Can a Criminal Miscellaneous Petition Seeking Directions on DNA Evidence Be Entertained When the Prayer Is Vague or Defective? — Reaffirmation of Strict Pleading Requirements as Binding Authority

The Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed that petitions in criminal proceedings must contain clear and precise prayers; vague or sketchy

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Whether an Election Tribunal Can Summarily Dismiss a Petition Seeking Recounting of Votes After Declaration of Results, or Must It Conduct a Full Hearing? — Existing Rules Clarified

The Chhattisgarh High Court has clarified that the bar on recounting applications under Rule 77(4) of the Panchayat Nirvachan Niyam,

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Writ of Mandamus Compel Timely Land Acquisition Compensation When the State Admits Liability but Delays Payment? — Andhra Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Procedural Mandate

The Andhra Pradesh High Court, in a judgment delivered by a single judge, reaffirmed that when the State admits liability

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can Chewing Tobacco and Khaini Be Regulated as \”Food\” Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006? — Reaffirmation That COTPA, Not FSSA, Governs Tobacco Products in India

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has categorically held that chewing tobacco and khaini do not fall within the definition of

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does Filing of FIR by Police after Writ Petition Render Judicial Relief Infructuous? — Clarification and Precedent on Redress Under Article 226

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that once police register an FIR on the basis of a complainant’s representation,

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does School Register Entry Suffice as Proof of Age Under POCSO and IPC Offences Without Supporting Evidence? Clarification and Application of Supreme Court Precedent by High Court

The High Court clarified that, in cases involving the alleged minor status of a prosecutrix for offences under Sections 363

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

In What Circumstances Can a High Court Interfere With Concurrent Findings of Fact in Second Appeal Under Section 100 CPC? — Reaffirmation of Precedent on Substantial Questions of Law

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms that interference in second appeal under Section 100 CPC is strictly limited to substantial

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can a Civil Suit for Damages on Tortious Liability Proceed When Parallel Criminal Proceedings Have Been Initiated for the Same Incident? – Precedent Clarified and Binding Authority

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that initiation of criminal proceedings does not bar a civil suit for compensation

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can a Criminal Revision Challenging Rejection of Sending a Document to Handwriting Expert Continue After Main Criminal Case Is Disposed?

Disposed proceedings and the threshold for infructuousness in criminal revision under CrPC clarified   Summary Category Data Case Name CRLRC/423/2010

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When Does Appellate Acquittal Occur in Absence of Corroborative Evidence in Rape Allegations Against a Minor? Upholding the requirement of corroborative and reliable evidence for conviction under Sections 363, 366, and 376(2) of IPC: Binding Precedent for Chhattisgarh Courts

Chhattisgarh High Court acquitted the accused due to insufficient, uncorroborated evidence and doubts about the victim’s version, emphasizing that convictions

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh