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Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Under Public Safety Act for Reusing Same FIRs Without Fresh Grounds, Holding “Detention Cannot Be Based on Stale Grounds Without Supervening Circumstances” and Non-Communication of Right to Represent

Court’s Decision The Jammu & Kashmir High Court quashed the preventive detention order dated 17 January 2025 issued under Section 8(1)(a) of the J&K Public Safety Act against…

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Manipur High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Halt on Lamphelpat Waterbody Rejuvenation Project, Holding “Public Interest Cannot Override Environmental and Public Utility Objectives Without Cogent Evidence of Illegality” and Accepting Site Inspection Findings

Court’s Decision The Manipur High Court dismissed the Public Interest Litigation seeking to stop the Lamphelpat Waterbody Rejuvenation Project, holding that no illegality or environmental violations were established…

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Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Challenge to Assistant Professor Appointments, Holding “Eligibility Certificates from Universities are Conclusive” and UGC 2016 Regulations Apply Retrospectively, Protecting Appointments Despite Non-Compliance with 2009 Regulations

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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

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Manipur High Court Takes Cognizance for Willful Disobedience of Executing Court’s Orders, Directs Framing of Charges for Civil Contempt Under Section 2(b) Contempt of Courts Act in Dispute Over Property Fencing Despite Pending Second Appeal

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Calcutta High Court Allows Composite Arbitration Reference for Disputes Arising from Two Connected Work Orders Under Bangalore Metro Project While Ordering Separate Arbitration for a Third Unconnected Work Order: “Multiplicity Must Be Avoided But Connection Must Be Clear”

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Jammu and Kashmir High Court Stays Monopoly-Favouring Tender Award, Holding “Competition Must Be Real, Not Illusory: Government Cannot Allow One Horse To Win Every Race” Amid Claims Of Bias In Medical Procurement Process

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Calcutta High Court Directs Competent Authority to Decide Apartment Ownership Dispute Without Disruption of Power and Access, Emphasises “Authority Shall Not Enter Into Private Disputes But Act Under the Act” Amidst Allegations of Non-Payment of Maintenance and Denial of Rights

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Uttarakhand High Court Rejects Quashing of Rape and Forced Conversion Case Despite Compromise, Citing “Conduct That Shocks the Conscience of the Court and Society” and the Gravity of Allegations Including Sedation, Blackmail and Religious Misrepresentation

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Calcutta High Court Directs Expeditious Disposal of Income Tax Appeal Within 3 Months, Holding “Taxpayer Cannot Be Left Uncertain Amid High-Pitched Assessments Where Stay on Demand is Sought Pending Appeal” While Allowing Liberty to Seek Interim Stay if Delay Occurs

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