CAT upholds that courts cannot re-appreciate evidence or substitute punishment in departmental proceedings unless it shocks the conscience or violates natural justice.
Madras High Court directs Tahsildar to decide patta application within 12 weeks, affirming that undue administrative delay violates property rights under Article 300A.
Patna High Court holds that recovery of excess salary paid to railway employee for over 17 years is impermissible under Rafiq Masih precedent, reinforcing five-year limit.
Bombay High Court holds that maintenance enhancement under Section 127 Cr.P.C. must be granted from date of application, not date of order, aligning with judicial intent to prevent hardship.
Bombay High Court holds that consent terms filed in appeal become binding undertakings to the court, enforceable as court orders. Essential for commercial litigants.
Bombay High Court reinstates LL.M. students evicted overnight from hostel despite paid fees, holding that procedural fairness and right to education demand notice and hearing.
Bombay High Court holds that composite GST show cause notices spanning multiple financial years violate procedural fairness and are legally unsustainable.
Bombay High Court holds that consent of non-cooperating legal heirs need not bar grant of Letters of Administration to a widow, provided adequate security is offered.
Bombay High Court quashes criminal complaint against an advocate for merely giving legal advice, affirming that professional counsel without active participation in fraud does not attract IPC charges.
Bombay High Court holds that temporary residence with family members permits filing maintenance petitions under Section 125 CrPC, rejecting strict territorial requirements.
Bombay High Court holds that cooperative banks are not public authorities under RTI Act, clarifying scope of disclosure obligations and limiting access to internal governance records.
Kerala High Court holds that Parent-Teacher Associations cannot operate buses or occupy school premises without complying with Article 147 of KVS Education Code.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that marriage does not negate rape charges if consent was obtained by deception; trial must proceed despite advanced stage.
Bombay High Court directs banks to halt possession of mortgaged property pending DRT adjudication and grants 4-week abeyance for DRAT appeal under Securitisation Act, 2002.
Bombay High Court dismisses criminal revision, holding that complaints filed beyond limitation period under Section 468 CrPC cannot sustain charges for offences punishable by up to one year.
Bombay High Court acquits accused in POCSO case where child victim was not examined and medical evidence contradicted prosecution's version. Key precedent on evidentiary standards.
Kerala High Court holds that Executive Magistrates must disclose the substance of information in preliminary peace bond orders under BNSS Sections 126 and 130; mere crime registration is insufficient.
Madhya Pradesh High Court dismisses writ petition for suppression of material facts, reaffirming that litigants must disclose all relevant proceedings to invoke constitutional jurisdiction.
Rajasthan High Court upholds a major woman's autonomy to live with her husband, rejecting familial detention claims under habeas corpus. Key precedent on personal liberty under Article 21.
Madhya Pradesh High Court mandates day-to-day trial in SC/ST (POA) Act cases, emphasizing expeditious justice and strict compliance with Section 14(3). Bail denied due to gravity of offence and procedural delays.