The High Court reiterated that non-prosecution—demonstrated by repeated non-appearance and failure to address queries on maintainability—justifies dismissal of a writ
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that criminal proceedings for offences of forgery, fraud, and economic offences involving banks
Madras High Court clarifies that pendency of prior cases and previous preventive detention under the Goondas Act are relevant but
The Jharkhand High Court clarifies that where an anticipatory bail order does not specify a surrender timeline, there is no
When a second appeal is dismissed for default due to non-appearance of parties, the High Court does not adjudicate the
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, reaffirming the Supreme Court’s position, holds that the mere fact of conviction for a serious
The Orissa High Court reaffirms that Sub-Registrars have a statutory obligation under the Registration Act, 1908 to receive documents presented
The Orissa High Court reaffirms that High Court jurisdiction under Articles 226/227 does not extend to re-appreciation of statutory eviction
The Orissa High Court clarified and upheld the principles for awarding compensation to railway accident claimants, directing an enhanced compensation
Where a cooperative society autonomously resolves to undertake commercial development (e.g., demolition and construction of shops), courts will not interfere
Parole cannot be denied only on the ground of pending criminal cases unless supported by reasonable, specific grounds; mere registration
The High Court of Jharkhand clarifies that writ petitions arising from or relating to investigative actions under criminal statutes, such