News Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Against Private Developer for Alternate Permanent Accommodation — “Developer Not ‘State’ Under Article 12; Dispute Is Private and Contractual, No Writ Under Article 226 Lies” RawlawMay 26, 20254 min read Save
News Delhi High Court Quashes Post-Decree Miscellaneous Proceedings in Trademark Suit: Holds Trial Court Became Functus Officio After Passing Decree, “Cannot Suo Motu Confer or Assume Jurisdiction Upon Itself to Initiate Miscellaneous Proceedings” RawlawMay 26, 20253 min read Save
News Supreme Court: “Allotment of Reserved Forest Land to Private Builders Under the Garb of Resettlement Is Illegal” — Allotment Quashed, Construction Declared Unlawful, “All Activities in Forest Land Without Central Approval Must Cease RawlawMay 26, 20254 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Seeking Alternate Land Under Displaced Persons Act After 56-Year Delay: “Petition Is a Clear Abuse of Process of Law” RawlawMay 21, 20255 min read Save
News Delhi High Court Quashes 498A FIR on Basis of Matrimonial Settlement: “In Interest of Justice, No Useful Purpose Will Be Served in Continuing the Criminal Proceedings” RawlawMay 21, 20254 min read Save
News Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Wildlife Contraband Case Involving 23 Kg of Tiger Bones and 5 Skulls; Reduces Sentence to 3 Years: “Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt Still Holds the Field” — Poaching Not Proven, Fine Directed to Animal Welfare Board RawlawMay 21, 20255 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Holds Rejection of Compassionate Pension Arbitrary: “Absenteeism Not a Disentitling Misconduct, Petitioner’s Condition Warrants Special Consideration” — Directs Mumbai Port Authority to Grant Pension Under MBPT Pension Regulations, 1965 RawlawMay 21, 20254 min read Save
News Delhi High Court Denies Bail in Attempt to Murder Case Noting “Dangerous Injuries” to Victim and Risk of Witness Intimidation: Holds Petitioner Actively Participated in Assault, Cannot Claim Parity with Co-Accused Released on Medical Grounds RawlawMay 21, 20255 min read Save
News Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Accept Incorrect OBC Certificates in Police Recruitment: “Candidates Who Failed to Submit Caste Certificates in Prescribed State Format Rightly Treated as General Category” RawlawMay 21, 20254 min read Save
News Delhi High Court Holds Defendants Cannot Enter Witness Box Without Written Statement: “Permitting Them to Lead Evidence Would Amount to Entering from the Backdoor” RawlawMay 21, 20254 min read Save
