The Court holds that violation of natural justice cannot be justified on the “useless formality” ground when the very basis
The Orissa High Court reaffirmed that criminal proceedings grounded in civil or contractual disputes lacking basic criminal ingredients are liable
The Orissa High Court reaffirmed that alternative remedies under Section 22 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, do not
The judgment summarily disposes of a batch of writ petitions without entering into the merits or recording substantive findings, thereby
The Court held that a second petition under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC cannot be dismissed by simply citing the
The High Court reiterates that powers to quash criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC must be exercised sparingly, typically only
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir holds that non-communication or delayed communication of the government’s decision on a detenu’s
Consistent non-appearance of the petitioner, even after admission and service of notice, entitles the High Court to dismiss the writ
The Orissa High Court holds that, where a breach of audi alteram partem is alleged, the test of prejudice remains
The Madras High Court held that bail may be granted in cases involving multiple statutory offences—including under the Prohibition of
The Uttarakhand High Court has reaffirmed the legislative mandate of Section 143(3) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, requiring expeditious trial
The Uttarakhand High Court reaffirms the statutory mandate of Section 143(3) of the N.I. Act requiring prompt disposal of cheque