Abandoning Arbitration Proceedings Bars Fresh Section 11 Application On Same Cause Of Action: Supreme Court Department Must Lead Evidence, Examine Witnesses To Prove Charges Unless Employee Clearly Admits Guilt: Supreme Court Order IX Rule 13 And Section 96 CPC Have Distinct Scopes; Minor Unrepresented In Original Suit Can Seek Setting Aside Ex-Parte Decree: Supreme Court Minor Heir Cannot Be Expected To Respond To Public Notice Independently: Supreme Court Sets Aside Ex Parte Succession Certificate Supreme Court Restores Acquittal In POCSO Case, Holds DNA Evidence Not Infallible If Blood Sample Collection Is Disputed Bar Under Section 197 CrPC Applies At Stage Of Cognizance; Subsequent Notification Cannot Invalidate Valid Proceedings: Supreme Court State Cannot Apply Harsher Remission Policy Retrospectively To Deny Premature Release: Supreme Court Superficial Bail Orders In Dowry Death Cases Weaken Public Faith In Judiciary: Supreme Court Cancels Husband's Bail Non-Deposit of Balance Amount During Suit Doesn't Prove Lack Of Readiness: Bombay High Court Grants Specific Performance Of 1978 Oral Agreement Teacher Appointed In 'Pass' Graduate Category Entitled To Higher Pay Scale Upon Acquiring Master's Degree During Service: Calcutta High Court Ex-Parte Maintenance Order Under Section 144 BNSS Must Be Challenged Before Family Court First, Direct Revision Not Maintainable: Allahabad High Court Occupant Cannot Be Denied Electricity Merely Because Decree-Holder Demands Disconnection Pending Eviction: Andhra Pradesh High Court

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