Can a Writ Petition Challenging Non-Qualification in Entrance Examinations Be Entertained If the Issue Becomes Infructuous Before Decision?

The High Court of Uttarakhand reaffirms that writ petitions that have become infructuous—such as those involving unsuccessful candidates in entrance

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Are Writ Petitions Dismissed as Infructuous: Does Failure in Qualifying Exams Render Legal Challenges Moot?

The court reaffirmed that writ petitions become infructuous and liable for dismissal when the relief sought is rendered impossible due

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does a Statement by Counsel on Infructuous Writ Automatically Lead to Dismissal as Infructuous?

The court reaffirmed that when a petitioner’s counsel states that the writ petition has become infructuous, the writ petition can

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Mere Criminal Antecedents Justify Conviction Under the NDPS Act When Prosecution Evidence Is Lacking? — Madras High Court Reaffirms Need for Strict Proof and Diligent Investigation

The Madras High Court allowed the appeal, acquitted the accused of NDPS charges, and clarified that prior criminal antecedents cannot

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October 24, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does an Appellate Court Dismissal for Want of Prosecution Constitute a Decision on Merits or Leave Substantive Issues Unaddressed?

The appellate court reaffirmed that an appeal dismissed for want of prosecution, owing to the appellant’s repeated non-appearance, is not

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

What Is the Precedential Value When an Appeal Is Dismissed for Non-Prosecution Under Section 19(1) of the Family Courts Act?

When a civil miscellaneous appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution due to the appellant’s repeated absence or failure to argue, the

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October 24, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does Non-Compliance with NDPS Act Section 42 and Failure to Ensure Accused’s Language Rights Vitiate the Trial? — Precedential Clarifications from the Madras High Court

Madras High Court affirms that failure to strictly comply with Section 42 of the NDPS Act, and to ensure procedural

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October 24, 2025 | Madras High Court

When Is a Writ Petition Dismissed as Infructuous? High Court Reaffirms that No Relief Survives When Underlying Cause Ceases to Exist

The Uttarakhand High Court clarified that when petitioners themselves admit the cause of action no longer survives—such as failure to

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

What Is the Legal Effect When a Writ Petition Becomes Infructuous: Does Dismissal as Infructuous Operate as a Precedent or Bar Subsequent Similar Petitions?

The Court held that writ petitions which become infructuous due to supervening circumstances—such as petitioners no longer having locus because

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Grant of Notional Benefits for Work Charge Status Upon Completion of 8 Years of Daily Wage Service, as Directed by Supreme Court in Surajmani Case, Apply Retroactively to Executing Petitioners? Existing Precedent Affirmed

The Himachal Pradesh High Court affirms the precedent set by the Supreme Court in The State of Himachal Pradesh &

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

When Does a Writ Petition Become Infructuous After Grant of Relief to Petitioners? Clarification on Costs in Disposed Petitions

The Himachal Pradesh High Court reaffirms that once the reliefs sought in a writ petition are granted to the petitioners

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can a Recruiting Agency Override the Employer’s Determination of Required Qualifications Under Service Rules? Uttarakhand High Court Reaffirms Employer’s Authority as Binding on Recruitment Bodies

The Uttarakhand High Court held that the decision of the employer regarding educational qualifications, including equivalence, is final and binding

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand