Does a “No Confidence” Motion Against Village Panchayat Sarpanch/Upsarpanch Require Rounding Up Fractional Majority to the Next Whole Number Under Section 35 of the Maharashtra Village Panchayat Act?

The Bombay High Court has affirmed that the required 3/4th majority under Section 35 of the Maharashtra Village Panchayat Act

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October 25, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Is a Detailed Reasoned ‘Speaking Order’ Mandatory When an Administrative Authority Relies on and Endorses Earlier Layered Reasoning by Subordinate Officers? — Precedent Upheld on Sufficiency of Brief Rejection with Evident Consideration

The Bombay High Court reaffirms that when objections regarding electoral circle formations are considered at multiple administrative levels, and reasons

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October 25, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can a Coparcener Secure Injunctive Relief to Prevent Sale of Ancestral Property Mortgaged by the Karta for Alleged Absence of Legal Necessity? — Reaffirmation of Manager’s Powers under Hindu Law

The Bombay High Court reaffirms that coparceners cannot restrain the Karta from alienating joint family property unless the lack of

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October 25, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can an Insurer Be Made Liable for Compensation in a Motor Accident Claim When Not Implicated During Trial, and What is the Extent of Its Interest Liability?

The Bombay High Court held that an insurance company, though not impleaded during the trial, can be directed to pay

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October 25, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can a Writ Petition Seeking FIR Registration Be Maintained After the Offence Has Been Registered? Clarification on Maintainability and Abatement of Purpose in Criminal Writ Petitions

Once the relief sought for FIR registration is fulfilled and the petitioner is unrepresented, a writ petition is liable to

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October 24, 2025 | Bombay High Court

When Can a Suit Asserting “Statutory Tenancy” Post-Leave and License Be Rejected at the Threshold Under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC? — Reaffirming Parameters for Rejection of Vexatious and Illusory Pleadings

Suit for declaration of tenancy post-expiry of leave and license agreement, unsupported by law or material facts, is not maintainable;

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October 24, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can a Coparcener Alienate Joint Family Property Without Consent of Other Members? Bombay High Court Reaffirms Limits on Alienation and the Rights of Daughters (Binding Authority)

The Bombay High Court has clarified that, in partition suits, a single coparcener of a Hindu Joint Family cannot alienate

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October 24, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can Dismissal of an Educational Employee’s Appeal Solely for Non-Filing of Original Termination Order Be Upheld When Companion Appeals on Identical Facts Are Allowed?

The High Court held that denying reinstatement to an employee based only on non-filing of the original termination letter, where

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October 24, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Does Temporary and Consented Use of Gram Panchayat Property by a Family Member Warrant Disqualification of an Elected Panchayat Member Under Section 14(1)(J-3) of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act?

The Bombay High Court held that temporary storage of goods in Gram Panchayat property, with the consent of the Panchayat

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October 24, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can a Civil Suit Be Stayed Under Section 10 CPC When the Cause of Action Is Distinct? Clarification on Clubbing Suits With Independent Reliefs

The Bombay High Court clarifies that a subsequent civil suit filed on a different cause of action, though related to

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October 24, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can the State Adopt a ‘Pick and Choose’ Approach in Appealing Reference Court Awards Under the Land Acquisition Act? Reaffirmation of Non-Discrimination and Uniformity Principles by the Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has categorically held that State authorities cannot selectively challenge Reference Court awards, reaffirming the Supreme Court

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October 23, 2025 | Bombay High Court