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High Court of Karnataka Allows Parole for Convict in NDPS Case Despite Bar Under Section 32A — Distinguishes Parole from Remission. The Court held that Section 32A of NDPS Act does not bar parole as parole is a temporary release for a specific purpose and not a remission or suspension of sentence....

The petitioner, Arjun S/o Lakkappa Hurakannavar, a convict under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act), was serving his sentence at Central Prison, Kalaburagi. He filed a...

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High Court Directs Speedy Disposal of Matrimonial Case Pending Since 2016 — Right to Speedy Justice Under Article 21. Petitioner's Right to Speedy Trial Under Article 21 of the Constitution of India Upheld; Family Court Directed to Dispose of Matrimonial Case Under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Within Three Months....

The petitioner, Sri N. Rajeev, filed a writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India seeking a direction to the Vth Additional Judge, Family Court, Bangalore, to dispose of his matrimon...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeals by Owner in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence of Deceased. Owner held not liable for negligence of driver where deceased was a gratuitous passenger in a goods vehicle, but contributory negligence of deceased reduces insurer's liability....

The case involves multiple appeals filed by the owner of a goods vehicle (tractor) against the judgment and award of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Davangere, which had awarded compensation of R...

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Bombay High Court Allows Accused's Discharge in Corruption Case Due to Lack of Valid Sanction Under Section 19 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Absence of Sanction from Competent Authority Renders Prosecution Void and Accused Entitled to Discharge....

The case involves a criminal application filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 by the applicant/accused, Kamlakar Sharad Visale, challenging the order dated 15.01.2020 passed...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petitioner's Claim for Additional Alternate Land After 49-Year Delay. Writ petition seeking allotment of 80R land under Nazare Project rejected as grossly delayed and lacking explanation for laches....

The petitioner, Nana Narayan Bhalerao (since deceased, through his legal heir Jalindar Nana Bhalerao), filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution before the Bombay High Court seeking ...

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Bombay High Court Revisits Land Allotment Dispute Between Project Affected Persons Under Maharashtra Project Affected Persons Rehabilitation Act, 1999 After Remand. The Court Determines the Validity of Deputy Collector's Orders Dated 02.01.2020 and 17.02.2020 on Merits After Supreme Court Set Aside Previous High Court Order....

The dispute arose between two sets of project affected persons under the Maharashtra Project Affected Persons Rehabilitation Act, 1999, both claiming entitlement to alternate land bearing Gat No. 401/...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in MVAT Case — Works Contract Valuation Must Exclude Land Value Under Rule 58. Land value deduction under Rule 58 of MVAT Rules is mandatory for works contracts involving transfer of immovable property, and the Tribunal erred in restricting deduction to 20%....

The Appellant, Oasis Realty, an association of persons registered under the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act, 2002 (MVAT Act) and Central Sales Tax Act, 1956, is engaged in construction, development, a...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Refusal to Set Aside Ex-Parte Decree in Partition Suit. Appellant Failed to Prove Sufficient Cause for Non-Appearance Under Order IX Rule 13 CPC....

The appeal arose from an order of the City Civil Court dismissing the appellant's Notice of Motion to set aside an ex-parte decree in a partition suit. The suit was filed by the original plaintiff (de...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Forest Notification and Collector's Order Under Maharashtra Private Forest Act. Land Declared as Forest in 1960 Notification Cannot Be Challenged After Decades; Collector's Suo Motu Order Under Section 22(5) Upheld....

The petitioners, claiming to be owners of land in Survey No.245/4B, Kavesar, Thane, challenged an order dated 27 March 2015 passed suo motu by the District Collector, Thane under Section 22(5) of the ...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Stay of Departmental Enquiry During Criminal Trial in EPF Fraud Case. Held that departmental proceedings and criminal trial can proceed simultaneously as charges are distinct and no prejudice is caused to the delinquent employee....

The petitioner, Shiva Shankar Mamidi, a Data Processing Assistant in the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), challenged an interim order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) dated 27...