NCDRC holds that unregistered indemnity deeds can be relied upon to establish liability for deficiency in service under Consumer Protection Act, 1986, when compensation is sought for breach.
Rajasthan High Court quashes FIR under Section 498A IPC after marital compromise, affirming that courts may terminate proceedings in matrimonial cases to prevent abuse of process.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that contaminated drinking water violates Article 21, appoints a former judge as independent inquiry commission to investigate deaths, accountability, and systemic failures.
The CETAT holds that cleaning and sanitation services provided to government hospitals fall under exemption Notification 25/2012-ST, clarifying statutory interpretation and limiting extended demand periods.
Madhya Pradesh High Court reduces sentence to time already served for a first-time offender convicted under Section 414 IPC, emphasizing proportionality and judicial discretion.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that government employees retiring on June 30 are entitled to annual increment from July 1, affirming crystallization principle under service law.
Supreme Court holds that collusion in some land acquisition awards does not invalidate unrelated awards; each beneficiary must be judged on individual merit.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that non-joinder of parties in land mutation appeals is a procedural defect, not a jurisdictional bar, and must be cured by opportunity to implead.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that Section 307 IPC does not require actual injury; intent and circumstances suffice to frame charges. Key precedent on discharge standards clarified.
Supreme Court holds that conciliation can be initiated for apprehended disputes without prior demand to employer, reinforcing preventive intent of ID Act and protecting contract labour rights.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that notional income for deceased unskilled workers must align with state minimum wage, enhancing compensation in motor accident claims.
The Rajasthan High Court affirms that apprehension of threat to life or liberty due to consensual marriage triggers state duty to provide protection, without adjudicating marital validity.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds recovery of excess pay granted due to non-completion of mandatory training, clarifying limits of Rafiq Masih and affirming N.M. Raut principles.
Chhattisgarh High Court directs authorities to consider regularization of daily wage workers with over 10 years of service, citing Supreme Court precedents on fair employment practices.
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes demolition notice issued without fair hearing, affirming that procedural fairness is non-negotiable under Article 14 and 21.
CIC holds that Section 18 of RTI Act only permits penalty for deliberate denial of information; bonafide delay with eventual disclosure warrants no action.
The Central Information Commission holds that failure to respond to RTI applications within stipulated time, without valid reason, violates Section 7(1) and warrants corrective action.
The CESTAT holds that domain registration and web hosting qualify as taxable Information Technology Software Services under the Finance Act, 1994, clarifying scope of OIADR and rejecting claims of mere facilitation.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that Section 397 IPC is not a substantive offence but only enhances punishment for robbery/dacoity; acquittal upheld due to failure to prove case beyond reasonable doubt.
Bombay High Court holds that comprehensive motor insurance policies must cover pillion riders for death or injury, irrespective of familial relationship to the owner-driver.