Can Pre-Arrest (Anticipatory) Bail Be Made Absolute Under Section 482(2) of BNSS After the Petitioner Joins Investigation?

The High Court affirmed that pre-arrest/anticipatory bail granted under Section 482(2) of BNSS may be made absolute once the petitioner

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Joining Investigation and the Absence of Custodial Interrogation Requirement Mandate Grant of Anticipatory Bail under Section 482 BNSS, 2023? — Confirmation of Interim Bail Subject to Statutory Conditions

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana holds that interim anticipatory bail, once granted on the petitioner’s joining of investigation

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Parity with a Co-Accused Already Granted Bail Be the Sole Ground for Granting Regular Bail in Non-Bailable Offences Involving Serious Charges?

The Punjab & Haryana High Court confirms that when a co-accused with a similar role has already been granted bail

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a Second Appeal Be Dismissed Solely for Non-Prosecution?

The High Court reiterates that an appeal may be dismissed where the appellant fails to pursue it, including instances of

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Is Withholding of Gratuity from a Nominee Permissible Pending Verification of Legal Heir Status? Legal Clarification by the Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court clarifies that an employer’s obligation to release gratuity to a nominee is statutory and cannot be

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October 30, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does Mere Summons Under Section 94/179 BNSS to a Non-Accused Warrant Interference by Writ Courts?

Calcutta High Court holds that writ petition challenging notice to appear under Section 94/179 of the BNSS, when petitioner is

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October 30, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Is the Pre-deposit Requirement for Filing an Appeal under Section 35F of the Central Excise Act, 1944 Mandatory or Can It Be Waived on Grounds of Financial Hardship?

The Calcutta High Court has held that the pre-deposit requirement under Section 35F of the Central Excise Act, 1944 is

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October 30, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does a Minor Contradiction in Seizure Testimony or Alleged Non-Compliance with Sections 42 and 50 of the NDPS Act Mandate Acquittal? Orissa High Court Upholds Existing Standards for Narcotic Searches

Orissa High Court affirms that minor contradictions in prosecution testimony and alleged procedural lapses under Sections 42 and 50 NDPS

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October 30, 2025 | Orissa High Court

When Can an Ex Parte Decree Be Set Aside for Non-Appearance of Defendant? Clarification of “Sufficient Cause” and Procedural Fairness Under Order 9 Rules 7 and 13 CPC – Precedent from Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has clarified that setting aside an ex parte decree under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC is

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October 30, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

Can a Writ Petition Be Withdrawn With Liberty to File Afresh for Better Particulars? (Affirmation of Existing Procedural Law)

Uttarakhand High Court reaffirms that petitioners may withdraw a writ petition, with explicit liberty to file a fresh petition incorporating

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Under What Circumstances Is Ex-Parte Decree Set Aside for Sufficient Cause? — Precedent Clarified and Procedural Irregularities Reaffirmed as Valid Ground

The Rajasthan High Court clarifies the legal standard for setting aside ex-parte decrees under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC, holding

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October 30, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

Can High Courts Rule on Section 148 Income Tax Notices When Identical Issues Are Pending Before the Supreme Court? Judicial Discipline in Deferring Adjudication and the Binding Effect of Future Apex Court Rulings

The Himachal Pradesh High Court affirmed that when the legality of an Income Tax notice under Section 148—based on similar

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh