Gujarat High Court
Suspicion Can't Replace Proof, State Failed To Prove Guilt: Gujarat High Court Quashes Death Sentence Of 3 Convicted For Gang Rape, Murder
The Gujarat High Court set aside the death sentence of three men, convicted for the murder and gang rape of a woman, noting that the State was unable to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt against the accused as the complete chain of incriminating circumstances pointing towards their guilt could not be proved.The three accused men were convicted for gang rape and murder of a married woman...
PM Modi Degree Row: Press Conference By Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh Was Part Of 'Political Strategy', Gujarat High Court Observes
Rejecting former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking separate trial from AAP leader Sanjay Singh in a defamation case over alleged remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's education Degree, the Gujarat High Court held that both the leaders had decided to hold a press conference over the issue as part of "political strategy". The court thus said that it appeared that the incident...
'Erroneous': Gujarat High Court Quashes Order Declining Execution Of Consensual Divorce Decree Over Property Dispute Between Parties
The Gujarat High Court quashed a family court order which refused to execute a decree of divorce by mutual consent, observing that when the husband and wife had agreed to compromise decree with conditions and not to go for adjudication of rights then family court had no option but to execute it.The court was hearing a man's plea challenging a family court's order which had refused to execute...
Gujarat High Court Orders Status Quo Over Demolition Of Cow-Shelter, Seeks Affidavit From District Collector On 'Conduct'
The Gujarat High Court on Thursday (January 15) directed status quo over demolition of a Gaushala (cow-shelter) located near a temple in Chotila, Surendranagar after the petitioner claimed that despite oral assurance given earlier today by the authorities action of removal was still being taken. For context, earlier in the day the counsel for the petitioner–a trust– had submitted...
'What Is The Purpose?: Gujarat High Court On Baroda Cricket Association Mandating Presence Of Candidate For Election Scrutiny
The Gujarat High Court on Thursday (January 15) orally questioned the Baroda Cricket Association its justification for notifying a condition which mandates candidates contesting for elections of the association to remain personally present for scrutiny of nomination forms next week. The court was hearing a candidate's plea who had challenged the association's notice dated 06.01.2026 issued...
Intimacy Though Normal Between Married Couples Must Be Consensual; Unconsesual Sex With Spouse Causes Trauma: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has held that while marriage is seen as automatic grant of sexual consent and intimacy between married couples is normal however, it has to be consensual and mutually respectful, recognizing bodily freedom of spouse within marital relationship. In doing so the court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a man who was accused by his wife of sexual assault and...
'Live Life Which Doesn't Go Waste, Serve Justice With Integrity & Discipline': Justice Mauna Bhatt Bids Farewell To Gujarat High Court
Speaking at her farewell address organized at the Gujarat High Court on Tuesday (January 13), Justice Mauna M Bhatt in her speech thanked her mother who told her at a young age to "live a life which does not go waste", adding that she has and shall continue to live by this principle. Addressing the young members of the Bar Justice Bhatt further said:"To the young members of the bar, the...
Mother Who Handed Over Son To Father's Custody During Divorce Can't Claim 'Superior' Right Later: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court upheld a family court order which had rejected a mother's claim seeking custody over the minor son, ruling that she had agreed and signed the divorce agreement handing over custody to the father "consciously" and she can't now claim "superior custody" over the child. The appellant mother had challenged a family court order which while rejecting her custody claim had...
Gujarat High Court Asks Police To Explain Marks Found On Minor Labourer's Body In Alleged Rape-Death Case
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday (January 13) asked the police to clarify on the aspect of certain injuries/marks found on the body of a deceased minor girl in the post mortem, whose father has sought an independent probe into her alleged rape and death after she had moved to Gujarat to work as a labourer.In the previous hearing on January 6 the State's counsel had informed that certain...
PM Modi Degree Defamation Case: Gujarat High Court Rejects Arvind Kejriwal's Plea Seeking Separate Trial From Sanjay Singh
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday (January 13) dismissed a petition moved by AAP Chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking separate trial from AAP leader Sanjay Singh in a criminal defamation case filed by Gujarat University over alleged remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's education Degree.Justice MR Mengdey while pronouncing the order said, "The application...
Gujarat High Court Orders Inquiry Into Allegation Of Municipality President's Husband Acting As Proxy
The Gujarat High Court on Monday (January 12) directed Regional Commissioner of Municipalities to conduct an inquiry after a plea alleged that the husband of Bagasra Municipality's President has been acting as her proxy, adding that it is open for the officer to take action as per law. The court was hearing a petition seeking to direct the respondent authorities to decide the...
Motor Accident Compensation Not 'Bonanza'; Claimants Can't Recover Medical Expense Borne By Charity: Gujarat High Court
While considering plea seeking enhancement of compensation to the kin of the deceased who died after an accident, the Gujarat High Court recently observed that compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act is not a "bonanza or a jackpot". The court was hearing an appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act by the claimants against an award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal...