When Can Tenancy of “Open Land” Be Terminated for Erection of New Building under Section 13(1)(I) of the Bombay Rent Act?

The Court held that eviction under Section 13(1)(I) is maintainable where the premises were originally let as “open land” and

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Whether “Open Land” Under Section 13(1)(I) of the Bombay Rent Act Includes Land With Unauthorized Constructions? Reaffirmation of Substantive Law and Scope of Revisional Jurisdiction

The Gujarat High Court has reaffirmed that for the purpose of Section 13(1)(I) of the Bombay Rent Act, land originally

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Does unauthorized kachcha construction on rented open land bar eviction under Section 13(1)(I) of the Bombay Rent Act?

The High Court of Gujarat affirms that “open land” status is determined by historic rent-note classification and separate parcel descriptions,

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Can a Co-operative Housing Society That Meets Section 41-A Conditions Compel Eviction and Demolition for Redevelopment?

High Court Upholds Section 41-A Framework for Redevelopment Under Art. 226; Binding Authority for Gujarat Societies   Summary Category Data

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August 29, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Can Section 161 CrPC Statements Sustain a Conviction When All Eye-Witnesses Turn Hostile?

Clarification of the inadmissibility of police-recorded statements as substantive evidence and reversal of a trial court conviction; High Court decision

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August 26, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Can a High Court Condone a 42-Day Delay in Filing a Criminal Appeal Under Section 374(2) CrPC and Section 415(2) BNSS 2023

High Court of Gujarat upholds its statutory discretion to condone a 42-day delay in preferring a criminal appeal by applying

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August 20, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Does demonstration of sufficient cause justify condonation of a 102-day delay in filing a criminal appeal under Section 374(2) CrPC and Section 415(2) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

High Court of Gujarat reaffirms its discretionary power to condone delay in criminal appeals upon sufficient cause, upholding existing precedent

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August 20, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Can High Courts Direct the Registration of an FIR Under Article 226 or Must They Limit Themselves to Directing Authorities to Reconsider?

Affirming Supreme Court’s Ruling in _Sudhir Bhaskarrao Tambe_, Gujarat High Court Holds That Writs for FIR Registration Are Disfavoured but

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August 20, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Can a trial court’s refusal to accept delayed probation compensation be quashed under Section 482 CrPC to enforce the order and secure release?

High Court reaffirms its inherent supervisory jurisdiction, permitting compensation deposit beyond the stipulated period and directing immediate release upon payment,

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August 20, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Can a Section 482 CrPC Quashing Petition Be Withdrawn at Any Stage as of Right?

Gujarat High Court Permits Withdrawal of Criminal Miscellaneous Application Without Adjudication on Merits   Summary Category Data Case Name CR.MA/16576/2025

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Can a petitioner withdraw a Special Civil Application with liberty to file afresh upon furnishing necessary particulars?

Gujarat High Court reaffirms its administrative discretion to allow withdrawal of petitions at the procedural stage, binding on subsequent civil

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat

Can a High Court dismiss a Section 482 quashing petition for want of prosecution when the petitioner fails to appear after notice?

The Gujarat High Court affirms its inherent power to dismiss quashing applications for non-prosecution, upholding existing practice in criminal procedure.

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August 19, 2025 | High Court of Gujarat