Can a High Court Dismiss an Anticipatory Bail Application as Withdrawn on the Applicant’s Request?

High Court permits withdrawal of an anticipatory bail petition when unopposed, reaffirming its procedural discretion.   Summary Category Data Case

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does the absence of anti-mortem injuries in the post-mortem report justify bail in a culpable homicide case?

Court reaffirms that bail is warranted where material shows natural cause of death and no evidence of violence; binding on

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Are Arnesh Kumar Guidelines and Section 35(3) BNSS Act Notices Mandatory for Arrests in Offences Punishable up to Seven Years?

Clarification that prior notice under Section 35(3) of the BNSS Act (analogous to Section 41A CrPC) is mandatory before arrest

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does an Investigating Officer Require Prior Notice Under Section 35(3) of the BNSS Act (Section 41A CrPC) Before Arresting a Suspect for Offences Punishable up to Seven Years?

Reaffirmation of Arnesh Kumar Guidelines Applied to BNSS Act Offences Punishable Up to Seven Years The High Court holds that

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When does parity between co-accused justify bail under Section 439 CrPC?

Calcutta High Court affirms existing parity principle, granting bail by aligning with earlier order—binding authority for similar bail applications  

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August 19, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does the Principle of Parity Require Granting Bail to Co-accused Under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

High Court Affirms Established Bail-Parity Doctrine; Binding on Trial Courts for Similarly Situated Accused   Summary Category Data Case Name

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August 19, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can a Writ Petition Be Withdrawn at Any Stage and Dismissed as Withdrawn by the High Court?

Affirming that a petitioner’s prayer for withdrawal during hearing leads to dismissal without merits adjudication; binding on subordinate courts in

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August 19, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does extraneous blood pressure testing violate recruitment rules when not prescribed in advertisement or statutory provisions?

The Orissa High Court upholds strict adherence to Rule 8’s physical standards, declaring unprescribed BP measurement arbitrary, and affirms binding

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August 19, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can a High Court Permit Withdrawal of a Transfer Petition Without Examining Its Merits?

Permitting petition withdrawal reaffirms the Court’s inherent procedural discretion; no substantive transfer precedent is created.   Summary Category Data Case

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Can Mere Suspicion Alone Justify Denial of Bail Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

High Court Reaffirms That Absence of Material Evidence Beyond Suspicion Mandates Bail; Persuasive Authority for Subordinate Courts   Summary Category

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can anticipatory bail be made absolute post-charge-sheet when custodial interrogation is complete?

Upholding Article 21 safeguards in anticipatory bail applications where no further custodial need exists   Summary Category Data Case Name

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can an anticipatory bail application be withdrawn at the hearing stage after a closure report is filed?

High Court of Uttarakhand upholds procedural right to withdraw anticipatory bail petition following submission of closure report; no adjudication on

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand