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The Delhi HC held that arbitrator recusal creates a vacancy to be filled under Section 15 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, not a termination attracting Section 32 remedies. This distinction allows parties to seek appointment of a substitute arbitrator rather than challenging a termination order, preserving the arbitration process.
Bombay High Court at Goa holds that only a specific board resolution authorizing prosecution against a particular entity validates a complaint under the Air Act. Legal clarity for pollution regulators.
Bombay High Court holds that Section 11 applications for substitute arbitrators are subject to Article 137 limitation, but delay may be condoned if proceedings were bona fide pursued under incorrect remedies.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that landowners may object only to the three grounds under Section 15 of the LARR Act 2013; technical clearances are not mandatory for objection submission.
Bombay High Court holds that statutory tenancy under Maharashtra Tenancy Act can only be extinguished through Section 15 surrender; mere oral statement in Section 32G proceedings does not terminate rights.