The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that, for purposes of calculating eligibility for the first and second Kramonnati benefits under the State’s policy, the service of an employee absorbed into government service is to be reckoned from the date of such absorption, not prior promotions/pay scales received in private/institutional roles. The Court upheld the entitlement […]
The High Court reaffirmed its authority to dismiss writ petitions for non-prosecution when the petitioner or counsel fails to appear, maintaining the established judicial protocol. This decision upholds existing procedure and is binding on all subordinate courts in Andhra Pradesh; it remains persuasive for other High Courts. Summary Category Data Case Name WP/18747/2020 of […]
The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirmed that when an equally efficacious statutory remedy (such as the Debts Recovery Tribunal) exists, High Courts will ordinarily decline to exercise their writ jurisdiction under Article 226. The ruling, relying on Supreme Court precedents, upholds existing law and provides binding authority within the state for similar cases in the […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court clarifies that school admission registers and unsupported transfer certificates—absent reliable, primary documents or proper foundational evidence—cannot conclusively establish minority for POCSO offences; reaffirms binding Supreme Court precedent on age determination and sets aside conviction where age proof is lacking. The ruling reinforces the mandatory evidentiary hierarchy and standard for proof of […]
The High Court reaffirmed that dismissing a writ petition as “infructuous” does not decide any question of law or set binding precedent. The judgment does not alter or clarify substantive legal principles and has no effect as a precedent for future cases — practitioners should note its merely procedural nature. Summary Category Data Case […]
The court reaffirmed that when a writ petition becomes infructuous prior to adjudication, it must be dismissed as such without any determination on merits. This judgment upholds well-settled judicial procedure and serves as binding authority within Andhra Pradesh, clarifying the approach when cases become moot during pendency. Summary Category Data Case Name WP/14239/2019 of […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court holds that for deceased semi-skilled workers, the minimum wage notified by the State is to be adopted for income assessment in motor accident claims, unless cogent contrary evidence exists. The judgment applies and clarifies Supreme Court precedents, and constitutes binding authority for compensation computation in similar claims. Summary Category Data […]
Where the original affiliating university raises no substantive objection to the transfer, and the college agrees to fulfill pending financial/legal obligations, the university must grant a No Objection Certificate (NOC) subject to such conditions. This judgment affirms established law and clarifies procedural requirements for transfer of affiliation among higher educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh; serves […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed, in light of binding Supreme Court precedents, that an insurance company can be fully exonerated from liability in third-party motor accident claims where it is established that there was a fundamental breach of policy conditions, specifically where the driver did not possess a valid and effective “Transport Vehicle” licence […]
Chhattisgarh High Court has held that where the driver of the offending vehicle lacked a valid and effective licence for a ‘Transport Vehicle’ on the date of accident, and the owner failed to demonstrate due diligence, the insurer stands exonerated and the liability to compensate third-party claimants rests solely on the owner. The decision applies […]
When a respondent demonstrates compliance with the original writ court’s order via affidavit, the Allahabad High Court holds that no further order is required, resulting in the contempt application being dismissed as infructuous. This upholds the established approach that contempt proceedings are not punitive where the underlying order has been complied with before adjudication, clarifying […]
The High Court confirmed that writ petitions seeking reliefs which have become infructuous may be dismissed as such without adjudicating the merits. This order follows settled precedent, reinforcing consistent judicial practice, and will serve as binding authority for similar future situations. Summary Category Data Case Name WP/23414/2020 of BEELA PARVATHI Vs THE STATE OF […]