Chhattisgarh High Court quashes FIR and charge-sheet in landlord-tenant dispute, holding that criminal proceedings initiated with mala fide intent amount to abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that arrest is not automatic for offences under BNS punishable with less than seven years, mandating compliance with Section 35(3) BNSS and Arnesh Kumar guidelines.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that no state authority may dispossess a person in peaceful possession without following due process of law under Articles 21 and 300-A.
High Court of Telangana directs authorities to consider voter inclusion based on valid EPIC, affirming constitutional rights under Articles 14 and 21 in electoral administration.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that relocation of CBMWTF cannot be treated as mere extension; fresh EC required under EIA Notification 2006, with due process and natural justice.
High Court of Telangana directs maintenance of status quo in land fencing dispute, affirming constitutional protections under Articles 14, 21 and 300A pending adjudication.
The High Court of Telangana holds that municipal ward delimitation without scientific data violates constitutional principles; mandates hearing and rational justification before revision.
Tripura High Court holds that failure to communicate written grounds of arrest under Article 22(1) renders detention illegal, entitling accused to bail even in NDPS cases.
Uttarakhand High Court grants anticipatory bail in case involving Section 69 & 89 B.N.S. 2023, holding that consensual relations based on false marriage promise require proof of dishonest intent, not mere allegation.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes F.I.R. against petitioner after settlement with complainant, affirming judicial power to terminate proceedings even for non-compoundable offences under Section 482 CrPC.
Madras High Court holds insurers must pay third-party compensation even if driver lacked valid license, per *Swaran Singh* precedent; recovery permitted from insured.
Madras High Court clarifies that proof of negligence is mandatory in motor accident claims and FIR can be used as corroborative evidence under Section 157 of the Evidence Act.
Madras High Court quashes non-speaking order rejecting patta transfer, affirming that administrative decisions must articulate reasons grounded in law and evidence.
CIC holds that failure to receive RTI application due to abandoned portal does not absolve public authority of duty to respond; directs disclosure within one week.
CESTAT Chennai holds that SEZ units are entitled to refund of service tax on services approved by the Approval Committee, even when consumed wholly within the SEZ, under SEZ Act and Notification 9/2009-ST.
ITAT Delhi holds that valuation under DCF method under Rule 11UA(2) cannot be rejected without contrary evidence; reinforces commercial wisdom of taxpayers.
Delhi ITAT holds that repayment of unsecured loans with interest, supported by MCA records and bank statements, discharges assessee's burden under Section 68; no addition permissible without concrete evidence of accommodation entries.
Delhi State Commission dismisses consumer complaint as barred by limitation under Section 69 of CPA 2019, holding that joint filing cannot revive stale claims of individual complainants.
Supreme Court holds that delegated legislation like MIP notifications only become effective upon Official Gazette publication, not website upload.
CIC upholds exemption under Section 8(1)(g) RTI Act for non-disclosure of antiquity transfer records citing risk to religious sentiments and public safety.