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LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Does a Land Acquisition Reference Court’s Enhancement of Compensation Require Interference by the Appellate Court Absent Establishment of Error or Illegality? — Precedent Reaffirmed

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has dismissed all appeals against the Reference Court’s assessment in land acquisition matters, reaffirming that appellate intervention is not warranted unless a clear legal or factual error is demonstrated. This judgment upholds the established standard of review for compensation enhancement cases and carries binding authority for subordinate courts in […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Does Termination of a Daily Wage Worker Without Compliance With Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act Require Automatic Reinstatement, or Is Monetary Compensation Sufficient Where the Establishment Is Non-Functional?

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed Supreme Court precedent that, where a daily wage worker is terminated in violation of Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act, reinstatement is not automatic—especially if the establishment is shut or non-functional—and monetary compensation may suffice. This judgment upholds prevailing Supreme Court authority, emphasizing limited judicial review under […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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How Should Disability and Loss of Earning Capacity Be Assessed in Motor Accident Claims for Personal Injuries? — High Court Clarifies Application of Multiplier and Quantum in Light of Apex Court Precedents

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirmed that disability must be assessed based on uncontroverted medical evidence and aligned compensation must be calculated using the proper multiplier, future prospects, and recognized heads of claim, thereby clarifying the legal framework for quantifying compensation in motor accident injury cases. The judgment follows established Supreme Court precedents and holds […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Does an Out-of-Court Settlement Between Parties Justify Closure of Contempt Proceedings Without Further Judicial Inquiry?

The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that when parties inform the Court of an out-of-court settlement in a contempt proceeding, the Court may, at its discretion, close the case without further inquiry into the merits or wilfulness of alleged disobedience. This judgment reaffirms the Court’s inherent power to determine appropriate closure procedure where dispute resolution […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Can Relief Be Sought Against a Lok Adalat Award by a Non-Party Who Was Set Ex Parte, When There is Unexplained Delay and Suppression of Material Facts? – High Court Upholds Bar of Latches and Suppression

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirmed that writ petitions challenging Lok Adalat awards by persons set ex parte are liable to be dismissed on grounds of latches and suppression, unless timely and full disclosure is made; the case upholds procedural bars and clarifies maintainability requirements for challenges under Article 226. This decision serves as a […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Can Conviction Under IPC Sections 363, 366, 376(2)(n) and Section 6 of the POCSO Act Be Sustained Solely on Unproven Birth Certificates and Mark Sheets: Is Secondary Evidence of Age Admissible Without Foundational Proof? – Clarification and Reinforcement of Evidentiary Standards by the Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirmed that a victim’s minority cannot be established solely on the basis of unproven, secondary evidence such as photocopies of birth certificates and mark sheets without compliance with foundational evidentiary requirements as per the Indian Evidence Act and Supreme Court precedent. The judgment, binding on all subordinate courts in Chhattisgarh, invalidates […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Can Conviction under Sections 279 and 304-A IPC Be Upheld While Reducing the Sentence to Period Already Undergone Due to Mitigating Factors?

Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms that while conviction under Sections 279 and 304-A IPC must be sustained when supported by evidence, the sentence can be reduced to the period already undergone where mitigating factors exist such as youth, lack of criminal history, and genuine accident circumstances. The ruling follows existing precedent and serves as binding authority […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Does Approval of a Development Plan Under Section 19(1) of the Chhattisgarh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, 1973, Without Individual Notice to Affected Landowners, Violate Their Legal Rights? – Reaffirmation of Administrative Procedure and Limited Scope of Judicial Interference

The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the validity of a government-approved development plan under Section 19(1), reiterating that adherence to statutory procedure and consideration of objections by a duly constituted committee suffice even absent individual notice or proof of prejudice; serves as binding precedent within Chhattisgarh for administrative land use changes under the urban planning law. […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Does Mere Signature Admission Trigger the Section 139 N.I. Act Presumption? High Court of Manipur Reaffirms Requirement of Establishing Legally Enforceable Debt Before Presumption Applies

Presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is not automatic upon signature admission; the complainant must first establish the existence of a legally recoverable debt or liability. The decision upholds and clarifies Supreme Court precedent, providing binding authority within Manipur and strong persuasive value elsewhere in cheque dishonour cases. Summary Category Data […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Does a Third-Party Petitioner Have Locus Standi to Challenge the Appointment of an Anganwadi Helper in a Writ Petition?

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that third-party individuals, who are not directly affected, do not have locus standi to seek the removal of a public servant—here, an Anganwadi Helper—through a writ of mandamus. The decision upholds existing precedent regarding standing in service matters, providing clear binding guidance for similar future cases in the […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Does the Fulfillment of a Writ Petition’s Prayer by Subsequent Events Render the Petition Infructuous? — Reaffirmation of Existing Precedent by the Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that when the cause for approaching the court in a writ petition ceases to exist due to subsequent developments, the petition is to be dismissed as infructuous. This decision follows and applies established legal precedent without introducing new law, and has binding value for subordinate courts within Andhra Pradesh […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Does Grant of Annual Increments During Service Pending Proceedings Entitle Relief When Benefits Are Already Extended During Litigation?

A writ of mandamus seeking annual service increments will not survive where, during the pendency of litigation and pursuant to court orders, the benefit is already granted. The judgment upholds the practice of closing writ petitions as infructuous in such cases. Directly impacts public service and employment law cases in Andhra Pradesh, with binding value […]