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Patna High Court on Public Distribution Shop Selection: “When statutory remedies exist, writ jurisdiction should not be invoked” – Court directs petitioner to file application before Divisional Commissioner, condonation of delay permitted

Court’s Decision The Patna High Court refused to directly interfere in the dispute regarding the allotment of a Public Distribution Shop (PDS) license and dismissed the writ petition. Justice G.…
September 23, 2025
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Delhi High Court: “Expression ‘and/or’ in UGC Regulations must be given full effect; cumulative teaching and research experience sufficient for Reader eligibility” – Writ petition dismissed against Jamia Millia Islamia selection process

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the selection of a candidate to the post of Reader at Jamia Millia Islamia University. The petitioner had alleged…
September 11, 2025
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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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Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition of Section Officer Challenging Premature Retirement, Holding “State Cannot Curtail Legitimate Expectation of Continuance Without Tangible Reasons and Due Process” in Service Termination Without Adequate Notice

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition filed by a Section Officer challenging her premature retirement. The Court quashed the retirement order, reinstated the petitioner with continuity…
July 9, 2025