Bombay High Court holds that withholding examination results of students violates Article 21A and mandates immediate declaration of results to protect educational rights.
Madhya Pradesh High Court affirms that adults entering voluntary marriages are entitled to police protection against family harassment, citing Lata Singh and Shakti Vahini.
Gauhati High Court holds that eligible employees have a fundamental right under Article 16(1) to be considered for promotion, even if no right to promotion itself exists.
Bombay High Court holds that delay in filing interim applications may be condoned with costs, reinforcing procedural fairness and access to justice in writ proceedings.
CAT Jammu holds that uninterrupted service on a sanctioned post creates enforceable rights under Articles 14 and 16, directing regularization from date of officiation.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that in habeas corpus matters, courts may direct police officers to act as 'Shaurya Didi' mentors for victims reintegrating into family life.
Central Administrative Tribunal upholds policy restricting police absorption to Government ITI diploma holders, rejecting claims of arbitrariness under Articles 14 and 16.
Supreme Court directs Central Government to constitute a Tribunal under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act 1956, holding that adjudication becomes mandatory when negotiations fail between riparian States.
Central Administrative Tribunal rules that mere pendency of FIRs without conviction cannot disqualify government employees from promotions or appointments under Articles 14 and 21.
Supreme Court holds that challenges to nomination rejection in Panchayat elections can only be raised via election petition under Article 243-O, barring writ jurisdiction.
Bombay High Court holds that writ petitions cannot be used to claim monetary compensation when a civil suit is pending; petitioner must exhaust alternate remedies first.
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 strikes down territorial eligibility clause for NEET-PG admissions, holding it violates Article 14 and undermines national merit-based system.
Madras High Court directs formation of inclusive committee for temple festival, ensuring representation of all communities and prohibiting discrimination.
Bombay High Court holds that only the Central Government can notify multiplier factors under Section 30(2) of the Land Acquisition Act for national highway projects, invalidating state notifications.