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Delhi High Court: “Fraud Allegations Must Be Specific and Filed Within Limitation”; Sets Aside Trial Court Order and Rejects Suit Seeking to Nullify 2017 Decree as Time-Barred and Res Judicata

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition, setting aside the trial court’s order that had dismissed the petitioner’s application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC. The court…

Rawlaw February 18, 2025

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Bombay High Court Quashes AAI’s Refusal to Issue NOC: “Vested Rights Cannot Be Defeated by Minor Procedural Lapses”; Directs Airports Authority of India to Grant Height Clearance for Slum Rehabilitation Project

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court quashed the Airports Authority of India's (AAI) refusal to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for height clearance to the petitioners' building project. The…

Rawlaw February 18, 2025

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Supreme Court Upholds Withdrawal of NOC for Ayurvedic Medical College: “No Indefeasible Right Can Be Claimed Based on an Illegal Grant”; Rejects Promissory Estoppel Plea

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s decision, affirming that the withdrawal of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for establishing an Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital was valid.…

Rawlaw February 18, 2025

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Karnataka High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail, Emphasizing “Custodial Interrogation Is Imperative” to Investigate Large-Scale Financial Fraud—”Economic Offenses Require Thorough Investigation to Unravel Conspiracy”

Court’s Decision The Karnataka High Court rejected the petition for anticipatory bail, asserting that custodial interrogation is essential to uncover the details of the alleged financial misconduct. The court reasoned…

Rawlaw February 17, 2025

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Kerala High Court Permits Student’s Participation in State Kalolsavam for ‘Ottanthullal,’ Citing Acknowledged Merit—”Recognized Talent Cannot Be Overlooked Due to Technicalities”

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court, through a judgment delivered by Justice C. Jayachandran, directed the concerned authorities to allow the petitioner to participate in the State Kalolsavam for the…

Rawlaw February 17, 2025

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Delhi High Court Upholds Labour Court’s Decision: Employees Failed to Prove 240 Days of Continuous Service, Rendering Their Claim of Illegal Termination Unsustainable Under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Introduction The Delhi High Court dismissed three writ petitions challenging the Labour Court’s awards, which had ruled against the petitioners in their claims of wrongful termination. The court found that…

Rawlaw February 17, 2025

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Bombay High Court Directs Immediate Demolition of Unauthorized Construction Despite Pending Civil Suit—”Audacious Violators of Law Complete Unauthorized Constructions and Enjoy Illicit Benefits; Authorities Cannot Be Bystanders to Blatant Illegalities”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court issued a directive to the Baramati Municipal Council (BaMC) to demolish the unauthorized construction by the second respondent (neighbor) within one week from the…

Rawlaw February 17, 2025

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Supreme Court Restores Insurance Claim, Holds National Permit Valid for Intrastate Use—Orders Insurer to Pay with 9% Interest, Rejects Frivolous Repudiation

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and overturned the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's (National Commission) order that denied the appellant's insurance claim. It restored the State Consumer…

Rawlaw February 17, 2025

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Kerala High Court Directs Minor Student’s Participation in State Kalolsavam for Mohiniyattom, Citing Non-Compliance with Interim Order—”Failure to Comply with Court Orders Cannot Prejudice the Petitioner”

Court's Decision The High Court of Kerala, presided over by Justice C. Jayachandran, directed that the petitioner, a minor student, be allowed to participate in the State Kalolsavam event for…

Rawlaw February 17, 2025

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Karnataka High Court Modifies Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide, Citing Sudden Provocation—”Heat of Passion Without Premeditation Warrants Lesser Punishment”

Court’s Decision The High Court of Karnataka overturned the trial court's conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC (murder) and instead convicted him under Section 304 Part II IPC…

Rawlaw February 17, 2025