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

When Is Anticipatory Bail Justifiably Refused Due to Multiple Pending Cases? — Reaffirming Judicial Standards for Bail Discretion under Section 482 BNSS

The Madras High Court reiterates that anticipatory bail may be denied where the accused has a history of similar pending

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October 24, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does the Compromise of Parties During Appeal Mandate Court Disposal in Terms of Settlement?

Madras High Court Reaffirms Disposal of Civil Appeals on Memorandum of Understanding; Confirms Binding Precedent for Subordinate Courts   Summary

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October 24, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can Bail Be Granted under the NDPS Act When Seized Quantity is Below Commercial Quantity Despite Prior Criminal Antecedents? – Precedent Affirmed, Bail Liberalised for Non-Commercial Quantities

The Uttarakhand High Court affirmed that bail may be granted under the NDPS Act where the seized quantity falls below

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Can a Seized Vehicle Allegedly Carrying PDS Rice Be Released Pending Confiscation Proceedings? Reiteration and Application of Existing Precedents by the High Court

The Telangana High Court clarifies that vehicles seized for allegedly carrying PDS rice may be released during pendency of Essential

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October 24, 2025 | High Court for State of Telangana

Does a Computer Diploma Recognized as Equivalent by Another State Satisfy Eligibility Where Recruitment Rules Require an ‘O’ Level Diploma Recognized by the Recruiting State?

The High Court affirms that recruitment eligibility, where “equivalence” of qualification is at issue, depends strictly on recognition by the

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can an Appeal under Special Appellate Jurisdiction Be Withdrawn with Liberty to Approach Competent Authority?

The High Court confirmed that appellants may withdraw a special appeal with liberty to seek similar relief before an appropriate

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Vehicles Seized for Alleged Transportation of PDS Rice Be Released Pending Confiscation Proceedings Under the Essential Commodities Act?

The High Court for the State of Telangana reaffirmed its power to direct conditional release of vehicles seized under allegations

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October 24, 2025 | High Court for State of Telangana

When Is a Widow Entitled to Monetary Compensation Under the National Coal Wage Agreement After Rejection of Her Compassionate Appointment Application?

The Jharkhand High Court has clarified that a female dependent, whose application for compassionate appointment is rejected (even after delay),

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does Non-Examination of Key Recovery Witnesses and Non-Production of Mandatory NDPS Records Vitiate Conviction?

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court clarified that failure to examine essential recovery witnesses and non-production of mandatory

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October 24, 2025 | Madras High Court