Does an Appellate Court Have Unlimited Power to Reverse Acquittals? Reaffirmation of the Principles Governing Interference with Acquittal Judgments

The judgment reiterates that while appellate courts have the full power to re-appreciate evidence in appeals against acquittal, there is

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Courts Grant Interim Custody of Seized Vehicles Involved in Illegal Mining During Trial? Practical Application of Section 497 BNSS, 2023 and Supreme Court Guidelines Reaffirmed

The High Court reaffirms that courts possess discretion under Section 497 BNSS, 2023 (analogous to Section 451 CrPC) to grant

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Can “Loss of Confidence” Justify Denial of Reinstatement After Illegal Termination? Gauhati High Court Clarifies Employer’s Burden and Limits

The Gauhati High Court has clarified that, following an illegal termination without domestic enquiry, reinstatement can only be denied on

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October 24, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

Does Failure to Publish Three Public Notices Invalidate Municipal Takeover of Illegal Colonies under Section 292(F) of the Chhattisgarh Municipal Corporation Act, 1956?

The High Court mandates strict compliance with the statutory procedure under Section 292(F)(2) for municipal authorities before taking over management

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Delay in Filing an Appeal Under the Chhattisgarh Rajya Suraksha Adhiniyam, 1990, Be Condoned in the Absence of Express Statutory Provision? – Precedent Affirmed on Adherence to Statutory Limitation Periods

The Chhattisgarh High Court held that, in the absence of a statutory provision permitting condonation of delay, delay in filing

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does the Authority Must Issue Notice Before Reviewing an Administrative Order Under Section 51 of the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code? – Reaffirmation of Natural Justice Requirements

The High Court of Chhattisgarh holds that notice to the party in whose favour an order was passed is a

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Whether an Insurance Company Can Avoid Liability Solely on the Ground of Vehicle Substitution Allegations in Motor Accident Claims — Reaffirmation of Burden of Proof and Findings Based on Final Police Report

The High Court held that liability cannot be shifted from the insurer without cogent proof that a different vehicle was

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Must a Dismissed Workman Be Reinstated When Termination Is Unsupported by Evidence and Domestic Enquiry? Binding Directions from Gauhati High Court on “Loss of Confidence” Doctrine and Employer’s Burden

The Gauhati High Court reaffirms that an employer bears the burden to prove misconduct when there is no domestic enquiry;

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October 24, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

Is Prior Notice and Hearing Mandatory Before Reviewing Administrative Orders Under Section 51 of the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code?

The High Court reaffirms that review of administrative orders under Section 51 of the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code requires mandatory

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does a Reviewing Authority Under Section 51 of the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code Have to Issue Notice to the Party in Whose Favour the Original Order Was Passed Before Granting Permission to Review?

The High Court has reaffirmed that notice and opportunity of hearing must be provided to affected parties before review of

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does the Minimum Wage for Skilled Labourers Under State Law Mandatorily Fix Notional Income in Motor Accident Compensation Claims? – Clarification and Application by the Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court held that the minimum wages prescribed for skilled labourers must be used as the baseline for

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October 24, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh