Landlord-Tenant Dispute – Resolution of dispute between petitioners (landlords) and respondent (tenant) concerning the demised premises, with the landlord being a Trust and the tenant occupying under a lease dated 01.10.1972 – Rent initially Rs. 2,000/-, enhanced to Rs. 3,328/- [Para 2].
Settlement Terms Agreed by Parties – Tenant agrees to ejectment order based on grounds in ...
Writ - Issue of Protection in a Live-in Relationship – Addressed – The petitioners sought protection from interference and harassment by family members in their live-in relationship. They claimed their relationship was threatened by the respondent, primarily petitioner No.1's father. The petitioners also sought a legal mandate to prevent such interference and for the provision of s...
Tenant's Right to Electricity Connection – Ambit and Limitations – The petitioners, as tenants, seek an electricity connection independent of the landlord's consent. They rely on Supreme Court and Allahabad High Court precedents asserting tenants' rights to basic amenities like electricity. [Paras 2, 7, 8]
Occupier’s Right to Electricity – clarified...
Contempt Proceedings – Non-compliance with court orders – Appellant sought refund of excess amount paid over notified price for coal consignments in e-auction – Orders passed by High Court and Supreme Court directing refund – Contempt proceedings initiated due to non-compliance – Contempt application dismissed by High Court – Appeal against dismissal – Hig...
Constitutional Law – Right to Food – Scope of Article 21 – The Supreme Court addressed a petition seeking the implementation of Community Kitchens to combat hunger, malnutrition, and starvation. The petitioners invoked Article 21 of the Constitution, asserting the right to live with human dignity, including access to food and basic necessities. [Para 1-2]
National Fo...
Non-disclosure of Acquittal in Criminal Case – Impact on Employment – The Supreme Court considered the case of Ravindra Kumar, whose selection as a constable was canceled due to non-disclosure of an acquitted criminal case. The case raised questions about the implications of non-disclosure of acquittal in criminal cases for government employment. [Para 1-5, 14]
Character V...
Constitutional Law – Enemy Property – Custodian's Legal Status and Ownership – Court elaborated on the jurisprudential aspects of property ownership, distinguishing between ownership and possession. It critically analyzed the status of the Custodian under the Enemy Property Act, emphasizing that the Custodian, while holding statutory authority, does not acquire real ownership...
Recruitment Notification Validity - Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) notification for lecturer posts in Home Science without specifying subject specializations held valid - Tribunal and High Court erred in quashing the notification - Supreme Court found no mandate in recruitment rules for subject-wise specification - Set aside judgments, upheld recruitment process. [Paras 2-3, 8, 12, 17-...
Arbitration – Extension of Mandate – Application for Extension of Arbitral Tribunal’s Mandate under Section 29A of The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 – The Court considered an application for extension of the mandate of the arbitral tribunal under section 29A of the 1996 Act and exclusion of a specific period for the purpose of determining timeliness under the same ...
Fraudulent Manipulation of Revenue Records – Writ Petition – Challenge against orders by Additional Commissioner and Prescribed Authority – Petitioner contests fraudulent entry in revenue records by Ram Naresh (Lekhpal), manipulation of land records, and subsequent orders based on these fraudulent entries – Inquiry reveals unauthorized changes in records – Supreme Cou...