Is Averaging Past Income Returns Permissible When Calculating Compensation in Motor Accident Claims, or Must the Highest Proven Income Be Taken?

The Uttarakhand High Court clarified that for assessing the income of a deceased in motor accident claims, the highest and

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Can Anticipatory Bail Be Denied in NDPS “Commercial Quantity” Cases Based Solely on Co-Accused’s Disclosure?

The High Court reaffirmed that anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS in cases involving commercial quantity under NDPS Act can

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Withdrawal of a Writ Petition Preclude Re-presentation on the Same Grounds? – Affirmation of Judicial Approach to Liberty for Fresh Filing

The Himachal Pradesh High Court upholds the practice of permitting withdrawal of writ petitions with liberty to file afresh, maintaining

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can the High Court Be Compelled to Enforce Administrative Orders Issued by Superior Government Authorities When Subordinate Officials Fail to Comply? — Reaffirming Limits on Judicial Execution Powers and Proper Remedy

Reaffirmed: The High Court cannot be used as an executing forum for enforcing Government or superior authority orders against subordinate

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November 2, 2025 | Orissa High Court

When Should Bail Be Granted Under Section 14A(2) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for Offences Under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023? — Precedent Upheld

The High Court establishes that bail can be granted to accused under the SC/ST Act, even where firearms are allegedly

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

Does Grant of Anticipory Bail under Section 482 BNSS Depend on Parity with Co-Accused and Delay in FIR? — Precedential Guidance from Punjab & Haryana High Court

Anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the BNSS can be granted when co-accused have received similar relief and there is

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Prolonged Pre-Trial Incarceration Justify Grant of Bail in Commercial Quantity NDPS Cases Despite Section 37—When Trial Delay Dilutes Statutory Bar?

The Court holds that undue delay in trial, leading to significant undertrial incarceration, can override the rigour of Section 37

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Non-Signatory Directors Be Prosecuted Under Section 138 NI Act? High Court Reaffirms Mandatory Averments Requirement (Binding Authority)

Directors who are not signatories of a dishonoured cheque cannot be prosecuted under Section 138 read with Section 141(1) of

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Fresh Pleas Raised in Written Statements Be Preserved for Adjudication After Withdrawal of a Rent Revision Petition?

The High Court clarified that withdrawal of a rent revision petition—where related pleas are also in the written statement—does not

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Precedent Affirmed: Anticipory bail cannot be denied solely because nothing incriminating was discovered or no recovery was made if the accused has duly joined and cooperated in the investigation. Binding on subordinate courts for interpreting ‘cooperation’ in custodial interrogation requests.

The High Court clarified that “cooperation in investigation” means making oneself available and responding to lawful queries—not necessarily yielding discovery

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can High Courts Exercise Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 Against SARFAESI Proceedings When Statutory Alternative Remedies Exist? — Reaffirmation of Complete Code Doctrine

Reaffirming Supreme Court precedent, the High Court clarifies that intervention under Article 226 in matters under the SARFAESI Act is

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana