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The Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel cannot be invoked against the Union of India, if it takes a decision in a larger public interest- Supreme Court ruled.
Disciplinary proceedings should not be initiated against the Judicial Officer merely on the basis that a wrong order has been passed by him or his order found to be incorrect, unless there are serious allegations of Mis-conduct, extraneous influence or gratification of any kind- Supreme Court ruled.
Supreme Court today dismissed the petition for scraping the pension to the MPs after their tenure. It is contended that allowing pension throughout the life time even after their official tenure as MPs violating Art.14 of Constitution of India. Supreme Court while dismissing the petition observed that MPs go for election every five year and go to their constituencies and need to travel and hence pension to them is justified.
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The Arbitral Tribunal has no jurisdiction to apply the principle of Liberal Construction in interpreting the terms of the Contract- SC Ruled
The Court is not bound to follow statute or rules of evidence while deciding the custody of a Child and the only consideration should be the welfare and well-being of the child- Supreme Court Reiterated