Does a Writ Petition Become Infructuous Simply by Efflux of Time? – Clarification by High Court of Uttarakhand

The court held that when the petitioners themselves declare their writ petitions infructuous due to passage of time, such petitions

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can a Writ Petition Be Dismissed as Infructuous Upon the Petitioner’s Statement of Loss of Live Controversy? – Precedent on the Impact of Efflux of Time on Pending Writs

The High Court clarified that where petitioners acknowledge that the cause of action is no longer subsisting due to the

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Does a Writ Petition Become Infructuous in the Admission Process?—Reaffirmation of Existing Law on Relief When Circumstances Change

The High Court reiterates that writ petitions seeking relief in admission-related matters become infructuous if the legal basis for the

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can a Writ Petition Challenging Non-Qualification in Entrance Examinations Be Entertained If the Issue Becomes Infructuous Before Decision?

The High Court of Uttarakhand reaffirms that writ petitions that have become infructuous—such as those involving unsuccessful candidates in entrance

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Are Writ Petitions Dismissed as Infructuous: Does Failure in Qualifying Exams Render Legal Challenges Moot?

The court reaffirmed that writ petitions become infructuous and liable for dismissal when the relief sought is rendered impossible due

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does a Statement by Counsel on Infructuous Writ Automatically Lead to Dismissal as Infructuous?

The court reaffirmed that when a petitioner’s counsel states that the writ petition has become infructuous, the writ petition can

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Is a Writ Petition Dismissed as Infructuous? High Court Reaffirms that No Relief Survives When Underlying Cause Ceases to Exist

The Uttarakhand High Court clarified that when petitioners themselves admit the cause of action no longer survives—such as failure to

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

What Is the Legal Effect When a Writ Petition Becomes Infructuous: Does Dismissal as Infructuous Operate as a Precedent or Bar Subsequent Similar Petitions?

The Court held that writ petitions which become infructuous due to supervening circumstances—such as petitioners no longer having locus because

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can a Recruiting Agency Override the Employer’s Determination of Required Qualifications Under Service Rules? Uttarakhand High Court Reaffirms Employer’s Authority as Binding on Recruitment Bodies

The Uttarakhand High Court held that the decision of the employer regarding educational qualifications, including equivalence, is final and binding

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Does a Writ Petition Become Infructuous Due to Efflux of Time?

Courts may dismiss writ petitions as infructuous when circumstances change or relief is no longer required, upon a statement by

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Conviction under Section 395 IPC Stand When Fewer than Five Persons Are Tried? High Court Affirms Mandatory Requirement of IPC Section 391

The Uttarakhand High Court reiterates that conviction for dacoity under Section 395 IPC cannot be sustained unless the essential threshold

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Conviction for Dacoity Stand if Fewer Than Five Accused Are Tried? Uttarakhand High Court Clarifies the Mandatory Ingredients of Section 395 IPC

The Uttarakhand High Court has held that conviction under Section 395 IPC (dacoity) is legally unsustainable when only four persons

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand