Can Revenue Authorities in Ex-Princely States of Odisha Entertain Mutation Applications on the Basis of Un-Probated Wills? — Precedent Upheld by Orissa High Court, 2025

Orissa High Court reaffirms that in ex-princely (Gadajat) districts, mutation proceedings can be initiated on un-probated wills; probate is not

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does an Administrative Order Canceling a Certificate Without Considering the Petitioner’s Reply Violate Principles of Natural Justice?

The Patna High Court has held that cancellation of a work experience certificate by a public authority, without due consideration

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October 23, 2025 | Patna High Court

Does an Acquiring Body’s “Pick and Choose” Approach in Land Acquisition Appeals Constitute Discriminatory Conduct? Clarification and Application of Compensation Principles: Binding Value for Land Acquisition Cases

The Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that an acquiring authority cannot selectively accept certain Reference Court awards while challenging similar

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October 23, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can an Acquiring Body Challenge Enhanced Land Compensation in Select Cases When It Has Accepted the Reference Court’s Award in Others?—Bombay High Court’s Ruling on Discriminatory Appeals and Compensation Principles

The Bombay High Court has reiterated that State authorities cannot discriminate among similarly situated landowners by adopting a “pick and

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October 23, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can an FIR Be Quashed on Grounds That It Originates from a Civil Dispute or Was Registered Following a Forwarding by an Executive Magistrate? — Reaffirmation of Precedent on Registration of FIRs and Scope of Section 482 CrPC

The Court reaffirmed that police are duty-bound under Section 154 CrPC to register an FIR on receiving information of a

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

When Are Trial Courts Mandated to Expedite Cheque Dishonour Cases Under Section 138 NI Act? Reaffirmation of Timelines under Section 143(3) and Directions for Time-Bound Disposal

The Uttarakhand High Court reiterates that trial courts must endeavour to conclude Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act cases within six

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Work Charge Status After 8 Years’ Service Apply Mutatis Mutandis to HPSEB Employees Despite Abolition of Work-Charge Establishment?

The Himachal Pradesh High Court reaffirms that directions for grant of work-charge status after 8 years’ continuous service, as set

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

When Is a Civil Writ Versus a Criminal Writ Petition Maintainable in High Court Regarding State Investigative and Police Actions?—Jharkhand High Court Clarifies Jurisdictional Boundaries and Roster Compliance

The Jharkhand High Court holds that writ petitions challenging actions arising out of or relating to powers exercised under criminal

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does a Bail Application Merit Rejection When the Victim’s Testimony Fully Supports Prosecution in Serious Offences Under POCSO Act and B.N.S.?

The Jharkhand High Court reaffirmed that bail must be refused where the prosecutrix’s testimony fully supports grave allegations of gang

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Can a Court Dismiss an Appeal for Non-Compliance with Office Objections?

A clarified affirmation by the High Court of Karnataka that failure to comply with office objections, despite repeated opportunities and

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

Does Non-Compliance With Office Objections Mandate Dismissal of an Appeal Under Section 54(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894? Upholding Procedure: Binding Precedent on Dismissal for Office Objection Non-Compliance

The High Court of Karnataka reaffirmed that failure to comply with office objections, even after repeated adjournments and clear warnings,

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka