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LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Whether Daily Wage Workers Terminated in Violation of Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act Are Entitled to Automatic Reinstatement, or Only Monetary Compensation? — Existing Precedent Upheld and Scope Clarified (Binding Authority)

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that monetary compensation, rather than automatic reinstatement or back wages, is the appropriate remedy for daily wage/NMR workers whose services are terminated in violation of Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act. This ruling upholds Supreme Court precedent, clarifies the limited grounds for High Court interference with Tribunal […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Does a Candidate Have a Vested Right to Appointment Where Recruitment is Cancelled for Proven Irregularities? – Precedent Affirmed on State’s Discretion in Public Employment

The High Court of Chhattisgarh reaffirms that no indefeasible right to appointment exists for candidates merely because they are selected, especially when the recruitment process is cancelled for bona fide reasons. Upholding Supreme Court precedent, the judgment clarifies that such cancellation is valid if free from arbitrariness, reinforcing binding authority for service law matters concerning […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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When Can an Accused Be Acquitted Despite Sole Testimony of Prosecutrix in Rape Cases? Clarification on the Weight of Sole Testimony Versus Medical and Circumstantial Evidence

The High Court clarified that, while the sole testimony of the prosecutrix can suffice for conviction in rape cases if found credible and trustworthy, such testimony must inspire confidence, be corroborated by circumstances, and not be contradicted by medical evidence. Where the prosecutrix’s version lacks reliability, is contradicted by medical findings, or is undermined by […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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When Can an Insurer Deny Liability for Compensation on the Grounds of Policy Cancellation Due to Premium Cheque Dishonour? — Upholding Existing Precedent, Requiring Substantiation and Due Communication for Policy Cancellation

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirmed that an insurer cannot escape liability for compensation solely by alleging non-receipt of premium or cancellation of the insurance policy, unless such cancellation is duly proved and properly communicated to the insured. This judgment follows settled Supreme Court principles, clarifies the obligations of insurers, and serves as binding authority for […]

LawSikho
October 22, 2025
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Does Contradictory Testimony, Non-Examination of Material Witnesses, and Inconclusive Evidence Mandate Acquittal in Cheating Cases under Section 420 IPC?

The Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed that where prosecution witnesses provide inconsistent accounts, material witnesses are not examined, and cogent evidence on essential facts is absent, conviction under Section 420 IPC cannot be sustained. This judgment, relying on Supreme Court rulings, clarifies the high threshold of proof in criminal trials, strengthens the presumption of innocence, […]

LawSikho
October 14, 2025
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Does the Supreme Court’s 2016 restoration remedy apply to industrial landowners who did not challenge acquisition objections?

Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number C.A. No.-012653-012653 – 2025 Diary Number 46354/2018 Judge Name HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT Bench HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT; HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE JOYMALYA BAGCHI Precedent Value Binding authority on scope of restoration remedies in land acquisition disputes Overrules / Affirms Affirms the procedural […]

LawSikho
October 14, 2025
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Can a Magistrate Order a Voice Sample from Any Person under CrPC or BNSS 2023 without Violating Article 20(3)?

Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number Crl.A. No.-004456-004456 – 2025 Diary Number 16918/2025 Judge Name HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE Bench HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE K. VINOD CHANDRAN Precedent Value Binding Overrules / Affirms Affirms Type of Law Criminal Procedure Questions of Law Whether a Magistrate has power […]

LawSikho
October 14, 2025
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Can the Supreme Court, in contempt proceedings, appoint an independent auditor to oversee and enforce compliance of its earlier decree?

Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number CONMT.PET.(C) No.-001264 – 2018 Diary Number 14565/2018 Judge Name HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH Bench HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP MEHTA Precedent Value Binding Overrules / Affirms Affirms Supreme Court’s inherent contempt jurisdiction; does not overrule prior precedent Type of […]

LawSikho
October 11, 2025
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Can an Armed Forces Tribunal Substitute a Court-Martial’s Conviction to an Offence under Section 63 of the Army Act under Section 15(6) of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007?

Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number Crl.A. No.-000628-000628 – 2016 Diary Number 11449/2016 Judge Name HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KUMAR Bench HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KUMAR; HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK ARADHE Precedent Value Binding authority on the powers of Armed Forces Tribunal Overrules / Affirms Affirms Type of Law Military […]

LawSikho
October 10, 2025
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Can Section 7-A of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 Be Invoked Decades Later to Secure Release of a Convict Who Was a Juvenile at the Time of Offence?

Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number W.P.(Crl.) No.-000340-000340 – 2025 Diary Number 40047/2025 Judge Name HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DIPANKAR DATTA Bench HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DIPANKAR DATTA; HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH Precedent Value Binding precedent Overrules / Affirms Affirms Type of Law Criminal law; Juvenile justice Questions of Law […]

LawSikho
October 10, 2025
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Can Age Limits in the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 Apply Retrospectively to Couples Who Froze Embryos Pre-Commencement?

Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number W.P.(C) No.-000756 – 2022 Diary Number 26590/2022 Judge Name HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE B.V. NAGARATHNA Concurring or Dissenting Judges K.V. Viswanathan, J. (concurring) Precedent Value Binding authority Overrules / Affirms Affirms presumption against retrospective operation; re-affirms vested-rights doctrine Type of Law Statutory interpretation; constitutional right […]

LawSikho
October 10, 2025
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Can Subordinate Judicial Officers Compete for Direct Recruitment as District Judges under Article 233(2) of the Constitution?

Summary Category Data Court Supreme Court of India Case Number C.A. No.-003947 – 2020 Diary Number 26442/2020 Judge Name HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE Bench B.R. Gavai CJI; Arun Kumar J; Satish Chandra Sharma J; K. Vinod Chandran J Concurring or Dissenting Judges M. M. Sundresh J (concurring) Precedent Value Binding authority Overrules / Affirms […]