Does Dismissal of an Appeal for Non-Prosecution Under Section 96 CPC Create Any Binding Legal Precedent on Substantive Relief or Legal Questions? — Reaffirmation of the Principle That Procedural Dismissal Does Not Decide Merits

The court dismissed the Regular First Appeal under Section 96 of the CPC solely for non-prosecution, without adjudicating the substantive

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Karnataka

Can Criminal Courts Take Cognizance of Alleged Offences by Notaries Without a Complaint from an Authorized Government Officer? — Himachal Pradesh High Court Affirms Statutory Bar Under Section 13 of the Notaries Act

The Himachal Pradesh High Court interprets Section 13 of the Notaries Act, 1952 to reaffirm that no court can take

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Is the High Court Bound to Direct Police Protection for Consenting Major Couples Facing Threats Due to Inter-Community Marriage? – Precedential Status of Lata Singh v. State of U.P. Affirmed

The Uttarakhand High Court upholds the Supreme Court’s precedent in Lata Singh v. State of U.P., reaffirming that police protection

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does the Calcutta High Court’s Summary Disposal Upon Settlement Clarify the Treatment of Payment-Related Writ Petitions?

The judgment reaffirms that where the underlying claim in a writ petition is resolved during proceedings—here, through payment made to

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

When Is the Wife’s Convenience Paramount in Matrimonial Case Transfers? Reaffirmation of Weightage to Female Litigants’ Rights in Transfer Applications

The Patna High Court reiterates that in matrimonial proceedings, the wife’s convenience carries significant weight in deciding transfer petitions, following

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November 4, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can a High Court Modify Its Judgment and Decree Based on a Compromise Entered Between Parties During Writ Proceedings? (Affirmation of Settlement-Driven Disposals as Binding Precedent)

The Court reaffirmed its authority to dispose of writ proceedings in terms of a compromise mutually reached by the parties,

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can a Pending Appeal Be Withdrawn at Any Stage Without Judicial Pronouncement on Merits?

The court reaffirmed that appellants may seek withdrawal of their appeals at any stage prior to adjudication on merits, leaving

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Each Claimant Have an Independent Right to Consortium Compensation, and Is Interest Payable on the Entire Award (Including Future Prospects) Under the Motor Vehicles Act?

The Uttarakhand High Court affirms the established Supreme Court principles that each eligible claimant in a motor accident claim is

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Can a Second Appeal Be Dismissed for Default for Non-Appearance?

The Calcutta High Court reiterates that persistent non-appearance by appellants justifies dismissal of a second appeal for default; no adjudication

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Senior Reserved Category Employees Be Barred from Competing for Unreserved Promotions Solely Due to Their Category—Despite Greater Seniority and Merit?

The Orissa High Court has clarified that, under the “merit-cum-suitability with due regard to seniority” rule, reserved category employees cannot

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November 4, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does the High Court’s Summary Disposition Without Recording Reasons Uphold Precedent on Judicial Transparency?

The High Court clarified that summary disposal of writ appeals without recording reasons does not align with settled jurisprudence on

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November 4, 2025 | High Court for State of Telangana

Does Non-Compliance With a Statutory Prescribed Proforma Render an Application Invalid? Calcutta High Court Upholds Strict Adherence to Procedural Requirements as Binding Authority

Applications under statutory rules must strictly comply with the prescribed proforma; failure to do so prevents consideration of the application.

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November 4, 2025 | Calcutta High Court