Can an Unregistered Educational Institution Use the Term “Madarsa” in its Name? Uttarakhand High Court Reaffirms Precedent Requiring Recognition Under State Madarsa Board

The Court held that use of the word ‘Madarsa’ in the name of an institution is impermissible unless the institution

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When is Contempt Jurisdiction Not Attracted? High Court Reaffirms: Passing of Reasoned Order in Compliance with Prior Directions Suffices

The Jharkhand High Court holds that once a reasoned order is passed as directed, contempt proceedings cannot be maintained; the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Is a Contempt Petition Not Maintainable After Compliance With a Court’s Direction?

If a public authority passes a reasoned order in compliance with a prior judicial mandate, the High Court will not

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted Under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for Offences Under Section 160(2) of the Railway Act, 1989? — Precedent on Scope and Application of BNSS Section 482

The High Court reaffirms that anticipatory bail relief under Section 482 of BNSS (analogous to CrPC Section 438) can be

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Withdrawal of a Petition Seeking Protection of Life and Liberty under Articles 226/227 Preclude Recourse to Alternative Remedies?

The Court affirms that when a writ petition under Articles 226/227 seeking protection of life and liberty is withdrawn by

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Withdrawal of a Petition Seeking Protection of Life and Liberty Under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution Bar A Petitioner from Pursuing Alternative Remedies?

The Punjab & Haryana High Court accepts withdrawal of a habeas corpus/writ petition filed under Articles 226/227 with liberty for

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Non-Appearance of Petitioner Justify Dismissal of a Writ Petition for Default?

The Calcutta High Court reaffirmed that where a petitioner does not appear and has not sought accommodation, dismissal for default

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does a Motor Accident Tribunal’s Excess Quantum Award Permit Recovery from Claimant After Disbursal? Clarification on Recovery of Excess Compensation Already Paid

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that, even if compensation awarded by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal exceeds what

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Whether Compensation Over-Awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Can Be Recovered If Already Disbursed: Reaffirmation of Non-Recovery Principle in Motor Vehicle Claims Appeals

The Punjab & Haryana High Court affirms that, even where compensation awarded by a Tribunal is higher than legally warranted

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Prolonged Incarceration Justify Grant of Bail Under NDPS Act Despite Section 37 Embargo?

Clarifies That Extended Pre-trial Detention Can Override NDPS Act Bail Restrictions Based on Article 21 — Judgment Follows and Applies

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Criminal Proceedings under Sections 295A, 457, 380, and 34 IPC Be Quashed on the Basis of a Compromise Between the Parties?

The Court affirmed that criminal proceedings, even under Sections 295A, 457, 380, and 34 IPC, may be quashed if the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Regular Bail Be Granted in NDPS Cases Involving Commercial Quantity Due to Prolonged Incarceration and Delay in Trial, Despite Section 37 NDPS Act?

The High Court reaffirmed that, where an accused faces prolonged incarceration with substantial trial delay, the right to life and

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana