Does Non-Recovery of Ticket Disqualify Claims Under Section 124A, Railways Act? Orissa High Court Applies Liberal Interpretation to ‘Untoward Incident’ Claims (Binding Authority)

The Orissa High Court reaffirms that non-recovery of a train ticket does not bar compensation under Section 124A of the

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November 4, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does the Non-Recovery of a Journey Ticket Bar Compensation under Section 124A of the Railways Act? Orissa High Court Reaffirms Strict (No-Fault) Liability—Eases Evidentiary Burden for Claimants

Orissa High Court clarifies that compensation under Section 124A of the Railways Act cannot be denied solely due to non-recovery

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November 4, 2025 | Orissa High Court

What Is the Appropriate Rate of Interest for Motor Accident Compensation Awards When Original Tribunal Awards Exceed Prevailing Judicial Norms? (Clarified: High Court Aligns Interest Rate with Recent Precedent)

The High Court has clarified that while the Tribunal’s findings on income and compensation remain undisturbed in the absence of

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Tripura

Does Actual Salary for Compensation under Section 166 Motor Vehicles Act Include Allowances? High Court Affirms Supreme Court Precedent as Binding

Salary Assessment for Deceased in Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Awards—Clarification on Inclusion of Allowances, Application of Future Prospects, and Correct

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Lengthy Pre-Trial Detention, Doubtful Involvement, and Magisterial Nature Mandate Bail Under BNS Section 483?

The Punjab & Haryana High Court affirms that where the accused’s involvement is doubtful, pre-trial custody is prolonged, and the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Regular Bail Be Granted in Economic Offences Under Section 483 BNSS?—Clarification on the Role of Custody Period, Pending Magisterial Trial, and Doubtful Involvement

The High Court clarified that, in a magisterial trial for economic offences under Section 420 and 120-B IPC, an accused

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can High Courts Quash FIRs Under Section 306 IPC (Abetment of Suicide) Based on Compromise? Clarification of Inherent Powers Under Section 528 BNSS and Section 482 CrPC

  Summary Category Data Case Name CRM-M/36468/2025 of HIMANSHU AHUJA AND OTHERS Vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER CNR PHHC011052612025

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Is Deposit of Minimum 20% Compensation Mandatory for Suspension of Sentence in Cheque Dishonour Convictions? Punjab & Haryana High Court Reaffirms Discretion Under Section 148 NI Act

The court reaffirms that, following Supreme Court precedent, appellate courts must ordinarily mandate deposit of at least 20% of the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Is Additional Compensation for “Future Prospects” Mandatory in Motor Accident Claims if the Claimant in Government Service Suffers No Salary Loss? — Precedent Affirmed

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana affirms that where a government servant claimant suffers no loss of salary, no

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a Subsequent Change in Compassionate Appointment Policy Bar Claims Arising Under the Previous Policy? – Binding Clarification on Retrospective Application and Administrative Duty

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has reaffirmed that, for ex-gratia/compassionate appointment, the policy in force when the cause of

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can a Writ Petition Be Dismissed for Default Due to Non-Appearance?

The Calcutta High Court reaffirms that persistent non-appearance of the petitioner is sufficient ground to dismiss a writ petition for

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Service as Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Be Counted for Pensionary Benefits upon Absorption as Regular Postal Employee? – Delhi High Court Reaffirms Supreme Court Precedent

Delhi High Court holds that periods spent as GDS cannot be counted towards qualifying service for pension under CCS (Pension)

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Delhi