Can Conviction Rely Solely on the Testimony of Child Witnesses in POCSO Cases if Statements Are Materially Contradictory? — Clarification on the Standards for Assessing Contradictions in Witness Testimony for Sexual Offences under POCSO and IPC

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has reaffirmed that when the testimonies of the victim and key witnesses are riddled with

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Whether Seizure of Vehicles for Alleged Sand Transportation Violations Is Permissible Under the A.P. Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966 and G.O.Ms.No.43 (2024)—Or Should Only Penal Consequences Apply?

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms that authorities are required to impose penalties, not seizure, for first-time violations of sand

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When Can High Courts Quash Rape Prosecutions Alleging Sex on False Promise of Marriage? Clarifying Principles for Section 482 CrPC Relief

High Court provides binding clarification: Quashing of proceedings under Sections 376 and 376(2)(n) IPC is warranted when the complainant’s versions

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can an Appeal Be Dismissed as Infructuous Where Parties Amicably Settle Out of Court? — Affirmation of Existing Procedural Jurisprudence

Where parties inform the court that their dispute has been settled amicably outside of court, the High Court may dismiss

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Is a Writ Petition Rendered Infructuous by Subsequent Administrative Action? — Precedent on Withdrawal with Liberty to Refile

  Summary Category Data Case Name WP(C)/925/2022 of H.B. THANISON ANAL Vs STATE OF MANIPUR AND 3 OTHERS CNR MNHC010029012022

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Manipur

Does the High Court’s Jurisdiction Under Article 226 Extend to Reappreciate Evidence in Foreigners Act Cases? — Reaffirmation of Limited Certiorari Scope and Burden of Proof Standards

The Gauhati High Court reaffirms that its writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not permit reappreciation of factual findings by

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September 15, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

When Is a Registered Will Insufficient for Title? Reaffirming the Strict Proof Required for Due Execution and Attestation Under Section 63(c) of the Indian Succession Act and Section 68 of the Evidence Act (Chhattisgarh High Court, 2025)

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms established Supreme Court and statutory requirements for proving execution and attestation of Wills, holding that

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Can High Courts Entertain Writ Petitions Challenging SARFAESI Actions Despite an Alternative Remedy Under Section 17? Legal Principle Reaffirmed—Writ Dismissed as Non-Maintainable

The Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld the requirement to exhaust the statutory remedy under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does the Burden of Proof Under Section 9 of the Foreigners Act, 1946 Rest Solely on the Proceedee? Reaffirmation of Law on Citizenship Disputes Before the Foreigners’ Tribunal

The Gauhati High Court reiterates that in proceedings under the Foreigners Act, 1946, the onus to prove Indian citizenship lies

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September 15, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

When Does the Failure to Prove Due Execution and Attestation Render a Will Invalid Under the Indian Succession Act?

Existing Supreme Court and statutory requirements reaffirmed as binding precedent on will validity; High Court of Chhattisgarh’s judgment clarifies evidentiary

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Service Charges on E-Registration Be Challenged Without Directly Impugning the Enabling Notification? Judgment Upholds Existing Precedent; Service Charges Levied by Sub-Registrar Based on Unchallenged Notification Deemed Lawful—Binding Authority for Chhattisgarh Courts

The court reaffirmed that unless the underlying governmental notification authorising a per-page service charge for e-registration is specifically challenged, the

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh