Whether the High Court May Allow a Criminal Appeal by Setting Aside Conviction Without Costs Despite Pending Prosecution — Reaffirmation of Appellate Powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure as Binding Authority

The High Court clarified its authority under the Criminal Procedure Code to allow criminal appeals by setting aside convictions, even when the prosecution is still pending, and disposed of the matter with no order as to costs; this reaffirms existing precedent and stands as binding authority for subordinate courts in Andhra Pradesh.   Summary Category […]

Does the Satisfaction of Demand Notices Render a PIL Infructuous When Relief Sought Has Been Fully Addressed by Government Action? Reaffirms that once public interest grievances are remedied during proceedings, continuing the PIL serves no practical purpose — Judgment as Binding Authority on Disposal of Redundant PILs.

Where departmental action during PIL pendency leads to complete satisfaction of relief sought (including resolution by payment or relevant party’s demise), the High Court closes the petition as nothing survives. This reinforces existing precedent on the disposability of infructuous PILs, with sectoral implications for mining revenue disputes and similar regulatory enforcement cases.   Summary Category […]

When Is a Writ Petition Dismissed as Infructuous Due to Lapse of Time? Clarifying the Precedent Value and Practical Implications for Future Filings

The High Court reaffirmed that a writ petition seeking an administrative action (such as the allotment of a transformer) may be disposed of as infructuous if, by the hearing date, the relief sought is no longer relevant or sustainable. This clarifies that such dismissals do not address the merits, and do not create binding precedents—making […]