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Nawal Kishore Sharma v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court held that a seaman's heart condition not caused by injury during employment does not qualify for disability compensation under the National Maritime Board Agreement or disability benefits under the Disability Act.

labor appeal_dismissed

Shankar Chhana Vasava; Ashwin Ramnaresh Sinh; Chetan Makan Patel; Avdesh Sampat Yadav v. The State (Union Territory) Dadra and Nagar Haveli

High Court of Bombay · 26 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court allowed revision and acquitted four accused, holding that the prosecution failed to prove assault beyond reasonable doubt due to improper appreciation of evidence, unexplained FIR delay, and non-examination of corroborative witnesses.

criminal appeal_allowed

Latha Mahalingam v. Central Bureau of Investigation

High Court of Bombay · 26 Mar 2024

The High Court allowed the appellant's appeal for release of seized and invested funds not linked to the offence, holding the trial Court was not functus officio and directing refund subject to bond.

criminal appeal_allowed

Dinesh Ganesh Indre and Others v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 26 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court held that refusal of sanction under MCOCA terminates the extended investigation period, and an application for default bail filed thereafter vests an indefeasible right in the accused, which cannot be defeated by pendency of the application or subsequent charge-sheet filing.

criminal appeal_allowed

Kailash Kashinathrao Pawar v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 26 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court held that pendency of departmental enquiry or criminal proceedings cannot arbitrarily deny an in-service medical officer's fundamental right to pursue higher education and directed issuance of No Objection Certificate for NEET PG.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Mrs. Shabana Iqbal Shaikh v. The Commissioner of Police, Pune City & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 26 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to unexplained delay in considering the detenue's representation, violating Article 22(5) of the Constitution.

constitutional petition_allowed

Krishna Mahadu Gasti v. Mahesh Shamrao Deshmukh

High Court of Bombay · 26 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court held that the School Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to decide seniority disputes absent prior adjudication by the Education Officer and upheld the promotion of petitioner no. 1 based on an undisputed seniority list under MEPS Rules.

labor appeal_allowed

Rohit Vishnu Gaikwad v. State of Maharashtra and Maharashtra Public Service Commission

High Court of Bombay · 26 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the MPSC's guideline restricting scribes' qualifications to one step below the candidate's minimum qualification, affirming the balance between reasonable accommodation and examination integrity.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kamukayi & Ors. v. Union of India

Supreme Court of India · 26 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court held that the deceased was a bona fide passenger who died due to an untoward railway incident and awarded compensation with interest, setting aside lower courts' dismissal of the claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Sumita Rastogi v. Gaurav Rastogi

Delhi High Court · 26 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2500

The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of a family law case to consolidate interconnected proceedings before one court to ensure expeditious justice.

family appeal_allowed

M/S Hotline Fashion India Pvt. Ltd. v. M/S Sentinel Consultants Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Mar 2024 · 2025:DHC:2015

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a transferee pendente lite challenging execution of a decree for possession of a basement, holding that such a transferee cannot resist execution under Order XXI Rule 97 CPC and Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act.

civil appeal_dismissed

Glider Buildcon Realtors Pvt Ltd v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court held that executive dispensation of statutory conditions in Development Control Regulations without following the mandatory amendment procedure under the MRTP Act is invalid, upholding the Monitoring Committee's directions enforcing mill redevelopment obligations.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ravindra Hemraj Dhangekar v. District Collector Pune & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 22 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court held that arbitrary cancellation of sanctioned municipal development works without valid reasons violates Article 14 and quashed the impugned Government Resolutions cancelling such works.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Sachin Madhavrao Tupe v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 22 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of a suo motu enquiry report under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act initiated on complaints including those by a legal heir, dismissing the petition challenging the enquiry for lack of jurisdiction and prematurity.

administrative petition_dismissed

Kaushal Arvind Thakker v. Jyoti Kaushal Thakker

High Court of Bombay · 22 Mar 2024

The Bombay High Court upheld the applicability of the DV Act to foreign citizens with past domestic relationship, dismissed the revision petition challenging reliefs granted for domestic violence including maintenance, compensation, and return of stridhan.

family appeal_dismissed

M/S Chehak Fashions v. Commissioner, Delhi GST

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2571-DB

The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration under Section 29(2) CGST Act requires objective satisfaction and proper notice, modifying the cancellation date to the Show Cause Notice date and allowing the petition.

tax appeal_allowed

Vishal Banga v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2429-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of probate for NRE fixed deposits under a Will, holding that the condition of maintaining bank guarantees ceased upon loan repayment, validating the bequest to the beneficiary.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sandeep Pawar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2327

The Delhi High Court denied interim bail on medical grounds but directed the accused to be admitted to AIIMS for specialized treatment under custody, balancing his health rights with the gravity of the offence.

criminal other

M/S COSMOS INFRABUILD PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S KALYAN JEWELLERS INDIA LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2024:DHC:2800-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the injunction restraining the lessor from interfering with the lessee's possession, holding that the security deposit must be refunded subject only to specified deductions before possession can be handed over.

civil appeal_dismissed

GSK Consumer Healthcare S.A. v. Celebrity Biopharma Ltd. and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2024 · 2008 SCC OnLine Del 1744

The Delhi High Court cancelled the trademark “OTRINIR” for being deceptively similar to GSK’s prior registered marks “OTRIVIN” and “OTRINOZ”, affirming the petitioner’s exclusive rights and rejecting the respondent’s claim of genericness.

intellectual_property petition_allowed