Existing Precedent Upheld, Clarifies Reference Court’s Jurisdiction and Discretion in Land Acquisition Matters—Binding on Maharashtra Subordinate Courts

The Bombay High Court reaffirms that claimants in land acquisition proceedings are entitled to compensation based on actual entitlement, even

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October 23, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Does the Acquiring Authority Violate Article 14 by Selectively Appealing Reference Court Awards in Land Acquisition? Clarification of Fairness and Uniformity in Government Land Acquisition Litigation

Bombay High Court holds that the acquiring body cannot adopt a “pick and choose” approach by appealing against some claimants

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October 23, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Does a Petition Challenging an Administrative Order Become Infructuous After the Order Is Set Aside by a Higher Authority? Clarification on the Principle and Its Procedural Effect

When a higher administrative authority sets aside the impugned order during the pendency of writ proceedings, the writ petition is

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September 15, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Does a Government Resolution Limiting Appeals in Land Acquisition Cases Bar the State from Challenging “Modest” Enhanced Compensation Awards? — Judgment Upholds New Administrative Policy as Binding on Pending Appeals

The Bombay High Court affirms that, where a Government Resolution dictates withdrawal or non-filing of appeals below a specified threshold

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September 15, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Does the Bombay High Court’s Dismissal of State Appeals Against Enhanced Land Acquisition Compensation (Within Four Times the Original Award) Set a Precedential Bar for Similar State Challenges?

The Bombay High Court reaffirmed the binding effect of the Government of Maharashtra’s Resolution restricting state appeals in land acquisition

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September 15, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can the State Proceed With Appeals in Land Acquisition Compensation Cases Where Enhancement Is Below Four Times the Original Award, After the Government’s Policy Decision Not to Appeal?—Bombay High Court Reaffirms Policy’s Binding Nature

The Bombay High Court has confirmed that, as per Government Resolutions dated 03.11.2016 and 23.02.2017, the State must not prosecute

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September 15, 2025 | Bombay High Court

When Can the State Appeal Enhancement of Compensation in Land Acquisition Cases? Clarifying the Impact of Government Policy Resolutions on Appellate Rights

The Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that where the Reference Court’s enhancement of compensation is within four times the amount

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September 15, 2025 | Bombay High Court

When Can a Miscellaneous Civil Application Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution? Reaffirming Procedural Discretion in the Bombay High Court

The judgment reiterates the High Court’s authority to dismiss a Miscellaneous Civil Application for want of prosecution when parties remain

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September 15, 2025 | Bombay High Court

When Can Exoneration in Departmental Enquiry Justify Discharge in Criminal Prosecution for Public Corruption? Clarification of Prima Facie Case Principles at Discharge Stage (Precedent Upheld)

The Bombay High Court clarified that exoneration in a departmental enquiry does not, by itself, entitle an accused to discharge

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September 10, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Does Dismissal of a Writ Petition Without Entertaining Merits, Granting Liberty to Pursue Alternate Remedy, Amount to Res Judicata or Estoppel?

The Bombay High Court reaffirmed that when a writ petition is dismissed with liberty to pursue an alternative appellate remedy,

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September 10, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Should courts deduct 25% from a probationary employee’s salary when computing compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act?

Bombay High Court upholds Supreme Court precedents and overrules tribunal’s 25% deduction for probationary status in motor accident compensation; binding

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August 27, 2025 | Bombay High Court

Can a High Court dismiss a writ petition for default due to non-appearance on multiple calls?

Bombay High Court reaffirms dismissal for default of non-prosecuted writ petitions, reaffirming established procedural norms   Summary Category Data Case

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August 26, 2025 | Bombay High Court