Does an Assessment Order Under GST Require the Assessing Officer’s Signature to Be Valid? — High Court of Andhra Pradesh Affirms Existing Precedent

The Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that absence of a signature on a GST assessment order renders it invalid; affirms

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Whether the High Court May Allow a Criminal Appeal by Setting Aside Conviction Without Costs Despite Pending Prosecution — Reaffirmation of Appellate Powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure as Binding Authority

The High Court clarified its authority under the Criminal Procedure Code to allow criminal appeals by setting aside convictions, even

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When Is a Writ Petition Dismissed as Infructuous Due to Lapse of Time? Clarifying the Precedent Value and Practical Implications for Future Filings

The High Court reaffirmed that a writ petition seeking an administrative action (such as the allotment of a transformer) may

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can a Writ Petition Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution When the Petitioner Fails to Appear?

The High Court reaffirmed its authority to dismiss writ petitions for non-prosecution when the petitioner or counsel fails to appear,

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When Will High Courts Decline Writ Petitions Due to Alternative Remedies, and Under What Circumstances Can Article 226 Jurisdiction Still Be Invoked?

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirmed that when an equally efficacious statutory remedy (such as the Debts Recovery Tribunal) exists,

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When is a Writ Petition Dismissed as Infructuous? Clarifying the Scope and Effect of Dismissal Orders on Substantive Legal Issues — No New Precedent Set

The High Court reaffirmed that dismissing a writ petition as “infructuous” does not decide any question of law or set

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can a Writ Petition Be Entertained When Rendered Infructuous Before Decision? — Precedent on Judicial Discretion To Dismiss as Infructuous Upheld

The court reaffirmed that when a writ petition becomes infructuous prior to adjudication, it must be dismissed as such without

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When is a University Bound to Issue a ‘No Objection Certificate’ for Shifting a College to Another University’s Jurisdiction? — Affirming Precedent on Conditional NOCs and Payment of Affiliation Fees

Where the original affiliating university raises no substantive objection to the transfer, and the college agrees to fulfill pending financial/legal

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does the Court Have a Duty to Decide Writ Petitions When Relief Has Become Infructuous?

The High Court confirmed that writ petitions seeking reliefs which have become infructuous may be dismissed as such without adjudicating

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can High Courts Issue Mandamus for Police Protection During Pendency of Civil Suits? Scope of Article 226 when Civil Remedies Exist

The Andhra Pradesh High Court clarified that where a civil suit is already pending between parties, the High Court ordinarily

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When Must Police Register an FIR Upon Receiving a Complaint? — Reaffirmation of Mandatory Duty in Light of Prior Registration

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms existing precedent that once police register an FIR regarding a complaint, no further judicial

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh