Can a Coparcener Alienate Joint Family Property Without Consent of Other Members? Bombay High Court Reaffirms Limits on Alienation and the Rights of Daughters (Binding Authority)

The Bombay High Court has clarified that, in partition suits, a single coparcener of a Hindu Joint Family cannot alienate

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October 24, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can Criminal Proceedings Under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita Be Quashed Upon Settlement Despite Grievous Hurt?

The Uttarakhand High Court reaffirms that FIRs, including those involving allegations of grievous hurt under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Does a Writ Petition Become Infructuous After Pension Arrears Are Released? — Clarification of Mootness Doctrine and Redressal Completion in Pension Matters

The High Court clarified that once all admissible pension arrears are released and the petitioner’s grievance is redressed, the writ

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Recovery Orders Against Class-III Government Employees Be Issued Without Departmental Inquiry or Proof of Misconduct?

High Court of Himachal Pradesh Affirms Precedent, Reiterates Due Process Mandate for Recovery Proceedings Against Employees   Summary Category Data

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

When Does Compliance with a Fresh Consideration Order Warrant Closing Contempt Proceedings?

The court reaffirmed that contempt proceedings may be closed when the competent authority issues a fresh consideration order and undertakes

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Conviction Under Section 138 NI Act Be Set Aside on Compounding After Appeal? High Court Reaffirms and Clarifies Legal Position as Binding Authority

The High Court expressly permits compounding of offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act even after conviction and

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does a Government’s Compliance With Contempt Directions Conclude the Contempt Proceedings When Benefits Under the MACP Scheme Are Paid During Pendency?

The High Court held that upon documented compliance with its directions—including disbursement of monetary benefits owed under the MACP Scheme

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Can a Writ Petition Be Dismissed Due to Non-appearance or Lack of Instructions from the Petitioner’s Counsel? Does the High Court Have Residual Discretion to Dismiss for Default?

A single judge of the Karnataka High Court reaffirmed that where counsel is unable to obtain instructions or ensure the

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

Does an Appeal Automatically Abate If No Steps Are Taken After Death of a Party? — Reaffirming Procedure Under the Motor Vehicles Act

Madras High Court reaffirms that a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act abates when no

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October 24, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does Regularization Entitle Previously Contractual Employees to Revised Pay Scale Benefits Under the 2022 Rules in Himachal Pradesh? — Precedent Affirmed and Clarified

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has reaffirmed that once contractual or temporary employees are regularized, they are entitled to

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh