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"Minority Status Does Not Exempt Prior Permission Requirement for Non-Teaching Staff Appointments in Aided Colleges" High Court denies approval for appointments made without prior permission, upholding the mandate for transparency and uniformity in the recruitment process....

The High Court addressed whether minority institutions require prior permission from the Education Department when appointing non-teaching staff in aided colleges. The petitioners, appointed as Labora...

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Partition Dispute Judgment: Unregistered Partition Deed Not Subject to Stamp Duty and Penalty Requirement. The Bombay High Court held that an unregistered partition deed recording a family arrangement does not require impounding for stamp duty or registration, and ordered a refund of penalties....

The High Court in this Writ Petition addressed the legality of an order by the trial Court that sent an unregistered partition deed to the Collector of Stamps for assessing stamp duty and penalty. The...

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Case on Pre-emption Rights in Hindu Succession for Co-Heirs and Application of Hindu Succession Act, 1956. A detailed analysis of the right of pre-emption among Class I heirs, testamentary succession, and limitations under Hindu Succession Act, 1956, with reference to family property and co-heir rights....

This case examines the right of pre-emption among Class I heirs in Hindu succession when property devolves upon them. The appellants, heirs of Sushilabai, filed suit to assert their statutory right un...

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Legal Heirs and Tenant Rights: A Case of Bonafide Requirement Amid Successive Legal Battles. A nuanced exploration of tenancy rights, successor claims, and bonafide need in the High Court of Bombay....

The Bombay High Court dealt with a revision application against an eviction order grounded on the bonafide requirement of the original tenant, who passed away during proceedings. The court ultimately ...

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Accident Compensation Appeal Dismissed by Tribunal Based on Annual Income and Dependency Considerations. Tribunal dismisses appeal against assessed income and compensation in motor accident claim, considering dependency and multiplier principles....

An appeal was filed challenging the Tribunal’s assessment of the deceased’s income and the calculated compensation for his family due to his untimely death in a motor accident. The appellant insur...

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"High Court Quashes Obscenity Confiscation of Artistic Nudes – Upholds Artistic Freedom and Contemporary Standards" "Art is not Obscenity – Customs Authorities Directed to Release Confiscated Artworks."...

Facts and Procedural History Parties Involved Petitioner: B.K. Polimex India Private Limited Respondents: Union of India, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Assistant Commissioner o...

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Refund Rejection Orders Quashed Due to Breach of Rule 92(3) of CGST Rules, 2017 and Violation of Natural Justice. Rejection of refund applications overturned on grounds of non-compliance with procedural rules and denial of opportunity for hearing....

The Petitioner challenged the rejection of its refund application by the department on the grounds of procedural irregularities and a breach of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules, 2017. T...

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Tenant’s Unauthorized Permanent Constructions on Rented Premises Lead to Eviction Order by Bombay High Court. The Bombay High Court upheld eviction due to permanent structural alterations without landlord consent, as per Section 13(1)(b) of the Bombay Rent Act, emphasizing unauthorized tenant alterations constitute a valid eviction ground....

Key Acts and Sections Discussed Bombay Rent, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947 Section 13(1)(b): Prohibits tenant from erecting permanent structures on rented premises without the ...

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"Partition Suit Remanded for Inclusion of Joint Family Properties in Fresh Decision" "Appellate Court remands partition suit back to trial court for inclusion of all ancestral properties, ensuring equitable division among coparceners."...

1. Appeal Background:The appellant, defendant No. 2 in Civil Suit No. 110 of 2012, has appealed the First Appellate Court’s decision to remand the partition suit for fresh hearing after the trial co...

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"High Court Dismisses Criminal Revision: Upholds Conviction and Sentence for Assault with Deadly Weapons under IPC" "Revision dismissed as Court upholds sentences, clarifying application of constructive criminal liability under Section 149 of IPC."...

Facts of the CaseThe applicants (accused) challenged their convictions under Sections 504, 506, 143, 147, 148, 324, 326, read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), by both the Judicial Magi...