The Chhattisgarh High Court has reiterated that an appellate court may interfere with an acquittal only when the view taken by the trial court is either “impossible” or “perverse”, following binding Supreme Court authority. If two plausible views are possible, the acquittal must be upheld. This serves as binding precedent on all subordinate courts within […]
The High Court of Chhattisgarh has reaffirmed that findings of fact regarding the notional monthly income of a deceased, when based on uncontroverted pleadings and absent contrary documentary evidence, are not susceptible to interference in appeal. The judgment upholds established precedent regarding assessment of compensation in motor accident claims and remains binding on subordinate courts […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court confirms that claims under Section 163(A) MV Act require strict substantiation of income and maintainability is subject to statutory conditions. The judgment upholds prior precedent and clarifies evidentiary burdens for claimants, serving as binding authority for tribunals and subordinate courts in motor accident compensation cases. Summary Category Data Case Name […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court reiterated that when an appellant does not appear or provide instructions to counsel even after service of notice and special personal call, the court is justified in dismissing the appeal for non-prosecution. This order upholds existing procedural law and serves as binding authority for future cases involving dismissal for non-prosecution in […]
The Andhra Pradesh High Court, relying on the Supreme Court ruling in *Jigar @ Jimmy Pravinchandra Adatiya v. State of Gujarat*, held that remand extension without physical or virtual production of accused and without informing them of the application is not a violation of Article 21. The precedent mandates strict procedural compliance in remand extensions […]
Physical or virtual production and information to the accused at every remand extension—including under the NDPS Act—are essential: any violation is not a mere procedural irregularity but a gross illegality under Article 21. Andhra Pradesh High Court applies and reaffirms the Supreme Court precedent (Jigar @ Jimmy Pravinchandra Adatiya) as binding law for all subordinate […]
High Court of Chhattisgarh holds that review of an order under Section 51, Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, which affects a beneficiary, mandates prior notice and opportunity of hearing to that person. This judgment upholds established Division Bench precedents from Madhya Pradesh and provides binding clarity for all subordinate authorities and future proceedings in the revenue […]
High Court upholds the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s (MACT) factual findings on notional income and compensation quantum where no documentary evidence is led to the contrary, reaffirming limited appellate interference; binding on subordinate courts adjudicating similar compensation claims. Summary Category Data Case Name MAC/279/2021 of DIVISIONAL MANAGER Vs LAZRUS CNR CGHC010105902021 Date of Registration […]
Permission granted by the statutory authority for the erection of a cell tower is conclusive; private objections cannot override such permission. The High Court upholds settled precedent, confirming binding authority for similar disputes relating to infrastructure projects, particularly in telecommunications. Summary Category Data Case Name WP/2202/2024 of SUNKALA RAMATHULASI Vs. State of Andhra Pradesh, […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court holds that a change in Patwari Halka number and minor headquarter reallocation within a district, made for administrative exigency, does not amount to a “frequent transfer” attracting judicial review in the absence of illegality, favouritism, or nepotism. The judgment upholds earlier precedents and clarifies that such administrative adjustments enjoy strong presumptive […]
The Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that, in the absence of any pending criminal cases, maintaining a Rowdy Sheet is unwarranted and such sheets must be set aside. The judgment upholds extant procedural safeguards, providing binding authority for individuals similarly placed and clarifying police powers in law and order contexts. Summary Category Data Case […]
The High Court of Chhattisgarh reaffirms that, in cases under Sections 354 and 456 of the IPC (pre-amendment), the sentence may be reduced to the period already undergone due to lapse of time and absence of a mandatory minimum, provided justice so demands. The judgment upholds existing precedent and solidifies discretionary sentencing guidelines for subordinate […]