.

The Klang High Court in Malaysia has sentenced S. Davandrakumar, 33, to death by hanging after finding him guilty of the murder of a three-year-old boy.

India's High Court has issued notices to top administrative officials, demanding answers regarding the deaths of 17 disabled children at the Ankit Sewadham Ashram in Ujjain over a 14-month period.

Valentina Pavličić, President of the Supreme Court, stated that the President of the High Court in Podgorica, Zoran Radović, cannot participate in a control hearing before parliamentary committees regarding the escape of Miloš Medenica, deeming such a format unconstitutional.

The Telangana High Court has ordered an inspection of a new home for 37 dogs involved in a legal battle, following the deaths of five pets while in NGO custody.

The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a man who spent approximately 23 years in jail after being convicted for the murder of his wife and three children, citing the prosecution's failure to conclusively prove his guilt.

A police witness testified in a Federal High Court that Fulani chiefs sponsored over 200 armed men to carry out the deadly Yelwata attack in Benue State. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-200-men-wielding-ak-47s-stormed-yelwata-police-witness/

The Gujarat High Court acquitted a woman accused of her husband's murder, ruling that her confession made before an influential sarpanch was not voluntary.

A Sokoto State High Court has sentenced 19-year-old Yasir Muhammad to 21 years imprisonment for raping a four-year-old girl, reinforcing a zero-tolerance stance on sexual crimes against children.

Various political developments in Kenya include UDA's Tubi taking an early lead in the Isiolo South by-election, smooth progress reported in by-elections by IEBC, and a High Court ruling expected in the Kindiki ouster case.

The High Court in Tanzania has halted a case brought by the ACT-Wazalendo party concerning special seats Members of Parliament.

The Allahabad High Court is examining whether demolitions carried out immediately after FIRs violate constitutional principles, stressing that punishment lies exclusively with the judiciary and warning against selective demolitions without due process.

The Kerala High Court has granted bail to an alleged LTTE operative, a development in a case involving the Sri Lankan separatist group.

The Telangana High Court has instructed officials not to take any coercive steps in the ongoing Vemulawada dargah case.

A temporary decision by the High Court has blocked Vojinović and Banićević from disposing of certain real estate, withdrawing money from specific accounts, and using or selling two vehicles.

The Gauhati High Court on Thursday issued a notice to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in connection with a bunch of PILs, accusing him of giving "hate speech" and making "communal comments" against the the minority communities.

The Chief Justice of India is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre on February 28.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned the alleged terrorism-financing trial against Bauchi State’s finance commissioner, Yakubu Adamu.

The ruling suspends the effect of the court’s earlier order pending the determination of AMNI’s appeal before the Court of Appeal. The post AMNI confirms Federal High Court’s grant of stay of…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a petition against a Federal High Court judge, alleging that the defendants undertook transactions valued at about $9.7 million without using financial institutions.

The Delhi High Court has refused pre-arrest bail to men accused in a biker's death in Janakpuri, stating that public roads should not be death traps.

The High Court has issued a temporary injunction preventing St Mary’s College from felling trees in Kenilworth Square, Rathgar, for the construction of a new sporting facility, amidst mixed community views.

The Bombay High Court has directed the Pune civic body to acquire land necessary for the approach road to a bridge connecting Balewadi and Kaspate Wasti.

The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a hearing for March 11 on petitions seeking the suspension of sentences for former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the £190 million corruption case.

The Federal High Court in Ethiopia has temporarily suspended the NEBE announcement that removed five electoral constituencies from the Tigray region overnight.

The committee is probing the allegations against high court judge Yashwant Varma over the discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence in Delhi last year

The High Court has questioned the lack of FIR registrations and sought affidavits from the Director Generals of Police of Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory.

The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to rectify errors in subject assignments for Class 12 board students, citing concerns over their careers.

The Kerala High Court has granted bail to an individual suspected of being an operative of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

The Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued an order prohibiting the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) from arresting or confiscating private vehicles not used for commercial purposes on Abuja roads within its jurisdiction.

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Associated Journals Limited (AJL) have been discharged in the Panchkula plot case, with the High Court criticizing the CBI's prosecution.

The Rajasthan High Court has intervened in a case, ordering SBI to halt the transfer of an officer who suffered twin brain strokes, emphasizing the need for empathy from banks.

The Gujarat High Court has reserved its judgment in an appeal filed by an Ashram, ordering that no coercive action be taken against the Ashram until the verdict is delivered.

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the Right to Information (RTI) Act is not the appropriate tool for obtaining a spouse’s income-tax returns in maintenance cases, emphasizing its purpose for public accountability.

A Delta State High Court sentenced a 55-year-old man to 60 years imprisonment for raping an 11-year-old girl and ordered a ₦50m compensation.

The Speaker had constituted the committee on August 12 last year after admitting a multi-party notice for the removal of the Allahabad High Court judge, setting in motion the process of his impeachment.

The Delhi High Court has issued an order restraining the unauthorized use of Baba Ramdev's name and image, citing deepfake videos and social media pages as misappropriation and commercial exploitation of his goodwill.

Ireland’s horseracing regulator is to pursue billionaire Luke Comer in the High Court for over €1m in allegedly unpaid fines and costs incurred in the construction mogul’s long-running disciplinary case over horse doping.

The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has dismissed a motion seeking joinder filed by Austin Nwachukwu and two other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains in connection with the party’s 2025 Elective Convention. The post Oyo Court dismisses joinder application in 2025 PDP elective convention case appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Kerala High Court has granted bail to an individual accused of being an LTTE operative, who was charged with attempting to revive the outfit to wage war against Sri Lanka.

A judge in Catarroja is proceeding with witness testimonies in an ongoing investigation, rejecting a request to suspend proceedings until the High Court decides on the imputation of Mazón.

The High Court is set to rule next week on whether the mother and a sister of secondary school teacher Enoch Burke should be jailed for contempt of court.

The search for the next Supreme Court judge in Kenya is underway, with six candidates, including four current High Court and Appellate Court judges, eyeing the crucial position.

Former Albanian President Ilir Meta has once again appealed to the High Court, seeking the suspension of pre-trial detention deadlines in his case.

The High Court has directed the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to decide a service dispute within three months.

The fee panels are to be constituted by individual schools to fix the fee for three academic terms, beginning 2026–27.

An Allahabad High Court judge heard 30 cases in a single day, working until 7 pm before reserving a verdict, citing hunger, fatigue, and physical incapacity.

Authorities in Anambra state have demolished the shrine of native doctor Chidozie Nwangwu, also known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, following his 11-month jail sentence by a high court.

The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC), following a ruling by the Oyo State High Court validating the party’s 2025 National Convention. The post Pressure mounts on INEC to recognise Turaki-led PDP NWC appeared first on Vanguard News.

The judgement runs counter to an earlier judgement of the Federal High Court in Ibadan. The post Oyo High Court validates PDP’s 2025 Ibadan convention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

An Oyo State High Court affirms the legitimacy of the PDP Ibadan Convention, a major win for the Turaki-led NWC amid ongoing party leadership disputes. Read More: https://punchng.com/turaki-led-pdp-nwc-hails-oyo-court-judgment-affirming-convention/

The Bombay High Court has set aside KEM Hospital's decision to deny maternity benefits to a contractual doctor, ruling in favor of the doctor.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, Friday, set aside and dismissed a N38,878,451,742.22 judgment earlier entered by a Federal High Court in favour of Mr. Joe Agi, SAN, over alleged consultancy fees arising from the Paris Club Refund. The post Appeal Court quashes N38.8bn judgment against CBN in Paris Club Refund dispute appeared first on Vanguard News.

The head of Mahal Roja Mutt has approached the High Court seeking to quash an FIR registered against him, with the matter expected to be heard soon.

The Nyesom Wike faction of the PDP has dismissed an Oyo State High Court judgment regarding the party's convention, calling it inconsequential and not binding on INEC.

The Kerala government has moved the High Court to challenge the trial court's verdict acquitting actor Dileep in the 2017 actress abduction and sexual assault case, also seeking a review of other acquittals.

The Kerala government has moved the High Court to challenge the acquittal of actor Dileep and others in the 2017 actress sexual assault case.

The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has affirmed the validity of the 2025 Elective Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which elected Dr. Kabiru Turaki as the National Chairman.

A Federal High Court has granted bail of N200 million each to former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami and his son in a case involving allegations of terrorism financing and illegal firearms possession.

The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a man of the murder of his wife and children after 23 years, citing discrepancies and a 'weak' extrajudicial confession as reasons for overturning the conviction.

The Higher Court has confirmed that the transfer of patent rights for Ajdovščina-based Bia Separations was unfounded. The disputed transfers occurred between 2007 and 2015 when Aleš Štrancar was the company's director.

Delhi excise policy case: According to the CBI, several aspects of investigation have either been ignored or not considered adequately.

The Gauhati High Court has denied an Oil India Limited (OIL) engineer's claim for Rs 4 lakh for foreign medical treatment, stating that the court cannot rewrite policy based on sympathy.

The Bombay High Court has ordered a compensation of ₹50 lakh to the widow of an MSRTC employee who died of COVID-19, stating that the employer cannot avoid responsibility.

The events had been in jeopardy after a High Court challenge last summer from local residents The post London Brockwell Park festivals to go ahead in 2026 while Wide Awake takes a year off appeared…

The Delhi High Court ruled that the right to hold a passport and travel abroad is an integral aspect of personal liberty, setting aside a government decision to impound the passport of a former director of Raheja Developers.

Justice Dharmadhikari has been selected as the Madras High Court Chief Justice, recognized for a career shaped by courtroom work, administrative responsibility, and public interest litigation.

Seven questions High Court asks Molly to answer  Daily Monitor

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a five-year diesel tender issued by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).

Goliath to appeal against high court judgment that shut the door on Venice Biennale  Daily Maverick

The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied relief to a Karnal man involved in an immigration fraud case, stating that such schemes prey on the dreams of Indian youth.

The Gauhati High Court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding his controversial 'Miya' comments.

The Ghana Police Service says it will enforce a High Court order prohibiting the planned “Stop Galamsey” demonstration slated for February 27, 2026.

The Delhi High Court has directed AIIMS to examine the health of Jaideep Sengar, brother of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar, who sought relief citing Stage-IV oral cancer amidst allegations of fake medical documents.

The High Court has upheld the life sentences of 26 convicts involved in the Kachanatham caste murders, while also acquitting one individual.

A Montenegrin MP criticized the President of the High Court for announcing he would not attend a session, accusing the judiciary of acting as an 'untouchable judicial caste' and implying a lack of respect for parliamentary oversight.

The Gauhati High Court has issued a notice to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma concerning alleged hate speeches.

The Bombay High Court has rejected a government plea to declare 193 acres of land in Thane as an acquired private forest.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has deputed 530 judicial officers to complete the Special Summary Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal, following a meeting between the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court and top State officials.

The High Court has granted bail to former Cox’s Bazar MP Bodi.

Indian businessman Prateek Gupta was refused permission by London's High Court on Thursday to appeal against a ruling that he defrauded commodities trader Trafigura over fake nickel cargoes.

The Gauhati High Court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following a petition alleging his statements showed a 'fissiparous tendency' and ran against the Preamble.

Andhra Pradesh has complied with the High Court's order regarding the Group-I recruitment process.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a widow is entitled to a pension even after entering into a 'karewa' marriage with her deceased husband's brother.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an order staying the execution of its judgment in a suit between Cenroc FPSO Solutions Nigeria Ltd and AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Ltd.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has remanded a head constable's termination for a fresh penalty, ruling that a promotion effectively wipes out past adverse records.

The Kuala Terengganu High Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by four animal activists challenging the shooting of a stray dog named 'Kopi'.

In 2022, the Special Court for Exclusive Trial of Cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Sivaganga imposed life sentences on 27 persons belonging to a dominant, intermediate caste in the case

The Kerala High Court has issued an interim stay on the release of 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond', scheduled for February 27.

The Delhi High Court has ordered the formation of a medical board to evaluate Jaideep Singh Sengar's health, specifically to determine if he is suffering from cancer or any other life-threatening disease.

The Federal High Court has temporarily suspended the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia's (NEBE) announcement to remove five electoral constituencies from the Tigray region.

The Appeal Court has affirmed a High Court ruling, effectively barring President Ruto's advisors from holding office.

A pivotal ASI report submitted to the Madhya Pradesh High Court concludes the Kamal Maula Mosque at Bhojshala was built using ancient temple parts, reigniting a decades-long dispute. The findings have energized Hindu groups demanding a Vagdevi temple, while Muslim petitioners reject the report, vowing to challenge it. The court has set March 16 for further hearings.

The Madras High Court upheld a one-month jail sentence for a revenue officer for disobeying court orders regarding a Rs 20 crore payout, advising officials to seek clarification rather than disobey.

Federal High Court Chief Judge Tsoho is facing allegations of operating undeclared accounts, a violation of the Code of Conduct Law, amid increased scrutiny within the judiciary.

The Telangana High Court has permitted a Hyderabad man, previously declared a 'Pakistani national', to withdraw his plea after he presented an Indian passport.

The Delhi High Court criticized police authorities, stating it is not their job to recover stolen handkerchiefs, in a case involving the theft of 'Nokia' branded handkerchiefs.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three senior officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in a Lagos High Court over an alleged N2.04 billion fraud case.

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Centre, Delhi University, and police regarding a plea against a month-long ban on protests following a UGC stir.

The portal 'Vreme' has published the verdict of the High Court in Niš, sentencing General Milosav Simović to six months of house arrest for revealing state secrets.

The Madras High Court has quashed proceedings against an AIADMK MP, ruling that political criticism suggesting a ruling party might 'give a wife to everyone' is not misogynistic.

The Karnataka High Court has issued comprehensive guidelines for spouses in matrimonial disputes to obtain income tax returns and financial records of their partners, as direct access is not permitted by law.

The Kerala High Court has ordered a Health Ministry official to appear before it, likely in connection with the establishment or progress of an AIIMS facility in the state.

The High Court has ordered a school in Rathmines not to fell trees, with residents planning to appeal the rejection of their case to higher courts, prompting a judge to urge calm.

The trial of former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke commenced in the Federal High Court in Abuja, with four witnesses giving evidence virtually.

The High Court has ordered a CBI probe into allegations of corruption at Madurai Kamaraj University, following a petitioner's claims of serious irregularities brought to light by students and staff.

Multiple PTI supporters across social media platforms were sharing a dim clip of party founder Imran Khan since February 24, 2026, claiming that it was from his latest visit to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for a second eye injection. However, the video is old from February 20, 2023, when he appeared before the Lahore High Court (LHC) for interim protective bail in a case. The iVerify Pakistan team investigated this content and determined that it is false. Imran was brough...

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the disclosure of a report on the Ahmedabad plane crash and a direction for the bureau to publish such information publicly, calling the plea 'highly misconceived'.

Administrative sanctions given for critical mechanical, electrical and plumbing works in the Assembly and High Court buildings in Amaravati

Judge Aleksandar Trešnjev of the Belgrade High Court has gained public attention after a threatening letter was sent to prosecutor Bojana Savović, warning her to 'be careful what you do for the next 40 days'.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has mandated that immigration authorities must provide and record written reasons in every instance where a passenger is offloaded, citing transparency concerns.

The Kerala government has moved the High Court to challenge the acquittal of actor Dileep in the 2017 actress abduction and gangrape case, seeking a re-examination of the verdict.

The Supreme Court Collegium has adopted a new policy to transfer judges designated as chief justices to their new high courts two months prior to vacancies, aiming for smoother transitions.

The Kerala High Court lifted the stay on 'Kerala Story 2', allowing its release on February 27 despite controversy over its content.

Jailed schoolteacher Enoch Burke is seeking permission from the Court of Appeal to challenge a High Court judgment issued almost three years ago that banned him from Wilson’s Hospital School.

The Allahabad High Court has granted interim protection to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in a case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

In 2023, a High Court judge ruled that Wilson’s Hospital School validly had suspended Burke from his teaching role

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation to the widow of an employee who died of Covid-19 contracted while on duty.

A High Court in Awka sentences popular Anambra native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu (Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki), to 11 months imprisonment for ritual practices. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-native-doctor-sentenced-to-11-months-imprisonment/

The Kerala government has challenged the acquittal of actor Dileep and others in the high-profile actor rape case in the High Court.

Judge rules that Crowborough residents cannot challenge a decision before it has been formally made A residents’ group has lost its high court challenge against a Home Office decision to use an army training camp to house asylum seekers. Crowborough Shield, a group of concerned residents, launched a legal challenge after securing more than £100,000 for legal fees with crowdfunding, after a government announcement to use Crowborough army training camp as accommodation for asylum seekers. Cont...

A Federal High Court in Lokoja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore and conduct elections in 11 suppressed constituencies in Kogi State.

Kerala High Court clears way for ‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ release  Gulf News

The Andhra Pradesh High Court intervened in a divorce case, citing 'jealousy leads to wild allegations,' to preserve the Indian family fabric, highlighting the court's role in upholding societal values.

In its plea, the Government further contended that the trial court did not consider many digital evidences pertaining to the case

"The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided to appeal in the high court against the judgment of the trial court immediately since several aspects of the investigation have either been…

The Supreme Court has quashed an FIR filed against the former regional head of Zee Rajasthan in an extortion case, overturning a Rajasthan High Court order that had refused to quash it.

The Supreme Court Collegium has announced a new 'advance transfer' policy for incoming High Court Chief Justices, aiming to streamline judicial appointments and transfers.

Court documents state the claim against the BBC and BBC Studios has been "discontinued".

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by SpiceJet Limited and its chairman Ajay Singh challenging a Delhi High Court order directing the airline to deposit ₹144.5 crore in a long-running financial dispute with media baron Kalanithi Maran.

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the right to hold a passport and travel abroad is an integral facet of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.

The Jharkhand High Court has issued a series of directives to ensure the enforcement of biomedical waste management rules, addressing a public interest litigation that has been pending for 12 years.

The Delhi High Court has overturned a CAT ruling and given its nod to disciplinary action against Sameer Wankhede in connection with the Cordelia cruise case.

The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has decided to transfer judges proposed to be Chief Justices of High Courts well in advance, to allow them to become conversant with the affairs of that High Court before assuming charge.

Seiya Fujita, a group leader involved in the widespread robbery case known as 'Luffy', has appealed the life sentence handed down by the Tokyo High Court.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that WhatsApp chats can be admitted as evidence of a wife's adultery, subsequently setting aside an order for maintenance payment.

The Telangana High Court has asked the state for a response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging lapses and seeking accountability for the Hyderabad Gulzar Houz fire accident.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The High Court here yesterday dismissed a preliminary objection raised by court-appointed a...

The Allahabad High Court has recommended action against a civil judge following a ruling in a property dispute case.

The Madras High Court has directed authorities to submit an inquiry report and minutes of tender committee meetings regarding an alleged ₹397 crore transformer procurement scam.

The President of the High Court, Zoran Radović, informed the Committee for Political System, Judiciary, and Administration that he would not attend its session, a decision criticized as 'classic cowardice and evasion of responsibility'.

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that family courts should not grant adjournments liberally just because a litigant is a woman, emphasizing the need for timely proceedings.

The Karnataka High Court has ruled in favor of a mother's plea to change her minor daughter's surname on her birth certificate to reflect her maternal lineage, stating that a child bearing the father's surname is a social convention, not a constitutional mandate.

A witness told the Federal High Court in Abuja that over 100 AK-47-wielding terrorists attacked villages in Benue State, resulting in the burning of houses, grievous bodily harm, and the deaths of over 150 people in the Yelwata community.

The Madras High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the use of fake No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for establishing fuel outlets, expressing dissatisfaction with the CB-CID's investigation.

The Bombay High Court has sought replies from trustees regarding Rajesh Mehta's plea against the termination of his Lilavati trusteeship.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has discharged former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Associated Journals Limited (AJL) in the Panchkula land allotment case.

A High Court ruling has sent a disputed 'fake' Will to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) as 18 siblings continue their bitter conflict over a tycoon's vast Sh1.5 billion estate.

Rahul Navin’s visit comes days after the Madras High Court directed the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption to register a case on the complaint sent by the ED to the State police chief about huge corruption in the Department of Municipal Administration and Water Supply

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has cited the 'international scenario' in its decision to refuse the release of a Bangladeshi woman who has been in detention for six years.

The Sindh High Court has issued an order to stop involuntary deductions from teachers' salaries and pensions until the next hearing.

Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice annulled a definitive 6-year corruption conviction for businesswoman Gabriela Ciuburciu, former owner of Vascar, citing the statute of limitations.

The High Court in Zimbabwe has upheld the dismissal of an ally of Msindo.

The Bombay High Court has allowed partial relief to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) in its ongoing dispute with Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) regarding Mumbai Metro-1.

The Orissa High Court rejected a 50-year-old claim over Anandpur temple land, ruling in favor of public deities against a trustee.

High Court rejects lawsuit against Besut District Council for killing Kopi the dog  The Star

The Telangana High Court has imposed a daily fine of Rs 1 lakh on HYDRAA for 'high-handed' fencing on private land in Mallapur, ordering the removal of the fence.

BRED Bank has issued a clarification regarding its involvement in an 'unexplained wealth' case currently before the High Court in Fiji.

The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a hearing for March 11 on the pleas of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to suspend their sentences in the £190 million graft case.

The High Court expressed dissatisfaction with the Meghalaya government's response to an illegal mine blast, questioning how the Nepalese nationality of 13 victims should impede compensation.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion law does not prohibit interfaith live-in relationships, clarifying its scope.

An Ikeja High Court has set April 16 for its ruling on Pastor Chris Okafor’s suit against actress Doris Ogala, VeryDarkMan, and Kelvin Emmanuel. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-to-rule-on-pastor-okafors-suit-against-doris-april-16/

The Gujarat High Court has stayed proceedings on First Information Reports (FIRs) that were filed following the state's ban on rolling paper and 'gogo' cones.

X’s lawyers applied for a stay relating to the Commission’s decision to pass information relating to complaints to its internal ‘supervisory’ team for possible future investigation.

The High Court denied pre-arrest bail to two contractors involved in a biker's death, stating they chose self-interest over saving a life.

The High Court has affirmed that every prisoner has a fundamental right to receive periodical medical check-ups.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has re-constituted a three-member committee to investigate the corruption allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, the judge of the Allahabad High Court, at whose home piles of burnt cash was found.

The High Court has expressed shock after a TMC officer requested more time to regularize an unauthorized hospital operating in a society flat.

The Kerala High Court has voiced concern regarding the increasing conversion of open public spaces into commercial establishments.

A Federal High Court has adjourned the arraignment of former Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to April 23, 2026, due to his absence in court. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-court-adjourns-el-rufais-arraignment-to-april-23/

An Akwa Ibom State High Court has sentenced a police corporal and a bus conductor to death by hanging for their involvement in a 2015 kidnapping case.

Martina Burke, mother of Enoch Burke, claimed the judge was 'sacrificing the people of this country' during a contempt of court hearing, where she and Ammi Burke face charges for interrupting a High Court session.

Two Jamia students have moved the Delhi High Court, challenging the constitutionality of an Act that permits biometric data collection, prompting the court to seek replies from the MHA and Delhi Police.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that horse-riding involves inherent risk and the handler is responsible for a child’s safety during the activity.