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LawSikho
August 26, 2025
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Can a High Court, by mutual consent disposal of a writ petition, permit government employees to continue in service until the age of superannuation?

Affirming the practice of consent disposals in service-related writs, the Rajasthan High Court allowed Ayurvedic doctors to remain on duty until they reach 62 years, providing a binding precedent for similar petitions in State AYUSH departments. Summary Category Data Case Name CW/12699/2025 of DR. RAJENDRA KUMAR GOUTAM S/O BRIJMOHAN GOUTAM Vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN […]

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August 26, 2025
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Can a High Court dismiss a writ petition for default due to non-appearance on multiple calls?

Bombay High Court reaffirms dismissal for default of non-prosecuted writ petitions, reaffirming established procedural norms Summary Category Data Case Name WP/1510/2020 of UNION OF INDIA THRU THE DIRECTOR GEN. NAVAL PROJECT(MB) Vs HINDUSTAN CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD. AND ANR CNR HCBM010154742019 Decision Date 23-08-2023 Disposal Nature Dismissed for default Judgment Author Hon’ble Shri Justice Sandeep […]

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August 26, 2025
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Can bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 be granted after completion of investigation and filing of the final report in a Section 103(1) offence?

Madras High Court affirms its inherent power post-investigation to grant bail in alleged murder cases, upholding P.K. Shaji (2005) 13 SCC 283; binding on all subordinate courts Summary Category Data Case Name CRL OP/23533/2025 of GAJENDHIRAN Vs The State rep by The Inspector of Police CNR HCMA011865202025 Date of Registration 21-08-2025 Decision Date 25-08-2025 […]

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August 26, 2025
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Can a public servant with serious medical conditions be shielded from a mandatory transfer under the Uttarakhand Annual Transfer for Public Servants Act, 2017?

High Court upholds statutory transfer norms over medical hardship claims, permitting only statutory representation—binding on subordinate courts Summary Category Data Case Name WPSS/1181/2025 of MAYANK KAUSHIK Vs STATE OF UTTARAKHAND CNR UKHC010107782025 Date of Registration 14-07-2025 Decision Date 25-08-2025 Disposal Nature DISPOSED Judgment Author Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari Court High Court of […]

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August 26, 2025
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Can Courts Refuse Additional Time to Vacate Premises Before Demolition of Unauthorized Constructions?

Immediate Enforcement of Demolition Orders Under Writ Jurisdiction Upheld as Binding Authority to Curb Urban Infrastructure Hazards Summary Category Data Case Name MAT/1313/2025 of SUKANTALA SAI AND ORS Vs RABIN BANERJEE AND ORS CNR WBCHCA0380132025 Date of Registration 11-08-2025 Decision Date 25-08-2025 Disposal Nature DISMISSED Judgment Author Hon’ble Justice Rajasekhar Mantha; Hon’ble Justice Ajay […]

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August 26, 2025
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Should courts grant anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC post–charge-sheet when no custodial interrogation is required and risk of tampering or absconding is minimal?

Can anticipatory bail be allowed even after charge-sheet filing when personal liberty under Article 21 outweighs the need for further custody? Summary Category Data Case Name ABA/968/2025 of RAJA Vs STATE OF UTTARAKHAND CNR UKHC010130712025 Date of Registration 21-08-2025 Decision Date 25-08-2025 Disposal Nature ALLOWED Judgment Author HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK KUMAR VERMA Court […]

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August 26, 2025
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Can a Writ Petition for Seniority Fixation and Promotion Relief Survive Post-Retirement?

The High Court reaffirms that petitions seeking seniority adjustment and related arrears become infructuous once service has ceased, upholding existing precedent and serving as binding authority for subordinate courts in administrative/service disputes. Summary Category Data Case Name WPSS/1578/2021 of RAJENDRA PRASAD Vs STATE OF UTTARAKHAND CNR UKHC010154962021 Decision Date 25-08-2025 Disposal Nature DISMISSED AS […]

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August 26, 2025
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Can a High Court dismiss a revision petition for non-prosecution due to the petitioner’s repeated non-appearance?

High Court reaffirms procedural norm that failure to appear at multiple hearings warrants dismissal—upholds existing practice and serves as binding authority on non-prosecution applications. Summary Category Data Case Name CR/2872/2021 of SATYA BHUSHAN Vs MAHAVIR PARSHAD (NOW DECEASED) THROUGH HIS LRS AND ORS CNR PHHC010966122020 Date of Registration 17-11-2021 Decision Date 12-12-2023 Disposal Nature […]

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August 26, 2025
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Can contractual NHM appointees be validly transferred when transfer terms are added through contract renewals?

Does a transfer clause incorporated in successive renewals of a purely contractual appointment under the National Health Mission bind the appointee, and are NHM transfer guidelines merely indicative? Calcutta High Court affirms that contractual autonomy governs transfers, distinguishes advisory nature of NHM Guidelines, and provides binding authority for High Court and subordinate courts. Summary […]

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August 26, 2025
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Can a High Court Mandate Executive Protection of Customary Religious Rights in a Private Temple Festival?

Court affirms power under Article 226 to issue mandamus directing district authorities and police to implement earlier orders, ensure peaceful conduct and full participation in Sri Muthu Mariyamman Temple festival; follows prior writ and serves as binding authority for similar petitions. Summary Category Data Case Name WP/32430/2025 of GANDHI Vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR CNR […]

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August 26, 2025
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Can non-appearance before the High Court justify dismissal of an anticipatory bail application for want of prosecution?

High Court of Uttarakhand upholds the dismissal of SABA No. 27/2025 due to applicant’s absence—reaffirming procedural practice Summary Category Data CNR UKHC010110822025 Neutral Citation 2025:UHC:7516 Court High Court of Uttarakhand Bench Single Judge Judgment Author Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok Kumar Verma Decision Date 25-08-2025 Disposal Nature Dismissed for want of prosecution

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August 26, 2025
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Is Mandating Specific Newspapers for Public Recruitment Advertisements Mandatory Under Statutory Norms?

High Court reaffirms that recruitment advertisements require newspapers of wide circulation rather than designated titles; upholds coordinate bench endorsement and binds subordinate courts in Uttarakhand. Summary Category Data Case Name WPSS/1399/2025 of VINOD SINGH RAWAT Vs STATE OF UTTARAKHAND CNR UKHC010131072025 Date of Registration 21-08-2025 Decision Date 25-08-2025 Disposal Nature DISMISSED Judgment Author Hon’ble […]