Can a De-recognition of Qualification by Authorities Operate Retrospectively to Invalidate Appointments Already Made? – No Substantial Law Decided When Service Has Ended and Benefits Are Granted

The Punjab & Haryana High Court did not finally decide on the substantial questions of law regarding retrospective operation of

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can an Employee Claim Promotion or Seniority Benefits When Lacking Essential Qualifications at the Relevant Time? – High Court Reaffirms Precedent and Denies Relief

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reaffirmed that an employee who did not possess the requisite qualifications at the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can A Petition Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution When No Party Appears for the Petitioner at Consecutive Hearings?

The High Court reaffirmed that petitions may be dismissed for non-prosecution if the petitioner repeatedly fails to appear. This judgment

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Temporary Disability Justify Enhancement of Compensation in Motor Accident Claims? — Reaffirmation of the Tribunal’s Discretion on Quantum of Award

The Punjab & Haryana High Court held that a temporary disability, which is likely to improve over time according to

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Have to Award Higher Compensation for Grievous Injuries in the Absence of Permanent Disability?

The High Court reaffirmed that even without permanent disability, courts must award fair and enhanced compensation under special heads (pain

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a Civil Suit and Amendment Application Be Dismissed Without Allowing Evidence When Material Facts Are Already Pleaded?

The Court reaffirms that once material facts are pleaded, dismissal of a suit and amendment application without permitting parties to

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Delhi

When Can an Appellate Court Order a Denovo Trial in Criminal Appeals Against Acquittal? Clarification and Application of “Exceptional Circumstances” Requirement by the Tripura High Court

The High Court of Tripura firmly reaffirms that retrials in criminal appeals against acquittal should be ordered only in “exceptional

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Tripura

When Can a “Security Cheque” Be Deemed Issued Toward Legally Enforceable Debt? High Court Clarifies Scope of Presumption Under Section 139 NI Act and Limits Defence Available to Drawer

The High Court of Tripura reaffirms that once issuance and signature of a cheque are admitted, the statutory presumption under

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Tripura

In What Circumstances Can an Appellate Court Order a Retrial or Denovo Trial After Acquittal in Criminal Cases? — Clarification and Reinforcement of Existing Precedent

Clarifies that retrial or denovo trial after acquittal may be directed only in exceptional circumstances where miscarriage of justice is

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Tripura

Can Criminal Proceedings Under Sections 279 and 337 IPC Be Quashed on the Basis of a Voluntary Compromise Between the Accused and Injured? — Reaffirmation of Jurisprudence by the Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court reaffirms the established principle that criminal proceedings arising from non-serious offences under Sections 279 and

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh