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Orissa High Court disposes of plea seeking quashing of cognizance order, permits accused to pursue discharge plea at charge framing stage, and directs surrender within 21 working days with bail liberty”

Court’s Decision The Orissa High Court disposed of a petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking to quash the cognizance order dated 19.03.2025 passed by…

Rawlaw July 16, 2025

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Patna High Court Grants Liberty to File Fresh Representation Seeking Unpaid Milling and Transportation Charges for Custom Milled Rice, Holding Dispute Can Be Addressed Administratively Before Invoking Writ Jurisdiction

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court disposed of the writ petition, granting liberty to the petitioner to file a representation before the competent authority within four weeks seeking payment of…

Rawlaw July 6, 2025

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Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail in Narcotics Case, Holding Co-Accused Statements and Bank Transfers Insufficient to Deny Liberty, Reiterates Presumption of Innocence and Right Against Self-Incrimination in Investigations

Court’s Decision The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted bail to the petitioners arrested under Sections 21, 27A, and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and Section 111…

Rawlaw July 6, 2025

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Tripura High Court Rejects Bail to Bank Employee in Multi-Crore Embezzlement Case Involving Forged Signatures and Fake Accounts, Holding Economic Offences Require Different Approach Despite Citing Liberty and Delay in Trial as Considerations

“Economic offences having deep-rooted conspiracies and involving huge loss of public funds need to be viewed seriously and considered as grave offences affecting the economy of the country.” Court’s Decision…

Rawlaw July 1, 2025

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Tripura High Court Grants Bail in Large Cannabis Seizure Case Due to Failure to Place Charge-Sheet Before Court Within Statutory Period, Emphasising Technical Lapse Cannot Curtail Liberty Despite Seriousness of Narcotics Allegations

“A technical lapse by prosecution staff in placing the charge-sheet before the Court within statutory time cannot curtail the fundamental right of the accused under Article 21.” Court’s Decision The…

Rawlaw July 1, 2025

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Manipur High Court Sets Aside National Security Act Detention for Alleged Banned Organization Activity, Citing “Liberty Cannot Be Subordinated Without Procedure Established By Law” Due to Non-Supply of Legible Documents and Non-Application of Mind

Court’s Decision The Manipur High Court set aside the detention order dated 27 February 2025, the approval order dated 8 March 2025, and the confirmation order dated 21 March 2025…

Rawlaw June 29, 2025

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Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Under Public Safety Act Holding “Liberty Cannot Be Sacrificed on Stale Grounds Without Live, Proximate Facts” as Detention Was Based on Acquitted Cases, Delayed Dossier Action, and Misapplication of Public Order Standards

Court’s Decision The Jammu & Kashmir High Court quashed the preventive detention order dated 03.12.2024 under the J&K Public Safety Act, including its approval and extension orders, directing the immediate…

Rawlaw June 29, 2025

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Patna High Court Grants Liberty to Approach Civil Court for Compensation over Damage to Mango Trees Caused by Power Grid Lines: “Delay, If Any, Shall Be Condoned by the Concerned Court”

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court disposed of a writ petition seeking compensation for economic losses allegedly caused by the Power Grid Corporation of India due to damage to mango…

Rawlaw June 25, 2025

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Patna High Court Grants Liberty to File Time-Barred Revision Against Cancellation of PDS License: “Delay Shall Be Condoned by Divisional Commissioner” — Remedy Under Section 32(vi) Must Be Exhausted First

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court declined to interfere with the impugned order passed by the District Magistrate, Buxar, upholding the cancellation of the petitioner’s Public Distribution System (PDS) dealership…

Rawlaw June 25, 2025

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Patna High Court Grants Liberty to Pursue Civil Remedy for Electrocution of Livestock: “Petitioner at liberty to seek necessary compensation by approaching the concerned Civil Court”

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking compensation of ₹2 lakhs for the electrocution death of a buffalo allegedly due to negligence by South Bihar…

Rawlaw June 23, 2025