Does the Proximity of Trial Conclusion and Seriousness of Charges Justify Denial of Bail?

The Jharkhand High Court reaffirms the principle that bail may be refused when the trial is near completion and the

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does Completion of Eight Years’ Service Entitle an Employee to Work-Charge Status Under Law Upheld by the Supreme Court?

The High Court directs that cases for grant of work-charge status must be considered in light of the Supreme Court’s

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does a Criminal Appeal Abate Automatically Upon the Appellant’s Death?—Reaffirmation of the Principle by Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has reaffirmed that upon the death of an appellant in a criminal appeal, the appeal stands

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October 31, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

Can Punishment for Offences Under Sections 419, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 & 120-B IPC Be Reduced to Period Already Undergone on Ground of Good Conduct and No Repeat Offence?

The Punjab and Haryana High Court affirms trial and appellate court convictions under serious cheating and forgery offences, but reduces

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can the High Court Direct Extension of Timings for Cultural Festivals Under Article 226? Reaffirming the Principle that Administrative Decisions on Event Timings Fall Within Executive Domain, Not Judicial Mandate—Binding Authority for Scope of Judicial Review

The High Court has held that it cannot issue directions under Article 226 to alter administrative decisions regarding the timing

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Bail Be Granted to Accused Mothers in Cases Alleging Concealment and Abortion of Sexual Assault Victims Under the B.N.S., 2023? — High Court of Jharkhand Upholds Stringent Bail Approach in Serious POCSO-Linked Offences

Jharkhand High Court reaffirms the high threshold for bail in cases involving grave allegations such as concealment and forced abortion

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

When Can Criminal Proceedings Be Quashed Amidst Parallel Civil Disputes? High Court Affirms Restraint and Upholds Precedent on Section 482 CrPC Powers

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh reaffirms that the existence of a civil dispute does not warrant quashing of FIR

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does Minor Non-Compliance or Contradictions in Witness Testimony Vitiate Conviction for Narcotic Offences When Section 50 NDPS Act Safeguards Are Declined?

The Madras High Court conclusively held that as long as an accused person is duly informed of their right under

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October 31, 2025 | Madras High Court

Does Dismissal of a Writ Appeal for Non-Prosecution Under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent Act Set Any Legal Precedent or Affect Substantive Rights?

A writ appeal dismissed by the Madras High Court for non-prosecution, with no decision on merits, neither overrules nor clarifies

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October 31, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can Pleas Raised in a Withdrawn Petition Under Section 482 CrPC Be Reserved for Argument Before the Trial Court? (No Substantive Legal Determination—Petition Dismissed as Withdrawn)

A petition under Section 482 CrPC was dismissed as withdrawn at the petitioner’s request, with liberty granted to raise all

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a High Court Have the Jurisdiction to Direct the State to Consider Interest on Delayed Honorarium Payments to Anganwadi Workers in a Suo Motu PIL?

Court affirms that, after ensuring clearance of withheld honorarium payments, it can direct the State to consider payment of interest

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Non-supply of Arrest Warrant Copies by Police Violate Procedural Rights? Position Affirmed by Calcutta High Court (2025)

The Calcutta High Court clarified that once a copy of the arrest warrant is furnished to the accused in court

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October 31, 2025 | Calcutta High Court