Gujarat High Court
Gujarat High Court Grants 7-Day Parole To Bilkis Bano Case Convict
The Gujarat High Court on Thursday (September 17) granted 7-day parole to Radheshyam Shah, one of the eleven convicts in the 2002 Bilkis Bano rape case. [2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 250]Shah along with 11 others was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple murders and gang rapes, including that of Bilkis Bano, during the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat in 2008. Justice Sanjeev J...
'Very Sorry State Of Affairs': Gujarat High Court Laments IOs' Absence With Case Papers, Failure To Properly Assist State Counsel
The Gujarat High Court has lamented the absence of Investigating Officers with investigation papers of the concerned matter as well as failure in giving proper instructions to the State's counsel to assist the court. [2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 249]Granting regular bail to a man booked in a murder case, the court further observed that if where IO is present they do not have knowledge about...
Muslim Law Giving Mother Custody Of Daughter Till Puberty Does Not Make Paternal Family's Custody Illegal: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has held even though Muslim Law entitles a woman to have her minor daughter's custody until she attains puberty, the child's custody with her paternal family cannot be termed as illegal confinement. [2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 248]The petitioners were the paternal grandmother and paternal aunts of the minor having her custody, whereas the respondent no.2 is the minor's...
Gujarat High Court Protects Govt School Teacher Declared Surplus Over Lack Of Students
The Gujarat High Court granted protection to a government school teacher who was declared "surplus" and transferred from the school on account of lack of students. In doing so the court "prima facie" observed that from the facts it appeared that even though the teacher tried to ensure that eligible students are admitted however the school principal did not cooerpate resulting in lack...
PM Modi Degree Row: Gujarat University Seeks Costs From Arvind Kejriwal, Says RTI Authorities' Time Shouldn't Be Wasted
The Gujarat University on Wednesday (September 16) urged the Gujarat High Court to impose costs on Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal in his appeal challenging the quashing of a Central Information Commission (CIC) order directing disclosure of information concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree.Appearing for the University before a Division Bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal...
Age Of 70-Year-Old Accused Not Enough To Grant Anticipatory Bail In Sexual Harassment FIR: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court refused to grant anticipatory bail to a 70-year-old man accused of molesting a woman, observing that while his age was a relevant factor however it cannot alone be a ground to grant anticipatory bail when the material collected during investigation prima facie supports the allegations at this stage. [2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 247]The court was hearing a senior citizen's plea...
Waqf Board's Inquiry To Determine Religious Identity, Character Of Waqf Property Not Barred By Places Of Worship Act: Gujarat High Court
The court upheld the Board's order holding that the Anavada shrine belonged to the Dawoodi Bohra community.
Criminal Action For Carrying Out Emergency Repairs In Protected Monument Zone Is 'Opposed To Article 21': Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has held restoring the crumbling wall of a house or making emergency repairs to stablize a structure located in the 300-metre range of a protected monument amounts to restoration, and cannot be termed as construction which is prohibited under Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act. [2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 245]In doing so the court held that...
Gujarat High Court Calls For Central Govt Notification Under Hindu Succession Act To Protect Tribal Women's Property Rights
The Gujarat High Court has suggested that a notification be issued under the Hindu Succession Act so as to ensure protection of rights of Scheduled Tribe women as well as clear framework for the devolution of property of ST members who die intestate within the State, especially those who profess Hindu traditions. [2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 244]The court passed the order while hearing an appeal against...
LiveLaw Gujarat High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 7 - September 13, 2026
Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 238 - 2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 243Nominal CitationNirav Madhukar Buch v/s Lilaben Bhikhubhai Thakor & Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 238Ashumal @ Asharam v/s State of Gujarat, 2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 239Kanaiyalal Trikamlal Patel v/s X & Anr., 2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 240Chaitarbhai Damjibhai Vasava v/s State of Gujarat & Anr., 2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 241Muslim Kuzafarosh...
Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak Sworn-In As Judge Of Gujarat High Court
Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak was sworn-in as a judge of the Gujarat High Court on Monday (September 14). Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal administered the oath of office to Justice Pathak. The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the transfer of Justice Pathak last month from Orissa High Court. The Central Government notified his appointment as Gujarat High Court judge on September 5....
Police Complaint Filed In Good Faith Not Defamation: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has observed that merely filing an application before the police against a person containing certain allegations over commission of an alleged criminal act wherein the police has lawful authority over the subject matter of accusation, would not amount to the offence of defamation. [2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 243]As per Section 356 BNS/ 500 IPC it is not defamation to prefer in...