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Bombay High Court Dismisses Tenant’s Writ Plea as “Extortion Disguised as Litigation”: Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost, Says “Tenant Cannot Dictate Terms to Landlord — Article 226 Not a Shortcut for Civil Claims in Redevelopment Disputes”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by a tenant challenging the occupancy certificate granted to a developer and seeking possession of a redeveloped flat and…

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Rawlaw June 21, 2025

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Supreme Court Restores Criminal Proceedings Under Section 387 IPC, Clarifies “Extortion Does Not Require Actual Delivery of Property” — “Putting a Person in Fear of Death or Grievous Hurt Suffices for Conviction”

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court, in a judgment dated 5 June 2025, allowed the criminal appeal arising from Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 3159 of 2025, challenging the Allahabad High…

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Rawlaw June 12, 2025

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