#Writ Petition disposal

Rajasthan High Court reaffirms that seniority in government service must be determined strictly by inter-se merit in common selection lists, as per Rule 27 of the Rajasthan Education Subordinate Service Rules 1971. The ruling mandates compliance with established precedents, ensuring fairness in service appointments and promotions for similarly situated candidates.

Kerala High Court disposes of writ petitions by mandating a structured administrative consultation process involving local residents, MLAs, and officials to resolve disputes over blasting operations. This ruling sets a precedent for participatory dispute resolution in infrastructure projects, balancing public concerns with administrative efficiency.

Allahabad HC rules that buyers are entitled to a full refund of deposits with 6% interest from the date of payment if builders fail to deliver possession, even due to pending arbitration. The judgment reinforces consumer rights under equitable relief, ensuring financial protection for homebuyers in stalled real estate projects.

Rajasthan High Court rules that surrendering equivalent pasture land creates a legitimate expectation for residents to have their abadi land regularization applications decided within six months. The judgment reinforces administrative accountability in land disputes under Rajasthan revenue policy.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking enforcement of Section 30 of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, ruling that mere recruitment of Veterinary Officers does not fulfill statutory obligations. The court emphasized that compliance demands actual functional staffing, not just paper appointments, setting a precedent for public service delivery under administrative law.

Rajasthan High Court directs constitution of a medical board to assess safety of pregnancy termination for a minor rape victim and mandates DNA preservation of the fetus for seven years to aid criminal proceedings. The ruling reinforces procedural safeguards under the MTP Act while balancing victim rights and forensic evidence requirements.

Bombay High Court disposes of 29 writ petitions after parties settled disputes in National Lok Adalat, affirming procedural finality of Lok Adalat settlements.