Does Non-filing of Written Statement Before an Application under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act in Non-Commercial Suits Mandate Striking Off Defence?—High Court Clarifies Directory Nature of Order VIII Rule 1 CPC for Non-Commercial Disputes

Punjab & Haryana High Court holds that the mandatory time-limits for filing written statements under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a Purely Civil Family Property Dispute Warrant Judicial Intervention Under Writ Jurisdiction When Settlement Has Been Reached?

Where the parties are full-blood brothers disputing residential property and have reached an amicable settlement, the High Court reaffirms that

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October 30, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can a Sub-Registrar Lawfully Refuse to Receive a Document for Registration Without Written Reasons? – Clarification and Reinforcement of Procedure under the Registration Act, 1908

The Orissa High Court clarifies and reiterates that a Sub-Registrar cannot orally refuse to receive a document presented for registration;

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October 30, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Does Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Clarify the Principles Governing Anticipatory Bail and Its Conditions?

Clarification on Anticipatory Bail Principles under BNSS: Punjab & Haryana High Court upholds detailed conditional bail, affirms non-blanket protection, and

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Interim Anticipatory Bail Under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Become Absolute Upon Joining Investigation? High Court Reiterates Conditions and Limits

The High Court clarifies that interim anticipatory bail granted under Section 482(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, becomes

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Settlement Before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre Mandate Disposal of Pending Writ Petitions in Terms Thereof?—Binding Authority from Punjab & Haryana High Court

The High Court holds that when parties to a writ petition arrive at a mediated settlement formally recorded before the

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Future Prospects Be Awarded in Motor Accident Compensation When the Deceased Held a Permanent Job? Clarification and Quantum Determination by the High Court

The court reaffirmed that when the deceased held a permanent job, future prospects (here, 50%) must be added to the

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Is Delay in Filing Civil Appeals Considered Inexcusable? Calcutta High Court Reaffirms the Standard for Condonation Applications

Delay without satisfactory explanation will not be condoned; High Court upholds existing precedent on the importance of quality of explanation

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October 30, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does the Burden of Proof of Termination of Tenancy or Dispossession Lie on the Party Alleging Cessation of Jural Relationship?

The Calcutta High Court reiterates that in disputes relating to tenancy or license, the party asserting that the jural relationship

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October 30, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can High Courts Direct the Central Administrative Tribunal to Expedite Pending Matters Merely on Allegations of Delay? – Reaffirmation of Tribunal’s Autonomy

Calcutta High Court holds that directions to the Tribunal for expeditious disposal cannot be issued when adjournments occurred at the

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October 30, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Is the Pre-Deposit Requirement Under Section 35F of the Central Excise Act, 1944 Mandatory for Entertaining Appeals, or Can It Be Waived for Financial Hardship? — Existing Precedent Affirmed as Binding Authority

The Calcutta High Court has reaffirmed that the pre-deposit requirement under Section 35F is mandatory for the maintainability of appeals

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October 30, 2025 | Calcutta High Court