Can Courts Interfere with Autonomous Cooperative Societies’ Commercial Decisions in Writ Jurisdiction?

The High Court of Uttarakhand reaffirmed the principle that commercial decisions taken by autonomous cooperative societies, such as redevelopment and

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does a Writ Petition Seeking Parity Based Solely on a Previous Judgment Merit Adjudication When the Administrative Authority Has Already Considered and Rejected Such Parity? — Clarification on Scope of Judicial Review in Light of Administrative Rejection

The court clarified that when an administrative authority considers a petitioner’s claim in light of a cited precedent and rejects

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does an Agreement of Sale for Non-Transferable Leasehold (Khas Mahal) Property Sever the Landlord-Tenant Relationship and Bar Eviction for Rent Default? (Jharkhand High Court – Precedent Upheld)

Clarifies that an agreement of sale, when void ab initio for government leasehold (Khas Mahal) property, does not extinguish the

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

To What Extent Can High Courts Interfere with Statutory Eviction Orders under the Odisha Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1972?

The Orissa High Court reaffirmed that writ intervention against eviction from public premises under the OPP(EUO) Act, 1972 is permissible

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

When Can Criminal Proceedings Arising from Contractual Disputes Be Quashed Under Section 482 CrPC?

The Orissa High Court reaffirmed that criminal proceedings grounded in civil or contractual disputes lacking basic criminal ingredients are liable

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does Disposal of Multiple Connected Writ Petitions Without Detailed Reasons Establish Any New Law or Affect Precedent?

The judgment summarily disposes of a batch of writ petitions without entering into the merits or recording substantive findings, thereby

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

When Can Criminal Proceedings Be Quashed at the Initial Stage? High Court Reaffirms Narrow Scope of Section 482 CrPC Powers

The High Court reiterates that powers to quash criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC must be exercised sparingly, typically only

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Is Failure to Communicate the Rejection of a Detenu’s Representation within a Reasonable Time a Sufficient Ground to Vitiate Preventive Detention Orders under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act?

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir holds that non-communication or delayed communication of the government’s decision on a detenu’s

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Does Persistent Absence of the Petitioner Justify Dismissal of a Writ Petition for Non-Prosecution by the High Court?

Consistent non-appearance of the petitioner, even after admission and service of notice, entitles the High Court to dismiss the writ

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October 23, 2025 | Bombay High Court