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BRAHM SINGH @ BRAHM PARKASH v. For the
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.
Mr. Mr. Khagesh B.Jha, Adv. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....
The Delhi High Court emphasized the urgent need to overhaul the city's outdated governance system through coordinated executive action, highlighting the limits of judicial intervention in administrative reforms.
NALIN BHUSHAN CHANDIOK & ANR Petitioners v. NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORA nON Respondent
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.
FOUNDATION FOR ORGANISATIONAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FORE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ANR
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.
th March, 2017 BAL KISHAN ..... Petitioner Through Mr. L.B. Rai & Mr. Mohit Kumar Sharma, Advocate. v. UNION OF INDIA .....
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.
Mr. Vijay, Advocates v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR
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.
Ms.Jyoti Singh, Sr. Adv. with Mr.Sameer Sharma and Mr.Indraser Singh, Advs. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS .....
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.
Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
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.
Raj Kumari & Anr v. Krishna & Ors
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.
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union 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.
Union of India v. Manjeet Singh
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.
Harihar Prasad Padarha v. M/s. Kanha Wilderness Ltd.
The Supreme Court quashed the impugned order due to improper bench composition and remitted the appeal for fresh hearing.
Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital v. Union 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.
Vishal Mahajan v. State of Punjab
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.
M/S. CLASSIQUE INTERNATIONAL v. M/S. NIJINOY TRADING PVT. LTD.
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.
Jaipal & Ors. v. State of U.P. Thr. Dist. Mag. & Anr.
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.
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union 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.
Nanag Ram Sharma v. State of Rajasthan & Ors.
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.
Ramesh Chandra Tiwari v. State of Bihar
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.
Vishal N. Kalsaria v. Bank 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.