Should Authorities Be Prohibited from Seizing a Licensee’s Premises Without an Eviction Order Under the Public Premises Act?

Upholding Existing Precedent, the Uttarakhand High Court Confirms That Termination Notices Alone Do Not Permit Physical Interference with a Licensee’s

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can anticipatory bail be granted when a charge-sheet has been filed and no custodial interrogation is required?

High Court of Uttarakhand reaffirms discretionary anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC in cases where investigation is complete, binding on

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Section 143(3) of the Negotiable Instruments Act Mandate Completion of a Section 138 Summary Trial Within Six Months and Can High Courts Enforce It?

Reaffirmation of Statutory Timeline for NI Act Trials; Binding Authority for Subordinate Courts in Uttarakhand   Summary Category Data Case

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can High Courts Quash FIRs Under Non-Compoundable Offences of the BNS Act 2023 Based on Party Compromise via Inherent Jurisdiction?

Affirming Supreme Court Rulings in B.S. Joshi and Gian Singh, HC Reaffirms Inherent Power Under Article 226 to Quash Criminal

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can High Courts Quash FIRs for Non-Compoundable Offences Based on Compromise Under Their Inherent Jurisdiction?

Reaffirming Supreme Court Precedents on Article 226 vs. Section 320 CrPC and Its Binding Utility for Criminal Quashing Petitions  

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can a High Court Dismiss an Anticipatory Bail Application as Withdrawn on the Applicant’s Request?

High Court permits withdrawal of an anticipatory bail petition when unopposed, reaffirming its procedural discretion.   Summary Category Data Case

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does the absence of anti-mortem injuries in the post-mortem report justify bail in a culpable homicide case?

Court reaffirms that bail is warranted where material shows natural cause of death and no evidence of violence; binding on

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Are Arnesh Kumar Guidelines and Section 35(3) BNSS Act Notices Mandatory for Arrests in Offences Punishable up to Seven Years?

Clarification that prior notice under Section 35(3) of the BNSS Act (analogous to Section 41A CrPC) is mandatory before arrest

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does an Investigating Officer Require Prior Notice Under Section 35(3) of the BNSS Act (Section 41A CrPC) Before Arresting a Suspect for Offences Punishable up to Seven Years?

Reaffirmation of Arnesh Kumar Guidelines Applied to BNSS Act Offences Punishable Up to Seven Years The High Court holds that

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can anticipatory bail be made absolute post-charge-sheet when custodial interrogation is complete?

Upholding Article 21 safeguards in anticipatory bail applications where no further custodial need exists   Summary Category Data Case Name

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can an anticipatory bail application be withdrawn at the hearing stage after a closure report is filed?

High Court of Uttarakhand upholds procedural right to withdraw anticipatory bail petition following submission of closure report; no adjudication on

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Is Prior Notice Under Section 35(3) of the BNSS Act, 2023 Mandatory Before Arrest for Offences Punishable Up to Seven Years?

Affirming Arnesh Kumar Guidelines in the Context of the BNSS Act, 2023: High Court Directs Compliance with Section 35(3) (41A

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand