Does Absence of Privity of Contract Prevent a Statutory Authority from Enforcing Demurrage Liability Against a Third Party? – Orissa High Court Reaffirms Contract Law Doctrine as Binding Authority

Orissa High Court holds that a statutory port trust cannot enforce demurrage charges against a party who is not privy

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October 24, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a Second Anticipatory Bail Petition Be Entertained Without Change in Circumstances? Patna High Court Upholds Supreme Court Precedent

The Patna High Court reaffirmed that a second anticipatory bail application is not maintainable in the absence of new grounds

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October 24, 2025 | Patna High Court

When and How Can Courts Dispose Appeals as Settled Out of Court

The court affirmed that, upon joint submission of a memo recording settlement out of court by both parties, an appeal

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October 24, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a Coparcener Alienate Joint Family Property Without Consent of Other Members? Bombay High Court Reaffirms Limits on Alienation and the Rights of Daughters (Binding Authority)

The Bombay High Court has clarified that, in partition suits, a single coparcener of a Hindu Joint Family cannot alienate

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October 24, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can Criminal Proceedings Under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita Be Quashed Upon Settlement Despite Grievous Hurt?

The Uttarakhand High Court reaffirms that FIRs, including those involving allegations of grievous hurt under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Does a Writ Petition Become Infructuous After Pension Arrears Are Released? — Clarification of Mootness Doctrine and Redressal Completion in Pension Matters

The High Court clarified that once all admissible pension arrears are released and the petitioner’s grievance is redressed, the writ

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Recovery Orders Against Class-III Government Employees Be Issued Without Departmental Inquiry or Proof of Misconduct?

High Court of Himachal Pradesh Affirms Precedent, Reiterates Due Process Mandate for Recovery Proceedings Against Employees   Summary Category Data

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

When Does Compliance with a Fresh Consideration Order Warrant Closing Contempt Proceedings?

The court reaffirmed that contempt proceedings may be closed when the competent authority issues a fresh consideration order and undertakes

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Conviction Under Section 138 NI Act Be Set Aside on Compounding After Appeal? High Court Reaffirms and Clarifies Legal Position as Binding Authority

The High Court expressly permits compounding of offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act even after conviction and

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does a Government’s Compliance With Contempt Directions Conclude the Contempt Proceedings When Benefits Under the MACP Scheme Are Paid During Pendency?

The High Court held that upon documented compliance with its directions—including disbursement of monetary benefits owed under the MACP Scheme

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Can a Writ Petition Be Dismissed Due to Non-appearance or Lack of Instructions from the Petitioner’s Counsel? Does the High Court Have Residual Discretion to Dismiss for Default?

A single judge of the Karnataka High Court reaffirmed that where counsel is unable to obtain instructions or ensure the

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka