Madras High Court holds that land survey authorities must issue notice to all adverse claimants before demarcation, ensuring natural justice in revenue proceedings.
Madras High Court directs revenue authorities to adjudicate patta cancellation plea on merits within 12 weeks, emphasizing natural justice in land disputes.
Kerala High Court holds that gold ornaments given at marriage and retained by husband must be returned; documentary evidence and photographs establish entitlement.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC after mutual settlement, affirming that private disputes without public interest may be terminated to secure justice.
Gujarat High Court upholds acquittal in NDPS case, emphasizing that conscious possession and unbroken chain of custody are essential for conviction under Section 20(b)(ii).
Karnataka High Court directs preponement of property appeal and clarifies that interim status-quo orders cannot influence merits. Essential for civil practitioners.
Delhi High Court clarifies that mere arbitration venue does not confer jurisdiction; seat must be agreed or determined. Section 42 vests exclusive control in court first approached where cause of action arises.
Madras High Court rules that banks must fully comply with court orders to withdraw hard enquiries from credit reports, ensuring accurate CIBIL scores for loan applicants.
Rajasthan High Court holds that a minor's voluntary expression of desire to remain with a person of choice, free from coercion, must prevail in habeas corpus proceedings.
Bombay High Court holds that limitation for specific performance begins only upon breach of agreement, not the stipulated execution date, clarifying Article 54 of Limitation Act.
Madras High Court rules that directors of a company cannot be arrested in execution proceedings for a decree against the company without proper legal process and means inquiry under Order XXI CPC.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that limitation under Article 59 of Limitation Act starts when fraud is discovered, not when deed is executed. Plaint dismissed for failure to plead knowledge date.
Bombay High Court holds that co-operative banks must refer MSME loan defaults to RBI's revival committee before initiating recovery, affirming statutory protections under MSME Act.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that denying Scheduled Caste individuals access to government-built community halls violates fundamental rights and mandates prompt administrative redressal.
The Jharkhand High Court holds that bail cannot be cancelled merely for non-compliance with mediation settlement terms, reinforcing statutory confidentiality and established bail jurisprudence.
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that seniority in service must be calculated from initial appointment date, not transfer date, ensuring fairness under Articles 14 and 16.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that mere pendency of a criminal case cannot bar passport renewal, emphasizing the constitutional right to travel under Article 21.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that banks cannot freeze entire accounts based on unverified cyber crime alerts; disputed amounts must be frozen in fixed deposits pending magistrate's order.
Bombay High Court holds that failure to frame a specific issue on limitation does not justify wholesale remand; appellate courts must use Order XLI Rules 24 and 25 CPC to decide on existing evidence.
Bombay High Court holds that MHADA need not obtain consent from all cooperative societies for redevelopment when it remains legal owner of land and buildings under DCPR 2034.