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Bombay High Court Allows Petition Challenging Casino License Cancellation in Daman — Violation of Natural Justice and Unconstitutional Conditions. Held that cancellation of license without prior notice and opportunity of hearing is violative of principles of natural justice and that conditions imposing restrictions on casino operations are ultra vires the Constitution....

The petitioners, Delta Corp Limited and its director, own and operate a five-star hotel called 'The Deltin' in Varkund, Nani-Daman. The respondent is the Administration of the Union Territory of Daman...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Land Acquisition Under Maharashtra Industrial Development Act, 1961 — Petitioner Fails to Demonstrate Any Legal Right or Violation of Principles of Natural Justice. The Court Held That the Act Does Not Provide for a Hearing Before Issuance of Notification Under Section 6, and the Acquisition Was for a Public Purpose....

The petitioner, Dilip Mahadev Marne, through his power of attorney holder, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, challengi...

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Bombay High Court Allows Refund of Stamp Duty Paid Under Mistake of Law — Petitioner Entitled to Refund of Rs. 3,00,100/- for Electronic Stamps Purchased Under Wrong Scheme Code. Mistake of Law Does Not Bar Refund When Stamps Not Used and No Unjust Enrichment....

The petitioner, Manjeet Singh, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking a refund of stamp duty paid under a mistake of law. The petitioner had signed a letter of allotment for purcha...

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High Court of Karnataka Adjudicates Writ Appeal Against Single Judge's Dismissal of Petition on Extension of Tenure of Raichur Municipal Councillors. Appeal Focuses on Interpretation of Section 503 of Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act and Exclusion of Administrator Period from Five-Year Term....

The writ appeal arose from the dismissal of W.P.No.202910/2025 by the learned Single Judge of the High Court of Karnataka, which had been filed by 23 councillors of the Raichur City Municipal Council ...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim, Upholds Sole Negligence of Bus Driver. The Court held that the insurance company failed to prove contributory negligence by the deceased motorcyclist, as the evidence including FIR and charge sheet pointed to the bus driver's rash driving....

The appeal was filed by the United India Insurance Company Limited challenging the award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Periyakulam, in M.C.O.P. No.99 of 2017 dated 28.02.2025. The claim petit...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Pro Bono Publico Petition Seeking Affidavit from Candidates Contesting Multiple Constituencies. Court holds that Section 33(7) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 already limits a candidate to contest from a maximum of two constituencies, and no further affidavit is required....

The petitioner, K. Mani, filed a pro bono publico writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Madras High Court, seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Chief Election Com...

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Madras High Court Allows Appeal in Guardians and Wards Act, Appoints Guardian for Minor Female Child Despite Religious Differences. Welfare of Child Held Paramount Under Section 17 of Guardians and Wards Act, 1890; Religion of Child Not Absolute Bar to Appointment of Guardian Under Religion-Neutral Statute....

The dispute arose from a petition filed by the appellant under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 to be appointed as the legal guardian of a minor female child. The appellant and his wife, a Hindu coup...

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Madras High Court Upholds Denial of Ordinary Leave to Convicts in Multiple Cases Due to Adverse Police Reports. Court Dismisses Petitions Seeking Leave for Convicts Convicted of Heinous Offences, Holding That Prison Authorities' Discretion Under Tamil Nadu Prison Rules Must Be Exercised Based on Objective Assessment of Threat to Public Order....

The judgment involves four writ petitions filed by family members of convicts seeking ordinary leave for the convicts. The petitioners are Rajammal (mother of convict Sankar), Ramar (brother of convic...

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Madras High Court Dismisses Second Appeal in Obstruction Application, Upholds Execution Court's Order. Pendente Lite Purchaser Cannot Raise Defense of Bonafide Purchaser; Decree Against Vendor Binds Subsequent Purchaser....

The second appeal arose from execution proceedings in a suit for declaration of title and recovery of possession. The respondent Balan had filed O.S.No.183 of 1986 against Lakshmiammal and others, inc...

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Madras High Court Disposes of Writ Petition Against Encroachment Removal Notice, Directs Authorities to Follow Due Process Before Eviction. Encroachment Notice Not Giving Cause for Writ Petition; Authority Must Consider Explanation and Complete Enforcement Within Twelve Weeks Following Relevant Statutes....

The writ petition was filed by five individuals under Article 226 of the Constitution before the High Court of Judicature at Madras. They sought to quash a notice dated 26.02.2024 issued by the Specia...

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