The article ‘Major High Court Verdicts of 2025’ tries to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of significant judicial pronouncements that have shaped the legal landscape this year. It explores key rulings on bail for foreign nationals, the enforcement of export credit, and the judiciary’s firm stance on zero tolerance for sexual offences. Additionally, it examines the legal obligations of live-in partners and the growing recognition of gender-neutral justice, including the acknowledgement of men as victims of domestic violence.
Through these landmark decisions, the article aims to highlight the evolving nature of judicial interpretation and its impact on legal rights and societal norms.
Major High Court Verdicts of 2025
1) Rajasthan High Court Imposes Contractual Obligation on Live-In Partners
In the case of Reena v. State of Rajasthan (2025), the Court emphasized the urgent need for legislative clarity while also considering interim measures, such as the mandatory registration of live-in relationships, to ensure accountability and protection, particularly for women and children born out of such relationships. This case reflects the judiciary’s struggle to balance constitutional rights with societal norms and legal principles.
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2) Bombay High Court’s Ruling: A Balanced Interpretation of Export Credit Regulations
The Bombay High Court in the case of Jindal Cocoa LLP & Ors. v. Reserve Bank of India & Ors. (2025), delivered a well-balanced verdict, rectifying the arbitrary subvention reversal for the First Lot while upholding HDFC Bank’s stance on the Second Lot. This ruling clarifies the interpretation of export credit regulations and ensures that the Master Circular remains a facilitator of export finance rather than a bureaucratic hurdle.
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3) Kerala High Court Emphasizes Zero-Tolerance for Sexual Offences
The case Biju Abraham & Varghese George v. State of Kerala (2025), concerns a criminal revision petition filed by the accused, Biju Abraham and Varghese George, challenging their conviction under Section 354 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for outraging the modesty of a woman. The petition disputes the concurrent findings of the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-I, Pathanamthitta, and the Additional Sessions Court-II, Pathanamthitta.
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4) Delhi High Court on Gender-Neutral Justice: Men as Victims of Domestic Violence
In the case of Jyoti Alias Kittu v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi (2025), the court underscores the importance of a gender-neutral approach in adjudicating domestic violence cases. The ruling challenges societal stereotypes that depict men solely as aggressors and women solely as victims, advocating for equal treatment under the law.
It further highlights the judiciary’s role in upholding justice and equality, ensuring that decisions are based on evidence and merit rather than preconceived biases or stereotypes.
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5) Delhi High Court’s Ruling on Bail for a Foreign National
The case Aizaz Kilicheva @ Aziza @ Maya v. State NCT of Delhi (2025), pertains to the bail application of a foreign national, Aizaz Kilicheva, who was in judicial custody for alleged violations of the Foreigners Act, 1946, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court granted bail on the condition that the petitioner furnish a personal bond of ₹50,000 along with two local sureties, one of whom must be a family member.
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