Can a Bail Application Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution Due to the Petitioner’s Non-Appearance?

The High Court of Jharkhand reaffirms that failure of the applicant to appear can lead to dismissal of a bail

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August 26, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can a writ appeal be dismissed for non-prosecution due to non-appearance of the appellant or counsel?

Reaffirms the High Court’s inherent power to dismiss appeals for non-prosecution; binding procedural precedent for litigants and practitioners   Summary

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August 26, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does bail remain the norm under Article 21 in Section 420/120B IPC cases?

High Court of Uttarakhand reaffirms established bail jurisprudence, allowing release once a charge-sheet is filed and tampering risk is minimal

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August 26, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Section 161 CrPC Statements Sustain a Conviction When All Eye-Witnesses Turn Hostile?

Clarification of the inadmissibility of police-recorded statements as substantive evidence and reversal of a trial court conviction; High Court decision

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August 26, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Does a Coordinate Bench Judgment on Service Rule Interpretation Bind Subsequent Writ Petitions Under Article 226?

Upholding Existing Precedent in Public Employment Law as a Binding Authority   Summary Category Data Case Name CW/26780/2018 of BABLU

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August 26, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

Can a writ petition for service benefits be withdrawn with liberty to refile after a conviction appeal?

Yes – the High Court grants dismissal as withdrawn on joint prayer, upholding established practice, and allows a fresh petition

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August 26, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

Does Failure to Wear a Helmet Constitute Contributory Negligence Warranting Deduction in Motor Accident Compensation?

Clarifying that Section 129 MV Act Breaches Attract a 15% Deduction While Non-possession of Licence Alone Does Not   Summary

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August 26, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can forging a superior officer’s signature on a charge sheet and proceeding with investigation in violation of a court stay order constitute contempt of court?

Madras High Court holds that impersonation on public documents and disobedience to stay orders amount to actionable contempt; affirms existing

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August 26, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can an accused be granted bail as a rule—rather than kept in jail as an exception—when co-accused have secured bail, a charge-sheet is filed, and there is no risk of tampering or absconding?

The High Court reaffirms that “bail is the rule and jail is the exception” under Article 21; upholding established precedent,

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August 26, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can a High Court Permit Withdrawal of an Anticipatory Bail Application with Liberty to Approach the Trial Court under Supreme Court Precedent?

Upholding Satender Kumar Antil (2022) 10 SCC 51 in Criminal Procedure – Binding on Subordinate Courts   Summary Category Data

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August 26, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can a High Court permit withdrawal of a quashing petition with liberty to invoke a Supreme Court precedent in ongoing trial proceedings?

Affirming the discretion to dismiss a Section 482 CrPC petition as withdrawn while granting leave to rely on Satender Kumar

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August 26, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can an electricity distribution company lawfully withhold service for want of a flat number when a valid possession letter exists?

Calcutta High Court upholds parity in utility connections—directs WBSEDCL to supply electricity upon documentary proof   Summary Category Data Case

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August 26, 2025 | Calcutta High Court