Supreme Court holds that disputes involving serious allegations of forgery regarding the arbitration agreement itself are non-arbitrable and require judicial determination.
Madhya Pradesh High Court strikes down territorial eligibility clause for NEET-PG admissions, holding it violates Article 14 and undermines national merit-based system.
Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that income assessment under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act must account for inflation, enhancing compensation for accident victims.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends life sentence where conviction rests solely on DNA report without expert examination and delayed seizure without witness testimony.
Kerala High Court holds that desertion under Hindu Marriage Act is proven even without precise commencement date if consistent incidents and conduct establish abandonment.
Madras High Court directs formation of inclusive committee for temple festival, ensuring representation of all communities and prohibiting discrimination.
Kerala High Court holds that authorities must decide temporary permit applications afresh, without being influenced by prior rejected orders, ensuring procedural fairness under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Bombay High Court holds that only the Central Government can notify multiplier factors under Section 30(2) of the Land Acquisition Act for national highway projects, invalidating state notifications.
Madhya Pradesh High Court suspends life sentence of appellant who served over 10 years in jail pending appeal, affirming discretion under Section 430 BNSS despite gravity of offence.
Madhya Pradesh High Court affirms that major adults entering voluntary marriages are entitled to police protection against family harassment, citing Lata Singh and Shakti Vahini.
Central Administrative Tribunal holds that parity in pay fixation under Articles 14 and 16 requires identical service conditions, not mere similarity in designation.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that government undertakings selling essential commodities at subsidized rates are entitled to full Input Tax Credit under APVAT Act, 2005.
Kerala High Court quashes criminal proceedings after parties settled non-heinous offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, affirming inherent powers to prevent abuse of process.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that in MV Act claims, preponderance of probability governs liability; failure to produce insurer's investigator shifts burden decisively to respondent.
Kerala High Court holds that a partnership firm's name change does not affect standing to prosecute under Section 138 NI Act; presumption of liability stands unless rebutted by credible evidence.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that criminal proceedings against developers in unauthorized colonies cannot commence without mandatory 15-day notice and intimation to Sub Registrar.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that 30 years of service under Rules of 1977 confers permanent status, overriding superannuation at 60. Key precedent for service law practitioners.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that courts cannot direct police to arrest or investigate in specific ways under Section 482 CrPC; discretion lies solely with investigating agencies.
Bombay High Court holds that selecting Mumbai from a list of four cities in a loan agreement constitutes an agreed seat, conferring exclusive jurisdiction for arbitration.
Central Administrative Tribunal holds that reservation roster under J&K Reservation Act overrides seniority claims in promotions, even for 100% promotional posts.