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Baitulla Ismail Shaikh and Anr. v. Khatija Ismail Panhalkar and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of eviction decrees for non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, emphasizing the necessity of court satisfaction on bona fide need and immediacy of demolition.
Safiya Bano Alias Shakira and Others v. The State of U.P.
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against the husband's relatives due to lack of specific allegations under Section 498-A IPC and upheld the power of courts to prevent abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
Veena Gupta v. Central Pollution Control Board
The Supreme Court set aside ex parte orders of the National Green Tribunal for lack of notice and hearing, emphasizing adherence to natural justice in environmental proceedings.
Vinod Kumar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that employees appointed temporarily but serving continuously for over 25 years with substantive duties and proper selection are entitled to regularization, overruling the rigid application of Uma Devi principles.
SACHIN GARG v. STATE OF U.P & ANR.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant, holding that a commercial dispute over payment does not constitute criminal breach of trust or criminal intimidation under IPC.
Sheikh Arif v. State of Maharashtra & Anr
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant for alleged rape based on false promise of marriage, holding the relationship was consensual and prosecution an abuse of process.
Gulshan Bajwa v. High Court of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for criminal contempt against an advocate who made baseless allegations and threats against judges and opposing counsel, emphasizing the need to protect judicial dignity and independence.
Madhuri Bharat Upadhey v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that only the Management of a private school is competent to grant sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and sanction granted by the Director of Education without Management's approval is invalid, leading to discharge of the accused.
Association for Protection of Civil Rights v. The Municipal Corporation of the City of Thane
The Bombay High Court directed the Thane Municipal Corporation to operationalize a public hospital ensuring free medical services to the poor under its own resolution, while upholding its policy decision to run the hospital on a PPP model.
Nainesh Sanghvi v. The State of Maharashtra
An Authorised Officer replaced under Section 88 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act loses authority to submit reports, and any such unauthorized report and consequent recovery certificate are invalid.
The Commissioner, Solapur Municipal Corporation v. M/s. S.M.C.-G.E.C.P. Ltd (J.V.)
The Bombay High Court upheld the arbitral award setting aside penalties, termination, and blacklisting of the contractor, holding that the Municipal Corporation was responsible for delays and the award was not perverse or illegal.
Deepali Kapoor v. Avato Ward-63, State Goods and Services Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction and prior notice, and modified the cancellation order to operate prospectively from the date of suspension.
Dashrath Lal Yadav v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the disciplinary penalty of pay reduction imposed on a CISF officer for misconduct and insubordination, affirming the limited scope of judicial review in departmental proceedings.
Railtech Infraventure Pvt. Ltd. v. Rail Land Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that the Letter of Acceptance and bid documents constitute a binding contract containing an arbitration clause, and appointed an arbitrator to adjudicate disputes despite non-execution of the formal Lease Agreement.
SPJ Cargo Pvt. Ltd. v. Sarah Foods
The Delhi High Court condoned the delay in filing the Written Statement and condonation application, holding that the Covid-19 pandemic extension of limitation period applies, allowing the defendant's pleadings to be taken on record.
Mamta Tushar Chaudhary v. State of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR under Section 25 of the Arms Act against the petitioner, holding that mere physical possession without conscious knowledge does not constitute an offence.
Geeta Monga v. GNG Stock Holding Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the award of 20% interim compensation under Section 143A of the NI Act against the accused for delay tactics, dismissing the petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. as an improper second revision.
Abhishek Kumar v. Neha Lal
The Delhi High Court held that acquittal in a criminal case under Sections 498A/406 IPC does not warrant quashing of a complaint under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act before trial conclusion, dismissing the petition and directing expeditious trial completion.
Deepak Ahirwar v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging attempted rape of a minor, holding that discrepancies in the victim's statements do not justify quashing and the trial must proceed.
SAP SE v. VTECH SOFT SOLUTIONS & ORS.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction against Vtech Soft Solutions for infringing SAP SE's trademarks and copyrights by offering pirated software and unauthorized training, relying on summary judgment due to defendant's non-appearance.