Appointment of Nambardar (Para 6 & 7): The prerogative of the District Collector. Such an appointment should not be disturbed unless a gross irregularity or error is established.
Referenced: Sukhjinder Pal Singh Vs. State of Punjab and others, 2016(2) L.A.R. 447.
Age (Para 8): A relevant factor in the appointment of Nambardar.
Referenced: Mahavir Sing...
Appointment of Lambardar - Petitioner's challenge to multiple orders and decisions - Eligibility dispute - COVID-19 pandemic impact on application process - Alleged undue influence - Dismissal of earlier Lambardar - Fresh procedure initiated - Orders of Collector, Divisional Commissioner, and Revisional Authority upheld - Quashing of decisions sought by petitioner - Application of proper proce...
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act – Conflict between Statutory Provisions and Standing Orders – Sections 52A, 15-61-85 of NDPS Act – Representative samples of seized contraband – Section 52A(2)(c) requires samples in presence of a Magistrate – Standing Orders require samples on the spot – Held, statutory provisions prevail over Standing Orders &ndas...
Civil Appeal - Valuation of Suit - Amendment of Plaint - Declaration and Cancellation of Property Documents - Dispute over Ad Valorem Court Fee - Appeal against High Court Order under Article 227 of the Constitution - Directions to Revalue Suit and Pay Court Fee - Trial Court Dismisses Applications for Amendment and Rejects Plaint - Petition before High Court - High Court allows Petition and Order...
Suspension of Medical Practitioner's License - Contempt of Court Proceedings - Jurisdiction of Court - Punishment under Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 - Nature of Punishment specified in the Act - Examination of whether suspension of medical practitioner's license is alien to the specified punishments under the Act. (Para 10 and 20)
National Medical Commission Act, 2019 - Governance of Me...
Service Law - Jurisdiction - Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) - Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 - Writ Petition NO.9407 of 2023 - The petitioner challenges the dismissal of his Original Application (O.A.) by the CAT on grounds of lack of jurisdiction (Para 2).
Deputation - Effect on Employment - The petitioner's appointment as a Registrar with the Armed Forces Tribunal was on...
Family Courts Act, 1984 – Purpose and Objectives – [Para 26-28]
The Family Courts Act, 1984 was enacted to establish family courts for the speedy settlement of family disputes, specifically related to marriage, divorce, custody, guardianship, maintenance, and other familial issues. The Act aimed to simplify and expedite resolution, promote conciliation, protect women’s rights,...
Civil Appeal – Appellant challenging the dismissal of its appeal against the Employees State Insurance Court’s order – Definition of “Factory” and “manufacturing process” under the Employees State Insurance Act – Dispute whether the appellant-firm falls within the ambit of the definition – Relevant provisions of the ESI Act and Factories Act ex...
Property Dispute – Will Execution – Challenge to the validity of a Will executed by the deceased Ajmer Singh in favor of the appellant, Pritam Kaur – Trial Court upheld the Will, but the First Appellate Court reversed the decision citing suspicious circumstances – High Court scrutinized the evidence and circumstances. [Para 1-8]
Burden of Proof – Propound...
Recovery of excess payments made to employees – Whether permissible in law – Guidelines provided by Supreme Court – Court emphasized equitable consideration in cases of recovery, taking into account employee hardship and employer’s right.
Assured Career Progression (ACP) and Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) schemes – Intended to provide financia...