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Kerala High Court Dismisses Timber Merchant’s Appeal: “Breach of Contract Ceases When Agreement Expires—Suit Filed After Three Years Barred by Limitation”

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court, comprising Justice Sathish Ninan and Justice P. Krishna Kumar, dismissed a timber merchant’s appeal seeking damages for alleged breach of contract against property owners…

Rawlaw October 29, 2025

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Karnataka High Court Dismisses Motor Accident Appeal as Withdrawn — “When Appellant Concedes, Court Records Withdrawal Without Prejudice”

Court’s Decision The Karnataka High Court, presided over by Justice Umesh M. Adiga, dismissed a Motor Vehicles Appeal (MFA) after the appellant filed a memo seeking to withdraw the appeal.…

Rawlaw October 25, 2025

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Patna High Court Dismisses Appeal on Assistant Professor Recruitment: “Proper Remedy Lies in Review, Not Appeal” — Clarifies Scope of Letters Patent Appeals in Recruitment Litigation

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court, led by Chief Justice P. B. Bajanthri and Justice Alok Kumar Sinha, dismissed a Letters Patent Appeal (LPA) challenging the order of a Single…

Rawlaw October 12, 2025

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Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction for Causing Hurt, Dismisses State’s Appeal for Attempt to Murder Charge: “Intention to Kill Must Be Clear and Pre-Meditated — A Single Blow in Sudden Quarrel Not Enough for Section 307 IPC”

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court, through Justice Johnson John, dismissed two connected criminal appeals—one filed by the State challenging the acquittal under Section 307 IPC (attempt to murder) and…

Rawlaw October 6, 2025

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Bombay High Court: “Judicial review is not an appeal; departmental findings cannot be reappreciated if based on some evidence” – Dismissal of police constable upheld

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by a police constable challenging his dismissal from service. The Court held that the inquiry authority and disciplinary authorities…

Rawlaw October 3, 2025

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Delhi High Court Protects Property Rights Amidst Non-Functional MCD Tribunal: “No Precipitative Action Until Appeal is Heard”

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court, while exercising its supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution, directed the Municipal Corporation not to take any coercive or precipitative action against…

Rawlaw October 1, 2025

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Delhi High Court: “Ramleela Functions Must Be Protected When Organised for Two Years Out of Last Three” – Appeal Against Allotment Dismissed

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed a Letters Patent Appeal challenging the allotment of a plot of land for Ramleela celebrations in 2025. The appellant had contested cancellation of…

Rawlaw October 1, 2025

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Delhi High Court: “Ownership must be proved through cogent evidence; discrepancies in Sale Deed cannot confer title” – Appeal dismissed as plaintiff fails to establish valid Sale Deed against brother in family property dispute

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed a Regular First Appeal challenging the judgment of the Trial Court which had denied relief of possession, mesne profits, and injunction in respect…

Rawlaw September 11, 2025

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Supreme Court: “Mere dumping of manure cannot establish possession; declaratory relief cannot be denied when title deed and revenue records prove ownership” – Appeals dismissed, High Court decree upheld

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court dismissed the civil appeal challenging the High Court’s decision that restored the plaintiff’s ownership and possession over a disputed parcel of land. The Court held…

Rawlaw September 10, 2025

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Supreme Court: “Review jurisdiction cannot be an appeal in disguise; High Court erred in reopening partition decree beyond scope of review” – Daughter’s coparcenary rights restored under 2005 amendment

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by the daughter challenging the High Court’s review order that had remanded her partition claim for fresh trial. The Court held…

Rawlaw September 10, 2025