Does Recovery of Valid Railway Tickets from the Deceased Irrefutably Establish Bona Fide Passenger Status for Compensation under Section 124-A of the Railways Act?

A High Court judgment confirms that the presence of valid journey tickets on a deceased person is sufficient to establish

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Should a Murder Conviction Under Section 302 IPC Be Modified to Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder Under Section 304 Part II?

Jharkhand High Court held that in the absence of intent or knowledge required for murder under Section 300 IPC—especially where

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can a Contempt Petition Proceed When the Alleged Contemnor Has Passed a Reasoned Order in Compliance with a Prior Direction? – Clarification on Judicial Response When Dispute Remains as to the Sufficiency of Compliance

The Jharkhand High Court reaffirms that contempt jurisdiction will not be invoked when the alleged contemnor has passed a reasoned

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Is a Civil Writ Versus a Criminal Writ Petition Maintainable in High Court Regarding State Investigative and Police Actions?—Jharkhand High Court Clarifies Jurisdictional Boundaries and Roster Compliance

The Jharkhand High Court holds that writ petitions challenging actions arising out of or relating to powers exercised under criminal

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does a Bail Application Merit Rejection When the Victim’s Testimony Fully Supports Prosecution in Serious Offences Under POCSO Act and B.N.S.?

The Jharkhand High Court reaffirmed that bail must be refused where the prosecutrix’s testimony fully supports grave allegations of gang

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

What is the precedential impact of dismissal of writ petitions “as not pressed”—Does it create binding law or clarify any legal principle?

A petition seeking relief was withdrawn at the preliminary stage; the High Court dismissed it as “not pressed” without adjudicating

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can a Writ Petition Be Withdrawn With Liberty to Pursue Alternative Remedies as a Matter of Right? (High Court’s Reaffirmation of Procedural Practice)

The Jharkhand High Court upholds existing precedent by permitting the withdrawal of a writ petition with liberty to seek remedies

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Will a Civil Review Petition Be Dismissed for Lack of Error Apparent on the Face of the Record? – Affirmation of Strict Standards for Review under Civil Procedure Code

The Jharkhand High Court reaffirms that civil review petitions must demonstrate an “error apparent on the face of the record”

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Is a Writ Petition Maintainable for Interest Due on Land Acquisition Compensation Once the Bank Admits Liability and Agrees to Pay? — Disposed as Infructuous Based on Bank’s Undertaking

The Jharkhand High Court directly disposed of a writ petition seeking payment of interest on land acquisition compensation after the

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Executing Courts Order Delivery of Possession When Decreed Property Boundaries Differ from Gift Deed Descriptions?

The Jharkhand High Court reaffirmed that, where the identity of the decretal property is established in the decree and supporting

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand