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Khadi Gramodyog Bhawan v. Satvinder Kaur and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, dismissing tenant's claim of partition and denying leave to contest due to lack of prima facie case.
Poonam Batra v. The State; Pranjil Batra v. The State
The Delhi High Court granted pre-arrest bail to applicants accused of illegal trespass and dispossession, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary pending trial in a civil possession dispute.
Rajpal v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the Army's medical 'Unfit' declaration, holding that Army medical opinions are final and medical fitness certificates are valid only for 180 days.
M/S RAVINDER KUMAR YADAV v. TELE COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS INDIA LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award as barred by limitation under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, due to failure to file within the prescribed period and absence of sufficient cause for delay.
M S Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to restore a writ petition dismissed for default, holding that a valid reason for non-appearance on the last hearing date suffices for restoration despite earlier absences.
The State of Assam v. Binod Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of Rule 63(iii) of the Assam Police Manual, ruling that the Deputy Commissioner cannot be the Reporting Authority for SPs' performance appraisals under the Assam Police Act, 2007 and All India Services Rules.
State Bank of India v. The Consortium of Murari Lal Jalan and Florian Fritsch
The Supreme Court held that the Performance Bank Guarantee cannot be adjusted against payment obligations under the Resolution Plan and directed the Successful Resolution Applicant to deposit the full amount in cash as per the Plan's terms.
Ramalingam & Ors. v. N. Viswanathan
The Supreme Court allowed the appellants' appeal and restored their discharge where medical evidence established the deceased's death was natural, negating a prima facie case for trial.
Allahabad University v. Geetanjali Tiwari (Pandey)
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reading down of UGC Regulation 10(f)(iii), holding it inapplicable to shortlisting candidates for Assistant Professor posts, thereby allowing teaching experience to be counted regardless of emoluments drawn.
Mahesh Panjabrao Andhale v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court discharged the landlord accused under Section 3 of the PITA Act due to lack of prima facie material showing knowledge or wilful participation in the use of his premises as a brothel.
M/s. Edunetwork Private Limited v. The Regional Provident Fund
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR for alleged EPF misappropriation for non-compliance with mandatory inquiry under Section 7A of the EPF Act and procedural safeguards for start-ups.
Sopan Trambak Wani v. Director of Town Planning, Maharashtra State & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that failure by authorities to acquire reserved land within the statutory period under the MRTP Act results in lapsing of reservation, entitling the landowner to develop the property.
ANSAL CROWN HEIGHTS FLAT BUYERS ASSOCIATION v. M/S. ANSAL CROWN INFRABUILD PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the moratorium under Section 14 of the IBC protects only the corporate debtor and does not bar execution proceedings against its directors/officers who may be individually liable.
Pramila v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court held that the appellant was a juvenile at the time of the offence and quashed her life imprisonment sentence, directing that juveniles must be dealt with under the Juvenile Justice Act, 1986.
Rajasthan High Court v. Ved Priya
The Supreme Court held that termination of a probationary judicial officer without enquiry is valid unless punitive, limiting judicial review of such administrative decisions and setting aside the High Court's reinstatement order.
Anirudh Arun Bhandarkar & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR under Section 306 IPC against the applicants, holding that mere allegations of harassment without evidence of proximate instigation do not constitute abetment of suicide.
Samrat Span Realties v. The Registrar of Firms, Pune
The Bombay High Court held that expulsion of a partner constitutes a change in the firm's constitution that must be recorded by the Registrar of Firms, and disputes over expulsion are to be resolved by courts, not the Registrar.
M/s Bafna Udyog v. Micro & Small Enterprises Facilitation Council & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that in absence of an arbitration agreement, the Court cannot appoint an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act despite failure of the MSME Facilitation Council to refer the dispute to arbitration under the MSMED Act.
Bansilal S. Kabra v. Global Trade Finance Limited & Anr
The Bombay High Court held that the amendment to Section 202(1) CrPC mandating an inquiry before issuing process against accused residing outside jurisdiction is mandatory to prevent frivolous complaints.
Sandesh Vitthal Thakur & Ors. v. The Deputy Collector (Land Acquisition) Raigad & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapsed due to non-passing of Award within statutory time, as the urgency clause under Section 17 of the 1894 Act was not validly invoked without payment of 80% estimated compensation, and directed fresh compensation determination under the 2013 Act.