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Punjab & Haryana HC rules that mesne profits in tenancy disputes must be calculated based on current market rent, adjusted for inflation, rather than outdated receipts. The court upheld Rs. 10,500/month as fair compensation, emphasizing that non-payment automatically vacates eviction stays, reinforcing tenant accountability in pending appeals.
The Supreme Court has ruled that paying higher dearness allowance to serving employees than dearness relief to pensioners, despite both compensating for the same inflation, constitutes arbitrary classification under Article 14. This landmark decision mandates uniform inflation adjustment for all public sector beneficiaries, impacting millions of pensioners across state and central governments.
Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that income assessment under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act must account for inflation, enhancing compensation for accident victims.
Bombay High Court holds that rising cost of living and increased income justify maintenance enhancement under Section 127 Cr.P.C., even if the child is now an adult and living separately.