When a Bail Application Is Dismissed as “Not Pressed” in NDPS Cases: Does It Create Binding Precedent or Legal Clarification?

A bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in relation to an NDPS offence

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October 31, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does the High Court’s Dismissal of a Criminal Revision as Infructuous Create Any Precedential Value on Substantive Legal Questions?

Where a criminal revision is dismissed as infructuous following withdrawal of the underlying proceedings, the judgment does not decide any

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October 31, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does Completion of Prescribed Formalities Mandate Electricity Connection by WBSEDCL? – Clarification and Directions on Statutory Duty of Distribution Authorities

Calcutta High Court clarifies that upon a petitioner’s compliance with all procedural and statutory requirements for an electricity connection, including

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October 31, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does Completion of Formalities by a Consumer Mandate Timely Electricity Connection, Absent Contravention or Legal Hurdles?

The Calcutta High Court reaffirms that, where a consumer has undisputedly completed all required formalities, the distribution licensee must provide

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October 31, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Repeated Litigation Prevent Demolition of Unauthorised Construction When Sanction Plan is Absent? (Calcutta High Court Affirms Illegality of Unsanctioned Structures)

The Calcutta High Court upheld that constructions made without a sanctioned plan, especially when recognized as such by the concerned

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October 31, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does Police Inaction After Commencement of Criminal Trial Justify Judicial Direction for Registration of New Complaint?

Where a complainant alleges threats or offences after charge sheet and trial commencement, the High Court reiterates the duty of

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October 31, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

When Is an Appeal Dismissed as Infructuous? Clarification on the Continuing Relevance of Appeals in Light of Changed Circumstances

The court held that an appeal may be dismissed as infructuous when circumstances render the matter academic. The judgment upholds

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October 31, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does Failure to File Objections Within the Stipulated Time Bar Judicial Interference in Co-operative Election Disputes?

The Calcutta High Court has reaffirmed that belated objections to the Draft Voters’ List in co-operative society elections do not

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October 31, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

When is an Appeal Dismissed as Infructuous and What is Its Precedential Value? Upholding Existing Practice, Not Deciding on Substantive Legal Questions. Binding for Procedure, Not for Substantive Law

An appellate court reiterated that appeals rendered infructuous by changed circumstances or parties’ admissions should be dismissed accordingly. This order

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October 31, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can GST Registration Cancellation for Non-Filing of Returns Be Set Aside by High Courts Allowing a Last Opportunity for Compliance Under Article 226?

Calcutta High Court reaffirms that even after cancellation of registration for non-filing of GST returns, writ jurisdiction under Article 226

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October 31, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can an Employer Suspend a Contractual Employee Without a Disciplinary Proceeding or Suspension Allowance, Absent Specific Contractual or Statutory Provisions?

The Calcutta High Court clarifies that in cases of contractual employment, unless the terms of the contract or applicable rules

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October 30, 2025 | Calcutta High Court