Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
[Article 226] Writ Courts Cannot Assess Quantum Of Damages Or Compensation, Requires Adjudication By Appropriate Forum: Jharkhand HC
Jharkhand High Court stated that a writ court under Article 226 cannot assess damage compensation, as it requires evidence and adjudication best suited for an appropriate forum. The court clarified that writ jurisdiction is not intended for determining factual disputes, particularly in matters requiring detailed evidence. This ruling reinforces the need to approach the correct legal forum for damage claims.