Writ Court cannot resolve Private/Contractual Disputes or Questions of Ownership in Land Dispute Cases: Calcutta High Court
Calcutta High Court opined that such disputes should be resolved by the Civil Court.
Justice Bibek Chaudhuri
No public interest involved in distributorship decision amidst land ownership dispute; Calcutta High Court upholds LPG distributorship grant
Calcutta High Court held that when a decision involves a commercial transaction, it is primarily governed by commercial considerations not any public interest.
Calcutta High Court dismisses challenge to appointment of Fair Price Shop dealer on meeting of all eligibility criteria
Calcutta High Court observed that the Courts should refrain from interfering in the grant of contracts or licenses unless there is clear arbitrariness or malafide conduct.
Expression of Interest must adhere to principles of fairness and non-discrimination; lack of transparency renders it arbitrary: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court held that an Expression of Interest can be treated as an offer if it lacks consideration and obliges one party to accept it without the opportunity to make a counteroffer.
‘Kerosene oil — Poor Man’s Fuel’; Calcutta High Court directs Central Government to establish policy for subsidised Kerosene oil prices for consumers
Calcutta High Court acknowledges the Central Government’s efforts to promote cleaner fuels but emphasizes the importance of ensuring that essential commodities like kerosene remain accessible to those who depend on them for their basic needs.
Calcutta High Court restrains Irrigation and Waterways Department from encroaching private land
The Calcutta High Court ruled in favor of the petitioners, finding that the respondents had not acquired the land in question and issued a writ of mandamus to restrain the encroachment.
Calcutta High Court upholds cessation of Letter of Intent due to unauthorized change in business structure
Calcutta High Court observed that the petitioner admitted the mistake of changing the business structure without obtaining prior approval.
Lapsed acquisition notice yields compensation entitlement under 2013 Land Acquisition Act: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court held that since the acquired land had been used for public purposes, compensation under the Act, 2013 should be provided to the petitioners.