Does Dismissal of a Writ Petition for Non-Prosecution Have Precedential Value on Substantive Legal Questions?

Dismissal of a writ petition by reason of non-prosecution does not constitute a pronouncement on the merits or questions of

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can a Writ Petition Be Withdrawn at the Oral Request of Petitioner’s Counsel? — High Court Practice Reaffirmed

The High Court confirms that writ petitions may be dismissed as withdrawn upon oral request by counsel, upholding established judicial

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Payment Fulfilling Petitioner’s Claim Render Pending Writ Petitions Infructuous? – Upholding Procedural Finality in Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction

When the subject of a writ petition—here, the claim for payment—is fulfilled during the pendency of proceedings, the Calcutta High

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Calcutta High Court reaffirms that such adjudication lies exclusively with civil courts, clarifying the limits of the Commission’s powers – serves as binding precedent on jurisdictional competence.

The Court has categorically held that the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes cannot entertain or decide private tenancy disputes or

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Rehabilitation of Saw Mills Be Denied on the Basis of Untraceable Pending Offence Reports? — Orissa High Court Affirms Priority to Eligibility and Refuses Denial Due to Missing Case Records

The Orissa High Court directs that rehabilitation and licensing of saw mills under government policy cannot be denied based solely

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November 4, 2025 | Orissa High Court

When Must Related Ceiling Revision Cases Be Heard Analogously to Prevent Multiplicity of Litigation?

The Orissa High Court mandates that ceiling revision cases arising from the same original land ceiling proceeding must be heard

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November 4, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can the Collector Exercise Revisional Jurisdiction to Cancel a Final R.o.R Years After Publication Under Rule 42-A of the OS&S Rules, 1962?

Orissa High Court reaffirms that, after final publication of the Record of Rights (R.o.R.), the Collector lacks jurisdiction under Rule

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November 4, 2025 | Orissa High Court

When Can a Contempt Petition Be Dropped Upon Administrative Rejection of a Claim? — High Court Clarifies Scope for Challenging Rejection Orders

The Jharkhand High Court affirms that if an administrative authority rejects a claim, the appropriate remedy lies in challenging the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can an Appeal Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution When the Appellant Fails to Appear?

The court reaffirmed that when an appellant repeatedly fails to appear or show interest in prosecuting an appeal, dismissal for

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Dismissal of a Second Appeal for Non-Prosecution Establish or Affect Any Substantive Legal Principle or Precedent?

A second appeal was dismissed for non-prosecution after the appellants failed to appear before the High Court of Punjab &

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Repeated Non-Appearance by Appellants Mandate Dismissal of Appeals for Default? — Clarification on Judicial Discretion and Procedural Finality

The Calcutta High Court has reaffirmed that repeated non-appearance by appellants, even after being granted a last opportunity, warrants dismissal

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court