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Bombay High Court Upholds Information Commission Order Directing MPSC to Disclose Answer Keys and Marksheets in Recruitment Examination. MPSC's Claim of Fiduciary Relationship and Exemptions Under RTI Act Rejected; Transparency in Public Recruitment Upheld.

The judgment arises from three writ petitions concerning the disclosure of answer keys and marksheets of candidates who appeared for a recruitment exa...

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High Court Allows Writ Petition Directing Municipal Authorities to Consider Pending Tax Representations - Administrative Inaction Cannot Be Justified by Pendency of Judicial Proceedings - Mandamus Issued for Consideration Within 60 Days

The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to direct municipal authorities to consider his representations dated 27.07.2017 and 10.08.2017 ...

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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...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Disqualification of Municipal Members for Non-Submission of Caste Certificate — Violation of Natural Justice. State Election Commission's Order Set Aside for Lack of Opportunity to Produce Certificate Under Section 16(1) of Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1964.

The petitioners, elected members of Anekal Municipality, were disqualified by the Karnataka State Election Commission vide order dated 15.11.2021 for ...

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Bombay High Court Allows Developer's Challenge to RTI Disclosure Order — Building Plans Held Exempt as Personal Information Under Section 8(1)(j) of RTI Act. Third Party Proprietary Plans Not Subject to Disclosure Absent Larger Public Interest.

The petitioner, Ferani Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a company registered under the Indian Companies Act, 1913, challenged an order of the State Information Commi...

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Bombay High Court Issues Directions in Suo Motu PIL on Building Collapse in Nagpur. Court emphasizes strict compliance with Development Control Rules and accountability of planning authorities.

The Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench, took suo motu cognizance of a news item published in 'The Hitwada' dated 19.12.2006 regarding the collapse of a n...