Does a preventive detention order under the J&K PSA fail for non-communication of representation rights, non-supply of materials and mechanical reproduction of police dossier?

The High Court held that a detention order is unsustainable if the detaining authority does not specify the time-limit for

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August 27, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Can Amendments to Sections 14T and 14M of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act Override Res Judicata and Reclassify Private Trust Lands as the Author’s Land for Vesting?

The Calcutta High Court affirms that sub-sections (5)–(9) of Section 14T (as amended in 1981 and 1986) validly negate lateral

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August 27, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Are Army Public Schools “State Authorities” under Article 12 for Writ Jurisdiction?

Does the Division Bench’s affirmation that Army Public Schools are directly and substantially part of the Indian Army, and thus

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August 27, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a petitioner aggrieved by earlier rejection under the Kerala Land Utilisation Order seek fresh relief under Section 27A of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wet Land Act, 2008 as amended?

Court affirms statutory remedy permitting fresh application under Section 27A of the 2008 Act (as amended 2018), binding on subordinate

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August 27, 2025 | High Court of Kerala

Can an Employer Lead Evidence to Prove Disciplinary Charges After an Unfair Inquiry When the Workman Has Died under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act?

Court holds in the negative, affirming Rajasthan High Court precedents (Premkumari & Ors. and Sukhbhir Singh); binds tribunals under Article

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August 27, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

Can High Courts Interfere via Writ Jurisdiction in Pure Contractual Disputes Over Suspension of State Work Orders?

The Jharkhand High Court answers “No,” upholding existing precedent that administrative suspension of a public procurement contract under CPCB‐mandated environmental

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August 27, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does delay in payment of retiral benefits entitle a retired employee to interest at 6% per annum under the High Court’s writ jurisdiction?

Calcutta High Court affirms entitlement to interest on delayed gratuity and provident fund payments; serves as binding authority for government

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August 27, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can High Courts Override University-Byelaw Age Ceilings for Student Union Elections Despite Supreme Court Authority?

High Court Reaffirms Binding Nature of Supreme Court’s 24–25-Year Age Limit Under University Bylaws   Summary Category Data Case Name

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August 27, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can a Litigant Simultaneously Assert Title by Documentary Evidence and Adverse Possession, and Is an Extract of the Tenancy Ledger Alone Sufficient to Prove Occupancy Rights?

  Summary Category Data Case Name RSA/259/2002 of SHYAMA BASKA Vs COLLECTOR, BALASORE – CNR ODHC010004912002 Date of Registration 09-12-2002

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August 27, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Is a Declaratory Suit for Possessory Title Over Government Land Sustainable Without Impleading the State as a Necessary Party?

First appeal decision reversed for non-joinder and improper possessory-title finding in a civil appeal under Section 100 CPC; binding authority

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August 27, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can unauthorized absence beyond sanctioned leave, even on alleged medical grounds, justify dismissal under Section 11(1) of the CRPF Act 1949 read with Rule 31 of the CRPF Rules 1955?

The High Court reaffirms Supreme Court precedents on “desertion” in uniformed services, holds procedural compliance sufficient, and upholds dismissal as

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August 27, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Can Marfatdars Alienate Public Deity Land Without Prior Permission Under the Odisha Endowments Act?

Orissa High Court reaffirms that unregistered transfers by Marfatdars of public deity property without Section 19(1) sanction are void and

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August 27, 2025 | Orissa High Court