Clarification and Affirmation of Existing Precedent—Binding Authority for Labour Law Practitioners in the Public Sector

The Andhra Pradesh High Court affirms that, where retrenchment of daily wage/casual workers in a public sector enterprise is found

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October 22, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can Adverse Police Reports and Victim’s Objection Alone Justify Denial of Temporary Leave to Life Convicts under Chhattisgarh Prisoners Leave Rules, 1989? — Precedent Upheld

The High Court of Chhattisgarh reaffirmed that, especially for convicts of grave offences such as murder, the competent authority may

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Is Addition of “Future Prospects” Mandatory in Motor Accident Compensation for Deceased Employees? — High Court Clarifies and Affirms Supreme Court Guidelines

The High Court reaffirmed that compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act must include “future prospects” in addition to actual income,

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Should Courts Interfere With Convictions Under Section 354 IPC Due to Contradictory Evidence? Reaffirming the “Benefit of Doubt” Principle in Criminal Appeals

The High Court of Chhattisgarh sets aside a conviction under Section 354 IPC, reaffirming that courts must acquit where the

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Authorities Fix Rigid Uniform Timeframes for Lifting and Disposal of Large Auctioned Essential Commodity Stocks? Clarification on Tailoring Conditions Based on Quantum—Order Limited to Facts of the Case

The Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that time limits for lifting and disposal of auctioned essential commodity stocks should be

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October 22, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can Delay in Filing Motor Accident Appeals Be Liberally Condoned for State Entities Due to Bifurcation or Administrative Reasons? — Reaffirmation of Limitation Law by Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court strictly enforced limitation law in dismissing an appeal delayed by 1,412 days, reiterating that vague

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October 22, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does Dismissal of Land Acquisition Appeal Suits Without Detailed Written Reasons Uphold Judicial Precedent?

The High Court dismissed multiple land acquisition appeal suits with a brief oral order, thereby upholding the existing practice in

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October 22, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can Conviction Under Sections 302, 316, and 201 IPC Be Sustained Solely on Recovery of Dead Body and Conduct of the Accused? – High Court Clarifies Standard of Proof and Precedential Requirements

Court holds that mere recovery of a dead body at the instance of the accused, or the accused’s post-offence conduct,

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does a Rival Real Estate Developer Have Locus Standi Under Article 226 to Challenge a Competitor’s Layout Approval Based on Alleged Procedural Irregularities and Benami Transactions? (Precedent Affirmed)

The Andhra Pradesh High Court clarifies that a rival in the real-estate business lacks locus standi under Article 226 to

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October 22, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can Surplus Teachers Challenge Transfer/Postings Made Under State Rationalization Policies on Grounds of Arbitrary Interpretation? — Chhattisgarh High Court Reaffirms Administrative Exigencies and Limited Interference

Transfers/postings made in terms of Rationalization Instructions—where procedure and administrative exigency are followed—cannot be set aside unless there is proven

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does a Writ Petition Challenging Suspension Orders Hold Merit When the Tribunal Has Already Fixed a Time-bound Inquiry with Automatic Revocation?

A High Court judgment upholds the Central Administrative Tribunal’s (CAT) practice of fixing a six-month deadline for completing disciplinary inquiries,

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October 22, 2025 | High Court of Manipur

Does Failure to Prove Occupation Bar Minimum Wage Assessment in Motor Accident Claims? Clarification on Calculation of Notional Income and Consortium in Fatal Accident Compensation

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirmed that in the absence of evidence of the deceased’s occupation and earnings, minimum wages for

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October 22, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh