Supreme Court Recognises Claimant’s Right to Choice and Periodic Replacement of Prosthetic Limb; Enhances Compensation
The Supreme Court based the standardisation of prosthetic limb compensation on 5-year replacement cycle and 70-year lifespan.
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Even Property Owner Can Be Guilty of Trespass: Kerala HC Explains Why
“Offences such as criminal trespass and house trespass are offences against possession and not against ownership. Therefore, even a true owner cannot, under the guise of ownership, unlawfully enter premises in the lawful possession of another with the intent to commit an offence.”
Railway employee travelling on Privilege Pass held bona fide passenger; Bombay HC grants Rs 3 lakh compensation despite missing journey entries
“Merely because an employee holding a valid pass fails to mention details himself, it cannot be held that he was travelling without a valid pass.”
Consumer cannot be penalised for insurer’s operational negligence with premium cheque: Bombay High Court
“The dishonour was not due to insufficiency of funds but due to technical problems in the aftermath of the floods.”
Wrongfully Terminated Teachers to get Rs 5 Lakh each as Delhi School Tribunal finds School ignored DSEAR 1973 Norms
“It is well-settled that the reinstatement should be the rule when the order of wrongful dismissal of termination of service was set aside, and the compensation should be an exception.”
20% compensation deposit under S. 148 of NI Act is not mandatory, Appellate Courts have discretion: Gujarat HC
“The purpose behind directing to deposit as enumerated under Section 148 of the NI Act in appeal is at least to recover plausible compensation amount to provide some relief so as to save his business.”
Orissa HC rejects planted vehicle claim; Modifies compensation to Rs 7.10 Lakh for injured RPF Constable
“The claimant stated that he incurred heavy medical expenses and suffered disability, resulting in a downgrade from B-1 to C-1 position and a monthly income loss of Rs 7,000, and therefore sought enhancement through a cross-objection.”
Transferring tenancy and occupancy rights in immovable property not service under S. 65-B(44) of Finance Act; not liable to service tax: CESTAT
“Consideration out of surrender of tenancy right on account of immovable property cannot be considered as service as per definition under Section 65-B(44) of the Finance Act, 1994 and no service tax is payable.”
Damages received for dispute settlement of agreement to sell, not taxable as ‘declared service’ under S. 66-E(e) of Finance Act, 1994: CESTAT
A settlement of dispute is clearly not an agreement to tolerate any act or situation. It is beyond the scope of Section 66-E(e) of the Finance Act, 1994 and thus not a ‘declared service’.
SERVICE LAW ROUNDUP: Landmark Rulings and Legislative Updates from August 2025
Catch up with the important Service Law cases across various High Courts and the Supreme Court as well as the legislative updates.
State cannot forcibly acquire citizen’s land and claim adverse possession or delay to perfect title: J&K and Ladakh HC
“The fundamental right guaranteed to a citizen cannot be said to have been waived by a citizen for remaining silent for long time more particularly when the State has failed in its constitutional obligation to follow the process of land acquisition before taking over the private property of a citizen.”
How discolouration of Saree on first use led to a ₹36,500 Consumer Court Award!
The complainant purchased 14 sarees from IHA Designs for his wife and relatives for his sister-in-law’s engagement function upon being influenced by the advertisements promising curated selections and high-quality craftsmanship.
‘Duty of Electricity Board to ensure live wires don’t touch trees’; Gujarat HC upholds Rs. 6.25 Lakhs compensation for death due to electrocution
In the present case, the live wires were hanging and had come near to the ground while touching the trees. Thereafter, due to negligence on the part of the board, the Respondent 2’s son died untimely.
Bombay HC directs Yes Bank to pay Rs 50,000 compensation for delay in opening bank account over Aadhaar insistence
“The petitioner pointed out the orders made by the Supreme Court in the Aadhaar case and contended that insisting on an Aadhaar Card for opening a Bank account was not legal or proper.”
Kerala HC awards Rs. 53 Lakhs to woman rendered disabled in 19-year-old childhood road accident case; says “human suffering can’t be measured in money”
“The appellant was a first standard student at the time of the accident. Due to the injuries sustained, she was unable to continue her education. As a result, she was deprived of the opportunity to experience the normal joys of childhood, adolescence, and youth. In fact, she remained confined to a small room, completely dependent on others, through no fault of her own.”
‘Can’t be made to suffer due to authorities’ default’; Gujarat HC grants Rs 25 Lakhs financial aid to wife of deceased worker in Govt. fair price shop
“The Government Resolution confers financial benefits as a benevolent resolution acknowledging the contribution of such employees who have expired while performing essential services during the Covid-19 pandemic on behalf of the State Government.”
Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Petition challenging constitutionality of Clause 3.9 of Indian Railways’ New Innovative Ideas scheme 2018
The present petition is filed by petitioner, who provides services for packing of two-wheelers, parcels, and passenger luggage with optional door pickup and delivery at Visakhapatnam Railway Station, seeking extension of his license period for seven months.
Delhi HC grants Rs 8 lakhs compensation to a man whose leg was amputated in a 10-year-old railways accident case
“This Court has no hesitation in holding that the reasons given by the Railways Claim Tribunal in rejecting the claim are absolutely perverse. The plea that the injuries were suffered by the appellant/claimant due to his own criminal negligence is also not fathomable in law.”
Supreme Court pulls up Government of Haryana for non-compliance in manual scavenging compensation case; Orders Chief Secretary’s Personal Presence
“It appears that the State of Haryana has not paid any attention to our order dated 3-1-2025 nor has looked into the representation filed by the petitioner”
Motor Vehicles Act | SC issues extensive directions on dispensation of large amounts of compensation lying deposited with MACT & Labour Courts
“These directions shall continue to bind the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal and the Commissioners under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 till rule-making power is properly exercised by the Government”.