Does an Insurer’s Liability Cover the Owner-Driver’s Death in a Motor Accident Under a Standard Policy? Gauhati High Court Reaffirms Limitation Except to the Extent of Personal Accident Cover

The Gauhati High Court has upheld the established legal position that under a standard motor insurance policy, the insurer is

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November 2, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

Can a Maintenance Order Under Section 125 CrPC Be Challenged Solely on Grounds of Insufficient Proof of Marriage or Applicant’s Income? — Existing Precedent Upheld by High Court

The High Court of Chhattisgarh reaffirmed that, where the Family Court has assessed evidence regarding marital status and income, its

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Complainant Appeal an Acquittal Order in a Cheque Dishonour Case Under the Proviso to Section 372 CrPC? Chhattisgarh High Court Affirms Supreme Court’s Clarification and Grants Procedural Liberty

Chhattisgarh High Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s 2025 decision in M/s Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran Etc., permits withdrawal

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Conviction Be Sustained Solely on the “Last Seen Together” Circumstance Without Corroborative Evidence? Chhattisgarh High Court Applies Supreme Court Precedent Clarifying the Evidentiary Threshold for Circumstantial Cases

Reaffirming the Supreme Court’s position that “last seen together” is a weak form of circumstantial evidence, the Chhattisgarh High Court

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Writ of Quo Warranto Be Issued Without Proof of Statutory Violation or Bona Fide Intent?

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has clarified that a writ of quo warranto may be issued only if the appointment

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

What is the Precedential Value of a High Court Dismissal for Default in a Writ Petition Seeking Implementation of a Government Order?

A writ petition seeking enforcement of G.O.Ms.No. 194 was dismissed for non-prosecution by the Andhra Pradesh High Court; such dismissals

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can Conviction Under the POCSO Act Be Sustained Solely on Private School Records as Proof of Minority When There Are Contradictions in Oral Evidence?

Court emphasises that documentary evidence from private schools, especially without foundation or corroboration, is insufficient to establish the minority of

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Can an Appellate Court Interfere With an Acquittal Under Section 378 CrPC? Scope for Setting Aside Acquittals Reaffirmed

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has reaffirmed that interference with a trial court’s acquittal in criminal cases is permissible only

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Contractual Disputes Arising Under Statutory Framework Be Challenged in Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 Merely for Alleged Procedural Violations? — High Court Reaffirms Limits of Judicial Review in Commercial Contracts

The High Court holds that contractual disputes between private parties and statutory corporations cannot be adjudicated under Article 226 of

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Mere Issuance of a Crossed Cheque Establish Presumption of Liability under Section 138 NI Act When the Underlying Debt is Disputed?

A crossed cheque alone does not raise conclusive presumption of a legally enforceable debt under Section 138 of the Negotiable

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

When Can a Wife Be Denied Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC for Failure to Prove Sufficient Cause for Living Separately? — Reaffirmation of Precedent on Burden of Proof and Grounds of Refusal

The High Court reiterates that a wife must substantiate sufficient and reasonable cause for living separately, and mere uncorroborated allegations

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh