writ

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…
early retirement

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…