Gujarat High Court holds that future prospects for a young engineering student justify Rs.15,000/month income assumption, even without current employment, under Motor Vehicles Act.
NGT directs action against 6 hotels operating without NBWL clearance in Sariska Tiger Sanctuary, mandates affidavit from Wildlife Department and monitoring mechanism for Eco-Sensitive Zones.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that when the state admits contractual dues, withholding payment violates Articles 14 and 21; mandates payment within six weeks.
Bombay High Court holds that dissenting cooperative society members cannot block redevelopment projects; interim relief under Section 9 Arbi tration Act granted to vacate premises pending substantive adjudication.
High Court of Telangana holds that no land survey for footway marking can proceed without prior notice to landowners, violating natural justice and Article 300-A.
Telangana High Court rules mere involvement in criminal case doesn't constitute breach of bond for good behaviour under Section 122 BNSS, setting aside arbitrary detention.
Madras High Court holds that writ of mandamus is maintainable to compel tahsildar to survey and demarcate land boundaries after unreasonable administrative delay.
Uttarakhand High Court reinforces Supreme Court's *Arnesh Kumar* guidelines, mandating strict adherence to Section 41-A CrPC for offences punishable with less than 7 years imprisonment.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants anticipatory bail to applicant after Supreme Court overturned co-accused's rejection, affirming individual assessment under Section 482 BNS.
Gujarat High Court holds insurers must pay third-party compensation even when driver lacks license, applying 'pay and recover' doctrine under Motor Vehicles Act.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that land acquisition disputes require proper survey demarcation before eviction, ensuring natural justice and fair compensation under LARR Act 2013.
NGT holds that failure to comply with Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 violates Article 21 and mandates environmental compensation, establishing strict accountability for local authorities.
Madras High Court directs authorities to consider prisoner transfer request on humanitarian grounds within four weeks, emphasizing procedural fairness under Article 226.
Kerala High Court holds that failure to communicate written grounds of arrest, including quantity of contraband in NDPS cases, renders arrest illegal and mandates immediate release.
Bombay High Court grants liberty to file suit for specific performance after dismissing writ petition, holding that time spent in litigation may be considered for limitation waiver.
NGT orders joint inspection and enforcement against unlawful construction activities violating Air, Water, Noise and Solid Waste Rules, affirming duty to protect public health.
Andhra Pradesh High Court stays divorce decree, holding that pending 498-A IPC proceedings cannot be deemed malicious to establish mental cruelty under Hindu Marriage Act.
Bombay High Court holds that Competent Authority under MOFA cannot adjudicate FSI or development rights disputes; petitioner must pursue civil suit. Key precedent reaffirmed.
Kerala High Court holds that execution sale cannot extinguish prior equitable mortgage rights; auction purchaser takes property subject to existing mortgage lien.
Madras High Court holds that revenue authorities must adjudicate land record correction requests on merits after hearing affected parties, not dismiss them summarily.