Land Acquisition Under Repealed 1894 Act Void If Notification Bears Pre-Repeal Date But Is Published After Repeal: Allahabad High Court

Date on notification is irrelevant; what is relevant is the date of publication, Court said.

Order Rejecting Interim Relief Must Contain Reasons; One-Line, Non-Speaking Orders Unsustainable: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Reasons are the back bone of every order, Court said.

Inspection & Testing Procedure Under Legal Metrology Rules Mandatory Before Action Against Manufacturer: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that the inspection and testing procedure prescribed under Rules 19 and 21 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodity) Rules, 2011 are mandatory in nature before proceeding against the manufacturer. Rule 19 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodity) Rules, 2011 provides for inspection of quantity and error in packages at the premises of the manufacturer...

Karnataka High Court Clears Release Of 'Boss' Movie, Rejects Actor Darshan's Claim Of Resemblance With Renukaswamy Murder Case

In a setback to Kannada actor Darshan Srinivas and his wife Vijayalakshmi Darshan, the Karnataka High Court on Friday [July 17] dismissed their appeal challenging the vacation of an interim injunction against the release of Kannada film 'BOSS', clearing the way for the movie's theatrical release. [2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 255]Darshan claimed that the film draws inspiration from the ongoing...

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.