Can a writ petition be disposed of as infructuous once the petitioner’s grievance is redressed?

Calcutta High Court reaffirms that where relief has been granted by respondents, a writ petition may be summarily disposed of

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August 19, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Do minor discrepancies in eyewitness accounts and procedural lapses vitiate a conviction when supported by overwhelming medical and injured‐witness evidence?

Reaffirming that normal discrepancies, inquest limitations, and minor investigative omissions do not undermine murder and grievous‐hurt convictions; acquitting those not

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August 19, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Minor Discrepancies in Witness Accounts and Inquest Findings Undermine Convictions Under Sections 302/326 IPC?

Calcutta High Court affirms that minor contradictions, preliminary inquest reports and post-mortem meal-time estimations do not derail convictions; binding authority

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August 19, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does the High Court’s writ jurisdiction empower it to direct administrative authorities to consider and dispose representations within a stipulated timeframe?

  Summary Category Data Case Name WP(C)/33311/2024 of MANJULATA MOHANTA Vs STATE OF ODISHA CNR ODHC010927152024 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal

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August 19, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a Writ Petition Be Entertained When an Adequate Statutory Appeal Exists Under the O.P.L.E. Act?

High Court Reaffirms Exhaustion of Statutory Remedies Before Exercising Writ Jurisdiction in Eviction Proceedings under Section 12(1) of the O.P.L.E.

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August 19, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a Writ Petition Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution When the Petitioner Fails to Appear and Does Not Seek Adjournment?

Patna High Court dismisses petition for non-prosecution; underscores the procedural necessity of appearance or a formal adjournment request   Summary

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August 19, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can a Criminal Miscellaneous Application under Section 482 CrPC Be Withdrawn at Any Stage with the High Court’s Permission?

High Court permits withdrawal of quashing petition, reaffirming inherent discretionary power under Section 482 CrPC; persuasive authority for lower courts

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Can bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 be refused when prima facie evidence shows serious economic offences and trial has commenced?

Calcutta High Court upholds established bail principles, binding on subordinate courts, affirming that overwhelming material and gravity of charges justify

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August 19, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

When can bail be refused under Section 439 CrPC read with Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for offences carrying mandatory life imprisonment?

Does the Calcutta High Court’s rejection of bail reaffirm the established principle that the nature and gravity of an offence

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August 19, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does a High Court Have the Power to Grant Liberty to Withdraw a Pending Bail Petition and Direct the Petitioner to Seek Relief Before the Trial Court Under Section 483 of the BNSS Act, 2023?

Calcutta High Court permits withdrawal of a bail application under Section 483, dismissing the petition as withdrawn while enabling the

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August 19, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does failure to clear the written‐exam threshold bar a candidate from invoking reservation in promotion selections?

The Calcutta High Court reaffirms that reservation norms for promotional posts apply only after written‐exam qualification, distinguishes earlier Division Bench

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August 19, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can High Courts Permit Withdrawal of Bail Applications with Liberty to Renew if Pre-Arrest Release Is Delayed?

Affirms the procedural practice of disposing bail petitions as withdrawn with a two-month window for renewal, offering persuasive guidance for

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August 19, 2025 | Orissa High Court