Can the High Court Exercise Its Inherent Powers Under Section 482 CrPC to Quash FIRs When The Allegations Disclose a Prima Facie Case of Cheating, Forgery, and Criminal Breach of Trust? – Reaffirmation of Bhajan Lal Guidelines

The High Court has reaffirmed that it will not quash FIRs under Section 482 CrPC when specific allegations, taken at

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Whether a Contempt Petition Must Proceed When the Petitioner No Longer Presses the Matter Following a Speaking Order by the Authority: Does Withdrawal Preclude Further Judicial Consideration?

The High Court of Punjab & Haryana disposes of a contempt petition as ‘not pressed’ after the respondent-authority’s speaking order,

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Nomination in an LIC Policy Confer Succession Rights Over Class I Legal Heirs Under the Hindu Succession Act?

The Jharkhand High Court has held that nomination in a Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) policy does not override succession rights

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Is Averaging Past Income Returns Permissible When Calculating Compensation in Motor Accident Claims, or Must the Highest Proven Income Be Taken?

The Uttarakhand High Court clarified that for assessing the income of a deceased in motor accident claims, the highest and

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Can Anticipatory Bail Be Denied in NDPS “Commercial Quantity” Cases Based Solely on Co-Accused’s Disclosure?

The High Court reaffirmed that anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS in cases involving commercial quantity under NDPS Act can

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Withdrawal of a Writ Petition Preclude Re-presentation on the Same Grounds? – Affirmation of Judicial Approach to Liberty for Fresh Filing

The Himachal Pradesh High Court upholds the practice of permitting withdrawal of writ petitions with liberty to file afresh, maintaining

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can the High Court Be Compelled to Enforce Administrative Orders Issued by Superior Government Authorities When Subordinate Officials Fail to Comply? — Reaffirming Limits on Judicial Execution Powers and Proper Remedy

Reaffirmed: The High Court cannot be used as an executing forum for enforcing Government or superior authority orders against subordinate

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November 2, 2025 | Orissa High Court

When Should Bail Be Granted Under Section 14A(2) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for Offences Under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023? — Precedent Upheld

The High Court establishes that bail can be granted to accused under the SC/ST Act, even where firearms are allegedly

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

Does Grant of Anticipory Bail under Section 482 BNSS Depend on Parity with Co-Accused and Delay in FIR? — Precedential Guidance from Punjab & Haryana High Court

Anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the BNSS can be granted when co-accused have received similar relief and there is

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Prolonged Pre-Trial Incarceration Justify Grant of Bail in Commercial Quantity NDPS Cases Despite Section 37—When Trial Delay Dilutes Statutory Bar?

The Court holds that undue delay in trial, leading to significant undertrial incarceration, can override the rigour of Section 37

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Non-Signatory Directors Be Prosecuted Under Section 138 NI Act? High Court Reaffirms Mandatory Averments Requirement (Binding Authority)

Directors who are not signatories of a dishonoured cheque cannot be prosecuted under Section 138 read with Section 141(1) of

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana