Does Absence of Reconveyance Clause in a Registered Deed Bar Interim Injunction in Loan-Collateral Disputes?

The court affirmed that where a registered deed of conveyance lacks any express condition of reconveyance on repayment, a plaintiff

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does Non-Compliance With Strict Tender Terms—Such as Separate Quotation of Components—Mandate Invalidation of Bids? Calcutta High Court Reaffirms Rule of Law in Government Contract Tenders

The Calcutta High Court held that failure to comply with precise requirements of a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT)—such as itemized

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Constitutional Courts Relax Selection Criteria for Reservation Certificates in Recruitment: Reaffirming Strict Compliance With Recruitment Notifications

The Calcutta High Court reiterates that Article 226 does not empower courts to alter or relax explicit procedural requirements in

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Is a Transfer of Minor’s Immovable Property by a Natural Guardian Without Court Permission Void Ab Initio or Voidable? Calcutta High Court Reaffirms the “Voidable, Not Void” Rule as Binding Law

The Calcutta High Court has clarified and reaffirmed that a sale of a minor’s immovable property by a natural guardian

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Landowners Object to High-Tension Electricity Lines Drawn Over Their Land? Calcutta High Court Reaffirms Limited Right and Compensation Principles under the Electricity Act, 2003

The Calcutta High Court clarifies that landowners cannot raise valid objections to the mere drawing of high-tension electricity lines over

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

When Is the High Court’s Writ Jurisdiction Ousted in Favour of the West Bengal Land Reforms and Tenancy Tribunal? Binding Clarification on Maintainability Under the 1997 Act

The Calcutta High Court unequivocally affirmed that disputes concerning inaction or culpable negligence by authorities under specified Acts—including the West

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Is a Writ Petition Maintainable Against Mutation of Land Records When an Alternative Remedy Exists Before the West Bengal Land Reforms and Tenancy Tribunal?

The Calcutta High Court reaffirmed that writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked to challenge entries in the record of rights based

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can a High Court Dismiss a Writ Petition for Default Due to Non-Appearance of Petitioners Without Deciding the Merits?

Where petitioners are absent and seek no accommodation, the court may dismiss a writ petition for default, vacating any interim

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Conviction Under Section 498-A IPC Be Sustained Where Material Inconsistencies and Delay Cast Doubt on Prosecution’s Case?

The court held that where the prosecution case under Section 498-A IPC is riddled with glaring discrepancies, unexplained delays, and

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

When Does the High Court Intervene for Police Inaction in Registering FIRs? Upholding Precedent and Directions for Senior Citizens’ Protection

The Calcutta High Court reaffirms that where a cognizable offence is disclosed, the police are obligated to register an FIR

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Allegations of Illegal Police Detention Be Entertained in Writ Jurisdiction Without Sufficient Pleadings and Verification Under the Calcutta High Court?

The Calcutta High Court reaffirmed that allegations of illegal detention must be supported by clear, verified pleadings; otherwise, writ relief

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can an Excise Licence Be Granted for Business Operations in a Disputed Coastal Regulation Zone Area When Supporting Documentation Is Not Produced?

The Calcutta High Court has reaffirmed that absence of proper documentation proving regulatory compliance — particularly with respect to Coastal

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October 29, 2025 | Calcutta High Court