Does a Petitioner’s Decision to Withdraw a Contempt Petition After Compliance with Court Orders Preclude Further Proceedings?

The High Court reiterates that when an applicant confirms compliance with earlier court orders and seeks withdrawal of a contempt

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

Is an Authority or Court Permitted to Orally Refuse to Accept Applications? Clarification and Reaffirmation of Procedural Compliance for Mutation Proceedings

The Orissa High Court has reaffirmed that a Tahasildar or any public authority cannot orally refuse to accept an application—such

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November 2, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does the “Rigors of Section 37 of the NDPS Act” Bar Grant of Bail When Accused is a Foreign National and Trial Is Nearing Completion? — Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Existing Precedent

The Himachal Pradesh High Court reiterated that where commercial quantity of contraband is involved, Section 37 of the NDPS Act,

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does the Moratorium under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Stay Criminal Proceedings under Section 138 NI Act against Company Directors? Existing Precedent Upheld — Clarification for Continuation of Quasi-Criminal Trials Against Natural Persons

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has reaffirmed that the moratorium under Sections 14(1) and 101 of the Insolvency and

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can a “Married Daughter” Be Denied Compassionate Appointment Under Government Schemes Solely On The Basis of Marital Status? — Punjab & Haryana High Court Affirms Ultra Vires Nature of Discriminatory Policy Provisions

The Punjab & Haryana High Court reiterates that denying compassionate appointment to a “married daughter” is unconstitutional; upholds and applies

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When a Writ Petition Is Dismissed for Non-Prosecution: Does Such Dismissal Preclude Revival, and What Precedential Value Does It Hold?

The judgment affirms that a writ petition dismissed for want of prosecution does not bars future revival by the petitioner,

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Consideration of Prior Judicial Decisions Mandate Administrative Action on Contractual Service Regularisation in Light of Existing Precedents?

The judgment directs authorities to consider and decide a service regularisation claim in accordance with an earlier High Court precedent,

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does the IBC Moratorium Under Section 14(1) or 101 Apply to Stay Cheque Dishonour (Section 138 NI Act) Proceedings Against Directors? — Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Existing Precedent

IBC moratorium provisions do not bar continuation of Section 138 NI Act proceedings against natural persons (directors/guarantors); protection extends only

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Successive FIRs Be Registered for the Same Incident Against the Same Accused? Jharkhand High Court Affirms Prohibition and Clarifies Section 181 of BNSS, 2023

The Jharkhand High Court, reaffirming prior Supreme Court precedents, held that a second FIR concerning the same occurrence and accused

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Non-Bailable Warrants and Attachment Orders Be Issued Without Proof of Service of Earlier Process? Jharkhand High Court Affirms Mandatory Compliance with Section 73 CrPC: Binding Precedent

The Jharkhand High Court has clarified that before issuing a non-bailable warrant or further coercive steps such as proceedings under

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does Engagement in Statutory Canteens Under Contract Constitute an Employer-Employee Relationship With the Principal Establishment? — Jharkhand High Court Applies and Clarifies the Law Laid Down in ‘Balwant Rai Saluja’

The Jharkhand High Court reaffirms that workmen engaged by contractors to run statutory canteens are not ipso facto employees of

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can a Writ Petition Be Entertained Under Article 227 When a Statutory Right of Appeal Exists Under the U.P.Z.A. and L.R. Act?

The High Court of Uttarakhand reaffirmed that a writ petition challenging an order passed under Section 176 of the U.P.Z.A.

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand