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Insurers cannot deny
claims based on arbitrary interpretations of policy terms; courts must ensure
adherence to contractual obligations.
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Widows right and
Section 14-Property acquired in lieu of maintenance becomes absolute property
under Section 14(1).
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Vice-chairman alone can
perform Chairmans duties; such powers cannot be delegated to any other member.
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Borrowers must be given
an opportunity to explain forensic audit findings before their accounts are
classified as fraud under RBI guidelines.
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Additional evidence on
appeal-Rejection of additional evidence without applying mind warrants remand.
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Landlords bona fide
requirement upheld; tenant failed to prove hardship.
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Business disputes
cannot be used to delay eviction from licensed premises when residential use
under license is established.
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Lack of material facts-Election
petition devoid of basic pleadings on corrupt practice liable for rejection
under Order VII Rule 11.
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Arbitration clauses in
agreements for sale cease to apply once a conveyance deed is executed;
subsequent transactions are governed by new contracts.
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Employee claiming back
wages must plead and prove non-employment or lower earnings during termination;
failure to do so justifies denial of back wages.
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Mere listing of a house
as encroachment without substantial evidence does not justify disqualification
under Section 14(1)(j-3) of Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act.
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100% pension cut
disproportionate; modified to 50% permanent cut.
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Restrictions in a draft
regional plan apply prospectively and do not invalidate pre-existing development
approvals.
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Violation of a court
injunction and continuation of unauthorized construction justifies demolition
without further restraint.
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Belated counter-claim
alters proceedings substantially; cannot be allowed.
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A counter-claim must be
valued and proper court fees paid; rejection based solely on success
probability is erroneous.
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Legislative
restrictions on cooperative societies governance do not violate constitutional
rights unless a clear breach of Part III rights is demonstrated.
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Disputes over ownership
and title cannot be adjudicated in writ proceedings; they require comprehensive
civil court examination.
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Termination
of transport contract-Action taken based on investigation findings and
agreement terms is not arbitrary.
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Regulatory penalties
under Consumer Act not covered by IBC moratorium.