WRIT PETITION NO. 5634 OF 2014...
Three writ petitions were filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by a group of workers, including Aayas and Ward Boys, challenging the common judgment and order dated 11.12.2013 of the I...
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Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petitions Challenging Cancellation of B.Ed. Degree Equivalence for Primary Teacher Appointments. Court holds that B.Ed. degree obtained through distance education from NCTE-recognized institution is valid for primary teacher recruitment under Section 23(2) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009....
The judgment concerns two writ petitions filed by a group of teachers who had obtained Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degrees through distance education mode from institutions recognized by the Nationa...
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Bombay High Court Partially Allows Challenge to Arbitral Award in Insurance Dispute — Floater Policy Interpretation Upheld. Court remits issue of loss assessment for reconsideration under Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996....
The petitioner, M/s. Boghara Polyfab Private Limited, had obtained a Fire and Special Perils Policy from the respondent, National Insurance Company Limited, for the period 4th August 2003 to 3rd Augus...
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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Landlord's Revision in Rent Control Matter — Tenant's Right to Restoration of Possession Upheld Under Section 36(3) of Karnataka Rent Act, 1999. Landlord failed to prove bona fide requirement for demolition and reconstruction; tenant entitled to restoration of possession after reconstruction....
The case involves a landlord, Shri Chandranath Padesoor, who filed a revision petition under Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, challenging an order dated 29/11/2008 passed by the I-Add...
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Bombay High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Actress in Obscenity Case for Lack of Sanction Under Section 196 CrPC. Complaint under Section 292 IPC for alleged obscene film content fails as prior sanction of State Government was not obtained....
The case involves a criminal revision application filed by Mallika Sherawat (alias Reema Lamba), a film actress, seeking to quash Criminal Complaint No.27/2009 pending before the Judicial Magistrate F...
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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Superannuation at 60 Years — Upholds Government's Refusal to Extend Service Age Based on Confidential Report Grades. Court holds that clause 11(4) of Government Resolution dated 05.03.2011 requiring minimum three 'A' and two 'B+' grades in preceding five years is mandatory and not arbitrary....
The petitioner, Dr. Reeta Harode, a government employee, reached the age of 60 years on 31.10.2013. She sought extension of her superannuation age up to 62 years under the Government Resolution dated ...
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Bombay High Court at Goa Quashes Criminal Proceedings in Neighbour Dispute Case Due to Absence of Prima Facie Case for House Trespass and Intentional Insult. FIR under Sections 452, 504 IPC and Section 8(2) of Goa Children's Act, 2003 set aside as allegations did not constitute criminal trespass or intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace....
The petitioner, Smt. Smita Khaunte, filed a Criminal Writ Petition before the Bombay High Court at Goa seeking quashing of FIR No. 248/2014 registered at Panaji Town Police Station and the subsequent ...
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Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Against Scientist in Recruitment Scam Case — Lack of Prima Facie Evidence of Criminal Conspiracy or Corruption. Allegations of Irregular Recruitment Without Sanction Under Section 19 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Cannot Sustain Prosecution....
The petitioner, Dr. Dhananjai Kumar Pandey, a Scientist at the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR), Goa, filed a Criminal Writ Petition seeking quashing of FIR No.RC/6(A)/2014/CBI...
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Bombay High Court Allows Insurance Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence of Deceased. Deceased pedestrian held 50% contributorily negligent for crossing highway without care; insurer's liability reduced proportionately under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....
The case arises from a motor accident claim filed by the legal heirs of a deceased pedestrian against the owner and insurer of a truck. The accident occurred on a highway when the deceased was crossin...
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Bombay High Court Allows Arbitration Petition Challenging Arbitral Award on Grounds of Patent Illegality and Public Policy. Court sets aside award for ignoring contractual terms and failing to consider counterclaims....
The judgment concerns two arbitration petitions arising out of the same arbitral award. The petitioners (original respondents) challenged the award under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation...
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