Does Compliance with a Writ Court’s Order Render a Pending Contempt Application Infructuous under Civil Contempt Jurisprudence?

When a respondent demonstrates compliance with the original writ court’s order via affidavit, the Allahabad High Court holds that no

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September 10, 2025 | Allahabad High Court

Does the Court Have a Duty to Decide Writ Petitions When Relief Has Become Infructuous?

The High Court confirmed that writ petitions seeking reliefs which have become infructuous may be dismissed as such without adjudicating

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can High Courts Issue Mandamus for Police Protection During Pendency of Civil Suits? Scope of Article 226 when Civil Remedies Exist

The Andhra Pradesh High Court clarified that where a civil suit is already pending between parties, the High Court ordinarily

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When Must Police Register an FIR Upon Receiving a Complaint? — Reaffirmation of Mandatory Duty in Light of Prior Registration

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms existing precedent that once police register an FIR regarding a complaint, no further judicial

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does the Quashing of a Transfer Order Rendered Ineffective by Stay Constitute Binding Precedent on the Scope of Administrative Writ Petitions?

High Court clarifies that when a transfer order loses efficacy solely due to an interim stay and passage of time,

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Whether Recovery of Excess Salary from an Employee Absent Fraud or Misrepresentation is Barred: High Court Reaffirms Rafiq Masih Rule as Binding Precedent

Recovery of excess payments from employees—where not due to fraud or misrepresentation—is impermissible, reaffirming the Supreme Court’s holding in Rafiq

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does an Applicant Have a Right to Claim Compassionate Appointment to a Particular Post Based on Educational Qualifications?

The Chhattisgarh High Court, relying on binding Supreme Court authorities, restates that compassionate appointment is not an alternative recruitment avenue

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Permanent Total Disability Assessment in Motor Accident Claims Include Continued Employment by the Injured? High Court Clarifies “Just Compensation” Principles

Chhattisgarh High Court upholds and clarifies “just compensation” jurisprudence, affirming 100% permanent disability even where the claimant continued employment post-injury;

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a High Court Enhance Maintenance Awarded under Section 125 CrPC in Revision Merely on Grounds of Alleged Inadequacy? — Precedent Affirmed

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has reaffirmed that a Family Court’s discretionary grant of maintenance under Section 125 CrPC will

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Deduct Compensation for Contributory Negligence Solely on the Basis of a Witness’s Stray Statement Without Evidence From the Insurance Company? – Principle Reaffirmed by High Court and Its Binding Value

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has reaffirmed that mere reliance on an isolated statement from a witness does not suffice

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Is Administrative Inaction in Land Measurement Applications Challengeable Under Article 226 When Statutory Authorities Have Already Considered and Rejected the Plea?

The High Court held that, where authorities have already considered and rejected a land measurement application after inquiry, a writ

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh