Can High Courts Quash FIRs Involving Non-Compoundable Offences Based on Settlement? — Reaffirmation of Discretionary Inherent Powers Under Section 528 B.N.S.S.

Punjab & Haryana High Court underscores the High Court’s wide inherent powers to quash criminal proceedings, even for non-compoundable offences,

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When is Anticipatory Bail Confirmed After Interim Protection and Completion of Investigation? Clarification, Not New Law; Confirmed Precedent Value

The High Court reaffirmed that anticipatory (interim) bail can be made absolute once the accused has joined investigation and is

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Relief for Interest on Delayed Gratuity Payment Survive After Principal Amount Is Paid?

Where the main grievance underlying a writ petition is redressed by payment of dues during the pendency of the petition,

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Reliance on an Earlier High Court Judgment Establish Binding Authority for Identically Situated Petitioners?

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana summarily disposed of the petition by applying its prior decision in Sandeep Kumar

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Calcutta High Court Decision in MAT/1162/2025 Clarify the Procedural Status and Effect of Collective Disposition of Appeals with Connected Applications

The court expressly disposed of all linked appeals and applications together, providing formal clarity on the status of each proceeding

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September 15, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does a Writ Petition Challenging Debarment Become Infructuous Once the Period of Debarment Expires?

The Madras High Court has reaffirmed that when the period of debarment/cancellation in an administrative order has already expired by

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September 15, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a Writ Petition Be Withdrawn With Liberty to Pursue Alternative Remedies as a Matter of Right? (High Court’s Reaffirmation of Procedural Practice)

The Jharkhand High Court upholds existing precedent by permitting the withdrawal of a writ petition with liberty to seek remedies

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Will a Civil Review Petition Be Dismissed for Lack of Error Apparent on the Face of the Record? – Affirmation of Strict Standards for Review under Civil Procedure Code

The Jharkhand High Court reaffirms that civil review petitions must demonstrate an “error apparent on the face of the record”

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Vehicle Registration Certificates Suspended Without Prior Hearing Be Revoked Subject to Subsequent Opportunity of Hearing?

The Rajasthan High Court has clarified that when Registration Certificates (RCs) of vehicles are suspended without prior hearing, such suspension

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

When Can Eligibility Under a Tender Be Judicially Reviewed? Upholding Administrative Discretion on Disputed Facts as Confirmed by the Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court reaffirmed that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is unavailable where eligibility under a tender turns on

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September 15, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Must Revenue Authorities Serve the Original Order Only by Registered Email, or Can Service by Speed Post Suffice? Clarification on Service and Appellate Remedies under Finance Act, 1994/CGST Act

The Calcutta High Court reaffirms that in the event of a dispute over service of the order-in-original in CGST/service tax

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September 15, 2025 | Calcutta High Court