#interim stay

Delhi High Court ruled that the FSSAI cannot seize Enerzal drinks labelled “electrolyte” without first issuing a Section 32 improvement notice, granting a stay on the May 26 notice and related seizures. This obliges regulators to follow the statutory pre-seizure procedure, safeguarding food manufacturers and ensuring due process for state food-safety authorities.

The Rajasthan High Court stayed a National Commission for Homeopathy circular that barred PG homeopathy graduates from unlisted colleges from teaching roles, emphasizing natural justice and regulatory compliance. The interim order ensures affected graduates retain eligibility pending final adjudication, setting a precedent for fair procedural review in professional regulatory disputes.

Karnataka High Court rules that an appellate authority cannot vacate an interim stay without affording the petitioners a hearing, reinforcing natural justice as a constitutional mandate even for interim orders. The Court directed disposal of the appeal within three months while maintaining interim relief, setting a precedent for procedural fairness in service law disputes under the Cooperative Societies Act.

Karnataka High Court stayed the suspension of a police inspector, ruling that suspension based on unrelated suicide allegations-without prima facie evidence of bribery-is legally unsustainable. The judgment reinforces that administrative actions must align with established service law principles to avoid arbitrariness.

The Bombay High Court granted an interim stay against the demolition of a decades-old safety door installed by tenants for child protection, holding that selective enforcement by the Municipal Corporation violates natural justice. The ruling affirms that long-standing, non-disruptive structural adaptations by vulnerable residents cannot be arbitrarily removed without addressing systemic inconsistency in municipal action.

Bombay High Court reinforces that interim stays in writ petitions remain in force until final disposal, rejecting the notion of automatic expiry after six months. The court held that authorities disobeying such orders commit contempt, underscoring judicial compliance as a non-negotiable obligation for public bodies and cooperative societies.

Telangana High Court rules that criminal proceedings under dowry laws cannot sustain against relatives solely based on marital disputes or familial ties without specific allegations of direct involvement. The court emphasized that such prosecutions amount to abuse of process under BNSS, granting interim stay on proceedings against the accused parents.

Willful contempt of court occurs when a charge sheet is filed despite an interim stay order, even if the officer claims lack of direct notice. The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that the Public Prosecutor’s duty to communicate court orders is mandatory, and ignorance of the order does not absolve liability. This sets a strict precedent for compliance with judicial directives in criminal proceedings.

Bombay High Court rules that Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals cannot reject stay applications on grounds of non-deposit without first adjudicating pending exemption requests. The ruling reinforces natural justice principles, ensuring borrowers retain interim protection during appeal proceedings.

Bombay High Court holds that withdrawing bail deposit during stay violates court orders and invites contempt. Key precedent on compliance with interim relief.

Bombay High Court holds that interim stay against demolition under MRTPL Section 53(1) requires retroactive monthly deposits from date of illegal construction, balancing equity and state interest.