Can Chewing Tobacco and Khaini Be Regulated as \”Food\” Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006? — Reaffirmation That COTPA, Not FSSA, Governs Tobacco Products in India

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has categorically held that chewing tobacco and khaini do not fall within the definition of

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does Filing of FIR by Police after Writ Petition Render Judicial Relief Infructuous? — Clarification and Precedent on Redress Under Article 226

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that once police register an FIR on the basis of a complainant’s representation,

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

In What Circumstances Can a High Court Interfere With Concurrent Findings of Fact in Second Appeal Under Section 100 CPC? — Reaffirmation of Precedent on Substantial Questions of Law

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms that interference in second appeal under Section 100 CPC is strictly limited to substantial

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can a Civil Suit for Damages on Tortious Liability Proceed When Parallel Criminal Proceedings Have Been Initiated for the Same Incident? – Precedent Clarified and Binding Authority

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that initiation of criminal proceedings does not bar a civil suit for compensation

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can a Criminal Revision Challenging Rejection of Sending a Document to Handwriting Expert Continue After Main Criminal Case Is Disposed?

Disposed proceedings and the threshold for infructuousness in criminal revision under CrPC clarified   Summary Category Data Case Name CRLRC/423/2010

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

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