Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that retiral benefits cannot be withheld if no departmental or criminal proceedings were pending at the time of retirement.
The Tribunal holds that payment of VAT on hire of machinery constitutes deemed sale under Article 366(29A)(d), excluding such transactions from service tax under STGU category.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that landowners may object only to the three grounds under Section 15 of the LARR Act 2013; technical clearances are not mandatory for objection submission.
Bombay High Court permits amendment of plaint at pre-hearing stage to include consequential relief where defendant failed to act after termination of agreement.
Madras High Court condones 231-day delay in filing Section 34 petition under Arbitration Act, emphasizing commercial litigation standards and conditional relief.
Kerala High Court holds that possession of a valid railway ticket establishes bonafide passenger status; compensation awarded where injuries align with fall from train, not run-over.
Karnataka High Court holds that a transferee with notice of a prior agreement of sale cannot claim bonafide purchaser status; readiness and willingness must be assessed holistically.
Supreme Court holds that inclusion of an officer previously involved in contempt proceedings against a candidate vitiates selection process due to reasonable apprehension of bias.
Bombay High Court upholds conviction under POCSO Act, affirming that minor inconsistencies in child witness testimony do not invalidate prosecution case if core evidence is consistent and credible.
Bombay High Court holds that claimants in industrial death cases may withdraw 50% of deposited compensation pending appeal, balancing immediate relief with appellate integrity.
National Green Tribunal holds that concealment of forest land in environmental clearance applications invalidates approval, mandating MoEFCC to re-examine compliance with FRA and EPA.
CAT Allahabad holds that employees have an inalienable right to refuse promotion if the order permits it, regardless of domestic hardship or same-division posting.
Madras High Court holds that registering officers cannot refuse partition deed registration based on doubts about title; mandates re-registration if statutory requirements are met.
NGT holds that employers must pay compensation under Sarla Verma principles, beyond statutory payouts, for fatal industrial accidents caused by negligence.
Kerala High Court holds that Electricity Board cannot withhold power connection due to absence of Revenue NOC when land tax receipts and building certificates are produced.
Bombay High Court clarifies that landlords need not produce direct documentary proof of subletting; exclusive possession and tenant's admissions suffice under MRC Act.
Rajasthan High Court quashes FIR for non-compoundable offences under Rajasthan Medicare Act after parties compromise, affirming Gian Singh doctrine's broad applicability in criminal jurisprudence.
Madras High Court holds that Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 entitles landowners to seek parity in compensation when others in similar circumstances receive higher awards.
Allahabad High Court quashes criminal proceedings arising from civil disputes after parties compromised, affirming that Section 482 Cr.P.C. permits quashing even in non-compoundable cases where public interest is not engaged.
Kerala High Court holds that premises used for commercial purposes qualify as 'house' under Section 457 IPC, affirming conviction for lurking house-trespass by night.