Do Delay in Trial or Right to Speedy Trial Surmount the Rigours of Section 37 NDPS Act When Commercial Quantity is Recovered? Clarification on Bail Principles under Special Statutes

The Himachal Pradesh High Court reaffirms that in commercial quantity NDPS Act cases, bail cannot be granted without strict compliance

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does a High Court’s Dismissal of a Second Appeal for Non-Prosecution Establish Any Legal Precedent or Bind Subordinate Courts Under Section 100 of the CPC?

A High Court’s summary dismissal of a second appeal solely for non-prosecution, without adjudicating any legal question or issue under

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October 29, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can Bail Be Denied to a Juvenile in Cases of Serious Offences Under the JJ Act? Orissa High Court Reaffirms That Bail is the Rule and Detention the Exception

Orissa High Court clarifies that even in cases of serious offences including those under POCSO and IT Act, bail to

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October 29, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can an Unrecognized Educational Institution Use the Term ‘Madarsa’ and Operate Pending Registration?—High Court of Uttarakhand Upholds Regulatory Restrictions

The High Court of Uttarakhand affirms that unrecognized institutions cannot use the term ‘Madarsa’ or operate as a madarsa until

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Courts Modify Sentences Under Section 304-A IPC by Applying Probation of Offenders Act and Awarding Compensation?

The Calcutta High Court, affirming Supreme Court precedent, held that while the Probation of Offenders Act is generally not applicable

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does Withdrawal of an Administrative Office Order Restore Withdrawn Service Benefits Automatically for Affected Employees? — Himachal Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Precedent and Clarifies Restorative Directions

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that once an office order withdrawing previously granted service benefits is itself withdrawn, all

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Upholding the Doctrine of Infructuous Petitions — Calcutta High Court Reaffirms Existing Practice; Binding Authority for Similar Procedural Scenarios

A writ petition was dismissed as infructuous when the statutory authority passed an order under Section 10(4) of the West

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Eligible Candidates Excluded Without Reason from an Earlier Selection List Seek Appointment in Government Service? — Calcutta High Court Reaffirms Judicial Review over Arbitrary Selection in ICDS Engagement Process

The Calcutta High Court has reaffirmed that when eligible candidates from the first list for Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does Administrative Discretion Allow “Pick and Choose” in Government Appointments Without Stated Reasons? — Calcutta High Court Reaffirms Duty of Equal Consideration for Eligible Candidates

The Calcutta High Court has reaffirmed that administrative authorities must provide clear reasons when recommending some eligible candidates for appointment

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does Withdrawal of a Departmental Office Order Revoking Service Benefits Require Mandatory Restoration of Benefits to Affected Employees When Precedent is Affirmed?

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has directed restoration of withdrawn service benefits following the withdrawal of an impugned departmental

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice Act Mandate Bail for Child in Conflict with Law Even in Grave Offences Unless Specific Statutory Exceptions are Established?

The Court reaffirmed that under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, bail is

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October 29, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does Operation of a Pre-Existing Business Exempt It from Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Licensing Restrictions? Calcutta High Court Upholds CRZ Rules as Binding on Excise Licence Applications

The Calcutta High Court has reaffirmed that a business’s prior operation does not exempt it from compliance with CRZ restrictions

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court