302 Calcutta High Court judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 13 of 13.
Calcutta High Court holds that removing tattoos after detailed medical examination to circumvent disqualification renders the process otiose, upholding procedural integrity in CAPF recruitment.
Calcutta High Court holds that mere presence of linear epidermal nevus cannot disqualify a candidate unless it interferes with function or causes constant irritation under CAPF medical guidelines.
Calcutta High Court holds that a final civil decree declaring title and possession cannot be ignored by Land Reforms Tribunal, even if unexecuted, establishing binding effect of judicial decrees over administrative orders.
Calcutta High Court holds that recording bargadar status without notice to landowners violates natural justice, setting a precedent for procedural fairness in land reform proceedings.
Calcutta High Court holds that secured creditors must be recognized if charge documents are submitted before claim adjudication, even if initially omitted. Key precedent for liquidation proceedings.
Calcutta High Court rules that Section 42 of the Arbitration Act creates exclusive jurisdiction for all subsequent applications once the first application is filed before a court.
Calcutta High Court holds that a final decree in partition suits is not executable unless fully stamped as per Indian Stamp Act, clarifying procedural compliance under CPC.
Calcutta High Court sets aside conviction under Essential Commodities Act, holding that unscientific stock measurement and hostile witnesses invalidate proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Calcutta High Court directs municipal authorities to provide sanctioned water connection despite third-party obstruction, emphasizing compliance with statutory obligations.
Calcutta High Court holds that gratuity payable upon retirement must be disbursed in full without installments, with statutory interest from due date.
Calcutta High Court rules that recruitment authorities must disclose marks and categories of candidates before Physical Measurement and Efficiency Tests to ensure transparency in selection processes.
Calcutta High Court sets aside arbitral awards under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, holding that decisions based on non-existent evidence are perverse and liable to be interfered with.
Calcutta High Court holds that failure to lodge writ of summons within three years renders suit non-pending, invalidating transfer under Section 15 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
Calcutta High Court holds that prolonged pendency of criminal proceedings cannot justify denial of promotion when performance is excellent and disciplinary enquiry was closed two decades ago.