Supreme Court holds that only the Principal Civil Court or High Court with ordinary original jurisdiction can extend arbitral timelines under Section 29A, regardless of who appointed the arbitrator.
High Court of Kerala holds that authorised officers must personally inspect land or obtain satellite imagery under Rule 4(4f) of Kerala Conservation Rules, 2008, to lawfully reject Form-5 applications.
Telangana High Court holds that students have a statutory right under RTI Act to inspect and obtain certified copies of evaluated answer scripts, overriding institutional rules.
Bombay High Court dismisses repeated writ petitions on identical issues, affirming that res judicata applies even against law when issues have been finally decided.
Chhattisgarh High Court clarifies that maintenance under Section 125 CrPC requires proof of cruelty or unjustified desertion, not mere allegations of extramarital affairs.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that authorities must decide rehabilitation claims before eviction; coercive action barred pending decision.
Telangana High Court holds that minors acquiring Indian citizenship by descent need not surrender Indian passports or pay overstay fines to travel abroad, even if holding dual citizenship.
CESTAT holds that 12% interest is mandatory on rebate claims delayed over 12 years, rejecting rigid application of Section 11BB's 6% rate and affirming constitutional right to compensation.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR under Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 IPC after complainant retracts statement, marries accused, and bears a child, affirming inherent powers under BNSS.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds maintenance order under Section 125 CrPC, emphasizing holistic assessment of financial capacity, dependent obligations, and wife's needs.
High Court of Telangana holds that no demolition can proceed without due process, citing Article 21 and prior orders. Key precedent for property rights and administrative action.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that a prayer to bring legal representatives on record inherently seeks to set aside abatement, reinforcing justice-oriented interpretation of Order 22 Rule 9 CPC.
Tripura High Court holds that mere presence of pillion riders on a motorcycle does not establish contributory negligence in accident claims; compensation restored in full.
Rajasthan High Court holds that RBI circulars prohibiting prepayment charges apply only to individual borrowers, not business loans, affirming contractual validity of sanction terms.
Bombay High Court holds that stamp duty on property sold via court-monitored auction must be calculated on auction price, not market valuation, affirming transparency of judicial sales.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that failure to disclose borrower's post-notice payments in Section 14 SARFAESI affidavit vitiates possession proceedings. Key precedent for financial institutions.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR under Sections 498-A/406 IPC based on compromise between parties, emphasizing reconciliation and inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Supreme Court holds Wakf Tribunal can adjudicate disputes only over properties listed in official auqaf list or registered under Chapter V, not on mere user or unregistered claims.
NGT mandates strict floodplain demarcation based on 25-year flood frequency and full STP compliance to protect the Narmada River, setting binding environmental governance standards.
Madras High Court directs provisional release of detained imported goods under Section 110A of Customs Act, 1962, despite missing BIS/DGFT certifications, setting precedent for similar cases.