A High Court judgment clarifies that dismissal of a writ petition as infructuous does not result in a substantive ruling on the questions of law raised, limiting its precedential value in the context of administrative decisions regarding appointments. Summary Category Data Case Name WP/31924/2017 of KOYYALAMUDI PAUL, GUNTUR. Vs THE STATE OF A.P.,ENERGY,AMARAVATHI,& 3 […]
The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms that appellate interference with an acquittal is justified only in cases of perversity or manifest illegality, and clarifies that prosecution must strictly establish deceit or fraudulent intent at the time of marriage to secure a conviction under Sections 493 and 496 IPC. This judgment upholds existing Supreme Court precedent […]
Reaffirming the legal bar on recovery of excess salary where the employee is not at fault, this judgment applies and consolidates Supreme Court and High Court precedents, holding any such recovery before retirement or for amounts paid over five years ago as impermissible. The ruling is binding on all subordinate courts in Chhattisgarh and persuasive […]
The High Court held that extra-judicial confession is inherently a weak form of evidence and, absent strong corroboration, cannot form the sole basis for conviction, especially where the chain of circumstances is incomplete and forensic linkage is lacking. This decision affirms established Supreme Court position, narrowing the scope for convictions based on confession and recovery […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s constitutional bench judgment, holds that no separate endorsement is needed for holders of LMV licences to operate transport vehicles below 7,500 kg. The judgment upholds the existing law, providing clear binding precedent for all motor accident compensation matters in the state and reinforcing the approach to […]
The High Court of Chhattisgarh, interpreting Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, has held that where compensation for temporary disability and pain and suffering is found inadequate, the appellate court is empowered to enhance it to ensure the amount is ‘just and proper.’ This judgment upholds the appellate court’s discretion to reassess quantum and […]
Judgment reaffirms that transfer and rationalization of teachers are administrative matters, and courts should not interfere unless there is evidence of mala fides or violation of statutory rules. High Court clarifies that rationalization guidelines are mere administrative instructions and do not override employer’s discretion under service law. The judgment upholds existing precedent, serving as binding […]
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that, in absence of clinching evidence of actual income, minimum wages notified by the Labour Commissioner must be adopted for deceased’s income calculation in motor accident claims. The Court enhances compensation and follows the precedents of Pranay Sethi, Sarla Verma, and Magma General Insurance. This judgment is binding on courts in […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld that entitlement to concessional tariffs and incentives under the Electronics, IT & ITeS Investment Policy does not arise automatically from policy assurances unless such benefits are formally granted and reflected in governing allotment terms; deviation from the agreed supply arrangements or non-approach to competent authorities weakens such claims. This […]
An Incharge posting does not vest a legal right to continue in that position; transfer policy guidelines are not enforceable as a matter of right, reaffirming settled principles. High Court restates the limited judicial role in transfer matters and upholds the previously established precedent, providing binding guidance for service jurisprudence in government employment. Summary […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court affirms the Family Court’s rejection of maintenance to a widowed daughter-in-law under Section 19, clarifying that maintenance is not available when the applicant has other sufficient means and the father-in-law lacks financial capacity. Existing precedent is upheld, reinforcing limitations on Section 19 claims against father-in-law, with binding value for future cases […]
The Gauhati High Court reaffirms that, in the absence of explicit statutory prohibition, a select list including lower-ranked candidates may be acted upon when higher-ranked candidates withdraw from consideration before appointment. The judgment clarifies the interplay between executive instructions and statutory provisions, upholding existing precedent, and firmly establishes binding authority on public appointment processes in […]