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summary judgment
Calcutta High Court Denies Summary Judgment on Commission Claim: “Triable Issues Exist; No Summary Decree Can Be Passed Without Evidence”
July 30, 2025
patna high court
Patna High Court Grants Relief to Former Block Officer in Certificate Recovery: “No Coercive Steps Until Objections Decided Under Section 10 of the Public Demands Recovery Act”
July 30, 2025
deceased assessee
Calcutta High Court Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Initiated Against Deceased Assessee: “Assessing Officer Cannot Issue Notice to a Dead Person When Legal Heirs Are Known”
July 30, 2025
breach of contract
Kerala High Court Declares Forfeiture of Earnest Money Illegal in Absence of Contractual Breach: “In the Absence of Breach, There Is No Justification for Retaining the Advance”
July 30, 2025
personal notice
Patna High Court Quashes Land Acquisition Proceedings for NH-106 Due to Failure to Serve Personal Notice: “Without Individual Notice Under Section 3G(3), Compensation Proceedings Are Void”
July 30, 2025
retirement benefits
Telangana High Court Orders Authorities to Release Gratuity and Retirement Benefits to Retired Driver After Eight-Year Delay: “Delay in Disbursing Lawful Entitlements Defeats the Very Purpose of Retirement Benefits”
July 30, 2025
disabled teacher
Patna High Court Denies Full Back Wages to Reinstated Disabled Teacher: “Entitlement Limited to Salary for Period Actually Worked, Not for Time Spent Under Termination”
July 30, 2025
pending payment
Patna High Court Directs Divisional Commissioner to Decide Contractor’s Pending Payment Grievance: “Representation Must Be Disposed of in Accordance With Law After Hearing All Parties”
July 30, 2025
delayed notice
Bombay High Court Slams MHADA’s Executive Engineers for Illegal Redevelopment Notices: “No Power to Bypass Law; Rule of Law Must Prevail” — Orders Judicial Inquiry Into Over 900 Section 79-A Notices Issued Without Jurisdiction
July 30, 2025
matrimonial dispute
Delhi High Court Upholds Eviction of Husband in Matrimonial Dispute: “Right to Shared Household Cannot Be Used to Harass Parents-in-law”
July 30, 2025
badminton
Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against National Badminton Stars: “Criminal Process Cannot Be Used As A Weapon Of Harassment”
July 30, 2025
personal accident
Kerala High Court Rules That Personal Accident Insurance Cannot Be Deducted from Motor Accident Compensation: “Statutory Compensation Cannot Be Offset Against Contractual Payments”
July 30, 2025
delayed notice
Calcutta High Court Refuses to Grant Injunction to Angels Foundation in School Premises Dispute: “Right to Possession Must Be Lawful and Legally Enforceable”
July 30, 2025
trespassers
Calcutta High Court Refuses Judgment on Admission in Possession Suit Against Alleged Trespassers: “Adverse Possession Plea Goes to Root of the Case, Precludes Summary Decree”
July 30, 2025
loan recovery
Calcutta High Court Appoints Arbitrator in Loan Recovery Dispute Involving Aditya Birla Capital: “Objections on Jurisdiction, Limitation and Privity to Arbitration are Issues for Arbitrator to Decide”
July 30, 2025
land dispute
Bombay High Court Upholds Minister’s Order Directing Fresh Inquiry into Land Consolidation Dispute: “Superintendent’s Inquiry Was Misconceived and Against Natural Justice”
July 30, 2025
zila parishad
Bombay High Court Rules Notice Under Zilla Parishad and Village Panchayat Acts Mandatory and Not Waivable: “Trial Court Cannot Bypass Statutory Notice Requirements” — Suit for Injunction and Declaration Rejected
July 30, 2025
supreme court
Supreme Court Holds Fresh FIR by SHL Not Barred Despite Similar Allegations in Earlier Complaint — “Once much water has flown down the bridge, discretion to quash FIR need not be exercised”
July 26, 2025
design registration
Bombay High Court Refuses Injunction to Atomberg: “Design registration diluted if material shows it was already in public domain” — No Interim Relief for Alleged Ceiling Fan Infringement
July 26, 2025
dishonour of cheque
Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Order Disallowing Complaint Amendment in Dishonoured Cheque Case: “Curable Error Cannot Lead to Injustice; Prejudice Is the Real Test”
July 26, 2025
no dowry death
Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Acquittal in Dowry Death Case: “High Court’s Evaluation Not Perverse; Appellate Interference Unwarranted in View of Two Possible Views”
July 26, 2025
defamation
Supreme Court Reinstates Conviction in Defamation Case Against Editor: “Right to Reputation is a Fundamental Right, Press Freedom Not a License for False Allegations”
July 26, 2025
full compensation
Supreme Court Restores Full Compensation to Deceased Driver’s Family; Rejects Insurance Company’s Limited Liability Claim Citing “Absence of Pleadings Cannot Be Cured by Guidelines”
July 26, 2025
ombudsman award
Kerala High Court Sets Aside Insurance Ombudsman Award: “Policies Taken By Proprietary Concerns Are Not ‘Personal Lines’ Within The Meaning Of The Rules”
July 26, 2025
private property
Kerala High Court Rules that State Cannot Take Over Private Land Without Title: “A Person in Possession Cannot Be Dispossessed Except in Accordance with Law”
July 26, 2025
territorial jurisdiction
Supreme Court Clarifies Territorial Jurisdiction in Cheque Bounce Cases: “Jurisdiction Lies Where Payee Maintains Account, Not Where Cheque is Deposited”
July 26, 2025
pocso
Supreme Court modifies life sentence under POCSO for pre-amendment offence: “Convict cannot be punished beyond what law permitted at the time of offence”
July 26, 2025
gold smuggling
Calcutta High Court Grants Bail in Gold Smuggling Case: “Mere possession of gold without evidence of smuggling conspiracy cannot justify prolonged detention”
July 26, 2025
dowry death quashed
Kerala High Court Quashes Dowry Harassment Proceedings: “Allegations are vague and lack the specificity necessary to constitute a triable offence”
July 26, 2025
minor penalty
Supreme Court Upholds Disciplinary Proceedings by Minor Penalty Authority for Major Charges: “Issuance of Charge-Sheet by General Manager Could Not Have Been Faulted”
July 26, 2025
rajya sabha
Supreme Court Upholds Rajya Sabha Chairman’s Authority to Reject Disqualification Pleas Against Vice President: “No Prohibition on Deciding Maintainability at the Threshold”
July 26, 2025
suicide
Bombay High Court Grants Bail in Abetment to Suicide Case: “Failure to Return Money and Intemperate Language Cannot Be Construed as Abetment”
July 26, 2025
preventive detention quashed
Kerala High Court quashes detention order for “non-application of mind”: Court finds District Magistrate failed to consider ‘live and proximate’ nature of offences and relevance of bail order
July 25, 2025
cancel bail
Kerala High Court Cancels Bail for International Travel Without Permission: “Judicial Orders Are Not to Be Taken Lightly or Circumvented”
July 25, 2025
ndps
Kerala High Court Grants Statutory Bail in NDPS Case, Holds Section 10 of General Clauses Act Inapplicable to Section 187(3) BNSS When Final Report Is Filed After 180-Day Limit Due to Holiday” Filing the final report after the 180th day, even if the day is a holiday, cannot deprive an accused of the right to statutory bail”
July 25, 2025
property sale dispute
Bombay High Court Refuses Interim Relief to Oberoi Realty in Disputed Apartment Sale: “Section 9 cannot be invoked to bypass established legal obligations”
July 25, 2025
cheque dishonour
Madras High Court Quashes Cheque Dishonour Proceedings for Defective Statutory Notice: “Mere issuance of notice is not enough, it must fulfill the mandate of Section 138”
July 25, 2025
property fraud
Supreme Court Sets Aside Quashing of Criminal Complaint over Property Fraud Allegations: “Second Quashing Petition Cannot Be Used to Circumvent Earlier Order”
July 25, 2025
environment
Bombay High Court Pulls Up Lonavala Municipal Council for Allowing Unchecked Construction Despite Environmental Regulations: “Civic Body Failed to Exercise Vigilance in Safeguarding the Eco-Sensitive Region”
July 25, 2025
quashing
Supreme Court Affirms Quashing of SC/ST Act Charges for Government Officers: “Caste Alone Cannot Be Basis for Prosecution Without Mala Fide Intent or Evidence of Caste-Based Offence”
July 25, 2025
trademark dispute
Delhi High Court: “Trademark Use by Hotel Operator Must Be Fair, Contractual, and Without Dilution”—Court Upholds Hyatt’s Rights Against Ex-Franchisee Operating Similar Brand
July 25, 2025
high court of kerala
Kerala High Court: “Buyer Cannot Claim Charge in Absence of Completed Assignment”—Court Sets Aside Attachment Order, Rules No Charge Exists Without Privity or Assignable Right
July 25, 2025
dental student and dci
Bombay High Court Quashes DCI’s Direction to Discharge MDS Student Over Upload Delay: “Student’s Career Cannot Be Ruined Due to Dental College’s Connectivity Issues”
July 25, 2025
town planning scheme
Bombay High Court Reverses Lower Court Orders, Upholds Statutory Vesting of Land with Municipal Corporation under Town Planning Scheme, Rejects Title Claim by Legal Heirs for Lapsed Reservation, Grants Only Compensation with Interest Due to Unclaimed Payment Since 1928
July 25, 2025
father daughter
Bombay High Court Upholds Daughters’ Right to Insurance Policy Maturity Amount, Rules Beneficial Nominee Has Statutory Ownership Under Section 39(7) of Insurance Act, Overriding Succession Law Where Policies Are Self-Acquired, Denies Widow’s Interim Claim Due To Absence of Title and Disputed Will
July 25, 2025
supreme court
Supreme Court Expunges Strictures Against Rajasthan Judicial Officer, Holds High Courts Cannot Condemn Judicial Officers Unheard, Reiterates “Criticism Should Target Orders, Not Judges”, Allows Appeal Where Bail Order was Criticized Without Notice and Relied on Overruled Precedent
July 25, 2025
arbitrator
Supreme Court Denies Appointment of Arbitrator, Holds Clause with “May be Sought Through Arbitration” Not a Binding Arbitration Agreement, Emphasises Prima Facie Scrutiny of Arbitration Clauses to Weed Out Non-Existent Agreements, Clarifies Parties Cannot Unilaterally Invoke Arbitration Without Clear Contractual Consensus
July 25, 2025
supreme court
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings for Cheating Allegations Between Seller and Builder’s Agent, Holding Civil Land Disputes Cannot Be Criminalised, Orders ₹10 Lakh Cost on Complainant for Misusing Criminal Law, Protects Aged Widow and Daughter from Harassment in Property Deal Gone Sour
July 25, 2025
bribe
Kerala High Court Partially Allows Appeal by Reducing Sentence While Upholding Conviction of Public Servant Under Corruption Law After Accepting Bribe, Citing Sufficient Proof of Demand and Acceptance Despite Absence of Direct Evidence, Distinguishes Criminal Misconduct From Civil Dispute, Declines Acquittal Request
July 25, 2025
karta
Bombay High Court Dismisses Appeal by Subsequent Purchaser Against Declaration of Sale Deed as Non-Binding, Upholds Protection of Coparcenary Rights in Joint Hindu Family Property Sold by Karta Without Legal Necessity, Citing Validity of Ancestral Ownership Rights Over Alleged Bona Fide Purchases
July 25, 2025
Supreme Court Reduces Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide Due to Absence of Premeditation in Sudden Land Dispute Quarrel
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Supreme Court Reduces Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide Due to Absence of Premeditation in Sudden Land Dispute Quarrel

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court allowed the appeal in part, altering the appellants' conviction from Section 302 IPC (murder) to Part I of Section 304 IPC (culpable homicide not amounting…
Posted by Rawlaw November 6, 2024
Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Due to Mutual Settlement, Criticizes "Copy-Paste" Allegations and Emphasizes Police's Duty to Avoid Over-Implicating Family Members in Marital Disputes
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Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Due to Mutual Settlement, Criticizes “Copy-Paste” Allegations and Emphasizes Police’s Duty to Avoid Over-Implicating Family Members in Marital Disputes

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR registered against the petitioners under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, observing that the marital dispute had been mutually settled.…
Posted by Rawlaw November 6, 2024
Delhi High Court Quashes Tribunal's Rejection of Age and Education Relaxation for MTS Post in Delhi Police, Criticizes Lack of Reasoning and Orders Fresh Review
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Delhi High Court Quashes Tribunal’s Rejection of Age and Education Relaxation for MTS Post in Delhi Police, Criticizes Lack of Reasoning and Orders Fresh Review

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court quashed the Central Administrative Tribunal's (CAT) order rejecting the petitioner’s request for age and educational qualification relaxation for a Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) position in…
Posted by Rawlaw November 6, 2024
Supreme Court Orders Reinstatement of Terminated UPPCL Employees, Citing Misinterpretation of Eligibility Criteria and Violation of Recruitment Advertisement
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Supreme Court Orders Reinstatement of Terminated UPPCL Employees, Citing Misinterpretation of Eligibility Criteria and Violation of Recruitment Advertisement

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court allowed the applications, ordering the reinstatement of applicants who appeared in the select list of July 14, 2015, and who had obtained the CCC certificate…
Posted by Rawlaw November 5, 2024
Supreme Court Upholds Delhi High Court's Suspension of Sentence and Fine in Embezzlement Case, Affirms ₹15 Lakh Deposit Condition to Preserve Right to Appeal
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Supreme Court Upholds Delhi High Court’s Suspension of Sentence and Fine in Embezzlement Case, Affirms ₹15 Lakh Deposit Condition to Preserve Right to Appeal

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the Delhi High Court's order suspending both the respondent’s sentence of imprisonment and the fine imposed upon conviction. It upheld the…
Posted by Rawlaw November 5, 2024
Bombay High Court Permits Overseas Travel Despite Look Out Circulars, Imposes Stringent Compliance Conditions with Limited Impact on Existing LOCs
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Bombay High Court Permits Overseas Travel Despite Look Out Circulars, Imposes Stringent Compliance Conditions with Limited Impact on Existing LOCs

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court permitted the applicant to travel abroad between October 28, 2024, and December 25, 2024, while temporarily suspending Look Out Circulars (LOCs) issued by banks.…
Posted by Rawlaw November 5, 2024
Supreme Court Upholds Irrevocability of Gift Deed Despite Donor’s Revocation Attempt, Confirms 12-Year Limitation for Possession Recovery Under Section 126 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882
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Supreme Court Upholds Irrevocability of Gift Deed Despite Donor’s Revocation Attempt, Confirms 12-Year Limitation for Possession Recovery Under Section 126 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Court’s Decision: The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the first appellate court and High Court's findings that the gift deed was irrevocably valid and could not be revoked by…
Posted by Rawlaw November 5, 2024
Bombay High Court Declares Staff Nurses' Contractual Appointments as Regular, Emphasizing Compliance with Service Rules, 1967: "Contract Terms Cannot Override Formal Selection Process"
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Bombay High Court Declares Staff Nurses’ Contractual Appointments as Regular, Emphasizing Compliance with Service Rules, 1967: “Contract Terms Cannot Override Formal Selection Process”

Court's Decision: The Bombay High Court directed that Petitioners Nos. 1 to 8, appointed as Staff Nurses, be considered regular employees, entitling them to benefits associated with regular appointments, including…
Posted by Rawlaw November 5, 2024
Supreme Court Upholds Liability for Minimum Guarantee Charges Under Electricity Supply Agreement, Applies Issue Estoppel to Bar Challenge Against Pre-2003 Liability, and Rejects Limitation Claim Under Section 56(2)
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Supreme Court Upholds Liability for Minimum Guarantee Charges Under Electricity Supply Agreement, Applies Issue Estoppel to Bar Challenge Against Pre-2003 Liability, and Rejects Limitation Claim Under Section 56(2)

Court’s Decision: The Supreme Court overturned the High Court’s decision, reinstating the electricity board's demand for minimum guarantee charges from the respondent. It held that the prior judicial orders conclusively…
Posted by Rawlaw November 5, 2024
Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition for MSE Purchase Preference, Citing Justified Tender Process and Price Adjustments; "Public Interest in Project Continuation Outweighs Procedural Concerns Amid Alleged Oversights"
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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition for MSE Purchase Preference, Citing Justified Tender Process and Price Adjustments; “Public Interest in Project Continuation Outweighs Procedural Concerns Amid Alleged Oversights”

Court's Decision:The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition, finding no merit in the petitioner’s claim for Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) purchase preference under the tender process. The court…
Posted by Rawlaw November 5, 2024

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