Does indefinite administrative delay violate the right to speedy justice under Article 21, warranting judicial mandamus?

Orissa High Court directs government authorities to decide pending housing applications within eight weeks, reaffirming the High Court’s power under

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August 19, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a High Court Permit Withdrawal of a Writ Petition with Liberty to File a Better Petition?

Reaffirmation of Discretionary Power to Allow Withdrawal of WP(C) with Leave to Refile   Summary Category Data Case Name WP(C)/22467/2025

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August 19, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a High Court Mandate Time-Bound Disposal of Administrative Representations and Restrain Coercive Action Pending Decision?

Court Directs Six-Week Timeline for Reengagement Claims under State Programme, Upholding Fair Administrative Practice and Following Madhya Pradesh HC Precedent

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August 19, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Whether absence of counsel to press a Section 482 CrPC application mandates dismissal for want of prosecution?

The Allahabad High Court held that non-appearance to prosecute an inherent-jurisdiction petition leads to automatic dismissal, providing clear procedural guidance

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August 19, 2025 | Allahabad High Court

Does Non-Appearance at the Admission Stage Mandate Dismissal of Section 151 CPC and Article 227 Petitions?

Court Affirms Procedural Requirement for Personal Appearance; High Court Order Dismisses Inherent-Power and Revision Petitions for Non-Appearance   Summary Category

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August 19, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a High Court Dismiss a Writ Petition for Want of Prosecution Following Partial Relief?

Affirming existing writ‐jurisdiction powers to dismiss petitions when petitioners lose interest after partial compliance with interim directions, offering persuasive guidance

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Can a High Court dismiss a Section 482 quashing petition for want of prosecution when the petitioner fails to appear after notice?

The Gujarat High Court affirms its inherent power to dismiss quashing applications for non-prosecution, upholding existing practice in criminal procedure.

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Does a Pre-Trial Out-of-Court Settlement in a Commercial Suit Warrant Dismissal with Refund of Court Fees?

Madras High Court upholds that a settlement memo filed before trial leads to dismissal as settled and entitlement to refund

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August 19, 2025 | Madras High Court

Is a Writ Petition Under Article 226 Maintainable Against a Charge Sheet Filed Post-Investigation?

Court dismisses challenge to charge sheet as infructuous, upholding established limits on writ jurisdiction in criminal matters; binding in Uttarakhand

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Should Authorities Be Prohibited from Seizing a Licensee’s Premises Without an Eviction Order Under the Public Premises Act?

Upholding Existing Precedent, the Uttarakhand High Court Confirms That Termination Notices Alone Do Not Permit Physical Interference with a Licensee’s

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can anticipatory bail be granted when a charge-sheet has been filed and no custodial interrogation is required?

High Court of Uttarakhand reaffirms discretionary anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC in cases where investigation is complete, binding on

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Section 143(3) of the Negotiable Instruments Act Mandate Completion of a Section 138 Summary Trial Within Six Months and Can High Courts Enforce It?

Reaffirmation of Statutory Timeline for NI Act Trials; Binding Authority for Subordinate Courts in Uttarakhand   Summary Category Data Case

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand