Does Seniority Prevail Over Merit After Attaining Minimum Qualifying Marks in Seniority-cum-Merit Promotions under Statutory Bank Service Rules? Clarification and Affirmation of Precedent by the Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court affirms that, under clearly stipulated bank service rules applying the seniority-cum-merit channel, once an employee achieves

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November 11, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

Whether Non-Illumination of a Parked Vehicle’s Indicator Constitutes Negligence under Motor Accident Claims — Clarification on Evidence Assessment by Claims Tribunals

Chhattisgarh High Court clarifies that failure to illuminate indicators on a stationary vehicle at night may amount to negligence, requiring

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Sentences Under Section 304-A IPC Be Reduced to Time Already Undergone Based on Circumstances Like No Criminal Antecedents and Prolonged Pendency?

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirmed that trial courts and appellate courts retain judicial discretion to reduce sentence under Section 304-A

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does the Andhra Pradesh Land Encroachment Act Require Revenue Authorities to Decide Representations Under Section 6 Before Taking Possession Under Section 7? — Precedent on Due Process and Natural Justice

The Andhra Pradesh High Court affirms that revenue authorities must first pass a speaking order on any explanation or representation

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can Conviction for Murder Be Sustained Solely on the Testimony of a Single Eyewitness Who Is a Close Relative, Even if Other Alleged Eyewitnesses Are Not Examined?

The Gauhati High Court reaffirms that conviction for murder can rest on the reliable and cogent evidence of a single

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November 11, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

Does the Minimum Wage Notification Mandate Reassessment of Income in Motor Accident Compensation, and How Should “Just Compensation” Be Calculated in Accordance with Supreme Court Precedent?

The Chhattisgarh High Court held that the income of a deceased unskilled labourer must be assessed in line with the

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Courts Take a Liberal Approach in Cancelling Arrest Warrants for Non-Appearance When Bonafide Reasons Like Illness Are Shown? – Precedent from Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has clarified that where an accused demonstrates bonafide reasons such as illness for failing to appear

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Police Be Mandated to Ensure Law and Order During Religious Festivals at the Behest of a Sarpanch? — Upholding Executive Duty Under Article 226

The High Court reaffirmed that executive authorities can be directed under Article 226 to maintain law and order and enable

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can Matrimonial Cases Be Transferred for the Wife’s Convenience? Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Supreme Court Precedent on Section 24 CPC Transfers

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms that in matrimonial disputes, transfer petitions under Section 24 of the CPC filed by

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does Subsequent Regularization of a Dependent Disqualify Compassionate Appointment Absent Fraud? – Binding Reaffirmation on the Cut-off Date for Eligibility

The Chhattisgarh High Court definitively holds that the eligibility for compassionate appointment is to be determined as of the date

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Is the Addition of 40% of Income Towards Future Prospects for Deceased Persons Aged Below 40 Still Good Law? Reaffirming the Pranay Sethi Principle in Motor Accident Compensation

The High Court reaffirms that, consistent with the Supreme Court’s decision in Pranay Sethi, 40% of the established income should

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Unexplained Delay in FIR and Passive Victim Conduct Bar Conviction for Rape? Precedent on Evaluating Testimony in Sexual Offence Cases Reaffirmed

Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms that unexplained delay in lodging an FIR and the conduct of the prosecutrix can render her

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh