Allahabad High Court: Findings on Third-Party Eligibility Cannot Rest on Unverified Oral Submissions Without Affording an Opportunity to Respond

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court has reiterated that courts must exercise caution before recording findings on disputed facts, particularly where such findings directly affect the eligibility or rights of a third party who has not been given an opportunity to present his or her version. It held that when the outcome of a writ petition […]

Supreme Court Upholds Telangana Government’s Ownership of 550 Acres in Miyapur, Finds Fraudulent Revenue Entries and Rejects Private Title Claims

Introduction: The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of appeals challenging the Telangana government’s ownership of more than 550 acres of land in Miyapur village, holding that the properties had vested in the government following the abolition of jagirs in 1949. The Court clarified that the status of a jagirdar did not confer ownership of […]

Reopening Recruitment Portal for Corrections Does Not Permit Fresh Applications After Deadline: Calcutta High Court

Introduction: The Calcutta High Court has held that reopening an online application portal to enable candidates to correct or modify previously submitted particulars does not amount to reopening the recruitment process for fresh applications. The Court clarified that a candidate who failed to submit an application within the prescribed deadline cannot claim a subsequent opportunity […]

Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail of IPS Officer in Alleged Lokayukta Extortion Racket, Says Senior Police Officials Cannot Claim Parity With Ordinary Citizens

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has set aside an order granting anticipatory bail to a Karnataka-cadre Indian Police Service (IPS) officer accused of involvement in an alleged corruption and extortion racket operating in the name of Lokayukta officials. The Court held that the allegations against the officer, who was serving as the Superintendent of […]