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The high court refused to dismiss criminal charges against an officer accused of illegally detaining and severely beating an individual within court premises, ruling the act fell outside official duties.
Justice Sharma, acting chief justice of the Rajasthan High Court, has recused himself from all judicial duties until September 5 following emerging allegations against him.
Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta has requested Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to replace the acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Justice Mehta cited concerns about the acting CJ's conduct, urging action before retirement.
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled to restore 100% of a retired official's pension, emphasizing that it is a right, not a bounty.
The Rajasthan High Court has granted a 20-day parole to Asaram, criticizing the state panel for failing to justify its earlier rejection of his parole application. The court found the state's reasons for denial to be insufficient.
The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a plea against the eviction of mosques located near the Indo-Pak border, citing national security as the reason for its decision.
The Rajasthan High Court has halted criminal proceedings against a man's elderly parents, ruling that his ex-wife abused legal processes by continuing the case after accepting a Rs 20 lakh alimony and consenting to divorce.
The Rajasthan High Court granted bail to a man accused of sexually harassing and stalking a minor girl, imposing stringent conditions including a one-year ban on all social media platforms.
The Rajasthan High Court denied bail to two individuals who paid Rs 16 lakh for fake medical certificates, citing the high demand for jobs in India.
The Rajasthan High Court has issued a ruling, dubbed the 'ship of Theseus' ruling, prohibiting the shaming of accused individuals on social media, stating that 'police can’t become judge'.
The Rajasthan High Court has taken action against khaps (caste councils) following multiple cases of ostracism, extortion, and humiliation, highlighting concerns about their influence.
The Rajasthan High Court has ordered Meta to permanently scrub private images of a man's son from its platforms. This ruling came after the father filed a plea, highlighting the lasting impact of "digital scars."
The Rajasthan High Court has reprimanded the Public Service Commission for relying on unreliable internet sources in exam evaluations, emphasizing the need for accuracy in the 'AI era'.
The Rajasthan High Court has invalidated a requirement for a costly bank guarantee for super specialty medical courses, ruling that rules cannot be changed mid-game.
The Rajasthan High Court has shown no leniency to a Navy sailor who assaulted a superior officer on INS Savitri, emphasizing the importance of discipline within the armed forces.
The Rajasthan High Court has ordered the regularisation of a driver's employment after 28 years, stating that the 'state can't profit from its own inaction' regarding job security.
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 Rajasthan High Court has issued a ruling on whether a woman can seek her husband's salary details using the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
A senior judge has formally dismissed claims of "misuse of powers" as baseless, addressing recent controversies surrounding his judicial conduct.
A sitting Supreme Court judge has formally raised corruption and misconduct allegations against the acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, triggering a constitutional inquiry. The Chief Justice of India has directed the accused judge to submit a written response before any disciplinary action is taken.
The Rajasthan High Court has taken up concerns related to Gen Z and Gen Alpha, requesting the government's response on a series of directions.
The Rajasthan High Court has ordered that funds collected from illegal toll operations be used for planting trees, citing public good.
The Rajasthan High Court has criticized a policy that permits hotels to be built in place of Udaipur's hills, raising concerns about environmental impact and the role of private agencies in policy framing.
The Rajasthan High Court has stated that an MLA's election cannot be voided solely due to a low bank balance of Rs 83.
Rape convict Asaram had repeatedly secured bail for two years citing failing health, until the Rajasthan High Court intervened and put an end to the practice.
The Rajasthan High Court granted bail to two Bangladeshi nationals involved in a kidney racket case, citing Article 21 of the Indian Constitution which protects foreigners.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a case was not a money recovery suit, thereby sparing a husband from "crushing" Rs 20 lakh in maintenance arrears.
The Rajasthan High Court has criticized police for facilitating the public humiliation of arrestees through social media condemnation, ruling that such actions constitute unlawful punishment.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that differential dearness benefit increases for serving employees and pensioners are arbitrary, as inflation impacts both equally, making a 14% DA hike for staff and only 11% DR for retirees discriminatory.
The Rajasthan High Court has revised its judgment on the Transgender Amendment Act, removing remarks that the new law 'dilutes constitutional guarantees,' following an earlier report of three paragraphs being omitted from the original order.
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that a WhatsApp message does not constitute a legal notice and found an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) guilty of contempt for an 'arbitrary' arrest.
The Rajasthan High Court branded the state’s transgender reservation policy as a 'superficial mask' and mandated an additional 3% weight for transgender applicants in both education and employment.
The Rajasthan High Court has issued a ban on the use of drones and spotlights within the Jawai Leopard Reserve, effectively ending night safaris in the area.
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that a missing FIR cannot prevent an 85% disabled police officer, who is in a coma, from receiving benefits, ordering the release of four years of his pay.
The Rajasthan High Court ordered the urgent release of a 76-year-old ill convict, stating that such confinement is 'antithetical to dignity'.
Despite ongoing controversy surrounding alleged corruption, a Supreme Court committee has put forward Sanjay K. Agrawal's name for elevation to the Rajasthan High Court.
Chief Justice Kant issued a statement noting that senior judges have taken note of concerns raised by Justice Mehta regarding efforts to remove the acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
The Rajasthan High Court has upheld the attachment of a gurudwara, ruling that religious faith alone cannot be considered proof of ownership.
The Rajasthan High Court has approved a 20-day parole for Asaram, citing a lack of evidence suggesting he poses a risk or would violate bail conditions, despite objections from the state.
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that a teacher's reprimand cannot be considered abetment of suicide, in a case where a student alleged harassment by teachers before her death.
The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a husband's plea for narco-analysis, polygraph, and DNA tests for his wife in a divorce case, ruling that a wife cannot be forced into such tests.
The Rajasthan High Court upheld Asaram's life term in a minor's rape case, while the Delhi High Court affirmed a man's life sentence for a 1999 police murder. These rulings underscore the judiciary's stance on serious crimes.
The Rajasthan High Court has strongly criticized the traditional 'atta satta' marriage custom, describing it as 'mutual hostage-taking' due to its problematic nature.
The Rajasthan High Court seized a man's mobile phone after he was caught recording court proceedings, an act generally prohibited.
Various Indian High Courts have recently delivered rulings on a range of legal matters, including the rejection of a teacher's child care leave plea, the relocation of a husband's divorce petition, and the dismissal of an ITBP constable's plea related to a recruitment scam.
Actor Salman Khan has received a stay from the Rajasthan High Court on a bailable warrant issued against him by the Jaipur District Consumer Commission-II. The warrant was related to a case concerning alleged misleading advertisements.
The Rajasthan High Court has denied anticipatory bail in an Rs 80 lakh 'digital arrest' cyber fraud case, emphasizing that cyber fraud is not a private dispute and drawing a clear line on such matters.
The Rajasthan High Court has issued a landmark ruling, quashing the Jaipur Development Authority's (JDA) mass removal of advocates, asserting that 'lawyers are not servants'.
The Rajasthan High Court has granted 3% weightage to transgender persons, emphasizing "selfhood not concession," and criticized a 2026 Bill for allegedly diluting their rights.
The Rajasthan High Court has clarified that not every criticism or strong language used against a judge amounts to criminal contempt, setting a precedent for legal discourse.
The Rajasthan High Court has deemed it 'arbitrary' for a university to charge a Rs 1,000 fee for providing answer sheets under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
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.