What is the Precedential Value of a High Court Dismissal for Default in a Writ Petition Seeking Implementation of a Government Order?

A writ petition seeking enforcement of G.O.Ms.No. 194 was dismissed for non-prosecution by the Andhra Pradesh High Court; such dismissals

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can Conviction Under the POCSO Act Be Sustained Solely on Private School Records as Proof of Minority When There Are Contradictions in Oral Evidence?

Court emphasises that documentary evidence from private schools, especially without foundation or corroboration, is insufficient to establish the minority of

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Can an Appellate Court Interfere With an Acquittal Under Section 378 CrPC? Scope for Setting Aside Acquittals Reaffirmed

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has reaffirmed that interference with a trial court’s acquittal in criminal cases is permissible only

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Contractual Disputes Arising Under Statutory Framework Be Challenged in Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 Merely for Alleged Procedural Violations? — High Court Reaffirms Limits of Judicial Review in Commercial Contracts

The High Court holds that contractual disputes between private parties and statutory corporations cannot be adjudicated under Article 226 of

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Mere Issuance of a Crossed Cheque Establish Presumption of Liability under Section 138 NI Act When the Underlying Debt is Disputed?

A crossed cheque alone does not raise conclusive presumption of a legally enforceable debt under Section 138 of the Negotiable

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Can a Wife Be Denied Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC for Failure to Prove Sufficient Cause for Living Separately? — Reaffirmation of Precedent on Burden of Proof and Grounds of Refusal

The High Court reiterates that a wife must substantiate sufficient and reasonable cause for living separately, and mere uncorroborated allegations

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Execution of a Mutual Separation Deed and Acquittal Under Section 498-A IPC Bar a Wife’s Right to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC?

A recent judgment by the High Court of Chhattisgarh holds that where both parties have executed a mutual separation deed

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Is Evidence Before Foreigners Tribunals Sufficient to Prove Citizenship? Gauhati High Court Affirms Strict Proof Standards for Pre-1971 Lineage Under Article 226

The Gauhati High Court reiterated that mere production of old voter lists, land records, and certificates—without linking documentary and oral

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November 2, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

Can a Complainant Appeal an Acquittal in a Cheque Bounce Case Directly to Sessions Court under the Proviso to Section 372 CrPC? (Scope Clarified in Light of Recent Supreme Court Precedent)

The High Court affirms that, following the Supreme Court’s clarification in M/s Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025), the complainant’s

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Can an Insurance Company Be Exonerated from Liability for Compensation? Clarifying the Need for Evidence Beyond Mere Allegation in Motor Accident Appeals

The High Court of Chhattisgarh reaffirmed that an insurance company, to escape liability for compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act,

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Criminal Proceedings Be Quashed When Transaction Appears Civil but Allegations of Fraud Exist and No Documentary Proof of Consideration Is Submitted? – Precedent Upheld by Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed that the pendency of a civil suit does not preclude criminal prosecution where allegations

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh