Can a High Court Require Pre-Deposit for Interim Stay in Tax Appeals When GST Tribunal Is Not Constituted? – Binding Affirmation of Judicial Discretion

The Calcutta High Court confirms that, in the absence of a functioning GST tribunal, the High Court may validly require

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September 10, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Is a Promissory Note Invalid If Executed on Stamp Paper Purchased in Another’s Name? Clarification on Admissibility & Section 35 of Stamp Act

Madras High Court upholds that once a document is admitted in evidence, its admissibility cannot be challenged based on breach

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September 10, 2025 | Madras High Court

When Should Appellate Courts Interfere with Convictions & Acquittals under Section 149 r/w 302 IPC? Clarifying Standards for Review of Evidence and Benefit of Doubt

The Madras High Court comprehensively reaffirms established Supreme Court precedent: appellate interference in criminal convictions and acquittals, especially for large-scale

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September 10, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice Act Require Bail to Be Granted to All Juveniles, Regardless of the Nature of the Offence or Age, Unless Specific Statutory Exceptions Apply?

The Jharkhand High Court reiterates that, under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015,

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can a Writ Petitioner Seek Service Benefits on Parity With Earlier Regularised Employees After Long Delay? – Calcutta High Court Reaffirms Bar on Stale or Belated Service Claims

The Calcutta High Court reiterates that delayed claims for retrospective service benefits—especially after long-settled appointments and restructuring—cannot be entertained in

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September 10, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can a Sub-Registrar Refuse to Receive a Sale Deed for Registration from a Co-sharer Without Stating Written Reasons?

The Orissa High Court reiterates that Sub-Registrars cannot orally refuse to accept documents for registration, including sale deeds presented by

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September 10, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a Statutory Appointing Authority’s Discretion to Issue No Objection Certificates for Teachers Be Curtailed by Executive Instructions? — Precedent for Limits on Higher Administrative Circulars

The High Court of Uttarakhand reaffirmed that only the statutory appointing authority, as defined by recruitment rules, is empowered to

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Dependents Appointed as Daily Wagers on Compassionate Grounds Claim Regularisation Based on Extended Service? Supreme Precedent Affirmed; Representations Permitted, But No Direct Mandamus for Regularisation

The High Court of Uttarakhand reaffirms the bar on treating dependents of daily wage or work-charged employees, appointed on compassionate

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Delay in Release of Retirement Benefits Due to Lack of Funds Amount to Illegality or Violation of Constitutional Rights Under Articles 14, 21, and 300(A)?

The High Court for the State of Telangana held that prolonged delay in payment of statutory retirement benefits due to

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September 10, 2025 | High Court for State of Telangana

When Can a High Court Mandate Timely Release of Pensionary Benefits for Retired Government Employees?

High Court reaffirms that withholding of statutory pensionary dues due to alleged “dearth of funds” is neither justified nor tenable;

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September 10, 2025 | High Court for State of Telangana

Can an Appellate Court Modify a Decree in Appeal Under Order 21 Rule 103 CPC When an Obstructor Fails to Establish an Independent Right? Existing Principles Reaffirmed, Precedent Value Clarified

The Calcutta High Court has reaffirmed that an appellate court hearing an appeal under Order 21 Rule 103 of the

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September 10, 2025 | Calcutta High Court