The Supreme Court of India held landlord bona fide need in eviction suits is assessed on filing date, unless later events materially alter the claim.
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SABARIMALA WOMEN ENTRY ISSUE BEFORE SUPREME COURT
The Supreme Court reconsiders the Sabarimala women entry issue as the Travancore Devaswom Board argues the restriction of women aged 10–50 satisfies reasonable classification and protects religious beliefs.
SUPREME COURT QUASHES TIME BARRED ARBITRATION CLAIM
Supreme Court set aside arbitration initiated after 21 years, holding claims time-barred under Limitation Act and Section 43 Arbitration Act, emphasizing law favors diligent litigants.
CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILL TO EXPAND LOK SABHA SEATS
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill proposes increasing Lok Sabha seats to 850, reforming delimitation rules, and enabling earlier implementation of one-third women’s reservation in Parliament and State Assemblies.
COURTS CANNOT RE-ADJUDICATE ISSUES IN CONTEMPT JURISDICTION
The Supreme Court ruled that contempt jurisdiction is limited to ensuring compliance with court orders and cannot be used to re-adjudicate settled issues, restoring retiral benefits and compensation to the appellant.
INDEPENDENT COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES NOT STATE UNDER ARTICLE 12
The Supreme Court of India held cooperative societies are not “State” under Article 12 and internal election disputes must be resolved through statutory remedies, not writ jurisdiction.