Can Criminal Proceedings Under Section 307 IPC Be Quashed on Settlement Between Parties? Clarifying Discretionary Quashing in Light of Non-Compoundable Offences Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Uttarakhand High Court reaffirms that even for non-compoundable offences like Section 307 IPC, criminal proceedings may be quashed when the

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Borrowers Authorized by Vehicle Owners Claim Personal Accident Cover for Owner-Driver Under Motor Insurance Policies? — Reaffirmation of Supreme Court Precedent and Its Binding Value

The Sikkim High Court has reaffirmed that an authorized borrower who steps into the shoes of the vehicle owner is

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Sikkim

Does an Interference with Suspension Orders of Government Servants Amount to Judicial Overreach Where Pending Disciplinary Enquiry Exists? — Reaffirmation of the Principle That Suspension Is Not Punitive

The High Court reiterates that suspension is not a punishment in itself and that courts should not interfere with suspension

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Suspension of a Government Servant Pending Disciplinary Enquiry Be Interfered With by Courts? — High Court Affirms Existing Principle That Suspension Is Not a Punishment

The High Court of Uttarakhand has reaffirmed that suspension of a government employee pending a disciplinary enquiry is not a

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Is a Criminal Writ Petition Dismissed as Infructuous Upon Filing of Final Report?

The court reaffirmed that when the investigation culminates in a final report being filed before the competent court, any pending

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Personal Accident Cover for “Owner-Driver” Extend to a Borrower Lawfully Driving With Owner’s Consent? Clarification of Scope Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

The Sikkim High Court affirms that a deceased borrower, lawfully authorised and driving with the owner’s written consent, is entitled

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Sikkim

Does Completion of Prescribed Formalities Mandate Electricity Connection by WBSEDCL? – Clarification and Directions on Statutory Duty of Distribution Authorities

Calcutta High Court clarifies that upon a petitioner’s compliance with all procedural and statutory requirements for an electricity connection, including

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October 31, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does Prolonged Trial Delay Under the NDPS and Drugs & Cosmetics Act Justify Bail for Accused Not Named in FIR?—High Court Affirms Fundamental Right to Liberty

Bail granted where accused was in custody for an extended period with no prosecution witnesses examined and no likelihood of

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Cessation of a Government Scheme Bar Judicial Direction for Appointment to Non-Existent Posts?

A High Court judgment reaffirms that when a government scheme creating temporary posts is discontinued, courts cannot direct appointments under

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a Writ of Mandamus Be Issued to Enforce Appointment on a Discontinued Government Scheme? (Clarifying the Non-Grant of Relief after Cessation of Scheme)

Where an appointment scheme is discontinued, no writ can be issued for appointment under it—even if the petitioner’s claim was

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Completion of Formalities by a Consumer Mandate Timely Electricity Connection, Absent Contravention or Legal Hurdles?

The Calcutta High Court reaffirms that, where a consumer has undisputedly completed all required formalities, the distribution licensee must provide

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October 31, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

When Will an Appeal Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution in Civil Litigation?

Clarifies that the High Court may dismiss a regular second appeal for non-prosecution when an appellant repeatedly fails to prosecute

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana