Can a Railway Compensation Claim Be Dismissed Solely for Lack of Eye Witness and Production of Ticket When Documentary Evidence Clearly Suggests Accidental Death?

The Jharkhand High Court reaffirms that, in the context of claims under Section 16 of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act,

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can a Major Woman Choose Her Place of Residence Post-Marriage Despite Parental Objection? — Upholding Right to Personal Liberty under Article 21, as Binding Authority in Habeas Corpus Petitions

A Division Bench of the Uttarakhand High Court affirms that a woman who is legally an adult has the right

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can a Competent Authority Be Directed to Consider a Pending Compounding Application in Demolition Proceedings? — Reaffirmation of Procedural Fairness and Timely Decision-Making as Binding Authority

High Court reiterates that, when demolition is challenged and a compounding application is pending, the authority must consider such application

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Total Non-Compliance with Section 42 NDPS Act Vitiate Conviction Based on Sole Police Testimony?—Madras High Court Reaffirms Binding Law Requiring Strict Compliance

The Madras High Court held that strict compliance with Section 42 of the NDPS Act is mandatory, and total non-compliance

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October 25, 2025 | Madras High Court