Karnataka High Court clarifies that trial courts must judiciously exercise discretion under Order XVIII Rule 17 CPC when allowing reopening of evidence, balancing fairness with finality.
Andhra Pradesh High Court reduces stay deposit from 50% to ₹2 lakh in civil appeal, holding that financial capacity must inform conditioning of execution stays.
Madras High Court transfers matrimonial case to Chennai where petitioner, a nursing mother, resides, emphasizing access to justice and practical hardship over territorial formalities.
Bombay High Court holds that remand under Order XLI Rule 23A CPC cannot be ordered mechanically for non-framing of issues without examining prejudice or evidence on record.