Gujarat High Court

Gujarat Riots 2002: SC rejects Zakia Jafri's plea, upholds SIT clean chit to Narendra Modi

The Supreme Court has upheld the clean chit of the SIT given to the then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 Gujarat riots. The court has dismissed the petition of Zakia Jafri challenging the clean chit given by the SIT.

Jun 24, 2022, 17:32 PM IST

Centre accepts collegium recommendation to elevate Gauhati High Court Chief Justice and Gujarat High Court Judge to Supreme Court

Justice Pardiwala would go ahead to become the Chief Justice of India. 

May 07, 2022, 15:14 PM IST

'This is nothing but harassment': Gujarat HC raps SBI for denying 'no-dues' certificate to farmer for just 31 paise

"This is too much. A nationalised bank says that a no-dues certificate will not be issued just for 31 paise," the Gujarat High Court judge said.

Apr 28, 2022, 17:43 PM IST

Gujarat HC quashes criminal proceedings against Shah Rukh Khan over 2017 'Raees' promotion incident

The case was registered for allegedly committing acts endangering the life or personal safety of others after a man suffered a heart attack at the Vadodara railway station during the promotional event of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Raees' in 2017. 

 

Apr 27, 2022, 21:15 PM IST

COVID-19: Gujarat HC bans public entry in court premises, negative test reports mandatory for others

There shall be no entry for the litigant public to the High Court premises, said the order. The circular said that the party-in-person shall be allowed entry to the Court premises only on production of a certificate issued 48 hours prior to the date of hearing, certifying that such person has tested negative for COVID-19. 

Jan 06, 2022, 09:21 AM IST

Judges should speak through judgements and orders, not issue oral directions: Supreme Court

A Supreme Court bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and M R Shah said that the element of judicial accountability is lost where oral regimes prevail and this would set a dangerous precedent and is unacceptable.

Aug 31, 2021, 18:56 PM IST

Gujarat HC to formally launch live streaming of court proceedings today, CJI NV Ramana to inaugurate

Justice DY Chandrachud of the Supreme Court, who is also the chairman of the e-committee of the top court, will be the guest of honour.

Jul 17, 2021, 11:47 AM IST

Gujarat: HC turn downs govt's proposal to reduce mask violation fine

High Court bench comprising Justices Bela Trivedi and Bhargav Karia said the court will decide on this request once 50 per cent of the state's population is vaccinated against COVID-19.

Jul 02, 2021, 19:02 PM IST

Former acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court Vijay Manohar Sahai passes away

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, expressed grief on Justice Sahai's death and offered his condolences to the bereaved family. 

May 12, 2021, 16:41 PM IST

Why do people have to stand in queue if oxygen, beds are available: Gujarat HC on suo motu PIL on COVID-19 situation

The Gujarat HC said that it will meet next on April 15 to check what actions are taken by the state government.

Apr 12, 2021, 13:56 PM IST

Gujarat High Court initiates suo motu PIL on COVID-19 'health emergency' in state

This is the second such PIL registered by the state high court on the coronavirus situation. The first PIL was registered in 2020 which is still being heard at regular intervals.

Apr 12, 2021, 08:55 AM IST

Rule of Law has been basis of India's civilization, social fabric: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi also said that today, more than 18 thousand courts have been computerized and there is a new momentum in e-proceedings in court after the Supreme Court giving legal sanctity to teleconferencing and video conferencing. He stated that India's Supreme Court has heard the greatest number of cases via video conferencing among all the Supreme Courts of the world.

Feb 06, 2021, 15:23 PM IST

PM Modi is releasing commemorative postage stamp on Diamond Jubilee of Gujarat High Court

On the diamond jubilee of the Gujarat High Court, Prime Minister Modi addressed the country and said - The judiciary has always understood its obligations when the national interest is to be given the highest priority, the Gujarat High Court holds a hearing through video conferencing at the time of lockdown and made a different identity. The judiciary strengthened the constitution.

Feb 06, 2021, 12:04 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi unveils postage stamp on Gujarat High Court's Diamond jubilee event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a virtual event unveiled a commemorative postage stamp on Gujarat High Court's Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Saturday, February 6. The Gujarat High Court has completed sixty years of its establishment on May 1, 2020.

Feb 06, 2021, 11:44 AM IST

Gujarat High Court live-streams proceedings from Chief Justice's courtroom on YouTube

The Gujarat High Court on Monday (October 26) announced that it will begin live-streaming of proceedings on popular video-sharing platform YouTube, Bar and Bench reported. 

Oct 26, 2020, 14:52 PM IST

Gujarat High Court scraps 2017 poll victory of Bhupendrasinh Chudasama citing 'malpractice'

Gujarat High Court scraps 2017 poll victory of Bhupendrasinh Chudasama citing 'malpractice' 

May 12, 2020, 14:16 PM IST

Can't enter Gujarat, indulge in social work: SC grants bail to 17 post Godhra riots convicts

A bench comprising Chief Justice SA Bobde and justices BR Gavai and Surya Kant divided the convicts in two groups and said one group would move out of Gujarat and stay at Indore in Madhya Pradesh. 

Jan 28, 2020, 13:27 PM IST

Surat: Man who killed minor after rape, stuffed body in plastic bag, gets death sentence

The girl had gone missing from her home in Godadara area in Surat on October 13, 2018. 

Dec 27, 2019, 16:56 PM IST

Hardik Patel moves Supreme Court for stay on conviction in riot case as Lok Sabha poll deadline looms

In August 2018, the High Court had suspended Hardik's jail sentence in Vispur rioting case but not the conviction. 

Apr 01, 2019, 17:37 PM IST

Hardik Patel Can't Contest 2019 Polls, Court Rejects Plea To Stay Conviction

Congress leader Hardik Patel will not be able to contest the national elections as the Gujarat High Court rejected his plea to put a stay on his conviction in a 2015 rioting case. Watch full video to know more.

Mar 30, 2019, 09:02 AM IST