Public Service – Reporting of Vacancies – Candidates included in ranked list – No right to claim all vacancies must be reported – Candidates have right against reported vacancies only – State must provide explanation if vacancies not reported – Arbitrary non-reporting can be challenged – KAT misdirected inquiry into vacancies arising from promotions &ndash...
Landlord-Tenant Dispute – Notice Requirement – Eviction sought under Section 21 – Notice given did not comply with six-month requirement – Application filed after expiry of six months – Tenant did not raise objection at trial or appellate stage – Objection raised for first time in writ petition – High Court allowed writ petition on this ground – Supr...
Civil Appeal – Insurance Dispute – Challenge to NCDRC Judgment- The appellants contest the liability to pay a sum along with interest to the respondent, challenging the judgment of the NCDRC. The validity of the insurance policy and the coverage of a fire accident under the policy are at issue. The appellant's argument of policy cancellation lacks substantiating evidence. The NCDRC...
Civil Suit – Declaration of Ownership – Registration of Sale Deed – Registration subject to adjudication by competent civil court – Cancellation deed cannot be registered unilaterally – Subject matter of pending suit – High Court's reliance on Satya Pal Anand v. State of Madhya Pradesh (2016) 10 SCC 767 correct – Suit to determine rights – Appeal...
Consumer Protection – Pre-deposit Condition – Section 51 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 – Pre-deposit of 50% mandatory for appeal before National Commission – Intended to avoid frivolous appeals – Pre-deposit condition distinct from conditions for stay – National Commission can conditionally stay State Commission orders with deposit of entire or higher amo...
National Award for Teachers (NAT) Scheme – Revised selection procedure – Petitioners sought revision of selection procedure and accommodation of every candidate – Respondent opposed revision, stating it was based on expert opinion and relevant criteria – Court disposed of the writ petition, granting liberty to make a detailed representation to the respondent for revision of...
Delimitation Act 2002 – Section 10A and Representation of the People Act 1950 – Section 8A – Constitutionality challenged – Deferral of delimitation exercise in a State due to threats to unity, integrity, peace, and public order – Rescission of deferment order and entrusting delimitation exercise to the Election Commission – Challenge to the political inclusivit...
Civil Appeal – Delay in payment of privilege leave encashment to retired employees – High Court's order directing payment of interest – Special leave petitions challenging High Court's orders – Petitioners' delay in releasing amounts payable – Division Bench dismissing Special Appeal – Affidavit filed by petitioners found unsatisfactory – Compl...
Civil Appeal – Challenge to National Green Tribunal Order – Non-compliance of STP regulations – Imposition of interim compensation – Quantum of compensation disputed – Lack of reasons for imposition of higher amount – Appellant challenges lack of reasoning – Tribunal’s decision lacks recorded reasons – Remand for reconsideration of interim comp...
Civil Procedure – Additional Evidence in Appeal – Section 107 and Order 41 Rule 27 CPC – Appellate Court's discretion to admit additional evidence – High Court erred in dismissing appeal without deciding application for additional evidence – Appellate Court should consider application and evidence when deciding appeal – Dismissal of appeal without considerin...