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LawSikho
August 19, 2025
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When can bail be refused under Section 439 CrPC read with Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for offences carrying mandatory life imprisonment?

Does the Calcutta High Court’s rejection of bail reaffirm the established principle that the nature and gravity of an offence and prima facie involvement justify denial of bail, and serve as binding authority for subordinate courts? Summary Category Data Case Name CRM(M)/1079/2025 of Kazi Golam Khusbu Vs State of West Bengal CNR WBCHCA0324302025 Decision […]

LawSikho
August 19, 2025
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Does a High Court Have the Power to Grant Liberty to Withdraw a Pending Bail Petition and Direct the Petitioner to Seek Relief Before the Trial Court Under Section 483 of the BNSS Act, 2023?

Calcutta High Court permits withdrawal of a bail application under Section 483, dismissing the petition as withdrawn while enabling the petitioner to approach the trial court Summary Category Data Case Name CRM(M)/1036/2025 of ALI MAHBOUBI Vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL CNR WBCHCA0317512025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature DISMISSED AS WITHDRAWN Judgment Author Suvra Ghosh, […]

LawSikho
August 19, 2025
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Does failure to clear the written‐exam threshold bar a candidate from invoking reservation in promotion selections?

The Calcutta High Court reaffirms that reservation norms for promotional posts apply only after written‐exam qualification, distinguishes earlier Division Bench ruling and serves as binding authority for subordinate courts Summary Category Data Case Name WPA/5157/2024 of SANGITA PRAMANIK (DAS) Vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ORS. CNR WBCHCA0099412024 Date of Registration 23-02-2024 Decision Date […]

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August 19, 2025
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Can High Courts Permit Withdrawal of Bail Applications with Liberty to Renew if Pre-Arrest Release Is Delayed?

Affirms the procedural practice of disposing bail petitions as withdrawn with a two-month window for renewal, offering persuasive guidance for subordinate courts in bail proceedings. Summary Category Data Case Name BLAPL/4361/2025 of ANIL SAMANTASINGHAR Vs STATE OF ODISHA CNR ODHC010283512025 Date of Registration 23-04-2025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature Disposed Off Judgment Author Mr […]

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August 19, 2025
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Can an accused withdraw a bail application with liberty to renew within a stipulated period?

Orissa High Court permits withdrawal of interim bail petitions with liberty to renew within two months, reaffirming procedural discretion in criminal practice; serves as persuasive authority for similar procedural withdrawals. Summary Category Data Case Name BLAPL/4733/2025 of SIDHARTHA SATPATHY Vs STATE OF ODISHA CNR ODHC010302502025 Date of Registration 02-05-2025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature […]

LawSikho
August 19, 2025
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Can High Courts Mandate Timely Disposal of Service-Related Representations Under Their Writ Jurisdiction?

Reaffirmation of Supervisory Power to Direct Administrative Authorities on Pending Representations Summary Category Data Case Name WP(C)/22095/2025 of SHIBANI DALNAIK Vs STATE OF ODISHA CNR ODHC010558902025 Date of Registration 07-08-2025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature Disposed Off Judgment Author MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Court Orissa High Court Bench Single-Judge Bench Precedent Value Reaffirms […]

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August 19, 2025
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Can an appellate court dismiss an appeal as withdrawn upon counsel’s prayer for withdrawal?

Court confirms dismissal of RFA No. 5 of 2017 as withdrawn on counsel’s request Summary Category Data Case Name RFA/5/2017 of PREMALATA PANIGRAHI Vs JANARDAN PANIGRAHI CNR ODHC010458642017 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature Withdrawn Judgment Author B.P. Routray Court Orissa High Court Bench Single Judge Arguments by the Parties Petitioner Learned counsel for the […]

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August 19, 2025
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Can a Criminal Petition Be Dismissed for Want of Prosecution When the Petitioner Fails to Appear?

High Court Upholds Dismissal of Unpursued Petition as a Routine Procedural Safeguard Summary Category Data Case Name CRM-M-51289-2024 of JAGMOHAN SINGH ALIAS MOHNA Vs STATE OF PUNJAB CNR PHHC011279632024 Decision Date 25.11.2024 Judgment Author HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV BERRY Court High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh Bench Single Judge Disposal Nature Dismissed […]

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August 19, 2025
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Are writ petitions maintainable against eviction notices under Section 12(1) of the O.P.L.E. Act, or must petitioners invoke the statutory appeal remedy?

High Court upholds existing precedent restricting writ jurisdiction, directs statutory appeal with interim relief, and mandates 15-day disposal timeline Summary Category Data Case Name WP(C)/22643/2022 of NISHAKAR CHHATOI Vs STATE OF ODISHA CNR ODHC010580762022 Date of Registration 02-09-2022 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature Disposed Off Judgment Author Dr. Justice Sanjeeb K. Panigrahi Court Orissa […]

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August 19, 2025
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How Does a High Court Exercise Its Discretion to Permit Withdrawal of a Criminal Miscellaneous Petition?

Granting a petitioner’s request to withdraw under Section 482 CrPC without adjudicating the merits, reaffirming inherent procedural discretion Summary Category Data Case Name CR.MA/16575/2025 of UTTAM BHIKHABHAI VANSH Vs STATE OF GUJARAT CNR GJHC240571592025 Date of Registration 12-08-2025 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature 40-WITHDRAWN @ FH Court High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad Bench […]

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August 19, 2025
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Is a 38-Day Delay in Filing a Criminal Appeal Condoneable on Showing Sufficient Cause?

Bombay High Court reaffirms its discretionary power to condone a 38-day filing delay based solely on stated grounds, providing binding guidance for future delay applications. Summary Category Data Case Name CRMA/37/2024 of ARUN KUMAR SHARMA Vs ANANDRAO VAMAN CHATIM AND ANR CNR HCBM050005942024 Decision Date 18-08-2025 Disposal Nature Disposed of Judgment Author Hon’ble Shri […]