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Patna High Court directs petitioner to approach competent authority for land compensation claim: “For seeking mandamus, a demand must precede the writ” — Writ dismissed as not maintainable, liberty granted to file fresh representation

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking compensation for the laying of underground petroleum pipelines beneath the petitioner’s land on the ground that the primary precondition…
July 24, 2025
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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'…
June 29, 2025
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Supreme Court Holds Deemed Closure Valid Where No Proper Order Issued by Competent Authority — “Business Cannot Be Forced to Run Indefinitely in Face of Administrative Inaction” | Article 19(1)(g) Guarantees the Freedom to Close a Business Subject to Reasonable Restrictions

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court allowed the appeals filed by Harinagar Sugar Mills Ltd. (HSML) and held that the closure of its biscuit manufacturing division would be deemed to have…
June 13, 2025