Is the State Barred from Disqualifying Higher Degree Holders for Posts Where an Essential Qualification is Specifically Prescribed?

The Gauhati High Court holds that State authorities are empowered to prescribe essential qualifications for recruitment, and a higher qualification

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November 11, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

Can the State, as a ‘Victim’ under Section 2(wa) CrPC, Obtain Liberty to File an Appeal Under Proviso to Section 372 CrPC After Withdrawing an Acquittal Appeal Under Section 378(3)? — Precedential Clarification by the High Court

The High Court clarifies that the State, recognized as a ‘victim’ within Section 2(wa) CrPC, may withdraw an acquittal appeal

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Can a Criminal Appeal Be Withdrawn by the Appellant? Legal Implications of Withdrawal of Appeals in the Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms existing procedural law, confirming that an appellant may withdraw an appeal with the court’s permission

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Whether Withholding of Increments as a Minor Penalty Without Specifying Duration Can Be Treated as a Continuing Major Penalty? – High Court Clarifies Scope of Rule 10(4), CCA Rules, 1966

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms that minor penalties like stoppage of increments with non-cumulative effect under Rule 10(4) of the

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a High Court Grant Mandamus for Expedited Police Investigation Under Article 226—If the Relief Sought Becomes Infructuous Before Final Adjudication, What Is the Legal Effect?

The court clarified that when the relief sought in a writ petition (mandamus for police investigation) becomes infructuous during proceedings,

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When Can ‘Non-Cumulative’ Minor Penalties Under CCA Rules Continue Post Expiry — Must Departments Restore Increments After Expiry or Stay of Conviction?

Court holds that the penalty of withholding increments with ‘non-cumulative effect’ as a minor penalty under Rule 10(4), once its

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Acquittal Be Justified Solely Due to Non-Examination of Doctor Despite Admitted Postmortem Report? Chhattisgarh High Court Clarifies Admissibility Under Section 32(2) Evidence Act

Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirms that a postmortem report admitted under Section 294 CrPC is admissible even if the doctor is

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can School Records Alone Establish a Victim’s Minority Beyond Reasonable Doubt? High Court Reaffirms Evidentiary Standards for Age Determination in Sexual Offence Cases

The High Court of Chhattisgarh clarifies that mere production of school records and unsupported birth entries cannot conclusively prove a

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does the Dismissal of a Writ Petition as Infructuous Impact the Legal Precedent on Mandamus for Police Inaction in Implementing Civil Injunctions?

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh dismissed a writ petition as infructuous without adjudicating the substantive legal issue of mandamus

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Is Mere Allegation of Absence of Valid Driving Licence Sufficient to Shift Liability from Insurer in Motor Accident Claims?

The Chhattisgarh High Court clarified that to challenge a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s findings—particularly on the driver’s alleged lack of

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Order XXXVII CPC Mandate Deposit of Admitted Amount as a Precondition for Leave to Defend in Summary Suits After the 1977 Amendment? Binding Authority Reaffirmed

The Manipur High Court reaffirms that, following the 1977 amendment to Order XXXVII Rule 3(5) CPC, leave to defend a

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Manipur

Can Insurers Raise New Defences for the First Time on Appeal in Motor Accident Compensation Proceedings? – Reaffirmation of the Principle Against Introducing New Grounds on Appeal

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirmed that insurance companies cannot raise defences before the appellate court which were not pleaded before

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November 11, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh