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Lucknow Nagar Nigam v. Kohli Brothers Colour Lab. Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that enemy property vested in the Custodian is property of the Union and exempt from state property tax under Article 285 of the Constitution, dismissing the municipal corporation's appeal.
Vidya K. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that recruitment notifications for Home Science lecturer posts in undergraduate colleges need not specify subject-wise vacancies if the recruitment rules do not mandate it, thereby upholding the validity of the notification and appointments.
Ravindra Kumar v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of an acquitted criminal case in a verification affidavit is not automatically fatal and cancellation of selection must be based on fair, reasonable, and holistic assessment of all facts.
Najrul Seikh v. Dr. Sumit Banerjee
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal holding that the respondents were negligent in pre- and post-operative care during cataract surgery, reinstating the compensation awarded by the District Consumer Forum.
Thakore Umedsing Nathusing v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court set aside convictions based on inadmissible confessions and insufficient circumstantial evidence, reinstating acquittals for murder and dacoity charges.
Vikas Chandra v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of summons under Section 306 IPC, holding that issuance of summons requires prima facie evidence of intentional abetment and proper application of mind by the Magistrate.
Arrow Engineering Limited v. Punit Jitendra Chande & Anr.
The Bombay High Court set aside multiple arbitration awards for lack of reasoned decisions and held that contracts lacking certainty of property description are unenforceable, claims barred by limitation, and readiness to perform unproven, thereby allowing the Petitioner’s challenge.
Administrative Council Walchand College of Engineering v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the Administrative Council is the lawful managing body of Walchand College of Engineering, quashing government nominations to a rival governing body constituted by the parent society.
M/s. Jagruti Foundation v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the State's discretionary grant and refusal of Letters of Intent for new colleges under the MPU Act, ruling the decision-making process was reasonable and not arbitrary.
Mr A.B.C. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR under Section 376 IPC alleging rape based on a promise of marriage, holding that mere breach of promise without dishonest intent does not vitiate consent and the proceedings were instituted with ulterior motives.
Star Catalyst v. Commissioner of Delhi Value Added Tax
The Delhi High Court directed the tax authorities to process and pay the petitioner’s admissible VAT refund with statutory interest within four weeks or communicate reasons for denial.
M/S JAI SHRI BANKE BIHARI TRADERS v. UNION OF INDIA
The court held that provisional attachment orders under Section 83 of the CGST Act are valid for one year only, and while the challenged order had expired, the petitioner may challenge any fresh attachment order separately.
Babu Khan v. Zabuddin & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s refusal to admit a belatedly produced registered Will in a partition suit, emphasizing due diligence and Muslim law limitations on testamentary bequests.
S. Bhag Singh & Ors. v. M/S Harisons and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the tenancy was validly terminated with rent exceeding Rs. 3,500, allowing the landlord's suit for possession and directing defendants to vacate the premises.
Mehboob Ahmad v. Muneer Ahmad & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a device mark must be considered as a whole for distinctiveness under the Trade Marks Act and remanded the matter for consideration of objections under Section 11(1), directing advertisement of the mark accordingly.
Neeta Mahala and Ors. v. National Highways Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that probationary service counts as regular service for promotion eligibility under NHAI regulations and allowed antedated promotion of petitioners accordingly.
Pawan Kumar & Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Tushar Sharma v. Graphic Advertising
The Delhi High Court quashed the summoning order under Section 138 NI Act against a petitioner not shown to be a partner or authorized signatory, holding that bald averments without unimpeachable evidence cannot sustain criminal liability under Section 141 NI Act.
Mohit v. Government of NCT Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 376 and 506 IPC based on an amicable settlement, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. while emphasizing caution in non-compoundable serious offences.
M/S Siddhi Ferrous v. M/S Uppal Builders
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal by disposing it on agreed terms requiring the appellant to pay the awarded principal sum with interest and costs, adjusting amounts already paid.