Is Non-Disclosure of Criminal Antecedents by Bail Applicants a Sufficient Ground for Refusal of Bail Under NDPS Act?

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has held that failure to disclose prior criminal cases in bail petitions under the

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Administrative Rejection Orders Be Challenged When Subsequently Rescinded? Clarifying the Impact of Supervening Events on Pending Writ Petitions

When an administrative order impugned before the High Court is rescinded during the pendency of a writ petition, the proceedings

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

When Can a Writ Petition Challenging a Transfer Order Be Withdrawn After Rejection of Representation by Competent Authority? — No New Law Created, Precedent of Dismissal as Withdrawn

The court accepted the petitioner’s request to withdraw their challenge against a transfer order after the competent authority issued a

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

When Is Preventive Detention for Drug-Related Offences Justified Under the PITNDPS Act? Scope, Procedural Safeguards, and Judicial Review – Existing Principles Reaffirmed by the High Court

The High Court reaffirmed that preventive detention orders under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Can a High Court Review Its Own Judgment After Summary Dismissal of SLP by the Supreme Court?

A High Court judgment does not merge with a Supreme Court order dismissing an SLP without reasons; such summary dismissal

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Can Preventive Detention for Illicit Drug Trafficking Be Sustained Solely on Past Criminal Cases and Procedural Compliance? — Reaffirmation of Subjective Satisfaction and Procedural Safeguards under PITNDPS Act

The High Court clarifies that preventive detention orders under the PITNDPS Act can be sustained based on the subjective satisfaction

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Can a High Court Review Its Own Judgment After the Supreme Court Dismisses an SLP Without Reasons? Reaffirming the Limits of the Doctrine of Merger and Review Jurisdiction Under the CPC

A High Court may entertain a review petition of its own prior judgment even after the Supreme Court dismisses a

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Does Failure to Follow Principles of Natural Justice and Transparency in Allocating Public Dealerships Invalidate the Selection Process?

The Patna High Court mandates that allocation processes for public dealerships must adhere to principles of natural justice, including giving

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October 23, 2025 | Patna High Court

Does Granting Regularization After One Year of Contractual Service, in Light of Precedent, Require Continued Appeal?

The High Court reaffirmed that when an appellant is granted the sought-after relief in accordance with prior authoritative precedent, further

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does the Dismissal of a Writ Appeal Due to a Pending Supreme Court Review Petition Constitute a Binding Precedent on the Application of Union of India v. Ganapathi Dealcom Pvt. Ltd. for Benami Transactions?

The Karnataka High Court declined to entertain a writ appeal challenging the application of Union of India v. Ganapathi Dealcom

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

Can Compensation Be Awarded Under the Railways Act Upon Allowing an Appeal Against a Tribunal Order? Precedent for Compensation Awards Overruling Tribunal’s Denial — Binding on Orissa Subordinate Courts

Orissa High Court affirms that compensation can be granted when an appeal against a Tribunal’s denial is allowed, requiring Railways

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October 23, 2025 | Orissa High Court