The Court held that the continuation of a rowdy sheet against an individual, where no criminal cases are presently pending, is arbitrary and violates Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution as well as relevant AP Police Standing Orders. This judgment upholds the established legal position, clarifies procedural safeguards under police standing orders, and sets […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms that excessive and poorly explained delay in filing an appeal under the Motor Vehicles Act cannot be condoned solely on grounds of sympathy, illiteracy, or financial hardship. This judgment strictly follows and applies recent Supreme Court rulings, underscoring a mandatory approach to limitation statutes and providing binding authority for all […]
The Andhra Pradesh High Court affirms that in cases involving private disputes over sale deeds—especially where contested questions of fact and allegations of non-payment are involved—judicial review under Article 226 is not maintainable, and parties must seek appropriate remedies under civil law. This decision upholds established precedents, reinforcing the bar on writ jurisdiction in contract […]
The High Court of Manipur held that termination of an aided college employee’s service without first conducting an inquiry, giving an opportunity to be heard, and obtaining the Director of Education’s approval is arbitrary, violates principles of natural justice, and contravenes Rule 4(b) of the Conduct and Discipline Rules. The decision upholds established law and […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court holds that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 cannot ordinarily be invoked in cases of contractual disputes concerning bank guarantee encashment when an effective alternative remedy under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is available. The decision upholds established precedent regarding maintainability and clarifies procedural recourse for aggrieved parties in commercial contracts. […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court, reaffirming the Supreme Court’s reasoning in M/s. Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran (2025 INSC 804), clarified that a complainant qualifies as a ‘victim’ under Section 2(wa) CrPC and may file an appeal against acquittal under the proviso to Section 372 CrPC, with the Sessions Court not to insist on limitation if […]
The Gauhati High Court has reaffirmed that changing eligibility criteria for recruitment by amending service rules after an initial advertisement but before actual commencement of the recruitment process (i.e., before call for subject-wise applications) does not amount to impermissibly changing the “rules of the game” midway, provided the amended rules are in force when the […]
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that absence of a valid fitness certificate at the time of an accident is a fundamental breach of policy conditions, exonerating the insurer from primary liability but permits the insurer to pay the award and recover the same from the vehicle owner/driver; the judgment reaffirms existing precedent and will serve as […]
The Rajasthan High Court affirms that trial courts act within their discretion by issuing non-bailable warrants where an accused repeatedly fails to appear despite service of summons and bailable warrants. This decision upholds existing precedent and serves as binding authority on subordinate courts in Rajasthan for the exercise of power under Section 70(2) CrPC regarding […]
Court reaffirms that areas falling within the jurisdiction of the J&K Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) are excluded from the ambit of Panchayati Raj–granted building permits as per Government Orders; related challenges by third parties without direct aggrievement are not maintainable. Confirms and operationalizes statutory exclusions; binding on lower courts in J&K. Summary […]
Minor inconsistencies in witness testimony about peripheral details do not amount to “suspicious circumstances” sufficient to discredit an otherwise validly executed Will. This judgment reaffirms and clarifies existing legal standards for proof of Wills, upholds the trial court’s approach over the first appellate court, and provides binding authority for courts addressing challenges to testamentary documents […]
The Orissa High Court reaffirms Supreme Court precedents clarifying that courts must insist on prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC where the alleged acts of a public servant have a reasonable connection to official duties; this ruling upholds existing law and serves as binding precedent for subordinate courts, with direct practical impact on complaints against […]