Does the Insurer Have a Primary “Pay and Recover” Liability for Compensation When the Driver Lacks a Valid Licence? Reaffirmation of Supreme Court Precedents by the Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court confirms that when a vehicle’s driver was unlicensed at the time of accident, the insurer must

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Is Deduction of Income Tax from the Deceased’s Income Mandatory When Calculating Compensation Under the Motor Vehicles Act?

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has held that statutory income tax must be deducted from the deceased’s income while determining

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Compensation in Fatal Motor Accident Claim Cases Be Enhanced Based on the Minimum Wages Notification When the Exact Income of the Deceased is Not Proved?

The High Court held that, in absence of concrete proof of income, the monthly income of the deceased can be

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Complainant in a Section 138 NI Act Case Appeal Acquittal Under Proviso to Section 372 CrPC as ‘Victim’ Without Special Leave? Clarification and Affirmation of New Supreme Court Precedent

The High Court reaffirms that complainants under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 are “victims” as per Section

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Conviction Rely Solely on the Testimony of Child Witnesses in POCSO Cases if Statements Are Materially Contradictory? — Clarification on the Standards for Assessing Contradictions in Witness Testimony for Sexual Offences under POCSO and IPC

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has reaffirmed that when the testimonies of the victim and key witnesses are riddled with

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Whether Seizure of Vehicles for Alleged Sand Transportation Violations Is Permissible Under the A.P. Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966 and G.O.Ms.No.43 (2024)—Or Should Only Penal Consequences Apply?

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms that authorities are required to impose penalties, not seizure, for first-time violations of sand

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When Can High Courts Quash Rape Prosecutions Alleging Sex on False Promise of Marriage? Clarifying Principles for Section 482 CrPC Relief

High Court provides binding clarification: Quashing of proceedings under Sections 376 and 376(2)(n) IPC is warranted when the complainant’s versions

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can an Appeal Be Dismissed as Infructuous Where Parties Amicably Settle Out of Court? — Affirmation of Existing Procedural Jurisprudence

Where parties inform the court that their dispute has been settled amicably outside of court, the High Court may dismiss

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Is a Writ Petition Rendered Infructuous by Subsequent Administrative Action? — Precedent on Withdrawal with Liberty to Refile

  Summary Category Data Case Name WP(C)/925/2022 of H.B. THANISON ANAL Vs STATE OF MANIPUR AND 3 OTHERS CNR MNHC010029012022

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Manipur

Does the High Court’s Jurisdiction Under Article 226 Extend to Reappreciate Evidence in Foreigners Act Cases? — Reaffirmation of Limited Certiorari Scope and Burden of Proof Standards

The Gauhati High Court reaffirms that its writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not permit reappreciation of factual findings by

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September 15, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

When Is a Registered Will Insufficient for Title? Reaffirming the Strict Proof Required for Due Execution and Attestation Under Section 63(c) of the Indian Succession Act and Section 68 of the Evidence Act (Chhattisgarh High Court, 2025)

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms established Supreme Court and statutory requirements for proving execution and attestation of Wills, holding that

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh