Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted for Recovery of Narcotic Drugs from Accused’s House Under NDPS Act? — Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms Strict Approach

Jharkhand High Court reiterates that the recovery of narcotic drugs from an accused’s house is a strong ground to deny

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September 5, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does an Arbitration Clause in a Booking Form Survive a Subsequent Mutual Agreement Cancelling the Original Contract?

The High Court of Jharkhand affirms that an arbitration clause originally contained in a Booking Form remains valid and enforceable,

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Does a Writ Petition Seeking Release of Admitted Contractual Dues Become Infructuous Due to Payment?

A High Court judgment confirms that once the admitted dues are paid during the pendency of a writ petition, the

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Lack of Parental Guardianship Alone Justify Denial of Bail to Juveniles under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015?

Reaffirming that bail is the rule under Section 12 JJ Act – refusal only on statutorily specified grounds; lack of

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August 30, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does Section 43D(5) of the UA(P) Act bar bail when a prima facie case of conspiracy and extortion by a banned organisation member is established?

Division Bench of Jharkhand High Court affirms existing precedent on mandatory bail embargo under Section 43D(5) UA(P) Act in PLFI

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August 27, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can High Courts Interfere via Writ Jurisdiction in Pure Contractual Disputes Over Suspension of State Work Orders?

The Jharkhand High Court answers “No,” upholding existing precedent that administrative suspension of a public procurement contract under CPCB‐mandated environmental

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August 27, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can a Subsequent Purchaser Who Pays Part Consideration After Notice Claim Exemption Under Section 19(b) of the Specific Relief Act?

Clarifying that deferred payments after notice of a prior agreement defeat good faith under Section 19(b) and that uncontroverted readiness

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August 26, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Pendency of Criminal Proceedings Prevent Payment of Retiral Benefits to Government Servants?

The High Court of Jharkhand reaffirms that pension, gratuity, leave encashment and other retiral dues are vested rights and cannot

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August 26, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can a Subsequent Purchaser Invoke Section 19(b) of the Specific Relief Act After Making Part-Payments Post-Notice and Despite Constructive Notice of a Prior Agreement?

The Jharkhand High Court holds that relief under Section 19(b) is unavailable if part consideration is paid after notice of

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August 26, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can a Bail Application Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution Due to the Petitioner’s Non-Appearance?

The High Court of Jharkhand reaffirms that failure of the applicant to appear can lead to dismissal of a bail

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August 26, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can a High Court Permit Withdrawal of an Anticipatory Bail Application with Liberty to Approach the Trial Court under Supreme Court Precedent?

Upholding Satender Kumar Antil (2022) 10 SCC 51 in Criminal Procedure – Binding on Subordinate Courts   Summary Category Data

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August 26, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can a High Court permit withdrawal of a quashing petition with liberty to invoke a Supreme Court precedent in ongoing trial proceedings?

Affirming the discretion to dismiss a Section 482 CrPC petition as withdrawn while granting leave to rely on Satender Kumar

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August 26, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand