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Relationship, by itself, does not prove extent of interest of candidate in contract under Section 14(1)(g) of Maharashtra Panchayats Act

Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of S.B. Shukre, J. dismissed a petition filed challenging the orders of Collector, Gadchiroli

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Counter-claim is in the nature of a cross-suit and dismissal of suit does not automatically terminate proceedings in counter-claim

Kerala High Court: A Single judge bench comprising of R. Narayana Pisharadi, J. while dealing with an appeal filed against an order

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Unsigned closure report held to be admissible in evidence under Section 14 of Family Courts Act

Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of G.S. Sistani and Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, JJ. dismissed an appeal challenging the admission of

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Suit for injunction simpliciter maintainable where one co-owner encroaches upon the property held and possessed by all the joint owners

Jammu & Kashmir High Court: A Single Judge Bench of Sanjeev Kumar, J., dismissed a second appeal filed against the order of

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Petition dismissed as issue raised beyond the scope of Public Interest Litigation: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Punjab and Haryana High Court: The petition was filed before Krishna Murari, CJ. and Arun Palli, J., praying that the State Government

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Time consumed in party bona fidely litigating cause before wrong forum is to be considered for condonation of delay

Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of A.M. Dhavale, J. allowed an appeal filed against the order of District Judge

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Divorced daughter of a deceased freedom fighter not entitled to dependant pension under the Central Swatantrata Sainik Samman (SSS) Pension Scheme, 1980

Kerala High Court: A Single judge bench comprising of Alexander Thomas, J. dismissed a civil writ petition challenging the validity of Central

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Court free to invoke provisions of Order 8 Rule 10 CPC if defendant fails to file WS; permanent injunction granted against use of trademark CBN NEWS

Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Jayant Nath, J. decreed a suit for permanent injunction by invoking the provisions

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Application for filing additional evidence at appellate stage: A plea to be considered by the courts cautiously

Jharkhand High Court: A Single Judge Bench of Shree Chandrashekhar, J., allowed a writ petition filed against the order of the Appellate

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Selection proceedings held at a place alone cannot decide place of cause of action

Allahabad High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Ashwani Kumar Mishra, J., dismissed a petition filed against termination of petitioner’s services.

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Financial crunch of employer cannot form the basis for delaying payment of retrial benefits to an ex-employee

Meghalaya High Court: A Single judge bench comprising of Mohammad Yaqoob Mir, CJ. while dealing with a civil writ petition filed by

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Tenancy cannot be terminated on the ground of unregistered agreement for sale

Jharkhand High Court: A Single Judge Bench of Rajesh Kumar, J., dismissed a second appeal filed against the order of the trial

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No departmental proceedings can be initiated against former employee unless provided for by relevant rules

Calcutta High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sambuddha Chakrabarti, J. allowed a writ petition which sought directions to the respondents

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Relief under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution not available if efficacious alternative remedy present

Meghalaya High Court: This petition was filed before a Single Judge Bench comprising of Mohammad Yaqoob Mir, CJ, under Article 227 of

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Time period under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC for filing written statement is directory and not mandatory in nature

Jharkhand High Court: A Single Judge Bench of Shree Chandrashekhar, J., allowed a writ petition filed by the petitioner against the order

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Substantial cause cannot be sacrificed for lapse on part of petitioner who can be put to terms: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sunil Gaur, J. allowed a petition filed against the order of Motor Accident

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Petition under Article 226 or 227 challenging interlocutory order passed in arbitration proceedings not to be entertained

Bombay High Court: A Division Bench comprising of B.R. Gavai and M.S. Karnik, JJ. dismissed a petition filed against the order of

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Relationship, by itself, does not prove extent of interest of candidate in contract under Section 14(1)(g) of Maharashtra Panchayats Act

Counter-claim is in the nature of a cross-suit and dismissal of suit does not automatically terminate proceedings in counter-claim

Unsigned closure report held to be admissible in evidence under Section 14 of Family Courts Act

Suit for injunction simpliciter maintainable where one co-owner encroaches upon the property held and possessed by all the joint owners

Petition dismissed as issue raised beyond the scope of Public Interest Litigation: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Time consumed in party bona fidely litigating cause before wrong forum is to be considered for condonation of delay

Divorced daughter of a deceased freedom fighter not entitled to dependant pension under the Central Swatantrata Sainik Samman (SSS) Pension Scheme, 1980

Court free to invoke provisions of Order 8 Rule 10 CPC if defendant fails to file WS; permanent injunction granted against use of trademark CBN NEWS

Application for filing additional evidence at appellate stage: A plea to be considered by the courts cautiously

Selection proceedings held at a place alone cannot decide place of cause of action

Financial crunch of employer cannot form the basis for delaying payment of retrial benefits to an ex-employee

Tenancy cannot be terminated on the ground of unregistered agreement for sale

No departmental proceedings can be initiated against former employee unless provided for by relevant rules

Relief under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution not available if efficacious alternative remedy present

Time period under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC for filing written statement is directory and not mandatory in nature

Substantial cause cannot be sacrificed for lapse on part of petitioner who can be put to terms: Delhi HC

Petition under Article 226 or 227 challenging interlocutory order passed in arbitration proceedings not to be entertained

Powers under Order VIII Rule 9 CPC to be exercised by the courts only in cases of set off/counter claim

Parental interference in the lives of a major boy and girl living together out of free will, not permissible

Regularization to a post ought to be done keeping in mind the expertise and experience of the employee(s)