Does a Petition Seeking Quashing of Criminal Proceedings Become Defective If the Cognizance Order Is Not Challenged?

The Chhattisgarh High Court reiterated that a petition to quash FIR, chargesheet, and pending criminal proceedings is procedurally defective if

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Availability of an Alternate Remedy under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act Bar a Writ Petition Challenging Compensation Awards under the National Highways Act?

The Court held that when a statutory alternative remedy under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does Filing False Criminal Cases and Persistent Litigation by a Spouse Amount to “Cruelty” and “Desertion” Sufficient for Divorce under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act? – Binding Clarification by the Chhattisgarh High Court (2025)

The Chhattisgarh High Court holds that repeated false criminal complaints and sustained refusal to resume matrimonial cohabitation, without reasonable cause,

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Age Relaxation for Reserved Category and Departmental Candidates Be Availed Cumulatively While Competing for Unreserved Posts under NIT Non-Teaching Recruitment Rules, 2019?

The Gauhati High Court affirms that unless specifically permitted by the applicable recruitment rules or government instructions, candidates cannot claim

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September 10, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

When Can High Courts Direct the Transfer of Criminal Investigation to an Independent Agency or CBI? – Reaffirmation of Principles When Charge-Sheet Is Already Filed

The High Court clarified that once a charge-sheet is filed and cognizance taken by the trial court, requests for transfer

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can a Writ Petition to Compel Police Investigation under Section 173 CrPC Be Decided if Relief Has Become Infructuous? — Affirmation of Dismissal as Infructuous

The Court held that if, during the pendency of a writ petition seeking mandamus to ensure police investigation, the matter

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Is a GST Assessment Order Without a Document Identification Number (DIN) Void? Andhra Pradesh High Court Follows Supreme Court Precedent, Enforces Mandatory DIN Requirement

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that GST assessment and appellate orders lacking a Document Identification Number (DIN) are

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When Can Conviction Under Sections 363, 366 & 376 IPC Be Set Aside on Grounds of Unproved Minority?

Minority of prosecutrix must be proved with cogent and reliable evidence; non-examination of author of birth entry, mismatch of names,

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Complainant Under Section 138 NI Act File an Appeal Against Acquittal as a Victim under the Proviso to Section 372 CrPC Without Seeking Special Leave? — Precedent Reaffirmed by High Court

The High Court holds that, in light of recent Supreme Court authority, a complainant under Section 138 of the Negotiable

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Sentence for Electricity Theft Be Reduced to Period Already Undergone After Prolonged Pendency? Precedent on Application of Section 135, Chhattisgarh State Electricity Act Reaffirmed

The High Court of Chhattisgarh reaffirms the conviction for electricity theft under Section 135 of the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Act

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does an Insurance Company Remain Liable to Pay Compensation When the Driver Lacks a Valid and Effective Licence on the Date of Accident? – Application and Clarification of “Pay and Recover” Principle by High Courts

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms that when a driver does not possess a valid and effective licence on the date

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Compensation Under the Motor Vehicles Act Be Enhanced Based on Minimum Wages Notification and Supreme Court Precedents? (Precedent Set by High Court of Chhattisgarh in Interpretation of Income Assessment for Deceased Claimants in MACT Appeals)

The High Court of Chhattisgarh clarified that, when assessing compensation for deceased claimants, minimum wages as notified by the Labour

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh