Is the Registered Owner of an Uninsured Vehicle Strictly Liable for Compensation in a Motor Accident Claim, Regardless of Actual Possession or Alleged Unauthorized Use? — Reaffirmation of Settled Principle, Binding Authority for Motor Accident Claims

The High Court reaffirms that under the Motor Vehicles Act, the person whose name is recorded as the “registered owner”

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a Dismissed Divorce Petition Be Set Aside and the Matrimonial Relationship Restored on Compromise Before a High Court? Clarification on the Finality of Decrees in Matrimonial Matters Following an Appellate Settlement

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that, upon appeal from the dismissal of a divorce petition, the court may facilitate

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does the Existence of a Statutory Appeal Prevent the High Court from Granting a Writ of Mandamus Against Licensing Authorities Under Article 226?

The court held that when a statutory order has been passed, the petitioner must challenge it through the prescribed legal

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September 4, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can Criminal Proceedings Under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC Be Quashed on the Basis of Settlement in Matrimonial Disputes? – Clarification and Reaffirmation of Settled Law by Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court reaffirms that criminal proceedings arising out of matrimonial disputes under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC can be quashed when

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Delhi

Does a Writ Petition Abate Automatically on the Death of the Petitioner if Legal Heirs Are Not Substituted Within Time?

The Madras High Court reaffirmed that when a petitioner dies and steps are not taken to substitute legal heirs despite

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September 4, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does Mere Allegation of Transfer in Violation of Injunction Justify Interim Injunction When Plaintiff Has Conveyed Title? Calcutta High Court Reaffirms Legal Tests for Grant of Injunction Orders Under Article 227

Calcutta High Court holds that prior transfer of title by plaintiff defeats claim for interim injunction, even if violation of

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September 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Is a Writ Petition Maintainable Against Actions Taken Under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act When an Alternative Remedy Exists?

The Calcutta High Court reiterated that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 should not be exercised to challenge proceedings initiated under

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September 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Criminal Proceedings for Offences Under Sections 279 and 338 IPC Be Quashed Upon Settlement Under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023?

The Uttarakhand High Court confirms that criminal proceedings under Sections 279 and 338 IPC can be quashed under Section 528

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Whether “Open Land” Under Section 13(1)(I) of the Bombay Rent Act Includes Land With Unauthorized Constructions? Reaffirmation of Substantive Law and Scope of Revisional Jurisdiction

The Gujarat High Court has reaffirmed that for the purpose of Section 13(1)(I) of the Bombay Rent Act, land originally

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Does Failure to Inform a Detenu About the Right to Represent to the Detaining Authority Vitiate Preventive Detention Orders?

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir ruled that a preventive detention order is vitiated if the detenu is not

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Is Statutory Interest Mandatory on Delayed Payment of Retiral Benefits When Employer Concedes Delay? (Precedent Confirmed)

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that statutory interest on delayed payment of retiral benefits must be paid, even

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Is Quantum for Loss of Consortium to Each Eligible Claimant Mandatory in Motor Accident Death Claims?

High Court clarifies, with binding effect, that each eligible dependent—spouse and children—must be awarded separate compensation for loss of consortium

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana