Is Direct Writ Relief Maintainable Without First Approaching Competent Administrative Authority?

The Patna High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is not to be directly invoked when the petitioner

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November 4, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Service Be Counted for Pensionary Benefits Upon Absorption as Regular Group ‘D’/‘C’ Staff? – Precedent Reaffirmed by Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court holds that service rendered as Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) is not to be reckoned for pensionary benefits

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Delhi

When May Courts Dispose of Writ Petitions on Statement of Non-Prosecution Without Examining Merits? — Practical Clarification on Withdrawal of Proceedings

Where a petitioner conveys lack of interest in continuing with writ proceedings due to subsequent events, and the respondent raises

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does an Appeal Dismissed for Non-Prosecution in Second Appeal under Section 100 CPC Create Binding Precedent or Raise Any Substantial Question of Law?

The Karnataka High Court reaffirmed that dismissal of a Regular Second Appeal for non-prosecution, without examination of merits or substantial

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

Can Criminal Proceedings for Minor Accident Offences (Sections 279, 337, 338 IPC) Be Quashed on the Basis of Compromise? — Clarification and Exercise of Inherent Powers under the BNSS

The Himachal Pradesh High Court affirms that FIRs registered under Sections 279, 337, and 338 IPC may be quashed when

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does Mere Disposal of a Civil Revision Petition Without Recording Reasons Set a Precedent?

A civil revision petition disposed of by order without recorded reasons does not create binding or persuasive precedent for future

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November 4, 2025 | High Court for State of Telangana

Under What Circumstances Can an Appellate Court Interfere with a Judgment of Acquittal?—Reaffirming Limits on Appellate Reappreciation of Evidence in Criminal Appeals

The judgment reiterates that interference with acquittal is permissible only if the trial court’s decision is perverse, based on misreading

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can a Guardian of a School Student Challenge Alleged Fund Mismanagement by School Authorities Through a Writ Petition Without Any Impact on the Right to Education? — Calcutta High Court Reaffirms Locus Standi Principles

The Calcutta High Court reiterates that guardians of students lack locus standi to invoke the constitutional writ jurisdiction over school

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Constitutional Courts Interfere with Administrative Transfers of Judicial Staff Absent Allegations of Malice or Arbitrariness? — Precedent Upheld on Limited Judicial Review

The Calcutta High Court reaffirms that transfer is an incident of service and judicial review under Article 226 is limited

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Non-Compliance with Judicial Orders Be Considered Contempt When a Party Lacks Financial Capacity? — Reaffirmation of Existing Principles by Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court reiterates that inability to comply with a court’s direction due to genuine financial incapacity does not

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Appellate Courts Dismiss Second Appeals for Default When Parties Consistently Remain Unrepresented? — Affirmation of Procedural Discretion as Binding Law

The Calcutta High Court confirms that, where parties repeatedly fail to appear despite ample opportunities, second appeals may be dismissed

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Appeals Be Dismissed for Default Due to Non-Appearance Despite Prior Final Opportunity? — Clarification and Reaffirmation of Procedural Discipline by the Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court reiterates that when appellants repeatedly fail to appear, even after the grant of a final opportunity,

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court