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Sh. Dwarika Prasad Yadav Shiksha College v. National Council of Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court directed NCTE to communicate the status of the petitioner’s recognition application within two weeks, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Virkaran Awasty v. Hassad Netherlands B.V. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed restoration of a petition dismissed for non-prosecution despite the petitioner being a proclaimed offender, holding that such status does not bar restoration if the petitioner was not wholly unrepresented.
MICROMAX INFORMATICS LIMITED v. SHREE VINAYAK ENTERPRISES
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s request to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by six months under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 due to the respondent’s non-appearance.
Union of India v. IC-47838N Col Kuldeep Singh Uppal
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that diseases detected post-entry are attributable to military service unless disproved by the employer.
M/S. BISCO LIMITED v. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AND CENTRAL EXCISE
The Supreme Court held that goods stored outside a notified bonded warehouse but within factory premises with official permission are not improperly removed under the Customs Act, setting aside duty and confiscation demands on such goods while upholding liability for missing goods.
Ajay Ishwar Ghute v. Meher K. Patel
The Supreme Court held that orders passed in terms of 'Minutes of Order' must ensure impleadment of all necessary parties and compliance with natural justice, setting aside a High Court order permitting construction of a compound wall without hearing affected third parties.
Jasobanta Sahu v. State of Orissa
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, dubious extra-judicial confession, and questionable weapon recovery, holding that prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Commissioner of Central Excise Belapur v. Jindal Drugs Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that labelling of goods under Note 3 to Chapter 18 of the Central Excise Tariff Act amounts to manufacture, entitling cenvat credit and rebate, and dismissed the revenue's appeal.
THR LRS. v. SHYAM LAL CHAUHAN
The Supreme Court held that the appellate court must follow proper procedure under Order 22 Rule 5 CPC by considering subordinate court reports and objections before substituting legal representatives, and remanded the matter for fresh decision.
New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. M/s Tata Steel Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's right to settle the fire insurance claim on depreciation basis at 60% due to the insured's failure to comply with the Reinstatement Value Clause and furnish necessary documents.
BANK OF INDIA v. PANKAJ SRIVASTAVA
The Supreme Court held that dependents of a deceased employee are entitled to compassionate appointment unless major penalty proceedings were formally initiated or clearly contemplated before death, dismissing the Bank's appeal and directing consideration of the claim.
Priyanka Jaiswal v. State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court partially set aside the High Court's quashing of dowry harassment proceedings, holding that prima facie allegations and territorial jurisdiction justified continuation against certain accused, while quashing proceedings against others due to vague allegations.
Suresh @ Unni @ Vadi Suresh v. State of Kerala
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant due to unreliable identification and lack of credible evidence, emphasizing the necessity of reliable identification procedures and proof beyond reasonable doubt in criminal convictions.
Firdoskhan Khurshidkhan v. The State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of one accused for heroin possession under the NDPS Act while acquitting the co-accused due to unreliable identification and inadmissible confessional statements.
LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA v. THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN
The Supreme Court affirmed Rajasthan's power to levy stamp duty on insurance policies under the 1952 Act but set aside recovery orders due to non-availability of stamps and inapplicability of cash payment provisions.
Sagar Maruti Suryawanshi v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the petitioner’s detention was lawful as he was produced before the magistrate within twenty four hours of arrest, dismissing the writ petition challenging illegal detention and remand.
Nimish Chandulal Shah and Ors. v. Central Depository Services (India) Ltd.
The Bombay High Court set aside an arbitral award rejecting investors' claim against CDSL on forum shopping grounds, holding that intervention in regulatory proceedings does not bar independent arbitration claims under statutory indemnity.
State v. Satish Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's discharge of respondents at the charge framing stage, holding that vague allegations without grave suspicion do not warrant framing of charges.
Vivekanand School v. GNCT and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the PF dues assessed against an educational institution for contractual employees engaged through a transporter, holding such employees fall within the Act's definition of 'employee' and are entitled to PF benefits.
State v. Munish Kumar Gaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of the accused in a sexual harassment case where the Internal Complaints Committee had exonerated him on merits, holding that continuation of criminal prosecution would be an abuse of process.