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“The only question before CIC was whether ‘information’, as defined in Section 2(f) of the RTI Act has been denied mala fide, or incorrect, incomplete or misleading information has been knowingly furnished. The impugned order instead expresses policy prescriptions, which are beyond the remit of CIC.”
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The judgment reaffirmed the principle that entries in a corporate debtor’s balance sheet can constitute an acknowledgment of liability under Section 18 of the Limitation Act, provided they indicate a subsisting jural relationship between the parties, even if the financial creditor is not named explicitly. The Court emphasised that such entries must be interpreted liberally and in context, considering the overall tenor of the balance sheet and the surrounding circumstances.
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In the present case, allegations are by way of written words before the police and before the judicial authorities, thus, such imputation will amount to defamation when the case does not fall within either of the ten exceptions to Section 499.
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“Arbitration, chosen by consent, cannot be overridden by post-facto civil suits on allegedly rediscovered facts otherwise arbitration will turn into a never-ending cycle of challenges.”
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“This is the third round of litigation. The officers dealing with the matter despite repeated orders of this Court have shown a reprehensible attitude just to stick to their opinion. It shows that they have scant regard for the orders of Constitutional Courts.”
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Stating that TSRTC’s omission to consider redeployment violates both statutory and constitutional obligations, the Court directed that the colour-blind employee be appointed to a suitable post, consistent with his condition.
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The Court directed the Regional Transport Officer and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) to immediately act against those vehicles who were violating the notice/circular dated 01-03-2025.
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“The examination pattern indubitably provides 180 compulsory questions which need to be attempted by a candidate in 180 minutes (3 hours). This gives an average time of one minute for each question creating a time sensitive situation for the candidates where every second counts. In these circumstances, loss of 3 minutes 32 seconds cannot be said to be insignificant.”
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The Court noted that undisputedly, the residue from the incineration process was also toxic and needed to be contained for almost 30-40 years.
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“Mere using the words “harassed” or “abused”, in the overall conspectus of the case, does not demonstrate the requisite intention or knowledge which can lead to the conclusion that any alleged act of the petitioner constitutes an insult to the complainant’s modesty.”
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“Kangana has not been able to show prima facie as to how imputations in the retweet can be said to have been made by her in good faith for protection of her own interest or of anyone else, nor can it be said to be for public good.”
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The Court stated that though the appellant was illiterate, he was not irrational, as he had a plan in mind which he executed, thereby achieving his goal.
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The Court requested Additional Solicitor General of India, to file reply on the point that there is no notification by the Government of India for constitution of Medical Health Review Board under Section 73 of the Mental Health Care Act, 2017 for Union Territory, Chandigarh.
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“A purposive interpretation should be given to the word ‘children’ defined under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007, especially when the definition of ‘children’ starts with the word ‘includes’ son, daughter, etc., and therefore, a petition under the provisions of the Act would lie against the daughter-in-law also.”
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Recalling the previous judgment dated 2-5-2025, the Court found that this was a fit case warranting exercise of review jurisdiction vested in the Supreme Court.
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“It is high time to contemplate that will Jaipur remain the proud Pink City known for its beauty and heritage or turn into a sink city that crumbles under its own infrastructural problem.”
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“Kannur University does not have the inherent power to review its decision. Such a power can be vested in authority only by the provisions of law and not otherwise.”
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“The satisfaction and the recommendation of the Administrative Committee, Standing Committee and Full Court of the High Court cannot be interfered with unless it is tainted with patent illegality, breach of procedure causing prejudice to the judicial officer, or disproportionate measure.”
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“In our country governed by rule of law, every citizen has a right to do any business or pursue any avocation permissible under law, following the provisions of law. Whether such an avocation or business is to be permitted or not, is for the competent authorities under the State to decide.”
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The Court held that it was a well-planned cold-blooded murder by the woman, who for the reasons best known to her, was not keeping good terms with her husband tortured him to death firstly by serving him a seductive drug and electrocuting him.
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