Can a Matrimonial Case Be Transferred on Anticipation of Future Convenience When No Present Hardship or Accommodation Exists? – Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms Established Principles

The Jharkhand High Court dismissed a transfer petition seeking to move a matrimonial suit based solely on anticipated convenience after

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Differential Land Acquisition Compensation Be Justified When Adjacent Villages Are Not Similarly Treated? Affirmation of Parity and Enhancement as Binding Precedent

The Jharkhand High Court has reaffirmed that landowners of villages acquired under the same notification, for the same purpose, and

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Can High Courts Interfere with Interim Injunction Orders under Article 227? Reaffirmation of Limited Supervisory Jurisdiction

High Court reiterates that supervisory power under Article 227 does not allow substitution of appellate court’s discretionary orders unless there

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can an Unregistered Educational Institution Use the Term “Madarsa” in its Name? Uttarakhand High Court Reaffirms Precedent Requiring Recognition Under State Madarsa Board

The Court held that use of the word ‘Madarsa’ in the name of an institution is impermissible unless the institution

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When is Contempt Jurisdiction Not Attracted? High Court Reaffirms: Passing of Reasoned Order in Compliance with Prior Directions Suffices

The Jharkhand High Court holds that once a reasoned order is passed as directed, contempt proceedings cannot be maintained; the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Is a Contempt Petition Not Maintainable After Compliance With a Court’s Direction?

If a public authority passes a reasoned order in compliance with a prior judicial mandate, the High Court will not

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted Under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for Offences Under Section 160(2) of the Railway Act, 1989? — Precedent on Scope and Application of BNSS Section 482

The High Court reaffirms that anticipatory bail relief under Section 482 of BNSS (analogous to CrPC Section 438) can be

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Withdrawal of a Petition Seeking Protection of Life and Liberty under Articles 226/227 Preclude Recourse to Alternative Remedies?

The Court affirms that when a writ petition under Articles 226/227 seeking protection of life and liberty is withdrawn by

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Withdrawal of a Petition Seeking Protection of Life and Liberty Under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution Bar A Petitioner from Pursuing Alternative Remedies?

The Punjab & Haryana High Court accepts withdrawal of a habeas corpus/writ petition filed under Articles 226/227 with liberty for

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Non-Appearance of Petitioner Justify Dismissal of a Writ Petition for Default?

The Calcutta High Court reaffirmed that where a petitioner does not appear and has not sought accommodation, dismissal for default

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does a Motor Accident Tribunal’s Excess Quantum Award Permit Recovery from Claimant After Disbursal? Clarification on Recovery of Excess Compensation Already Paid

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that, even if compensation awarded by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal exceeds what

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Whether Compensation Over-Awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Can Be Recovered If Already Disbursed: Reaffirmation of Non-Recovery Principle in Motor Vehicle Claims Appeals

The Punjab & Haryana High Court affirms that, even where compensation awarded by a Tribunal is higher than legally warranted

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana