What is the Effect When a Writ Petition is Dismissed for Non-Prosecution?

A High Court judgment reaffirms that a writ petition may be dismissed for non-prosecution if the petitioner or their counsel

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can an FIR Disclosing a Cognizable Offence Be Quashed at the Pre-Investigation Stage on Factual Disputes? — Precedent Affirmed as Binding Authority

The Rajasthan High Court reaffirmed that an FIR disclosing a cognizable offence involving vehicle particulars cannot be quashed under writ

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October 25, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

Can Revisional Courts Reappreciate Evidence or Interfere with Concurrent Convictions under Section 379/34 IPC? Clarification and Reaffirmation of Limited Revisional Jurisdiction—Precedent Confirmed

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh upholds the settled principle that revisional courts do not function as appellate courts and

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

When Can a Criminal Appeal Be Withdrawn as of Right? High Court of Jharkhand Reaffirms Procedural Principles on Voluntary Withdrawal (Binding Precedent)

The Jharkhand High Court confirmed that, with no objection from the State, an appellant may seek and receive leave to

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Unsuccessful Candidates Challenge a Recruitment Selection Process After Participation by Alleging Non-Disclosure of Vacancies or Procedural Irregularities? — Precedent Affirmed by High Court

The High Court has reaffirmed that candidates who participate in a selection process without protest cannot later challenge the process

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Does an Administrative Authority’s Compliance with Court Directions in Pension Matters Remove the Need for Further Judicial Intervention? — Clarification of Execution Powers and Enforcement Procedures by Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court clarified that upon compliance with a prior judicial direction, execution proceedings may be disposed of

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can a Purchaser from an Absolute Owner Move for Rejection of Partition Suit Plaints When the Property Is Not Joint Family Property? – Reaffirmation of Principles for Rejection under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC

The Madras High Court upholds existing precedent that, for suits seeking partition, only co-sharers have locus standi, and where property

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October 25, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does Repeated Non-Compliance With Office Objections Justify Dismissal of Writ Appeals Under the Karnataka High Court Rules?

The Karnataka High Court reaffirms that persistent failure to remove office objections, despite repeated opportunities and imposition of costs, is

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

Can a Conviction Under the NDPS Act Be Sustained Solely on the Confession of a Co-Accused, and Without Strict Compliance of Section 42?

The Madras High Court holds that mere confession of a co-accused, without independent corroboration and strict statutory compliance—especially of procedural

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October 25, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can Conviction Under the NDPS Act Be Sustained Solely on Co-accused Confession Without Independent Evidence or Strict Compliance with Statutory Procedure?

The Madras High Court held that conviction under the NDPS Act cannot be sustained solely on the confession of a

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October 25, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a Coparcener Secure Injunctive Relief to Prevent Sale of Ancestral Property Mortgaged by the Karta for Alleged Absence of Legal Necessity? — Reaffirmation of Manager’s Powers under Hindu Law

The Bombay High Court reaffirms that coparceners cannot restrain the Karta from alienating joint family property unless the lack of

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October 25, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can an Insurer Be Made Liable for Compensation in a Motor Accident Claim When Not Implicated During Trial, and What is the Extent of Its Interest Liability?

The Bombay High Court held that an insurance company, though not impleaded during the trial, can be directed to pay

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October 25, 2025 | Bombay High Court