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BRAHM SINGH @ BRAHM PARKASH v. For the

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:1495-DB

The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years.

property petition_allowed

Mr. Mr. Khagesh B.Jha, Adv. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:1607-DB

The Delhi High Court emphasized the urgent need to overhaul the city's outdated governance system through coordinated executive action, highlighting the limits of judicial intervention in administrative reforms.

administrative other

NALIN BHUSHAN CHANDIOK & ANR Petitioners v. NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORA nON Respondent

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:9010

The Delhi High Court held that a pending review petition under the DMC Act delays finalization of property tax assessment, entitling assessees to reassessment under the Unit Area Method introduced by the 2003 amendment.

property appeal_allowed

FOUNDATION FOR ORGANISATIONAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FORE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ANR

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:1566

The Delhi High Court held that a clarificatory notification exempting educational institutions from additional FAR charges operates retrospectively, entitling the petitioner to refund of charges paid prior to the notification despite delay and absence of formal protest.

administrative petition_allowed

th March, 2017 BAL KISHAN ..... Petitioner Through Mr. L.B. Rai & Mr. Mohit Kumar Sharma, Advocate. v. UNION OF INDIA .....

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:1798-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld a disciplinary penalty for non-intimation of assets, ruling that reiterative advice letters not containing new material need not be furnished, and acquittal in criminal proceedings does not bar disciplinary action.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mr. Vijay, Advocates v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:1864-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a CRPF constable for desertion and unauthorized absence, affirming limited judicial interference in disciplinary punishments absent manifest disproportionality.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ms.Jyoti Singh, Sr. Adv. with Mr.Sameer Sharma and Mr.Indraser Singh, Advs. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS .....

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:1863-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of an Army officer's service under the doctrine of pleasure despite acquittal by benefit of doubt, emphasizing limited judicial review in matters of national security and Army discipline.

administrative petition_dismissed

Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court held that land reservation under the MRTP Act lapses automatically if acquisition is not initiated within 10 years, invalidating subsequent Development Plan modifications imposing new reservations.

property appeal_allowed

Raj Kumari & Anr v. Krishna & Ors

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court held that pension and retirement benefits belong to the first wife and daughter as per service rules, upheld the validity of the Will in favor of the second wife and her daughter for immovable properties, and set aside the High Court's contrary decision.

civil appeal_allowed

Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of the NJAC and the Ninety-ninth Amendment, reaffirmed the collegium system as part of the basic structure, and rejected recusal of the presiding judge despite his collegium membership.

constitutional other

Union of India v. Manjeet Singh

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of an Army serviceman to disability pension, holding that denial without cogent reasons by the Medical Board that disabilities were unconnected to service is illegal.

service_law appeal_dismissed

Harihar Prasad Padarha v. M/s. Kanha Wilderness Ltd.

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court quashed the impugned order due to improper bench composition and remitted the appeal for fresh hearing.

civil appeal_allowed

Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court clarified that recognition of medical qualifications under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 does not include admission capacity, which requires separate prior permission from the Central Government.

administrative petition_allowed

Vishal Mahajan v. State of Punjab

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court allowed the criminal appeal to delete the cost direction of Rs. 20,000 awarded by the High Court based on the appellant's correct statement regarding settlement.

criminal appeal_allowed

M/S. CLASSIQUE INTERNATIONAL v. M/S. NIJINOY TRADING PVT. LTD.

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court directed parties disputing the payable amount under a settlement to approach the Executing Court for resolution and mediation, maintaining interim orders until further directions.

civil other

Jaipal & Ors. v. State of U.P. Thr. Dist. Mag. & Anr.

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court allowed the civil appeals by setting aside the High Court's judgment and restoring the Reference Court's order in line with its earlier decision on similar facts, granting the appellants statutory benefits.

civil appeal_allowed

Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court held that Justice Khehar need not recuse himself from hearing the constitutional challenge to the NJAC and the Ninety-ninth Amendment, emphasizing judicial independence and the need to first consider whether earlier precedents require reconsideration.

constitutional other

Nanag Ram Sharma v. State of Rajasthan & Ors.

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court allowed an appellant to appear and make submissions before the High Court without being formally impleaded as a party, modifying the impugned order accordingly.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ramesh Chandra Tiwari v. State of Bihar

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court partly allowed the criminal appeal by remanding the matter to the High Court to examine the role of one accused, Shri Bishwanath Raut, while upholding the order for others.

criminal appeal_allowed

Vishal N. Kalsaria v. Bank of India

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court held that tenancy rights under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act are protected and cannot be overridden by the SARFAESI Act, requiring banks to follow due process before evicting tenants from mortgaged properties.

civil appeal_allowed