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August 19, 2025
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Can a High Court Enforce Section 143(3) NI Act’s Six-Month Mandate by Directing a Subordinate Court to Conclude a Section 138 Trial?

High Court upholds statutory timeline under Section 143(3) of the Negotiable Instruments Act and affirms its supervisory power; binding on subordinate courts Summary Category Data Case Name C528/1413/2025 of GUNJAN SINGH ALIAS GUNJAN SAINI Vs BHAGWAN SINGH SAINI CNR UKHC010125722025 Date of Registration 13-08-2025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature ALLOWED Judgment Author Hon’ble Mr. […]

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August 19, 2025
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Is Documentary Proof Mandatory for Compassionate Appointment of an Unmarried Sister Under the Central Government Scheme?

Court Affirms Requirement of Proven Dependency and Welfare Inspector Inquiry for Compassionate Appointments to Central Government Service Dependents Summary Category Data Case Name WPC/2683/2024 of JYOTI KUMARI Vs UNION OF INDIA THROUGH THE GENERAL MANAGER, EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY CNR JHHC010142122024 Date of Registration 06-05-2024 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature Dismissed Judgment Author Rajesh Shankar, […]

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August 19, 2025
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Can an Arbitration Clause in an Expired and Under-Stamped Lease Deed Bind Parties During Statutory Tenancy?

Summary Category Data Case Name Arb O.P(COM.DIV.)/421/2023 of Aparna Philip Vs Dr. Jayalakshmi Shreedhar CNR HCMA011004602023 Date of Registration 05-09-2023 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature DISMISSED Judgment Author Honourable Mr. Justice Abdul Quddhose Court Madras High Court Bench Single Judge Precedent Value Affirms Kompetenz-Kompetenz principle and arbitration-clause independence Overrules / Affirms Affirms Type of […]

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August 19, 2025
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Can contempt proceedings be closed upon compliance with court directions?

High Court of Meghalaya reaffirms that production of a compliance communication suffices to dispose of contempt proceedings, providing binding authority for subordinate courts in contempt matters. Summary Category Data Case Name Cont.Cas(C) No. 22 of 2025 of Bimal Kumar Bajaj Vs Swapnil Tembe, I.A.S and Anr. CNR MLHC010008182025 Date of Decision 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature […]

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August 19, 2025
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Does the death of a petitioner render a criminal writ petition infructuous and warrant its dismissal?

Petition dismissed as infructuous upon petitioner’s death, affirming established practice in criminal writ jurisdiction Summary Category Data Case Name WPCR/51/2025 of SANJAY D. PARAB Vs STATE OF GOA, THR. PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND 2 ORS CNR HCBM050003262025 Date of Registration 18-08-2025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature Disposed of (dismissed as infructuous) Judgment Author Hon’ble Shri […]

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August 19, 2025
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Can a Criminal Appeal Be Dismissed for Default When the Appellant Fails to Appear?

Reaffirmation of Procedural Rule on Non-Prosecution Dismissal The High Court upheld that where an appellant does not appear despite repeated listings, the appeal can be dismissed in default for want of prosecution. This decision reinforces established practice and serves as binding guidance for criminal courts on procedural non-compliance. Summary Category Data Case Name CRM-A/117/2021 […]

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August 19, 2025
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Can a second appeal abate if no steps are taken to substitute a deceased sole respondent?

High Court of Karnataka upholds automatic dismissal under Section 100 CPC when no substitution follows the death of the only respondent Summary Category Data Case Name RSA/19/2014 of DODDAMARIYAPPA Vs NAGAIAH CNR KAHC010501412014 Date of Registration 02-01-2014 Decision Date 02-06-2022 Disposal Nature Dismissed as abated Judgment Author Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ravi V. Hosmani Court […]

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August 19, 2025
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Can High Courts Dispose of Appeals on Private Settlements and Add Non-Parties by Consent?

Calcutta High Court reaffirms inherent power to record settlements, add affected non-parties via affidavits, and dispose of appeals — persuasive authority for appellate procedure. Summary Category Data Case Name MAT/717/2025 of SMARAJIT SAHA @ SUROJIT SAHA AND ORS Vs ASIT GHOSH AND ORS CNR WBCHCA0218322025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature DISPOSED Judgment Author HON’BLE […]

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August 19, 2025
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Is a writ petition liable for disposal without further orders if the petitioner’s grievance has been redressed?

Calcutta High Court confirms that once the grievance is resolved, no further adjudication is required Summary Category Data Case Name WPA/16787/2025 of NAMITA ROY Vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ORS. CNR WBCHCA0341752025 Disposal Nature DISPOSED Judgment Author HON’BLE JUSTICE SAUGATA BHATTACHARYYA Court Calcutta High Court Bench Single Judge

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August 19, 2025
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Can Minor Discrepancies in Eyewitness Testimonies and Investigative Omissions Invalidate Convictions Under Sections 302 and 326 IPC?

The Calcutta High Court answers “no,” reaffirming that normal contradictions and incomplete recovery of weapons do not defeat convictions when injured witnesses’ evidence and medical reports are overwhelming; this decision upholds existing Supreme Court precedents and serves as binding authority for criminal trials. Summary Category Data Case Name CRA/266/2015 of AFTAB SK @ ATAB […]

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August 19, 2025
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Can Minor Discrepancies and Investigation Omissions Invalidate Convictions Based on Overwhelming Injured‐Witness and Medical Evidence?

The Calcutta High Court affirms that minor contradictions, inquest irregularities, or non-recovery of weapons do not automatically undermine convictions under Sections 302, 326 read with 34 IPC, and stands as binding authority for subordinate courts while following established precedents. Summary Category Data Case Name CRA/320/2015 of Waser Sk @ Wacher Mayra Vs State of […]

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August 19, 2025
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Can a Writ Petition Under Article 226 Be Dismissed as Withdrawn with Direction to Pursue Perjury Proceedings?

The Madras High Court reaffirms procedural norms by allowing withdrawal of a writ petition with endorsement and directing petitioners to seek remedy via an application for perjury, serving as binding High Court authority on similar withdrawals. Summary Category Data Case Name W.P.No.30565 of 2025 of M. Govindasamy Vs. The Director General of Police CNR […]