Rajasthan High Court clarifies that judicial review under Article 226 does not permit re-appreciation of evidence or substitution of punishment unless shockingly disproportionate.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that digital signatures and RFN numbers on GST orders satisfy legal requirements, dismissing petition on grounds of laches and lack of merit.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that suppression of material facts in writ petitions can lead to recall of orders, restoring the petition for fresh consideration.
Kerala High Court dismisses pre-arrest bail application under Section 482 BNSS, holding custodial interrogation necessary for serious offences with prima facie evidence.
Kerala High Court holds that non-disclosure of prior ultrasound scan for kidney stones in cancer policy application amounts to fraudulent suppression under Section 45 of Insurance Act, 1938.
Punjab & Haryana High Court clarifies that civil contempt under Section 2(b) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 requires proof of willful and intentional disobedience, not mere delay in compliance.
Rajasthan High Court rules that reinstatement is not automatic for illegal termination under Rajasthan Non-Government Educational Institutions Act, 1989. Compensation may be awarded where reinstatement is impracticable.
Kerala High Court reaffirms that writ petitions under Article 226 against SARFAESI Act proceedings are maintainable only in exceptional circumstances, directing aggrieved parties to Debts Recovery Tribunal.
Chhattisgarh High Court rejects bail in cyber fraud case under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, emphasizing organized conspiracy and flight risk in economic offences.
The Rajasthan High Court holds that gallantry promotion under Rule 28(a) is discretionary, not a vested right, and delay bars writ relief under Article 226.
Telangana High Court upholds students' right to re-verification of answer sheets after marginal failure in MBBS exams, citing RTI Act and constitutional rights under Articles 14 and 21.
Punjab and Haryana High Court dismisses contempt petition holding that no wilful disobedience occurred where order was never communicated to custodians of evidence.
NGT dismisses generic petition on mass tree felling in Bolangir, holding that environmental litigation demands specific, substantiated allegations-not general grievances.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that prior acquisition awards in the same revenue estate must be considered for market value determination under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Bombay High Court affirms that consent terms in testamentary suits are binding undertakings to the court, enforceable as court orders with no need for separate decree.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds insurers must fully disclose technical scheme terms to farmers; mere pamphlet distribution insufficient to discharge duty of utmost good faith.
Chhattisgarh High Court mandates arbitration authorities to decide pending land acquisition compensation claims within four months, reinforcing statutory timelines under the Arbitration Act.
ITAT Bangalore rules that cost of improvement in capital gains computation cannot be disallowed merely for lack of documents. Assessing Officer must verify claims through valuation.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC allow quashing of FIRs in non-compoundable offences upon verified compromise, reinforcing judicial discretion for social harmony.
Kerala High Court directs constitution of Special Investigation Team in 23-year-old murder case, emphasizing the right to effective investigation under Article 21 of the Constitution.