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special leave petition
Supreme Court of India holds miscellaneous application not maintainable after dismissal of special leave petition — “Court becomes functus officio,” recall plea rejected
March 25, 2026
retirement
Supreme Court of India: Post-retirement disciplinary penalty valid if proceedings began in service — “Deemed continuation allows pay reduction affecting pension,” appeal dismissed
March 25, 2026
trademark
Delhi High Court — Volkswagen fails to block Maruti Suzuki’s ‘TRANSFORMOTION’ trademark — Court finds no deceptive similarity with ‘4MOTION’
March 25, 2026
contractual dispute
Supreme Court of India holds state cannot be judge in its own cause in contractual disputes — “Clause barring arbitration and courts read down, arbitral award restored”
March 25, 2026
merit list
Supreme Court of India holds reserved category candidates can migrate to open category despite TET relaxation — “Eligibility relaxation does not dilute merit,” merit list exclusion quashed
March 25, 2026
SEZ trade policy
Delhi High Court holds supplies to SEZ qualify as deemed exports under foreign trade policy — “SEZ fiction cannot override export incentive scheme,” review petition dismissed
March 25, 2026
accident
Supreme Court of India holds state liable for accident involving requisitioned vehicle — “Control determines liability, not ownership,” insurance company absolved
March 25, 2026
indian olympic associaito
Delhi High Court holds Indian Olympic Association cannot control independent sports bodies — “Power to form committees limited to own affairs,” ad hoc panel dissolved, elections upheld
March 25, 2026
Legal ruling on mechanical summoning
Bombay High Court holds magistrate must show application of mind before issuing process — “Mechanical summoning is illegal,” criminal proceedings remanded
March 25, 2026
kiosk tender
Delhi High Court holds courts cannot interfere with tender conditions absent arbitrariness — “Commercial wisdom of authority prevails,” kiosk tender challenge dismissed
March 25, 2026
Supreme Court ruling on appointment limits
Supreme Court of India holds no right to appointment from select list beyond notified vacancies — “Select list is not an endless reservoir,” High Court order set aside
March 25, 2026
petrol pump
Supreme Court of India holds National Green Tribunal cannot abdicate adjudicatory powers to committees — “Expert bodies assist, they do not decide,” petrol pump project revived
March 25, 2026
town vending committee
Bombay High Court holds hawkers have no automatic right to vote in Town Vending Committee elections — “Eligibility to hawk ≠ right to vote,” election process upheld
March 25, 2026
substance over form
Bombay High Court: Arbitral award valid even without formal counterclaim — “Substance over form prevails in investor compensation dispute”
March 21, 2026
local manufacturing
Delhi High Court: Bail granted in NDPS case despite commercial quantity— “Defective sampling and doubtful ganja composition weaken prosecution case”
March 21, 2026
ganja composition
Delhi High Court: Approval of dismissal under Industrial Disputes Act not res judicata — “Absence of inquiry makes termination illegal, reinstatement upheld”
March 21, 2026
res judicata
Delhi High Court: Uttar Pradesh tender conditions upheld — “Local manufacturing mandate valid, courts won’t rewrite policy unless arbitrary”
March 21, 2026
compensation
Bombay High Court: Academic marks irrelevant to future income — “Compensation for deceased medical student enhanced to ₹46 lakh”
March 21, 2026
media criticism
Delhi High Court: Media criticism crosses into defamation — “Derogatory remarks like shit reporters not protected speech, interim takedown ordered”
March 21, 2026
consumer complaint
Supreme Court of India: Fixed deposit earning interest not automatically a ‘commercial purpose’ — “Consumer complaint still not maintainable due to fraud dispute”
March 21, 2026
insolvency misuse
Bombay High Court: Misuse of insolvency law to stall secured asset recovery condemned — “IBC cannot be shield for chronic defaulters, writ allowed”
March 21, 2026
covid duty death
Bombay High Court: Covid duty death benefits cannot be denied on technical cut-off — “Families entitled if infection linked to service, ₹50 lakh ex-gratia granted”
March 21, 2026
article 22
Delhi High Court: Failure to supply written grounds of arrest violates Article 22 — “NDPS accused granted bail despite commercial quantity”
March 21, 2026
e-dossier
Delhi High Court: E-dossier rejection invalid without proof of communication— “Website notice alone insufficient, majority of cancellations quashed”
March 21, 2026
title
Bombay High Court: Probate cannot be revoked by those disputing title— “Strangers to succession lack caveatable interest,” revocation plea dismissed”
March 21, 2026
nfsg
Bombay High Court: Uncommunicated “good” ACR gradings cannot deny NFSG— “Rejection of promotion held arbitrary, officer entitled to reconsideration with benefits”
March 20, 2026
highway land
Bombay High Court: Section 29A time limit inapplicable to highway land acquisition arbitration — “Delayed award upheld, no patent illegality in compensation”
March 20, 2026
award
Bombay High Court: Unconditional stay of arbitral award denied — “Deposit of entire award justified as no exceptional case” made out
March 20, 2026
recruitment
Bombay High Court: Changing selection criteria after recruitment begins is arbitrary— “Weightage method struck down, candidates with higher marks ordered to be appointed”
March 20, 2026
Bombay High Court arbitration ruling summary
Bombay High Court: Arbitral award set aside upheld — “Lack of proof of membership renders arbitration under cooperative law without jurisdiction”
March 20, 2026
wage arrear
Delhi High Court: Wage arrears from 1997 upheld — “Arbitral tribunal within jurisdiction, limited scope of court interference reaffirmed”
March 20, 2026
reserved fsi
Bombay High Court: Owner cannot be restrained from using reserved FSI— “Society has no prima facie right, injunction set aside for ignoring contractual limits”
March 20, 2026
railway death
Bombay High Court: Railway death compensation granted — “Co-passenger testimony sufficient to prove bona fide travel and untoward incident”
March 20, 2026
railway compensation
Bombay High Court: No eyewitness, no proof of trespass — “Railway death treated as untoward incident, compensation granted to family”
March 20, 2026
cheating
Supreme Court of India: Failed film investment not cheating — “Absence of dishonest intent at inception makes dispute purely civil, criminal case quashed”
March 20, 2026
functional disability
Supreme Court of India: Functional disability must reflect real loss of earning—100% disability applied, compensation enhanced to ₹97.7 lakh
March 20, 2026
prima facie
Delhi High Court: Prolonged incarceration and weak prima facie nexus justify bail under UAPA —“Pre-trial detention cannot become punitive”
March 20, 2026
sale deed, time bar
Delhi High Court — “Suit challenging 1996 sale deed filed after 25 years is time-barred”, appeal dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC
March 18, 2026
foreign arbitration
Delhi High Court — “Indian courts can restrain foreign arbitration when proceedings are oppressive”, interim anti-arbitration relief granted against London arbitration
March 18, 2026
sale deed
Delhi High Court — “Unregistered family settlement cannot override registered sale deed”, possession decree against brother upheld
March 18, 2026
visa extension
Delhi High Court — “Foreign student cannot claim visa extension as a right after failing to complete course”, writ seeking restoration of study visa dismissed
March 18, 2026
loan
Delhi High Court — “Plaintiff need not prove admitted loan; burden to prove repayment lies on borrower”, ₹4.9 lakh recovery decree restored
March 18, 2026
bribery, conviction
Delhi High Court — “Bribery conviction cannot stand without clear proof of demand and acceptance”, DESU clerk acquitted in ₹500 trap case
March 18, 2026
private employment
Delhi High Court — “Fixed-term private employment can be terminated for valid reasons”, former museum director entitled only to notice-period damages
March 18, 2026
medical test
Delhi High Court – “Courts cannot order repeated medical tests after DME and RME confirm unfitness”, CAT order for fresh medical board set aside
March 18, 2026
negligence
Delhi High Court — Truck driver liable for toddler’s death after vehicle swerved off road — “Circumstances themselves prove negligence”
March 18, 2026
pocso, family property
Delhi High Court — POCSO case based on false allegation amid family property dispute quashed, “Continuing trial would serve no purpose”
March 18, 2026
discharge voucher
Delhi High Court — “Signing discharge voucher without protest bars further insurance claims”, insurer succeeds in appeal
March 18, 2026
railway compensation
Delhi High Court — “No railway compensation where injuries caused by man run over, not fall from train”,— appeal dismissed
March 18, 2026
evidence
Bombay High Court — “Conviction based solely on weak circumstantial evidence unsustainable”, driver acquitted of murder as prosecution fails to prove complete chain of circumstances
March 17, 2026
Orissa High Court Denies Regularization for Contractual Employee, Citing Non-Compliance with Reservation Policy, Transparent Selection Procedures, and Violation of Government Guidelines
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Orissa High Court Denies Regularization for Contractual Employee, Citing Non-Compliance with Reservation Policy, Transparent Selection Procedures, and Violation of Government Guidelines

Court’s Decision: The Orissa High Court upheld the Health & Family Welfare Department's decision, rejecting the petitioner’s regularization plea. The court agreed with the department’s stance that the petitioner's initial…
Posted by Rawlaw October 25, 2024
Karnataka High Court Upholds Conviction under Section 138 of the NI Act; Prioritizes Compensation over Imprisonment, Reduces Fine to Ensure Justice in Cheque Bounce Cases
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Karnataka High Court Upholds Conviction under Section 138 of the NI Act; Prioritizes Compensation over Imprisonment, Reduces Fine to Ensure Justice in Cheque Bounce Cases

Court's Decision: The Karnataka High Court partially upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act) for issuing a dishonored cheque. The Court…
Posted by Rawlaw October 25, 2024
Orissa High Court: 2336-Day Delay in Filing Appeal Unjustified Without Sufficient Cause; ‘Public Interest Does Not Override Statutory Limitations,’ Government’s Appeal Dismissed"
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Orissa High Court: 2336-Day Delay in Filing Appeal Unjustified Without Sufficient Cause; ‘Public Interest Does Not Override Statutory Limitations,’ Government’s Appeal Dismissed”

Court’s Decision: The High Court of Orissa dismissed the government’s appeal, rejecting the petition for condonation of a 2336-day delay in filing, citing that the explanation provided amounted to excuses…
Posted by Rawlaw October 25, 2024
Gauhati High Court Acquits Appellant in Murder Case, Citing Eyewitness Inconsistencies, Forensic Lapses, and Lack of Conclusive Circumstantial Evidence; Highlights Burden of Proof
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Gauhati High Court Acquits Appellant in Murder Case, Citing Eyewitness Inconsistencies, Forensic Lapses, and Lack of Conclusive Circumstantial Evidence; Highlights Burden of Proof

Court’s Decision:The Gauhati High Court reversed the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), as the prosecution failed to provide sufficient conclusive evidence to…
Posted by Rawlaw October 25, 2024
Karnataka High Court Dismisses 2013 Criminal Revision Petition in Matrimonial Dispute for Non-Prosecution Due to Absence of Petitioner and Counsel, Citing Case Pendency
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Karnataka High Court Dismisses 2013 Criminal Revision Petition in Matrimonial Dispute for Non-Prosecution Due to Absence of Petitioner and Counsel, Citing Case Pendency

Court’s Decision: The Karnataka High Court dismissed the criminal revision petition for non-prosecution as neither the petitioner nor their counsel appeared. The court noted that the petition, filed on August…
Posted by Rawlaw October 25, 2024
Bombay High Court Declines to Vacate Ex-Parte Order in Trademark Dispute, Rules Omission of Withdrawn Rectification Application as Non-Material
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Bombay High Court Declines to Vacate Ex-Parte Order in Trademark Dispute, Rules Omission of Withdrawn Rectification Application as Non-Material

Court’s Decision:The Bombay High Court ruled that the defendant’s interim application under Order XXXIX Rule 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, seeking to vacate an ex-parte interim injunction…
Posted by Rawlaw October 25, 2024
Karnataka High Court Upholds Conviction for Dishonored Cheques Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, Removes Fine for State Expenses Citing Private Nature of Dispute
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Karnataka High Court Upholds Conviction for Dishonored Cheques Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, Removes Fine for State Expenses Citing Private Nature of Dispute

Court’s Decision:The Karnataka High Court, while upholding the accused's conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, modified the imposed fine. The court ordered the reduction of the…
Posted by Rawlaw October 25, 2024
Orissa High Court Upholds Bank’s Discretion to Rescind Officiating Roles; Rules That Lack of Satisfactory Performance and Absence of Regular Promotion Rights Bar Claim to Permanent Position
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Orissa High Court Upholds Bank’s Discretion to Rescind Officiating Roles; Rules That Lack of Satisfactory Performance and Absence of Regular Promotion Rights Bar Claim to Permanent Position

Court’s Decision The Orissa High Court dismissed the petitioner’s writ challenging the bank’s decision to withdraw her officiating position as Branch Manager-II (Grade-IV), re-designated as Assistant Manager (Grade-IV). The court…
Posted by Rawlaw October 25, 2024
Karnataka High Court Abates Criminal Appeal Following Appellant's Death; Orders Trial Court to Recover Outstanding Fine
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Karnataka High Court Abates Criminal Appeal Following Appellant’s Death; Orders Trial Court to Recover Outstanding Fine

Court's Decision: The High Court of Karnataka dismissed the criminal appeal filed by the appellant under Section 374(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, challenging the conviction and sentence for an…
Posted by Rawlaw October 25, 2024
Karnataka High Court Dismisses Petitions for Enhanced Compensation and Conviction Reversal in Cheque Dishonor Case, Emphasizes Timely Appeal Requirement and Upholds Statutory Presumption
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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Petitions for Enhanced Compensation and Conviction Reversal in Cheque Dishonor Case, Emphasizes Timely Appeal Requirement and Upholds Statutory Presumption

Court’s Decision: The High Court of Karnataka dismissed both criminal revision petitions filed by the accused and the complainant. The accused’s petition challenging his conviction under Section 138 of the…
Posted by Rawlaw October 25, 2024

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