1. The main issue that arises in this case is whether the High Court was justified in passing a drastic order in the exercise of writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India permitting the 1st and 2nd...

2. The present appeals arise out of an order in a pending Second Appeal before the High Court of Judicature at Patna. The necessary facts for our consideration are as follows:

1. Leave granted.

1. Heard learned counsel for the parties.

1. The issue for consideration is whether the state of Rajasthan has the power and jurisdiction to levy and collect stamp duty on policies of insurance issued within the state.

1. The present criminal appeal challenges the final judgment and order dated 17th July, 2014, passed by the Orissa High Court, Cuttack (“High Court” for short), in Jail Criminal Appeal No. 213 of 2000. Vide the impugned judgment...

1. Leave granted.

1. For the convenience of exposition, this judgment is divided into the following parts:—

1. Leave granted.

1. Delay in refiling is condoned.