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Bombay HC rules on inter-transferability of unfilled VJNT vacancies under Section 4(3), Maharashtra State Public Services Reservation Act, 2001.
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The first quarter of 2026 saw important rulings across India’s Tribunals and Commissions, emphasising compliance, fairness, and accountability, covering electricity, taxation, competition, environment, insolvency, consumer rights, and human rights.
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“The words “Ya Allah! Rasgulla! Dahi Bhalla” by themselves are neutral in ordinary social use, and mere mention of food items in a comic act cannot amount to insult of religion.”
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“Merely on the presence of semen on the pant of the victim and on the basis of the ocular evidence that some ‘bad work’ was done, it cannot be presumed that penetrative sexual assault to some extent was committed upon her.”
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In a procedural clarification, the Bombay High Court directed corrections to its earlier order and reiterated that the defamation suit, already deferred until 2046, must be read together with the corrected order.
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“The huge pendency in the High Court results in these appeals being disposed of after at least 8 to 10 years from the date of filing, and this again results in severe prejudice to the claimants.”
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“The members of the transgender community continue to face entrenched social stigma, resulting in deprivation of basic dignity and meaningful livelihood opportunities.”
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“The Inquiry Report also recorded the reply of the petitioner and the statement of the complainant that she was threatened with dire consequences by the instigator and forced to sign the complaint letter against the petitioner.”
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Employees cannot be denied higher pension benefits due to employer or record-keeping lapses; authorities must assess claims based on all available evidence and adopt a practical, non-technical approach.
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“Such public roads are built and maintained through taxpayers’ funds. Therefore, there must be an equitable use of such roads, particularly by industries established for commercial gains.”
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“An arbitral tribunal, being a creature of contract, cannot grant relief in disregard of contractual stipulations.”
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“There is no question of vesting any unfettered, untrammelled, or unchanneled discretion in the governmental authority, as the discretion must be exercised judiciously, after due application of mind and for the public good.”
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“A mere communication addressed by any person directing another person to do an act cannot by itself operate as an injunction.”
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“If the courts continue to interfere with day-to-day transfer orders issued by the Government, there will be complete chaos in the administration, which would not be conducive to public interest.”
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“The respondents are directed to conduct enquiry independently in this regard and ensure that no injustice is caused to the petitioner by violating her fundamental rights as contemplated under Article 21 of the Constitution.”
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Justice B.V. Nagarathna delivered an insightful keynote address on day 2 of the 5th Edition of ICA International Conference on 11 April 2026 at the Delhi High Court. The conference was graced by Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Amanullah, Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, and Justice Arvind Kumar, alongside leading arbitration practitioners, policymakers, and international experts, fostering discussions on emerging issues in arbitration, legal technology, and cross-border dispute resolution.
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The theme of the 2026 Conference is “Arbitration in the Era of Globalization: Legal Technology, Economic Development & Cross-Border Disputes.”
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“The trial court failed to note that only when the prosecution proves the foundational facts and there is evidence to show that cruelty was meted out to the deceased in respect of demand of dowry soon before death, the presumption under Section 113-B of the Evidence Act would arise.”
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“Considering the sensitivity of the issue, particularly the commission of rape of a female child aged about 12 years and thereafter her brutal murder, along with the lethargic attitude of the police, it was proper to take cognizance of the occurrence.”
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“It is a settled principle of law that when a statute or law prescribes a specific procedure for an action, that procedure must be followed strictly, rendering other methods invalid.”
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