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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 the petitioner,…
lamphelpat project
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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 by the…
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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

Court’s Decision The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking quashing of appointments of Assistant Professors in Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, holding that candidates cannot be disqualified solely for…
Bangalore metro
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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”

Court’s Decision The Calcutta High Court appointed Mr. Jayanta Sengupta as Arbitrator to adjudicate disputes between the parties under three work orders related to the Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2.…
apartment ownership
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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

Court’s Decision The Calcutta High Court disposed of the writ petition by directing the competent authority under the West Bengal Apartment Ownership Act, 1972 to hear and decide the petitioners'…
quashing of rape
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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

Court’s Decision The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the charge-sheet, cognizance order, and entire trial proceedings under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita on…
income tax appeal
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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

Court’s Decision The Calcutta High Court disposed of the writ petition filed by the petitioner challenging the rejection of its application under Section 220(6) of the Income Tax Act seeking…