Genuine voluntary settlement allows quashing of non‐serious criminal proceedings under inherent powers, affirming Kulwinder Singh and Gian Singh precedents; binding on Punjab & Haryana subordinate courts, persuasive elsewhere. Summary Category Data Case Name CRM-M/27441/2023 of NIRMAL SINGH AND OTHERS Vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER CNR PHHC010692342023 Date of Registration 26-05-2023 Decision Date 20-04-2024 […]
It is settled that repeated non-appearance by an appellant after due notice and counsel’s withdrawal justifies a dismissal in default. This decision reaffirms High Court of Punjab and Haryana practice and serves as binding authority on procedural defaults in appeals. Summary Category Data Case Name RSA No. 5044 of 2009 of Rakesh Kumar Vs […]
High Court Affirms Its Discretion to Adjust Awards Under the Employees’ Compensation Act; Confirms Burden on Insurer and Waiver of Penalty in Labour Compensation Appeals Summary Category Data Case Name FAO/124/2025 of MANAGER(LEGAL), M/S RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD., BBSR Vs MRUTYUNJAYA NAYAK CNR ODHC010110052025 Date of Registration 17-03-2025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature […]
Affirming Existing Procedural Practice by the Orissa High Court to Dispose Writ Petitions as Withdrawn While Preserving Litigants’ Right to Re-file Summary Category Data Case Name WP(C)/22562/2025 of GYANENDRA PATRO Vs THE COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT MAGISTRATE NABARANGPUR CNR ODHC010566512025 Date of Registration 12-08-2025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature Disposed Off Judgment Author Mr. Justice […]
Orissa High Court Reaffirms the Need to Exhaust the Statutory Appeal Remedy, Directs Expedited Disposal and Interim Stay Summary Category Data Case Name WP(C)/22647/2022 of RAMESH CHHATOI Vs STATE OF ODISHA CNR ODHC010580832022 Date of Registration 02-09-2022 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature Disposed Off Judgment Author DR. JUSTICE SANJEEB K. PANIGRAHI Court Orissa High […]
High Court Reaffirms Locus Standi in Writ Jurisdiction Holding that only the aggrieved party can seek writ relief; petition disposed as withdrawn with liberty to the appropriate person. Upheld existing precedent—binding on subordinate courts in Orissa. Summary Category Data Case Name WP(C)/33445/2021 of AKASH SHRIVASTAVA Vs MCL, SAMBALPUR CNR ODHC010722862021 Date of Registration 28-10-2021 […]
Affirming procedural allowance for withdrawal at any stage; petition disposed as withdrawn with no merit assessment by a single-judge bench of the Gujarat High Court. Summary Category Data Case Name CR.MA/8309/2025 of M/s. SCHMECKEN AGRO FOOD PRODUCTS Vs State of Gujarat CNR GJHC240260062025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature Petition disposed as withdrawn Judgment Author […]
High Court of Gujarat affirms its inherent power to restore procedurally dismissed criminal applications, subject to time-bound removal of office objections, creating a binding template for future restoration petitions. Summary Category Data Case Name CR.MA/14173/2024 of PRAFULBHAI GOHIL S/O TALAKSHIBHAI GOHIL Vs STATE OF GUJARAT CNR GJHC240173212024 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature Allowed Judgment […]
High Court of Gujarat upholds its inherent jurisdiction to condone lengthy delays upon acceptable explanation, providing binding guidance for condonation applications Summary Category Data CNR GJHC240389992025 Date of Registration 21-06-2025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature 53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE Judgment Author Honourable Ms. Justice S.V. Pinto Court High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad […]
Affirming the discretionary power to grant leave to appeal in Section 138 NI Act cases where technical non-appearance and misappreciation of documents by the trial court defeat substantive justice—persuasive authority for High Courts on leave-granting jurisdiction. Summary Category Data Case Name CR.MA/7500/2025 of M/S. NILKANTH CONCAST PRIVATE LIMITE THRO POA JAGDISHCHANDRA PRABHUDAN GADHVI Vs […]
Madras High Court affirms the procedural right to withdraw a commercial suit pre-adjudication, dismisses the action as withdrawn and closes connected applications—serving as practical guidance on suit withdrawal in IP litigation. Summary Category Data Case Name C.S(COMM DIV)/186/2025 of Lacoste SA and another Vs KANDHAN TRADERS and 3 others CNR HCMA011616272025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 […]
Affirming Arnesh Kumar Guidelines in the Context of the BNSS Act, 2023: High Court Directs Compliance with Section 35(3) (41A CrPC) Before Arrest; Binding Authority for Uttarakhand Courts Summary Category Data Case Name WPCRL/882/2025 of VINOD LAKHIRAM KANSWAL Vs STATE OF UTTARAKHAND CNR UKHC010125872025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature DISPOSED Judgment Author Hon’ble Mr. […]