Constitution of India, 1950; Article 226 – Disputes arising out of purely contractual obligations cannot be entertained by the High Court in exercise of the extra ordinary writ jurisdiction. In the case of Union of India and Ors. v. Puna Hinda (2021) 10 SCC 690 – In this case, the relief which was sought by …
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Constitution of India, 1950; Article 226 – Judicial Review- Courts lack the expertise to correct administrative decisions and the intervention of the Courts should be limited to ensuring that the decision-making process is free from arbitrariness, bias, or mala fides. However, the Court cannot scrutinize whether the decision itself is sound or the most appropriate-The …
Constitution of India,1950; Article 226 – Delay or latches is one of the factors which should be born in mind by the High Court while exercising discretionary powers under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. In a given case, the High Court may refuse to invoke its extraordinary powers if laxity on the part …