Can Age Relaxation for Reserved Category and Departmental Candidates Be Availed Cumulatively While Competing for Unreserved Posts under NIT Non-Teaching Recruitment Rules, 2019?

The Gauhati High Court affirms that unless specifically permitted by the applicable recruitment rules or government instructions, candidates cannot claim

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September 10, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

When Can High Courts Direct the Transfer of Criminal Investigation to an Independent Agency or CBI? – Reaffirmation of Principles When Charge-Sheet Is Already Filed

The High Court clarified that once a charge-sheet is filed and cognizance taken by the trial court, requests for transfer

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can a Writ Petition to Compel Police Investigation under Section 173 CrPC Be Decided if Relief Has Become Infructuous? — Affirmation of Dismissal as Infructuous

The Court held that if, during the pendency of a writ petition seeking mandamus to ensure police investigation, the matter

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Is a GST Assessment Order Without a Document Identification Number (DIN) Void? Andhra Pradesh High Court Follows Supreme Court Precedent, Enforces Mandatory DIN Requirement

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that GST assessment and appellate orders lacking a Document Identification Number (DIN) are

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When Can Conviction Under Sections 363, 366 & 376 IPC Be Set Aside on Grounds of Unproved Minority?

Minority of prosecutrix must be proved with cogent and reliable evidence; non-examination of author of birth entry, mismatch of names,

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Complainant Under Section 138 NI Act File an Appeal Against Acquittal as a Victim under the Proviso to Section 372 CrPC Without Seeking Special Leave? — Precedent Reaffirmed by High Court

The High Court holds that, in light of recent Supreme Court authority, a complainant under Section 138 of the Negotiable

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Sentence for Electricity Theft Be Reduced to Period Already Undergone After Prolonged Pendency? Precedent on Application of Section 135, Chhattisgarh State Electricity Act Reaffirmed

The High Court of Chhattisgarh reaffirms the conviction for electricity theft under Section 135 of the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Act

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does an Insurance Company Remain Liable to Pay Compensation When the Driver Lacks a Valid and Effective Licence on the Date of Accident? – Application and Clarification of “Pay and Recover” Principle by High Courts

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms that when a driver does not possess a valid and effective licence on the date

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Compensation Under the Motor Vehicles Act Be Enhanced Based on Minimum Wages Notification and Supreme Court Precedents? (Precedent Set by High Court of Chhattisgarh in Interpretation of Income Assessment for Deceased Claimants in MACT Appeals)

The High Court of Chhattisgarh clarified that, when assessing compensation for deceased claimants, minimum wages as notified by the Labour

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Mere Filing of a Criminal Petition Entitle the Petitioner to Relief?

The court reaffirmed that filing a criminal petition under available statutory provisions does not entitle the petitioner to relief as

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does an Arbitrator Have Power to Award Interest on Delayed Payments Under Section 31(7) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 in the Absence of a Specific Contractual Clause? (Chhattisgarh High Court, 2025 – Precedent-Setting Interpretation)

Chhattisgarh High Court clarifies that, even where a contract is silent on interest for delayed payments, arbitrators can award interest

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Possession of Eligibility Qualification After Cut-off Date Satisfy Recruitment Requirements? High Court Reaffirms Precedent on Determining Eligibility by the Application Deadline

The court categorically held that eligibility for participation in recruitment must be determined as of the last date for submitting

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September 10, 2025 | Gauhati High Court