The High Court of Chhattisgarh has held that statutory income tax must be deducted from the deceased’s income while determining compensation in motor accident claims, in conformity with Supreme Court precedent. This position upholds and applies the law as previously laid down by the Supreme Court, providing clear binding authority for lower courts and practical […]
The High Court held that, in absence of concrete proof of income, the monthly income of the deceased can be assessed as per the prevailing Minimum Wages Notification for skilled labour, thus modifying and enhancing compensation accordingly. This ruling applies settled Supreme Court law and offers binding guidance for Motor Accident Claims Tribunals within Chhattisgarh. […]
The High Court reaffirms that complainants under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 are “victims” as per Section 2(wa) CrPC and can appeal an acquittal directly under the proviso to Section 372 CrPC without seeking special leave under Section 378(4) CrPC, pursuant to the Supreme Court’s 2025 ruling in M/s. Celestium Financial v. […]
The High Court of Chhattisgarh has reaffirmed that when the testimonies of the victim and key witnesses are riddled with material contradictions and lack inherent reliability, conviction under Sections 11/12 of the POCSO Act and Section 354C of IPC cannot be sustained. The decision upholds established Supreme Court precedent requiring strict scrutiny and reliability of […]
The High Court of Manipur held that when statutory or institutional rules require preparation and notification of inter-se-seniority lists as a precondition for promotion the authorities must expedite the process and failure to do so justifies judicial directions The Court clarified that the National Medical Commission Rules which came into effect after the institutional rules […]
The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms that authorities are required to impose penalties, not seizure, for first-time violations of sand transportation norms as per Clause 6(III)(Q)(i) of G.O.Ms.No.43 Industries and Commerce (Mines-III), Department, dated 08.07.2024; binding precedent for subordinate courts dealing with similar statutory regimes. Summary Category Data Case Name WP/24452/2025 of SURVI SHEKHAR […]
High Court provides binding clarification: Quashing of proceedings under Sections 376 and 376(2)(n) IPC is warranted when the complainant’s versions are self-contradictory, unsupported by medical and forensic evidence, and motivated by ulterior purposes. Reaffirms and applies Supreme Court guidelines—future quashment petitions in similar scenarios have authoritative precedent to cite; existing case law affirmed and further […]
Where parties inform the court that their dispute has been settled amicably outside of court, the High Court may dismiss a pending appeal as infructuous. This order follows existing precedent and confirms the discretionary power of the court in motor accident compensation proceedings. The judgment reaffirms current procedural law, is binding on subordinate courts in […]
Summary Category Data Case Name WP(C)/925/2022 of H.B. THANISON ANAL Vs STATE OF MANIPUR AND 3 OTHERS CNR MNHC010029012022 Date of Registration 31-10-2022 Decision Date 11-09-2025 Disposal Nature Dismissed as withdrawn Judgment Author HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AHANTHEM BIMOL SINGH Court High Court of Manipur at Imphal Precedent Value Binding on subordinate courts in Manipur […]
The Gauhati High Court reaffirms that its writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not permit reappreciation of factual findings by the Foreigners’ Tribunal and upholds the settled principle that the onus to prove citizenship under Section 9 of the Foreigners Act, 1946, lies entirely on the person proceeded against. The Court affirms existing precedent, clarifies […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms established Supreme Court and statutory requirements for proving execution and attestation of Wills, holding that mere registration and examination of purported attesting witnesses are not sufficient when suspicious circumstances exist and statutory mandates are unmet. This judgment upholds settled law, providing binding authority within the state and persuasive value nationwide […]
The Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld the requirement to exhaust the statutory remedy under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act before invoking writ jurisdiction under Article 226, reaffirming existing precedent and clarifying that writ petitions are not maintainable when an efficacious alternative remedy exists. This principle remains binding on all subordinate courts and reinforces procedural […]