Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that Section 138 NI Act offences can be compounded post-conviction if parties settle and compensation is paid, reinforcing the compensatory intent of the law.
National Green Tribunal holds that environmental clearances issued without SEIAA approval violate EIA Notification 2006 and are void ab initio, reinforcing procedural safeguards under environmental law.
Bombay High Court remands motor accident claim to determine actual driver, holding that Investigating Officer's testimony is crucial to establish liability under insurance policy.
Kerala High Court dismisses petition to condone 514-day delay in challenging ex parte award, holding that false claims of non-receipt nullify any claim of sufficient cause.
The Kerala High Court dismisses a review petition for attempting to re-litigate costs imposed for filing frivolous Section 8 petitions, reinforcing procedural discipline in litigation.
CESTAT Chennai rules that reimbursable expenses cannot be included in taxable value for service tax under Section 67 of Finance Act, 1994, following Supreme Court precedent.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that Section 91 CrPC applications for document production can only be invoked at the defence stage, not during prosecution evidence.
Madras High Court rules that burden of proving contributory negligence lies with the insurer, setting aside 50% reduction in compensation for lack of evidence.
Central Administrative Tribunal upholds policy restricting police absorption to Government ITI diploma holders, rejecting claims of arbitrariness under Articles 14 and 16.
Supreme Court directs Central Government to constitute a Tribunal under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act 1956, holding that adjudication becomes mandatory when negotiations fail between riparian States.
High Court of Telangana quashes criminal case filed in civil property dispute, holding that misuse of criminal law to pressure parties in civil matters constitutes abuse of process.
Madras High Court holds that a subsequent purchaser acting in good faith without notice is protected under Section 19(b) of the Specific Relief Act, even if prior agreement is unregistered.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that transfer of CPF balances to EPF constitutes a supervening event mandating reassessment of employer liability under the EPF Act.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds acquittal in rape case, emphasizing that appellate courts must not substitute their view unless trial court's finding is perverse or legally flawed.
Patna High Court holds that lease renewal under Bihar Government Estates (Khas Mahal) Manual requires strict compliance with lease terms and continuous possession.
Karnataka High Court holds that gifts by senior citizens with implied maintenance conditions are void if unfulfilled, reinforcing the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents Act, 2007.
Central Administrative Tribunal holds that seniority does not override eligibility criteria for promotion under service rules. Key principles for government employees clarified.
Central Administrative Tribunal directs implementation of Government Order 10-DMRRR/2019 for de-reservation of unfilled posts under PM's package for Kashmiri migrants.
Madras High Court rules that denial of opportunity to recall witnesses for cross-examination violates fair trial rights, even if costs remain unpaid. Key implications for criminal defense practice.
Madras High Court directs revenue authorities to survey and demarcate land under Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923 within 12 weeks, emphasizing statutory compliance.