News Bombay High Court: Employer cannot defeat gratuity claim by citing delay when it failed to determine gratuity and issue statutory notice — “Matter remanded on inclusion of special allowance in wages” RawlawMarch 8, 20266 min read
News Delhi High Court refuses to interfere with trial court’s rejection of additional witnesses — “Order XVI Rule 1A is not a licence for delay; sufficient cause must be shown”; petition dismissed RawlawMarch 3, 20265 min read
News Supreme Court of India: Builder-buyer clauses cannot override Consumer Protection Act— “8% interest for delayed possession upheld; occupancy certificate mandatory before handover” RawlawFebruary 23, 20266 min read
News Delhi High Court: Rule 14(24) time-limit directory, not fatal— “Disciplinary inquiry against senior customs officer upheld despite delay; writ dismissed” RawlawFebruary 23, 20266 min read
News Supreme Court of India: Landowners in joint development not liable for delay compensation— “Developer alone responsible for construction delay; consumer appeals dismissed” RawlawFebruary 22, 20266 min read
News Bombay High Court: Section 11 plea for substitute arbitrator maintainable despite mandate lapse — “Article 137 applies but 76–91 days’ delay condoned; former judge appointed” RawlawFebruary 14, 20265 min read
News Bombay High Court orders grant of deemed conveyance under MOFA — “Promoter’s delay defeated, statutory agreements prevail over disputed consents” RawlawFebruary 11, 20265 min read
News Delhi High Court condones 2.5-year delay in NHPC’s arbitration challenge — bona fide pursuit before wrong forum protected under Section 14; Section 34 petition held within limitation RawlawJanuary 27, 20266 min read
News Delhi High Court: Bail granted in PMLA case after 9-year delay and post-facto arrest — “No necessity of arrest; documentary case and investigation complete”; twin conditions satisfied RawlawJanuary 4, 20267 min read
News Delhi High Court modifies Industrial Tribunal award — “Illegal termination does not automatically justify reinstatement after decades of delay” while granting compensation RawlawDecember 18, 20255 min read
