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High Court of Judicature at Bombay — Proxy Litigation Dismissed; License Cancellation Upheld Following Relinquishment of Tenancy Rights

The Court held that the Deed of Release dated 10th December 2015 clearly established relinquishment of tenancy rights. No new tenancy agreement o...

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Deemed Conveyance Under Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963 (MOFA) — Civil Court Jurisdiction in Title Disputes — Quasi-Judicial Authority’s Scope — Premature Application for Deemed Conveyance

Constitution of India (COI) — Article 226 — Writ Jurisdiction — Civil Court’s Exclusive Authority on Title Disputes Maharashtra Ownership Fla...

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Bombay High Court Quashed FIR and Charge-Sheet Against Hospital Directors — Purely Civil Dispute With No Criminality Involved Tagline: No Ingredients of Cheating Established — Criminal Proceedings Termed an Abuse of Law Headnote: Acts and Sections Discussed: Constitution of India (COI) — Article 226 (Writ Jurisdiction) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 482 (Inherent Powers of High Court) Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Section 418 (Cheating With Knowledge), Section 420 (Cheating and Dishonest Inducement), Section 34 (Acts Done by Several Persons in Furtherance of Common Intention) Keywords:Writ Jurisdiction — Quashing of FIR — Commercial Transaction — Civil Suit — Non-Payment of Dues — Abuse of Process — No Criminal Offence Nature of the Litigation:Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking quashing of FIR and charge-sheet. Petitioners’ Relief Sought:Quashing of FIR No.98 of 2020 lodged at Bhosari Police Station and the charge-sheet arising from it. Reason for Filing the Case:Allegations of non-payment of professional dues and financial aid advanced to the hospital. Prior Decisions:Special Civil Suit No.1161 of 2018 filed by the complainant for recovery of Rs.53,11,652/- was pending before the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Pune. Issues:Whether the dispute between the parties was of a civil or criminal nature, and whether criminal proceedings were maintainable alongside a pending civil suit. Submissions/Arguments:(a) Petitioners: FIR related to events preceding their control of the hospital — No criminal intention or inducement established — Civil suit already instituted for the same financial claims. (b) Respondents: Civil and criminal proceedings can proceed simultaneously — Alleged WhatsApp messages demonstrated promises to clear dues. Decision:FIR and charge-sheet quashed — Court held that the case was purely civil in nature, with no elements of cheating or criminality — Proceedings deemed an abuse of process of law. Ratio:No criminal offence was made out against the petitioners — Allegations of non-payment related to a period before the petitioners took control of the hospital — Civil remedy already sought by the complainant — No dishonest inducement proven as required under Sections 415 and 420 of IPC. Relevant Paragraphs:Paras 9, 10, and 11 of the judgment outline the court’s rationale for quashing the FIR and charge-sheet.

FIR and charge-sheet quashed — Court held that the case was purely civil in nature, with no elements of cheating or criminality — Proceedings deem...

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Termination of long-serving municipal workers without due process – Illegal and violative of statutory rights.

Constitution of India, 1950 – Article 14, Article 16 Right to Equality – Arbitrary termination of long-serving workmen without compliance with sta...

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Arbitration Clause Enforcement in Construction Dispute – Supreme Court Affirms Bar on Compensation Claims. Validity of Contractual Limitation on Damages – Clause 49.5 Enforced – No Deviation from Agreed Terms Allowed

Contractual Terms and Damages – Clause 49.5 of the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) barred claims for damages due to employer delays. The Arbitr...

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Presumption of Legitimacy Cannot Be Displaced by Mere Allegations. The Supreme Court upheld the conclusive presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, rejecting a claim for maintenance based on disputed paternity.

Constitution of India – Article 21 – Right to privacy and dignity was violated when a DNA test was ordered without substantial evidence of non-acc...

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Supreme Court Upholds LPG Distributorship Allotment Despite Allegations of Land Disqualification. Alternative Land Offered Due to Shifting Stance of Lessor – No Disability in Application – Allotment Process Upheld.

Land Disqualification – No Violation Found: The Court found no evidence that the 4th Respondent’s land offer violated guidelines – Field verific...

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Supreme Court Upholds Burial Rights of Christian Convert – Ensuring Equality and Religious Freedom. Burial Rights – Constitutional Protections – Religious Discrimination Prohibited

Constitutional Protection: Denying burial rights based on religious conversion violated Articles 14 and 15.  Failure of Authorities: The Panchayat fa...

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Allows Consumer Complaint Against Builder for Delayed Possession and Failure to Obtain Occupation Certificate -- Opp. Parties Project Found Deficient in Service Under Consumer Protection Act

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission disposed of two consumer complaints filed by complainants against Opp. Parties. The Complainants h...