National Green Tribunal mandates detailed disclosures from local bodies on encroachments, waste management, and effluent compliance in River Shipra pollution case, reinforcing statutory obligations under SWM Rules, 2016.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that cheque tender under compromise decree is valid payment if not dishonoured, rejecting demand for cash or interest not stipulated in order.
Madras High Court upholds arbitral award finding broker's squaring off illegal for lack of notice, reinforcing procedural compliance under Arbitration Act.
Bombay High Court holds that fraud in obtaining probate invalidates the grant even if petitioner lacks caveatable interest, reinforcing judicial duty to nullify deceitful succession claims.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that repeated violation of bail conditions and absence from trial disqualify an accused from further bail, emphasizing judicial trust and procedural integrity.
Bombay High Court holds that irrigated land with trees and wells must be compensated at market rate, not statutory minimum, reinforcing fair valuation under Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds a rape survivor's right to continue pregnancy beyond 24 weeks, affirming bodily autonomy under Article 21 and invalidating state-imposed termination.
Supreme Court holds that Section 175(4) BNSS is not standalone; requires affidavit, prior recourse to Superintendent of Police, and cannot bypass Lalita Kumari mandates.
Kerala High Court acquits accused in murder case, holding prosecution failed to prove circumstantial chain beyond reasonable doubt. Key precedent on motive and evidentiary gaps.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that authorities must assist banks in dispossessing borrowers under SARFAESI Act, reinforcing procedural compliance and state obligation.
Bombay High Court holds that non-compliance with Section 154(2A) of MCS Act renders revision applications invalid, reinforcing procedural compliance in cooperative banking disputes.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that state authorities are legally obligated to assist banks in recovering secured assets under SARFAESI Act, reinforcing procedural compliance.
Rajasthan High Court holds that contractual employees hired through placement agencies after public advertisement must be covered under Contractual Hiring To Civil Posts Rules, 2022, ensuring non-discrimination.
Madras High Court mandates that revenue officials conclude bribery inquiries within 12 weeks, reinforcing accountability and procedural urgency under Article 226.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that conviction under Section 302 IPC can be reduced to Section 304 Part-II when death results from a single injury in sudden provocation without premeditation.
Bombay High Court holds that Registrars lack statutory power to issue NOCs for cooperative housing society redevelopment under Section 79A of the MCS Act, 1960.
Rajasthan High Court holds that possession cannot be disturbed during pendency of revision petitions before the Board of Revenue, reinforcing procedural fairness in land disputes.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that prolonged unauthorized absence during probation, even with medical certificates, amounts to deemed resignation under Rule 11 of the Leave Rules, 2010.
Gujarat High Court upholds murder conviction under Section 302 IPC, holding that intention is inferred from use of dangerous weapons on vital body parts, even without direct proof of motive.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that alienation of property during litigation does not extinguish cause of action; Section 52 of Transfer of Property Act binds subsequent purchasers to the decree.