Madras High Court
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Administrative and Public Law
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30 ARTICLES
Calcutta High Court
Municipal closure and enlistment suspension require prior show-cause notice and hearing.
The petitioner operated a guest-house business under the name and style of M/s. Murari Lal Murarka from premises no. 5C, Earl Street, Kolkata.3 MIN READ↗
Telangana High Court
Revenue authorities cannot cancel mutations where disputed title requires adjudication by a civil court.
The dispute concerned agricultural land admeasuring Ac.3.00 in Sy.No.727/1 at Chinnagudur Village, Mahabubabad District, including Ac.1.00 in Sy.No.727/1/A. The petitioners claimed title through succession from Murari...5 MIN READ↗
Odisha High Court
An enforcement order passed before the statutory hearing violates natural justice and is unsustainable.
The petitioner, a private limited company, challenged an order dated 11 September 2026 passed by the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Authorised Officer, ODA Court (NZ), BMC, in UAP Case No. 863 of 2026 (NZ), concerning allege...3 MIN READ↗
Odisha High Court
Successful entrance examination does not cure ineligibility under mandatory admission criteria.
The petitioner applied for admission to NLUO’s three-year LL.B. course for the academic year 2026–2027 under the Odisha Domicile Reservation Category.4 MIN READ↗
Madhya Pradesh High Court
Land acquisition proceedings lapse where possession is not taken and compensation remains unpaid.
The petitioners claimed ownership and possession of agricultural land situated at Village Kumerdi, Tehsil Sanwer, District Indore, acquired for Indore Development Authority’s Town Development Scheme No. 139. The IDA i...5 MIN READ↗
Madhya Pradesh High Court
Blacklisting cannot stand where authorities ignore the contractor’s reply and pass a non-speaking order.
The respondents invited tenders for execution of the Pithampur Town Sewerage Project under the AMRUT 2.0 Scheme. The petitioners were declared the lowest bidders, their bids were accepted, and agreements were executed.3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Writ jurisdiction cannot assess the adequacy of reasons supporting a reasoned enlistment-renewal rejection.
The petitioner was enlisted as a Class ‘C’ contractor for military engineering services, with enlistment valid until 31 December 2015, and thereafter renewed until 31 December 2020.3 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
Sports authority must decide disputed competition representation after hearing the petitioner and gold medallist.
The petitioner challenged the conduct and result of the Under-19 Boys 75+ kg Silambam quarter-final bout held during the Chief Minister’s Trophy 2026, Madurai District, on 9 September 2026.2 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
Electricity restoration on livelihood grounds does not authorize operations without pollution-control compliance and approval.
The petitioner, Santhi, widow of Late Mani Vallatharasu and mother of five children, operated M/s. Sandhiveeran Crusher at Survey Nos. 32/3, 32/5, 32/6, 33/2 and 33/3, Themavur Village, Pudukkottai District.2 MIN READ↗
Madhya Pradesh High Court
Appellate authorities must consider every material ground and issue reasoned, speaking orders.
The petitioner, a police personnel, was subjected to departmental proceedings concerning alleged fraudulent transactions involving the sale and mortgaging of a house and the obtaining of loans, allegedly in violation...3 MIN READ↗
Madhya Pradesh High Court
Quasi-judicial appellate orders affecting service rights must be reasoned, speaking, and based on relevant considerations.
The petitioner, Constable No. 326, was undergoing police training during 2015–2016.3 MIN READ↗
Bombay High Court
Genuine pre-Constitutional caste records cannot be rejected solely for failure of the affinity test.
The petitioner challenged the order dated 24 December 2004 by which the Caste Scrutiny Committee invalidated her caste certificate dated 4 August 1988 claiming membership of the Thakur Scheduled Tribe.4 MIN READ↗
Bombay High Court
A real sibling’s caste validity certificate warrants corresponding recognition of the claimant’s tribal status.
The petitioner claimed to belong to the “Thakur” Scheduled Tribe under Entry 44, Part IX of the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, and had been issued a caste certificate on 27 February 1991.3 MIN READ↗
Bombay High Court
Authentic pre-Constitution records identifying Thakur carry primacy; affinity testing cannot alone defeat Scheduled Tribe claims.
The petitioner claimed to belong to the Thakur, Scheduled Tribe community for service purposes. She had obtained a caste certificate from the Executive Magistrate, Amalner, on 22 April 1983. Her employer referred the...3 MIN READ↗
Bombay High Court
Caste validity granted to a close blood relative requires issuance of validity to the claimant.
The petitioner claimed membership of the Thakur Scheduled Tribe under Entry 44 of Part IX of the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950.2 MIN READ↗
Patna High Court
Pending representations must be decided after personal hearing through a reasoned order.
The petitioners challenged, inter alia, the termination of their Handling and Transportation Contract at the Central Warehouse, Kishanganj; blacklisting and debarment for five years; forfeiture of their performance-se...3 MIN READ↗
Patna High Court
Writ challenge to contractual debarment dismissed for prolonged delay while contracted work remained incomplete.
The petitioner, a proprietary construction concern, was awarded work for construction of a Model School at Rampurva, Mainatand, West Champaran, pursuant to a Notice Inviting Tender dated 6 July 2018.3 MIN READ↗![Departmental proceedings cannot be sustained on vague charges.. Gian Chand vs Comm. Of Police. CAT - ['Delhi']. LawLens](/stories/thumbnails/departmental-proceedings-cannot-be-sustained-on-vague-charges-871dcbba0d0544ecabc408e9ac2681bf.webp)
CAT - ['Delhi']
Departmental proceedings cannot be sustained on vague charges.
The applicant, an Inspector in the Delhi Police, was proceeded against departmentally for allegedly losing an official Tetra wireless set while returning home after performing duty at the Lahore Bus Sewa terminal on t...4 MIN READ↗![SC/ST reservation rules continue to govern promotions arising from cadre restructuring.. Diptimoy Dutta vs Eastern Railway. CAT - ['Kolkata']. LawLens](/stories/thumbnails/sc-st-reservation-rules-continue-to-govern-promotions-arising-from-cadre-restructuring-b8384c829dee4238aea5e0806bee4cb6.webp)
CAT - ['Kolkata']
SC/ST reservation rules continue to govern promotions arising from cadre restructuring.
The applicant, a Senior Publicity Inspector under the Chief Public Relations Officer, Eastern Railway, claimed promotion to the post of Chief Publicity Inspector pursuant to Railway Board’s restructuring order, RBE No...3 MIN READ↗![An employee already posted as Loco Pilot Passenger (EMU) cannot claim newly created LPP (Loco) posts.. Subrata Ranjan Das vs Eastern Railway. CAT - ['Kolkata']. LawLens](/stories/thumbnails/an-employee-already-posted-as-loco-pilot-passenger-emu-cannot-claim-newly-created-lpp-loco-653f5fdc56154b279e9e80bb3a069a93.webp)
CAT - ['Kolkata']
An employee already posted as Loco Pilot Passenger (EMU) cannot claim newly created LPP (Loco) posts.
The applicant, working as a Loco Pilot Passenger under Eastern Railway, Sealdah Division, sought consideration for appointment/posting as Loco Pilot Passenger (Loco) instead of Loco Pilot Passenger (EMU/MEMU).3 MIN READ↗![Quashing disciplinary proceedings requires grant of vigilance clearance and consideration for consequential absorption benefits.. RAJENDRA MATHUR vs TELECOMMUNICATION. CAT - ['Delhi']. LawLens](/stories/thumbnails/quashing-disciplinary-proceedings-requires-grant-of-vigilance-clearance-and-consideration-a0899b65862541359702ac7b8181abfe.webp)
CAT - ['Delhi']
Quashing disciplinary proceedings requires grant of vigilance clearance and consideration for consequential absorption benefits.
The applicant challenged the respondents’ order dated 29 September 2023, by which vigilance clearance was denied and his absorption in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) was not processed.3 MIN READ↗
Tripura High Court
Review jurisdiction cannot be used to reargue issues already decided.
NIT Agartala initiated recruitment for non-teaching posts, including Office/Lab Attendant, through advertisements dated 02.11.2019 and 15.09.2021.3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Vending may continue pending legal-heir substitution, subject to prescribed conditions and Town Vending Committee determination.
The Petitioner claimed to be the daughter and sole surviving legal heir of Late Shri Jagat Singh, to whom NDMC had allotted Tehbazari Site No. N-132, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, measuring approximately 4 × 3 feet.3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Ex gratia compensation is confined to employees directly assigned COVID-19 duties, not routine duties.
The petitioner’s husband, Kamal Kishore, was employed as a Safai Karamchari with the New Delhi Municipal Council since 2003. He tested positive for COVID-19 on 13 June 2020 and died from the infection on 17 June 2020.2 MIN READ↗
Punjab and Haryana High Court
Comparable sale deeds prevail over mechanically adopted previous awards in determining land acquisition compensation.
The appeals arose under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, against the award dated 23.01.2017 passed by the Additional District Judge, Panipat, in respect of land acquired in Village Siwah, Tehsil and Distr...3 MIN READ↗
Odisha High Court
The 2017 Rules cannot retrospectively invalidate a resident certificate valid under the 1984 Rules.
The petitioner applied for the post of Secretary of Ambajhari Service Cooperative Society Limited pursuant to the Society’s advertisement dated 28 February 2014.3 MIN READ↗
Allahabad High Court
Writ jurisdiction is unavailable for purely contractual termination disputes with private unaided educational institutions absent a public-law element.
The petitioner challenged her termination from service by a privately managed, unaided educational institution/trust.3 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
Mandatory examination instructions bind candidates; non-compliance warrants rejection without sympathy-based relaxation.
The respondent applied for direct recruitment to the post of Combined Engineering Subordinate Services pursuant to the TNPSC notification dated 03.02.2023 and appeared for the examination.3 MIN READ↗
Madras High Court
CBLR Regulation 17’s mandatory 90-day period bars revocation proceedings initiated beyond limitation.
The petitioner, a customs broker, held a customs broker licence issued under the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018 (“CBLR 2018”). The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence alleged that the petitioner had knowi...3 MIN READ↗No articles match these filters.