#Rajasthan HC

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that an employee’s prior service with Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) must be counted for pay protection and seniority benefits upon joining a state government department, reinforcing that public sector transfers cannot arbitrarily erase accrued service rights. This sets a critical precedent for thousands of utility employees transitioning to state posts, ensuring equitable treatment under service rules and preventing loss of earned benefits.

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that any post-bid negotiation in open tenders violates Section 15 of the RTPP Act, 2012, regardless of potential cost savings or public interest claims. This reinforces the sanctity of sealed bidding and holds public agencies accountable to transparent procurement standards, affecting all state-owned enterprises and tendering authorities in Rajasthan.

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a statutory authority cannot forfeit ₹9.46 crores in earnest money for failing to deliver encroachment-free land as promised in public auctions. The court directed a full refund with 10% interest, reinforcing that state entities cannot escape liability for contractual breaches under the guise of administrative discretion.

Rajasthan High Court reinforces the public trust doctrine, holding that land classified as 'Gair Mumkin Nala' (natural water channel) cannot be repurposed for roads or crematoriums. The ruling underscores the State's constitutional duty to protect natural resources, directly invoking Articles 21, 48-A, and 51-A(g) to prevent ecological degradation.

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that transport authorities cannot suspend a vehicle's registration based solely on alleged overloading without physically weighing the vehicle and verifying its make and design. This decision reinforces natural justice in administrative enforcement, protecting vehicle owners from arbitrary suspension orders and setting a binding standard for all RTOs in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan High Court rules that once confiscation proceedings under mining laws are initiated, vehicles cannot be released on supurdaginama. Interim custody is permitted only if no proceedings have commenced, ensuring authorities retain control over seized assets during legal action.

Rajasthan High Court reinforces judicial precedent by waiving surety requirements for indigent life convicts on third parole, provided they have a history of compliance with prior parole conditions. The ruling underscores humanitarian considerations and judicial discretion in parole policy, ensuring access to temporary release for economically disadvantaged prisoners without capable sureties.

Rajasthan High Court ruled that purchasing a construction equipment vehicle before the 30.06.2025 emission norms cut-off entitles registration, even if documents are submitted late. The court emphasized substantive compliance over procedural delays, directing authorities to process registration without objections based on subsequent instructions.

Rajasthan High Court reinforces the primacy of the Public Land Protection Cell (PLPC) as the statutory remedy for johad land encroachment disputes. Direct writ petitions under Article 226 are premature unless the PLPC fails to act within two months, ensuring structured redressal of public land violations.

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that denying a woman a Special Bonafide Resident Certificate solely because she moved out of a Tribal Sub-Plan area after marriage violates Article 14 and undermines the very purpose of the certificate, which is tied to ancestral residence, not marital relocation. This sets a critical precedent protecting the land and welfare rights of married women from patriarchal administrative practices in tribal regions.

Rajasthan High Court rules that criminal courts can grant interim custody of seized mining vehicles only if confiscation proceedings have not been initiated. Once proceedings commence, release is conditional on payment of penalty and compounding fees, ensuring property rights are balanced with regulatory enforcement.