Civil Procedure – Eviction of Tenant – Bona Fide Need – Landlord sought eviction of tenant based on personal necessity – Tenant contested need and claimed sufficient accommodation existed – Appellate Authority reversed Rent Controller’s decision, upheld bona fide requirement – Long duration of proceedings, landlord’s death, and transfer of rights to ...
Workmen’s Compensation – Quantum of Compensation – Deceased workman was employed as a driver and died in a road accident – Compensation awarded based on minimum wages under G.O.Ms.No.58 dated 09.04.1991 – Evidence from the employer suggested a higher salary – High Court enhanced compensation to reflect actual salary as stated by the employer [Paras 1-13].
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Civil Procedure – Non-filing of Written Statement – Defendants failed to file written statement despite court orders – Case proceeded as undefended suit due to non-compliance [Paras 1-2].
Property Ownership and Tenancy – Plaintiff established ownership of multiple properties constituting “Karnani Mansion” – Plaintiff’s right to issue car parking s...
Public Interest Litigation – Construction and Management of Cattle Pounds – Petitioner seeks direction for the construction and maintenance of cattle pounds with requisite infrastructure to confine stray animals – State of Punjab, in response, submits status reports highlighting existing measures, financial assistance to Gaushalas, and relevant By-laws – Court concludes tha...
FTS under DTAA – Interpretation and Application - Income from advisory and consultancy services by IMG not meeting "make available" test under Article 13 – Tribunal erred in holding the income as FTS – Services rendered not transferring technology or knowledge enabling BCCI to apply independently [Paras 102-108].
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Civil Procedure – Addition of Parties – Petitioners challenged the order of the Appellate Court allowing the application under Order 1 Rule 10(2) read with Section 151 CPC for addition of parties – Contention that the Appellate Court did not properly consider the facts and circumstances – Petitioners argued the order was passed mechanically without due inquiry – High ...
Surplus Land – Permissible Area – Non-utilization – The Court held that the land declared as surplus cannot be utilized by the State until the permissible area and surplus area of the plaintiff have been separated and distinctively identified as per Section 14(1) of the Haryana Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1972. The proceedings under the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953...
Judicial Conduct – Misbehavior and Procedural Impropriety – Writ petition filed by Debt Recovery Tribunal Bar Association seeking inquiry into Presiding Officer’s conduct – Allegations of misbehavior, nepotism, and arbitrary orders – Previous petitions by private parties raised similar issues – Court directed a preliminary scrutiny by the Chairperson, DRAT &ndas...
Superannuation Pension – Effective Date of Pension – Retired employees of Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank challenged the date from which they were granted superannuation pension – Petitioners argued for pension commencement from the next day of their retirement, citing anomalies in the pension regulations and Supreme Court rulings – Court found regulations binding, noted petitio...
Family Law – Divorce – Grounds of Cruelty and Desertion – Appellant sought divorce alleging respondent’s disinterest in marriage, extra-marital relationship, and repeated desertion – Family Court dismissed petition citing lack of specific evidence and hearsay nature of allegations – Appellant’s claims of respondent’s cruelty and desertion found unsub...