#Statutory Guidelines

Bombay HC rules that a settlement agreement reached through conciliation under statutory guidelines, with the consent of the Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports, is binding on parties even without the Union of India's approval. The judgment clarifies that the Major Port Authorities Act empowers the Board's consent as sufficient for enforceability, streamlining dispute resolution in public-private partnerships.

NGT upholds statutory force of Revised CBWTF Guidelines, mandating 75 km coverage radius and gap analysis. Key precedent for environmental compliance in waste management projects.

Rajasthan High Court holds that state guidelines mandating 1-month disposal of first appeals for Anganwadi posts are binding; delays violate procedural fairness.

Rajasthan High Court holds that BLOs must be registered voters of their assigned polling booth unless no eligible Group-C employees or other priority candidates are available.