Election Tribunal Can't Examine Validity Of Caste Certificate In Election Petition: Allahabad High Court

There is a self contained mechanism for issuance and challenge of caste certificates, Court said.

PDS Contractor Accused Of Diverting Foodgrains For Black Marketing Can Be Blacklisted Without Awaiting Trial: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has held that a contractor engaged for transportation of foodgrains under the Public Distribution System (PDS) can be blacklisted and have the contract terminated without awaiting the outcome of criminal proceedings arising from allegations of diversion of foodgrains for black marketing. The Court observed that contractual action is distinct from criminal liability and may...

Release Of Bank Guarantee Is Admission Of Unblemished Completion Of Work: Jharkhand High Court Directs Payment Of Contractor's Dues

The Jharkhand High Court has held that release of a performance bank guarantee by the employer amounts to an admission by conduct that the contractor has completed the work and all post-execution obligations to the employer's satisfaction. Holding that the respondents could no longer dispute the quality or completion of the work after releasing the bank guarantee, the Court directed the...

Long-Running Jamabandi Can't Be Cancelled By Revenue Authorities; Remedy Lies Before Civil Court: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has held that a long-running jamabandi cannot be cancelled by revenue authorities in the absence of statutory power and can only be set aside by a competent civil court. The Court observed that once a jamabandi is running in favour of a raiyat, revenue authorities are duty-bound to accept rent and issue rent receipts unless it is cancelled by a court of...

Electricity Company Can't Plead Negligence By Deceased Electrocuted While Trying To Fix Fuse In Transformer: Gujarat High Court

Company is in business of selling hazardous product and is obliged to take precaution, Court said.

Possessory Suit U/S 6 Specific Relief Act Maintainable In Civil Court Even If Parties Have Licensor-Licensee Relationship: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that a suit under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, seeking restoration of possession after alleged dispossession otherwise than in due course of law is maintainable before the Civil Court even if the parties stand in the relationship of licensor and licensee. The Court held that the existence of a licensor-licensee relationship does not by itself...

Refund Clause In Agreement To Sell Doesn't Bar Purchaser's Right To Seek Specific Performance : Supreme Court

The clause providing for refund of earnest money does not discharge the seller of the obligation to execute the sale deed.

AP High Court Questions 50-Year Delay In Releasing Land Acquisition Compensation, Says State's Role Not Limited To Passing Award

Purchasing power of money decreases over time; what petitioner could have bought with the compensation in 1976 can't be done now, Court said.

'May Affect Peace In Society': Orissa High Court Stays Release Of Animated Movie 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' Ahead Of Rath Yatra

It may shatter the sentiments, emotions and religious beliefs, Court said.

Minor Infraction In Describing Degree Not Non-Disclosure: Manipur High Court Upholds Election Of BJP's Karam Shyam In 2022 Assembly Polls

Such minor infraction would not have impacted informed choice of voter, Court said.

'Govt Housing Schemes Can't Meet A Dead-End': Patna High Court Pulls Up Officials Over 16-Year Delay In Settlement For Landless Families

The Patna High Court has observed that government welfare schemes meant to provide housing to landless and poor persons cannot be allowed to “meet a dead-end” because of the callous and indifferent approach of government officials. The Court directed the concerned authorities to decide the petitioners' long-pending claim for settlement of land and issuance of a No Objection Certificate...

AICTE's Annual Approval No Bar To Permanent University Affiliation; Registrar Can't Override Statutory Bodies' Decision: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has held that the annual Extension of Approval (EoA) granted by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) does not bar a university from granting permanent affiliation under the Bihar State Universities Act. It further held that a University Registrar cannot unilaterally alter a recommendation for permanent affiliation approved by the University's...