Can a Bank Classify a Cash Credit Account as NPA Solely for Low Turnover? Orissa High Court Reaffirms the Primacy of RBI’s 90-Day “Out of Order” Norm—Binding Authority for Asset Classification Disputes

Orissa High Court holds that banks cannot classify a borrower’s cash credit account as a Non-Performing Asset (NPA) based purely

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does Prolonged Detention of a Seized Vehicle Under the Odisha Minor Minerals Concession Rules Without Timely Initiation of Confiscation or Penalty Proceedings Violate Constitutional and Statutory Rights?

The Orissa High Court clarified that, while seizure by a duly authorized police officer under Rule 51 of the OMMC

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does the Orissa High Court Judgment in FAO No. 141 of 2020 Clarify or Modify Compensation Principles in Railway Accident Claims, and Can It Be Cited as Binding Authority for Similar Matters?

The Orissa High Court held in FAO No. 141 of 2020 that the appellant is entitled to compensation and specified

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does the Mere Disposal of Multiple Writ Petitions Without Detailed Orders Create a Binding Legal Precedent Under Indian Law? [Precedent Followed, No New Legal Principle Laid Down]

The Orissa High Court, through a brief oral order, disposed of a batch of writ petitions without prescribing new legal

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can the State Adopt a “Pick and Choose” Approach in Land Acquisition Appeals? Bombay High Court Reiterates Equal Treatment Principle and Clarifies Compensation for Dry and Irrigated Lands

State authorities cannot challenge enhancement of compensation for some landowners while acquiescing in awards for others in comparable circumstances. The

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October 23, 2025 | Bombay High Court

When Are Acquiring Authorities Barred From “Pick and Choose” Appeals in Land Acquisition Matters? – Precedential Limits on Discriminatory Challenges to Compensation Awards

Bombay High Court upholds bar on State adopting a discriminatory “pick and choose” approach in challenging compensation awards under the

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October 23, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can the State “Pick and Choose” Compensation Challenged in Land Acquisition Appeals? Scope of Discrimination, Award Calculation, and Binding Guidelines After Bombay High Court 2025 Ruling

The Bombay High Court has affirmed that once the State or its agency accepts a compensation award for some landholders,

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October 23, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can High Courts Quash Non-Compoundable Offences under Section 482 CrPC Based on Settlement? Clarification and Application of Supreme Court Guidelines

High Court clarifies and affirms, following Supreme Court precedent, that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC may be exercised to

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Does Section 143(3) of the NI Act Mandate Expedited Trial Timelines in Cheque Bounce Cases?

The High Court of Uttarakhand expressly directs trial courts to conclude Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act) cases as

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can High Courts Direct Subordinate Courts to Expedite Long-Pending Section 138 NI Act Trials Beyond Statutory Timelines? (Clarification and Reaffirmation of Section 143(3) NI Act’s Mandate)

High Court affirms its power to direct expeditious trial of Section 138 NI Act cases pending beyond six months, reinforcing

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Compliance With Court’s Direction in Service Matters Obliterate Contempt Liability Even After Delay? — Himachal Pradesh High Court Clarifies Applicability and Scope

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that once governmental authorities comply with the court’s mandate in a service matter—even if

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh