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

Is Administrative Inaction in Land Measurement Applications Challengeable Under Article 226 When Statutory Authorities Have Already Considered and Rejected the Plea?

The High Court held that, where authorities have already considered and rejected a land measurement application after inquiry, a writ

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Is Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 Barred When an Equally Efficacious Remedy Exists Before the Debts Recovery Tribunal?

High Court reiterates that writ petitions are not maintainable where petitioners have an alternative and equally efficacious remedy before the

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does Failure to Serve Notice under Rule 142(1)(A) of CGST Rules, 2017 Render GST Assessment Orders Void?

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reiterates and applies its prior holding that omission of notice under Rule 142(1)(A) vitiates assessment

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When Will High Courts Decline Article 226 Writ Jurisdiction Due to Alternate Remedies in Bank Loan Cases? — Precedent Affirmed by Reliance on Supreme Court Judgments

High Courts will generally refuse to exercise Article 226 writ jurisdiction in banking matters where an alternative efficacious remedy (such

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can a High Court Mandamused to Direct Police Action on Complaints Be Withdrawn Without Substantive Adjudication? *No Precedential Change Made When Writ Petitions Under Article 226 Are Withdrawn Before Merits Are Examined*

The Andhra Pradesh High Court permitted withdrawal of a writ seeking mandamus for police action, without examining the underlying legal

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does a Person Without Documentary Title to Land Have a Right to Mandamus for Pattadar Passbook and Title Deeds? — Clarification by Andhra Pradesh High Court on Documentary Proof and Possession Requirements

A writ of mandamus directing revenue authorities to issue pattadar passbooks and title deeds cannot be granted when the petitioner

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does the Mere Withdrawal of a Writ Petition Result in Any Pronouncement on the Legal Issues Raised Therein? – Precedential Implications When a Petition is Dismissed as Withdrawn

The Court clarified that the dismissal of a writ petition as withdrawn results in no adjudication on the merits and

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh