Jharkhand High Court acquits appellants in dacoity case due to inconsistent testimony, lack of Test Identification Parade, and failure to recover incriminating evidence.
Jharkhand High Court quashes SC/ST Act proceedings where assault arose from land dispute, not caste identity, clarifying that mere abuse does not trigger the Act without caste-based intent.
Jharkhand High Court holds that a wife's residence near her workplace due to long commute does not amount to cruelty or desertion under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that filing a civil suit during ongoing arbitration violates Section 8 of the Arbitration Act; courts must refer parties to arbitration without delay.
Madras High Court holds that once a trademark is registered, unilateral cancellation without notice violates natural justice and statutory procedure under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Madras High Court sets aside arbitral award for patent illegality under Section 34(2)(a) of the Arbitration Act for failing to decide a framed issue on settlement of dues.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that land oustees are entitled to employment under the rehabilitation policy applicable at the time of land acquisition, not subsequent policies.
Jharkhand High Court directs filling of 2034 unfilled vacancies on merit and mandates a one-man fact-finding commission to address systemic irregularities in recruitment.
Supreme Court holds that conciliation under ID Act can be initiated without prior demand if dispute is apprehended, affirming government's administrative power to refer disputes preemptively.
Supreme Court holds that fraudulent compensation awards to some landowners do not invalidate awards to innocent beneficiaries; individualized assessment required.
Chhattisgarh High Court quashes 7-year-delayed FIR under Sections 498-A and 377 IPC, holding that vague, retaliatory allegations in matrimonial disputes constitute abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
Chhattisgarh High Court quashes FIR under Section 296 BNS for lack of public place element and mala fide intent in a family property dispute. Key precedent on abuse of process.
Rajasthan High Court dismisses habeas corpus petition, affirming that a major woman's autonomous choice to live with a partner cannot be challenged as illegal detention.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that construction without statutory permission under the Panchayat Raj Act is illegal and mandates immediate cessation until proper approval is obtained.
Madras High Court holds that land survey and demarcation must follow due process, including notice to neighbors and consideration of objections before action.
CIC holds that legal opinions shared with public authorities in pending litigation are fiduciary and exempt from disclosure under Section 8(1)(e) of RTI Act, 2005.
Rajasthan High Court holds that candidates delayed due to state fault are entitled to seniority and consequential benefits equal to those appointed lower in merit.
Rajasthan High Court mandates 30-day deadline for authorities to decide NOC applications for nursing courses, affirming timely administrative action as essential to protect right to education.
Central Information Commission holds that mere invocation of Section 8(1)(h) RTI Act is insufficient; public authorities must demonstrate actual impediment to investigation.
Rajasthan High Court holds that an injunction decree lacking precise specifications of the restrained act is inexecutable; attaching property without clear adjudication violates CPC principles.