What Is the Effect on Pending Writ Petitions When the Petitioner Passes Away? – No Change in Legal Principle, Binding for Practice on Withdrawal of Petitions

A writ petition becomes infructuous and is dismissed as withdrawn if the sole petitioner dies before adjudication and withdrawal is

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does an Admission by a Public Corporation of Adopted Pension Revision Create a Binding Obligation to Release Pension Arrears to Employees?

Where a public corporation admits to the adoption of government pension revision notifications, courts may direct implementation and disbursement of

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does an Admitted Liability for Pension Revision Mandate a Writ for Enforcement Without Further Reply?

Where the employer (HRTC) admits liability to release revised pension/family pension as per a State Notification, the High Court directs

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does Non-Repayment of a Secured Loan Disentitle Defaulters from Equity Against Auction of Mortgaged Property? – Binding Precedent on Judicial Indulgence for Chronic Default

The Himachal Pradesh High Court, reaffirming established precedent, has held that when a borrower or their successor has not repaid

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act Mandate Timely Construction of Public Infrastructure to Ensure Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities? – Precedent Value of Directions Issued by the High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court affirms that under Sections 3 and 16 of the Right of Persons With Disabilities Act,

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Is the State Mandated to Ensure Accessible Infrastructure for Persons with Disabilities under the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?

The High Court expressly directs State authorities to provide barrier-free infrastructure as required by Sections 3 and 16 of the

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Liberty to Move for Bail on the Strength of Supreme Court Precedent Be Reserved Upon Withdrawal of Anticipatory Bail Applications Before the High Court?

The Jharkhand High Court affirmed that a petitioner may withdraw an anticipatory bail application with express liberty to approach the

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does a Magistrate Have to Record Evidence under Section 138 CrPC When No Conditional Order Has Been Made under Section 133(1)?

The High Court of Jharkhand held that unless a Magistrate issues a conditional order under Section 133(1) CrPC, there is

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Can Appellate Courts Interfere with Convictions Based on Doubtful Evidence in Attempt to Murder Cases?

The Jharkhand High Court allowed appeals and set aside convictions under Section 307 IPC and Section 27 Arms Act, holding

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Is a Detailed Reasoned ‘Speaking Order’ Mandatory When an Administrative Authority Relies on and Endorses Earlier Layered Reasoning by Subordinate Officers? — Precedent Upheld on Sufficiency of Brief Rejection with Evident Consideration

The Bombay High Court reaffirms that when objections regarding electoral circle formations are considered at multiple administrative levels, and reasons

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October 25, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Does Section 166(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act Permit Filing of Motor Accident Claims Where the Insurance Company Has a Branch—Even if the Accident or Claimant’s Residence Is Elsewhere? (Precedent Affirmed)

The Uttarakhand High Court reaffirms that claim petitions under Section 166(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 can be initiated

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

What is the Effect When a Writ Petition is Dismissed for Non-Prosecution?

A High Court judgment reaffirms that a writ petition may be dismissed for non-prosecution if the petitioner or their counsel

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand