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Karnataka High Court holds that withdrawals of support after a No Confidence Motion request do not nullify the motion's validity, emphasizing procedural fairness under Panchayat Raj Rules. The ruling directs authorities to ensure a free and fair voting process, reinforcing the integrity of local governance mechanisms.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that terminating contractual employees under Government Order 25.07.2021 without providing any reasoning for rejecting their submissions renders the accompanying employment disability clause unenforceable. This upholds the principle that even contractual appointments are shielded by natural justice, requiring speaking orders before imposing career-long restrictions.
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that Gram Panchayats cannot demand a No Objection Certificate for erecting non-intrusive transmission poles on pasture land under the Kusum Yojana, affirming that such infrastructure serves a public interest in renewable energy and does not constitute land use alteration requiring local approval. This sets a critical precedent for solar developers across rural India, clarifying that administrative hurdles must yield to national clean energy goals when physical impact is minimal.
HP High Court quashed a 14-year-old FIR for petty offences, ruling that inordinate delay without notice constitutes an abuse of process under Article 21. The judgment underscores that Gram Panchayat proceedings must adhere to constitutional speedy trial guarantees, impacting pending cases with similar delays.
Andhra Pradesh HC reaffirms that disputing the merits of a court order does not excuse willful disobedience, upholding contempt conviction against a former Sarpanch for diverting Rs. 9 lakh meant for a contractor under MGNREGS. The ruling underscores judicial authority and the binding nature of court directives, irrespective of perceived flaws in the order.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that suits challenging mutation entries under Section 45 of the Punjab Land Revenue Act remain maintainable in civil courts, even against Gram Panchayats, unless the dispute involves land classification or vesting under the Haryana Village Common Lands Act. This preserves judicial recourse for landowners contesting revenue records without triggering statutory bars.