Kerala High Court clarifies Travancore Devaswom Board's authority in approving temple renovation rituals, fund collection coupons, and staff appointments under constitutional mandates.
Madhya Pradesh High Court directs strict action against officials for manipulating revenue records, emphasizing duty to protect government land under Article 226.
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs state to release admitted dues of Rs. 46 lakhs for executed road construction work, holding delay violates constitutional rights under Articles 14 and 21.
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes order withdrawing dearness allowance without hearing petitioners, affirming that natural justice applies to service benefits with civil consequences.
Madras High Court directs formation of inclusive committee for temple festival, ensuring representation of all communities and prohibiting discrimination.
The Rajasthan High Court holds that challenges to land acquisition awards after 27 years are barred by delay and laches, affirming finality of acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Rajasthan High Court clarifies that judicial review under Article 226 does not permit re-appreciation of evidence or substitution of punishment unless shockingly disproportionate.
Kerala High Court reaffirms that writ petitions under Article 226 against SARFAESI Act proceedings are maintainable only in exceptional circumstances, directing aggrieved parties to Debts Recovery Tribunal.
High Court of Telangana upholds passport revocation under Passports Act, 1967 where intelligence inputs suggest threat to sovereignty, exempting authorities from natural justice norms.
Bombay High Court quashes preventive detention order for lack of live link to public order and failure to consider bail status, reinforcing safeguards under Article 226.
Bombay High Court directs halt to issuance of completion and occupation certificates until regulatory compliance is verified, reinforcing procedural safeguards in urban development.
Madras High Court directs revenue authorities to adjudicate patta cancellation plea on merits within 12 weeks, emphasizing natural justice in land disputes.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that denying Scheduled Caste individuals access to government-built community halls violates fundamental rights and mandates prompt administrative redressal.
Andhra Pradesh High Court clarifies that writ courts cannot reappreciate evidence or upset factual findings under Article 226 unless errors are manifest on record.
Madras High Court holds that writ of mandamus is maintainable to compel tahsildar to survey and demarcate land boundaries after unreasonable administrative delay.