Topic
Madras High Court holds that administrative delay in deciding Scheduled Tribe status appeals violates constitutional rights under Article 226. The court directs the District Collector to dispose of the pending appeal within twelve weeks, reinforcing timely justice for tribal recognition claims.
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that undue delay in issuing a character certificate-after an FIR and charge sheet against the petitioner were quashed-constitutes a violation of the right to livelihood under Article 21. The court directed authorities to issue the certificate within 30 days, emphasizing timely administrative action for citizens seeking employment or business opportunities.
Gauhati High Court rules that procedural delays and fund shortages do not absolve authorities of their duty to evict encroachers from land allotted to public colleges. The court mandated eviction within 90 days, reimbursement of deposited amounts with 18% interest from 2017, and imposed ₹1 lakh costs on the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, reinforcing strict accountability in public land administration.