#Writ of Mandamus

A two-year unjustified hold on a No-Objection Certificate was deemed malice in law, breaching Articles 14, 19(1)(g) and 21, and the petition was dismissed after the NOC was finally granted. This ruling warns administrative authorities that arbitrary delays can be struck down as unconstitutional, affecting all applicants seeking statutory clearances.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court directed state authorities to release Rs. 30,16,338 to a contractor within eight weeks for MGNREGS works, emphasizing the state's obligation to honor contractual commitments and prevent arbitrary withholding of payments. The ruling underscores the enforceability of writ jurisdiction under Article 226 against state inaction in public contracts.

Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that financial constraints cannot justify denial of pensionary benefits under the HP Corporate Sector Employees Pension Scheme, 1999. The court directed disbursal of pension within three months or payment of interest at 6% per annum, affirming entitlement even for voluntary retirees during the scheme's operational period.

Allahabad HC orders state authorities to release salary and arrears to an ad hoc Sanskrit teacher whose appointment was approved by Sampurnanand Sanskrit University but denied payment. The ruling underscores the enforceability of mandamus against grant-in-aid institutions for salary defaults.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that Fair Price Shop dealers cannot be deprived of essential commodity supplies without adhering to due process under the A.P. State Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2018. The Court emphasized that attachment of supplies without a suspension or cancellation order from the competent authority violates principles of natural justice, directing immediate restoration of the petitioner’s shop supplies.

Bombay High Court ruled that universities must provide certified answer sheets in the student's preferred language (Marathi) and cannot restrict access to only two subjects. The judgment reinforces the right to information in education under Article 19, ensuring linguistic equity and academic transparency for law students, particularly senior citizens facing financial hardship.

Kerala High Court directs expeditious consideration of a detenu's request for temporary release under Section 14 of the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007, emphasizing the balance between preventive detention and constitutional rights. The ruling sets a precedent for humanitarian exceptions in detention laws, impacting detenus with critically ill family members.

Andhra Pradesh High Court reinforces that disputes involving endowment land under Section 22-A(1)(C) of the Registration Act must first be adjudicated by the Endowments Tribunal under the A.P. Endowments Act, 1987. The court dismissed the writ petition, holding that Article 226 jurisdiction cannot be invoked when an efficacious alternative remedy exists, impacting property developers and religious institutions alike.

Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) qualifications supersede NCTE approval for Special Education Teachers, quashing arbitrary denial of appointment. The ruling reinforces constitutional safeguards under Articles 14 and 16, ensuring non-discriminatory employment practices for RCI-certified professionals.

Andhra Pradesh High Court highlights the arbitrary denial of a disabled vendor's shop relocation request without a hearing, violating principles of natural justice and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The court granted liberty to challenge the rejection, reinforcing the state's obligation to ensure procedural fairness in administrative decisions affecting disabled individuals.

Andhra Pradesh High Court mandates District Magistrate to enforce maintenance orders (Rs. 60,000/month) issued by Senior Citizens Tribunal within three months, clarifying statutory compliance under Rule 20 of AP Rules, 2011. The ruling sets a precedent for timely enforcement of tribunal orders, ensuring senior citizens' welfare rights are upheld without administrative delays.

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that banks must refund auction purchasers the bid amount with 9% interest if the property title is defective, setting aside the sale certificate. The judgment reinforces banks' liability under SARFAESI Act to ensure clear title before auction, protecting purchasers from financial loss due to title disputes.

Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms that writ petitions under Article 226 challenging SARFAESI Act proceedings must be dismissed if the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) provides an efficacious alternative remedy. The ruling underscores judicial restraint, preventing bypass of statutory mechanisms for debt recovery disputes.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court directed state authorities to consider regularization of a watchman with 19 years of continuous service, reinforcing that long-term temporary employees cannot be denied constitutional rights under Articles 14 and 16. The ruling mandates compliance with Supreme Court precedents, ensuring fair treatment in public employment and setting a precedent for similar cases across government departments.

Karnataka High Court holds that inordinate delay in processing a representation for fair price shop allotment on compassionate grounds amounts to a violation of natural justice. The court directed authorities to dispose of the petitioner's request within a strict timeline, reinforcing the duty to act promptly under statutory provisions.