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The Bombay HC held that a promoter may terminate an allotment for non-payment of stamp duty under RERA, setting aside Maha RERA and Appellate Tribunal orders. It directed refund of Rs.12.3 lakh with interest at SBI MCLR+2% from July 2016, affirming that payment of statutory charges is a condition precedent to the allottee's rights.
Employers cannot dismiss an employee for alleged false statements on verification forms unless they prove the employee knowingly concealed a pending criminal case. The Supreme Court reinstated the technician with back wages and interest, reinforcing that mere existence of a case does not justify termination. This safeguards workers who are unaware of or have not suppressed criminal proceedings.
Patna High Court rules that terminating a contractual employee on stigmatic grounds without a fair hearing breaches Article 14 and principles of natural justice. The court mandated reinstatement, emphasizing that even contractual workers are entitled to procedural fairness before adverse actions.
Bombay High Court directs authorities to keep one post vacant after petitioner's termination over caste certificate invalidation, pending reconsideration of caste claim.
Punjab and Haryana High Court rules that termination without show cause notice and hearing violates principles of natural justice, even for temporary positions.