When Is a Writ Petition Dismissed as Infructuous Due to Lapse of Time? Clarifying the Precedent Value and Practical Implications for Future Filings

The High Court reaffirmed that a writ petition seeking an administrative action (such as the allotment of a transformer) may

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does the High Court’s Dismissal of a Writ Petition for Want of Prosecution Clarify the Precedential Value and Scope of Such Dismissals?

The High Court of Chhattisgarh reaffirmed that a writ petition may be dismissed where the petitioner repeatedly fails to appear,

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Must Daughters Be Made Necessary Parties in Hindu Succession Suits After the 2005 Amendment? Chhattisgarh High Court Reaffirms the Principle and Sets Aside Decree Passed Without Impleading Coparcener Daughters

The High Court held that, following the 2005 amendment to Section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act and Supreme Court

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Absorption into Government Service Reset Eligibility for Time-Bound Promotions under the Kramonnati Scheme?

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that, for purposes of calculating eligibility for the first and second Kramonnati benefits under

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Writ Petition Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution When the Petitioner Fails to Appear?

The High Court reaffirmed its authority to dismiss writ petitions for non-prosecution when the petitioner or counsel fails to appear,

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When Will High Courts Decline Writ Petitions Due to Alternative Remedies, and Under What Circumstances Can Article 226 Jurisdiction Still Be Invoked?

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirmed that when an equally efficacious statutory remedy (such as the Debts Recovery Tribunal) exists,

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

How Should Courts Determine the Age of a Victim in POCSO and Rape Cases? Reaffirmation and Application of Supreme Court Precedent on Evidentiary Standards

The Chhattisgarh High Court clarifies that school admission registers and unsupported transfer certificates—absent reliable, primary documents or proper foundational evidence—cannot

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When is a Writ Petition Dismissed as Infructuous? Clarifying the Scope and Effect of Dismissal Orders on Substantive Legal Issues — No New Precedent Set

The High Court reaffirmed that dismissing a writ petition as “infructuous” does not decide any question of law or set

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can a Writ Petition Be Entertained When Rendered Infructuous Before Decision? — Precedent on Judicial Discretion To Dismiss as Infructuous Upheld

The court reaffirmed that when a writ petition becomes infructuous prior to adjudication, it must be dismissed as such without

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does the Minimum Wage Notification Govern the Assessment of Income for Deceased Semi-Skilled Workers in Motor Accident Claims?

The Chhattisgarh High Court holds that for deceased semi-skilled workers, the minimum wage notified by the State is to be

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When is a University Bound to Issue a ‘No Objection Certificate’ for Shifting a College to Another University’s Jurisdiction? — Affirming Precedent on Conditional NOCs and Payment of Affiliation Fees

Where the original affiliating university raises no substantive objection to the transfer, and the college agrees to fulfill pending financial/legal

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can an Insurer Be Exonerated from Liability for Third-Party Motor Accident Claims If the Driver Lacked a Valid Transport Vehicle Licence on the Date of Accident? – Precedential Clarification on Breach of Policy and Liability

The Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed, in light of binding Supreme Court precedents, that an insurance company can be fully

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh