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• Division Bench Did Not Grant Interim Order - The Division Bench admitted the appeal but did not grant an interim stay or relief, disposing of the matter without interim relief. This indicates that the appellate court may choose to forgo interim orders at the appeal stage, especially if the appeal is admitted but not urgent. Rohit Bansal VS State Of Uttarakhand - Supreme Court

• Operative Interim Orders from Single Judge Upheld - When a single judge passes an interim order that is upheld by the Division Bench, it continues to be operative unless explicitly modified or vacated. An appeal may be disposed of without disturbing such interim orders if the Court finds no grounds to interfere. Magna Publishers Co. Ltd. VS Shilpa S. Shetty - Supreme Court

• Division Bench’s Jurisdiction on Interim Relief - The Division Bench has the authority to modify or suspend interim relief granted by the single judge but is not obliged to grant interim relief itself. The courts emphasize their discretion in granting or refusing interim relief based on the case specifics. Sk. Kalesha Vali VS State of A. P. rep. by its Secretary, Civil Supplies Dept. Secretariat, Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh

• Court’s Discretion on Interim Orders - Courts, including the Division Bench, are not inherently inclined to grant interim relief if the circumstances do not justify it, especially when the matter is pending before a higher bench or involves substantive issues. The refusal to grant interim relief is within judicial discretion. M. Subbadasu VS Nagabhushan Rao, Executive Director, APSRTC, Cuddapah - Andhra Pradesh

• Refusal of Interim Relief in Appeals - In some cases, the High Court, including Division Benches, refuse interim relief in appeals, especially when the order under challenge is a refusal by a single judge or when the matter involves jurisdictional or substantive concerns. Manab Paul S/o Late Satyendra Nath Paul VS State Of Chhattisgarh Through Its Secretary, Ministry of Home - Chhattisgarh

• Rejection of Interim Relief in Letters Patent Appeals - Division Benches often reject interim relief requests in Letters Patent Appeals if the observations of the single judge are prima facie, and the final decision remains unaffected. The courts tend to reserve interim relief for urgent or compelling circumstances. Rajendrakumar Govindlal Raval VS Executive Engineer - Gujarat

• Maintainability of Special Appeals Against Single Judge Orders - Special appeals against orders by single judges in writ petitions are maintainable, but courts exercise caution in granting interim relief at this stage, often reserving such relief for the main matter. State Of U. P. VS Dayavati Khanna - Allahabad

• Interplay Between Single Judge and Division Bench Orders - When a single judge refuses interim relief, an appeal to the Division Bench may challenge the order, but the Court may decline to grant interim relief if the circumstances do not warrant it, emphasizing judicial discretion. ISWARYA ASSOCIATES VS BRUHATH BANGALORE MAHANAGARA PALIKE - Supreme Court

• Appeal Against Orders in Civil and Writ Cases - Orders passed by single judges can be challenged via Letters Patent Appeals, but interim relief is not automatically granted; the appellate courts analyze the prima facie nature of observations before deciding on interim relief. SHYAM SEL AND POWER LIMITED VS SHYAM STEEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED - Supreme Court, Natvarbhai Pirambardas Patel VS Navinchandra Jagjivandas Patel - Gujarat

Analysis and Conclusion:
The general trend indicates that the Division Bench, when hearing appeals, often chooses not to grant interim relief unless compelling grounds exist. The courts exercise significant discretion, respecting the operative status of interim orders passed by single judges when upheld, but are cautious in granting new interim relief at the appellate stage. This approach ensures that interim relief is granted judiciously, balancing the interests of parties and the finality of the judicial process.