#suo motu proceedings

Bombay High Court rules that orders passed without jurisdiction or against deceased persons are void ab initio and can be challenged at any time, regardless of delay. The judgment reinforces that condonation of delay does not apply to jurisdictional nullities, impacting land revenue disputes and tribal rights cases under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code.

Bombay High Court rules that void orders-passed without jurisdiction or against deceased persons-warrant liberal condonation of delay, even if inordinate (34 years), to prevent perpetuation of illegality. The judgment underscores that jurisdictional nullity overrides procedural timelines in revenue disputes under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code.

National Green Tribunal holds that statutory obligations under Dam Safety Act, 2021 for seismic monitoring and EAP cannot be delayed, even if inquiries are underway.

Kerala High Court holds the Travancore Devaswom Board liable for unsafe staff accommodation and road conditions at Sabarimala, reinforcing state obligations under public welfare mandates.