The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has held that failure to disclose prior criminal cases in bail petitions under the NDPS Act is a valid ground to deny bail, especially where criminal antecedents exist and the statutory rigours of Section 37 are attracted. The decision reaffirms and enforces existing Supreme Court and High Court precedents, […]
When an administrative order impugned before the High Court is rescinded during the pendency of a writ petition, the proceedings are rendered infructuous and are closed without adjudication on merits. This disposition does not affect the petitioner’s liberty to initiate fresh proceedings on unresolved issues, reaffirming existing procedural precedent with binding authority for subordinate courts […]
The court accepted the petitioner’s request to withdraw their challenge against a transfer order after the competent authority issued a reasoned rejection of the petitioner’s representation; the judgment simply records the withdrawal and does not create or reaffirm precedent—its value is limited to its facts. Summary Category Data Case Name CWP/16342/2025 of YASHPAL SINGH […]
The High Court reaffirmed that preventive detention orders under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988, can be sustained if all constitutional and statutory safeguards—especially under Article 22(5)—are met, and the detaining authority is subjectively satisfied on the basis of credible material. The judgment upholds existing precedent without overruling […]
A High Court judgment does not merge with a Supreme Court order dismissing an SLP without reasons; such summary dismissal does not curtail the High Court’s review powers. This precedent affirms the limited grounds for review under CPC, clarifies the effect of Supreme Court SLP dismissals, and sets binding guidance on the competence of Arbitrators […]
The High Court clarifies that preventive detention orders under the PITNDPS Act can be sustained based on the subjective satisfaction of the detaining authority, even when past criminal cases resulted in bail, so long as constitutional and statutory procedural safeguards are complied with. This decision upholds existing precedent, reinforcing the preventive and anticipatory rationale of […]
A High Court may entertain a review petition of its own prior judgment even after the Supreme Court dismisses a Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging that judgment without assigning reasons. The judgment clarifies that an unreasoned dismissal of SLP does not trigger the doctrine of merger, nor does it constitute a declaration of law under […]
The Patna High Court mandates that allocation processes for public dealerships must adhere to principles of natural justice, including giving applicants an opportunity to participate in inquiries and access to all evidence; any denial thereof vitiates the entire process. This judgment upholds and strengthens existing precedent on natural justice in public employment and dealership allocations. […]
The High Court reaffirmed that when an appellant is granted the sought-after relief in accordance with prior authoritative precedent, further appeal is rendered infructuous. This decision follows and applies established precedent (Vikram Singh & Others v. HRTC & Others) and is binding on subordinate courts and public sector employment regularization claims in Himachal Pradesh. […]
Where a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is withdrawn by the petitioner without any arguments on merits, the court dismisses the matter as withdrawn, without delivering any substantive ruling on the legal questions raised. This case reaffirms that withdrawal does not create binding precedent or alter existing legal principles, and such orders have no precedential effect […]
The Karnataka High Court declined to entertain a writ appeal challenging the application of Union of India v. Ganapathi Dealcom Pvt. Ltd., citing pendency of a review petition in the Supreme Court. The judgment does not create a new precedent but maintains the current legal position, granting liberty to revive the appeal if the review […]
Orissa High Court affirms that compensation can be granted when an appeal against a Tribunal’s denial is allowed, requiring Railways to deposit the adjudicated amount; upholds appellate court’s power to independently assess compensation under the Railways Act — sets binding precedent for subordinate courts in Odisha. Summary Category Data Case Name FAO/100/2021 of BISWAJIT […]