When Can Non-Bailable Warrants Be Converted Into Bailable Warrants Under Section 70(2) CrPC? — Reaffirmation of Court’s Discretion Upon Repeated Non-Appearance

The Rajasthan High Court affirms that trial courts act within their discretion by issuing non-bailable warrants where an accused repeatedly

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October 23, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

Does the Jurisdiction of the J&K Lakes Conservation and Management Authority Prevail Over Panchayati Raj Authorities for Building Permissions in Block Harwan? Affirmation of Existing Statutory Framework and Precedent on Competent Authority Under Overlapping Jurisdictions

Court reaffirms that areas falling within the jurisdiction of the J&K Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) are excluded from

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

When Are Minor Contradictions in Attesting Witness Testimony Insufficient to Invalidate a Will? Clarification on Proof of Wills and “Suspicious Circumstances” under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act and Section 68 of the Evidence Act

Minor inconsistencies in witness testimony about peripheral details do not amount to “suspicious circumstances” sufficient to discredit an otherwise validly

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October 23, 2025 | Madras High Court

When Is Prior Sanction under Section 197 CrPC Mandatory for Prosecuting Public Servants? — Reaffirmation of the “Reasonable Nexus” Test as Binding Authority

The Orissa High Court reaffirms Supreme Court precedents clarifying that courts must insist on prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Is Statutory Compensation under Section 124A of the Railways Act, 1989 Payable Regardless of Tribunal’s Previous Denial?

The Orissa High Court held that compensation under Section 124A of the Railways Act, 1989, must be awarded where statutory

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can the State Adopt a ‘Pick and Choose’ Approach in Appealing Reference Court Awards Under the Land Acquisition Act? Reaffirmation of Non-Discrimination and Uniformity Principles by the Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has categorically held that State authorities cannot selectively challenge Reference Court awards, reaffirming the Supreme Court

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October 23, 2025 | Bombay High Court

When Is Discrimination by the Acquiring Authority in Challenging Land Acquisition Compensation Awards Prohibited? (Bombay High Court, 2025) — Reaffirmation of Equal Treatment Under Article 14 and Principle of Objective Scrutiny in Land Compensation Appeals

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, holds that the acquiring authority cannot adopt a “pick and choose” approach—accepting compensation awards

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October 23, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can a University Demand Enhanced Security Deposits per Course in Violation of Its Own Guidelines on Affiliation?

The High Court held that the imposition of ₹15,00,000 per course as a security deposit by Kumaon University, contrary to

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Is Financial Difficulty a Valid Ground for Delay in Release of Statutory Post-Retirement Dues by Public Authorities? — Uttarakhand High Court’s Reaffirmation of Employer’s Obligation

Uttarakhand High Court mandates timely release of admitted post-retirement benefits despite financial crunch, upholding settled law; reinforces binding obligation of

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Can Bail Be Granted for Offences Under Sections 110, 281 BNS and Motor Vehicles Act for Drunken Driving and Vehicle Damage? – Clarification and Application by High Court

The Telangana High Court clarifies bail eligibility in offences involving vehicle damage and drunken driving when no injury is caused,

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October 23, 2025 | High Court for State of Telangana

Does an Order Restricting Religious Festival Attendance for ‘Public Order’ Violate Articles 25 and 26? – Himachal Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Constitutional Protections for Religious Practices (Binding Authority)

The High Court holds that blanket administrative orders restraining persons from attending religious celebrations on ‘public order’ grounds violate fundamental

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does Non-Appearance of the Appellant Mandate Dismissal of an Appeal for Non-Prosecution?

The Madras High Court reaffirmed that an appeal can be dismissed for non-prosecution in the absence of representation for the

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October 23, 2025 | Madras High Court