Does a Dismissal of a Second Appeal for Non-Prosecution Constitute a Decision on the Merits or Affect the Substantive Legal Rights of the Parties?

The court reiterated that a second appeal dismissed solely for non-prosecution does not result in an adjudication on the merits

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Section 12 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 Bar Disqualification from Public Employment Arising from Conviction if the Person is Released on Probation? – Delhi High Court Reaffirms the Protective Scope and Practical Application

Delhi High Court holds that Section 12 of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 protects individuals released on probation from

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Delhi

Calcutta High Court Upholds Existing Practice; No New Substantive Legal Principle Enunciated; Dismissal for Default Has Limited Precedential Value

The Calcutta High Court reaffirmed that repeated non-appearance of parties results in dismissal for default in a second appeal, thereby

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can a Second Appeal Be Dismissed for Default When the Appellant Fails to Appear?

The Calcutta High Court reiterates that persistent non-appearance by the appellant, despite repeated opportunities, mandates dismissal of second appeals for

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does Non-Recovery of Train Ticket Bar Compensation Under Section 124A of the Railways Act? Orissa High Court Reaffirms Strict Liability and Clarifies Evidentiary Standards

The Orissa High Court clarifies that non-recovery of a journey ticket does not automatically defeat claims under Section 124A of

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November 4, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a Civil Court Appoint a Commissioner for Local Investigation under Order 26 Rule 9 CPC Even Before Evidence is Led? High Court Clarifies Scope and Non-Prejudicial Nature

The Orissa High Court affirms that there is no legal bar to appointing a Survey Knowing Amin Commissioner under Order

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November 4, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can Bail Can Be Granted in Cases Registered Under Section 69 of BNS, 2023 During Ongoing Investigation?

The court clarified that bail may be granted in cases under Section 69 of the BNS, 2023, after considering the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court for State of Telangana

When Is an Execution Petition “Fully Satisfied”: Criteria for Disposing Off Petitions Post-Compliance Clarified by High Court

The High Court reaffirms that an execution petition stands disposed of as ‘fully satisfied’ where compliance with the judgment is

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Performance-Based Incentives Be Included in “Income” for Motor Accident Compensation? — High Court Affirms That Only Proven, Regular Components Apply

The High Court of Uttarakhand held that incentive payments, such as occasional or performance-based bonuses, cannot be included in the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Adult Couples in Inter-Community Marriages Seek Direct Police Protection From Familial Threats? — Affirmation of Established Legal Safeguards Under Article 21

The Uttarakhand High Court reaffirms Supreme Court precedent by holding that consenting adult couples, though facing familial and societal hostility,

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can an Appeal Be Dismissed for Default When Both Parties Do Not Appear Despite Repeated Opportunities?

The Calcutta High Court confirms that where parties repeatedly fail to appear, an appeal may be dismissed for default after

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does Non-Prosecution by Applicant’s Counsel Justify Dismissal of Bail Applications Under Existing Precedent?

The Uttarakhand High Court affirms that bail applications may be dismissed for want of prosecution if counsel is unprepared or

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand