Must Interest Be Paid on Delayed Retiral Benefits by State Entities? Himachal Pradesh High Court Reaffirms and Clarifies Binding Precedent

The Himachal Pradesh High Court upholds the established principle that all remaining retiral benefits, including gratuity and leave encashment, must

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can the High Court Enhance Compensation under Section 138 NI Act After Dismissal of Revision, Using Section 482 CrPC? – Limits of Inherent Powers Reaffirmed

The Himachal Pradesh High Court reaffirms that once the revision remedy is exhausted and dismissed, the High Court cannot invoke

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can a Private Party Claim Compensation from the Government for Investments Made Under a Void Agreement Not Sanctioned by the State? – Principle of Privity in Writ Jurisdiction Reaffirmed by the Jammu & Kashmir High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has reaffirmed that a private party cannot seek compensation from the government in writ

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Can Offences Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Be Quashed on Compromise? High Court Reaffirms Voluntary Settlement as Valid Ground for Quashing FIRs

The Court holds that FIRs under Sections 115(2), 140(1), 351(2), and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, may be

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Is Uniform Compensation Across Land Categories Mandated in Land Acquisition When the Entire Area Is Acquired for a Public Purpose? – Precedent Affirmed for Determining Market Value Irrespective of Land Classification

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh reaffirmed that when land is acquired as a single unit for public purposes such

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

What is the Scope of High Court Interference in Departmental Disciplinary Proceedings under Article 226? — Existing Precedent Upheld and Reaffirmed

The Jharkhand High Court reaffirms that, in cases of departmental disciplinary proceedings, High Courts cannot act as appellate authorities to

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Is a Writ Petition Liable to Be Closed on Account of Subsequent Events Rendering Relief Infructuous? — Reaffirmation of Existing Precedent on Withdrawal and Closure Based on Parties’ Statements

A writ petition may be closed and disposed of without adjudication on merits where the petitioner, citing subsequent events, instructs

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does a Writ Petition Challenging Transfer Become Infructuous if the Petitioner Joins at the Transferred Place?

A High Court judgment confirming that a writ petition challenging the transfer of a government servant becomes infructuous if the

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Section 497 of BNSS Mandate Swift Release of Seized Vehicles to Registered Owners Pending Trial? — Binding Authority from Madras High Court Clarifies Trial Court Powers

Madras High Court holds that mere seizure and parking of vehicles in police custody pending trial, when ownership is undisputed,

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November 2, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can the High Court Quash FIRs Involving Non-Compoundable Offences under Section 482 CrPC on the Basis of Compromise? – Precedent Affirmed

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC permit quashing of criminal proceedings, including

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Interim Pre-Arrest Bail Be Made Absolute After Joining Investigation: Reaffirmation of Bail Principles by the High Court?

The Court reaffirms that upon satisfactory joining of investigation and absence of custodial interrogation requirements, interim pre-arrest bail may be

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can High Courts Exercise Inherent Powers Under Section 482 CrPC to Quash Non-Compoundable Offences on the Basis of Genuine Compromise?

The High Court reaffirmed its power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences where genuine compromise has been reached,

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana