Sikkim High Court

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“The authorities are best judges to maintain the discipline of the Force. Unless gross violation of natural justice or perversity in the quantum of punishment compared to the quantum specified is seen, it will not be wise to interfere in writ jurisdiction although the power of this Court is sufficiently wide to root out any illegality wherever found.”

Sikkim High Court
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The Court observed that the Tribunal after holding that there was a fundamental breach of contract, factored in the contributory delay caused by the appellant and fairly awarded ‘Loss of Profit’ by slashing it to 50% of the original claim put forth by the appellant.

Sikkim High Court
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“Should every Hydro Power Project get away with token compensation for loss of life despite standing directions of the highest Court of the State to take precautions, utter chaos would abound on account of their carelessness, which would be unaccountable. It must be borne in mind that human life is as precious, regardless of the geography of the area”