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Supreme Court Orders Central Empowered Committee to Identify Mining Leases Operating in Violation of Environmental and Forest Laws in Odisha. Court Finds Prima Facie Case of Illegal Mining and Directs Preparation of List of Defaulting Lessees for Interim Relief Under Article 32.

The writ petitions under Article 32 of the Constitution were filed by Common Cause and Prafulla Samantra, alleging rampant illegal mining in the Keonj...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Applications for Appointment of Arbitrator in Pending Suits Under Section 8 of Arbitration Act. Court holds that Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 applies only before filing of first statement on substance of dispute, not to pending suits.

The petitioner, HMT Watches Ltd., filed writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the orders passed by the Pr...

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Bombay High Court Transfers Investigation of Custodial Murder to CBI and Directs Registration of FIR Against Police Officers. The court found that the victim died due to injuries sustained while in police custody and that the investigation by CID was not impartial, warranting transfer to CBI.

The petitioners, wife, father, and brother of the deceased Shaikh Muhammed Shaikh Rustam, filed a criminal writ petition seeking transfer of investiga...

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Supreme Court Allows Workman's Appeal in Industrial Dispute — Scope of Enquiry Under Section 33(2)(b) of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Clarified. Labour Court's Order Rejecting Approval for Dismissal Restored as It Did Not Exceed Its Limited Jurisdiction.

The appeal arose from a dispute between John D'Souza, a workman, and the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). The workman joined as a b...

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Supreme Court of India: Judgment on Regulation and Approval of Genetically Modified Crops. Ensuring adherence to environmental safety, legal standards, and public health in the approval process for GM crops in India.

The Supreme Court of India concerning various writ petitions filed in public interest related to the regulation and approval of Genetically Modified (...

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Bombay High Court at Goa Quashes Lokayukta Investigation in Tourism Contract Case for Lack of Jurisdiction. Lokayukta Cannot Investigate Matters Already Decided by Competent Authority Under Section 12 of the Goa Lokayukta Act, 2011.

The case involves three writ petitions filed by Bhumika Cleantech Services Pvt. Ltd., Manish R. Mohata, and Ram Cleansers & Developers Pvt. Ltd. chall...

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High Court of Karnataka Hears Writ Petitions Challenging Removal of Municipal Councillors and Appointment of Administrator. Petitioners Allege Violation of Natural Justice and Non-Compliance with Section 41 of Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1964 in Removal Orders.

The matter comprised two writ petitions. W.P. No. 101601/2025 was filed by elected councillors of Gadag-Betageri City Municipal Council challenging th...