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State of Haryana v. Mohd. Yunus & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the murder conviction of Mohd. Jamil due to unreliable eyewitness testimony but upheld his conviction for causing hurt, and dismissed the State's appeal against Mohd. Yunus's acquittal for murder.
Birla Corporation Limited v. Bhanwar Singh and Others
The Supreme Court restricted blasting within five kilometers of Chittorgarh Fort to protect the heritage monument, mandated expert studies for blasting beyond that radius, and balanced mineral exploitation with preservation.
S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed enhanced implementation, monitoring, and awareness measures for the Motor Vehicles Act's hit and run compensation Scheme, including police duties to inform victims and consideration of compensation enhancement and limitation extension.
Sanjay Kundu v. Nishant Sharma
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s ex parte order transferring the DGP without hearing him, directing the formation of an independent SIT to investigate allegations of misuse of office.
Veena Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income-Tax, Mumbai City-IX
The Bombay High Court held that a technical defect in a penalty notice under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income-tax Act cannot vitiate penalty proceedings at the appellate stage without the assessee proving prejudice, distinguishing the Ventura Textile Ltd. decision.
Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital v. Ashoka Shetty
The Bombay High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that an employee performing primarily manual and operational duties with limited supervisory oversight qualifies as a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act, dismissing the employer's writ petition challenging this status.
Vitthal Rama Pawar v. Deputy Collector (Acquisition) Raigad-Alibag
The Bombay High Court held that land acquisition Awards passed without applying a valid multiplier factor notification under the 2013 Act and beyond the statutory 12-month period are invalid, quashing the Awards and directing fresh proceedings.
Satish Buba Shetty v. Inspector General of Registration and Collector of Stamps
The Bombay High Court allowed refund of stamp duty despite delayed cancellation of sale agreement, applying equitable principles to relieve the petitioner from strict statutory time limits due to impossibility of performance caused by developer's default and prolonged legal proceedings.
Nazim Abdul Rehman Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant due to material discrepancies in prosecution evidence and held that the benefit of doubt must be given where guilt is not proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Rachana Kamlesh Shahani v. Sunshine Financial Services & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, holding that no valid arbitration agreement existed between the parties.
Hyundai Construction Equipment India Pvt Ltd v. M/s. Saumya Mining Limited
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator, holding that exclusive jurisdiction lies with the Kolkata High Court where the earliest application under the Arbitration Act was filed, notwithstanding the arbitration venue clause specifying Pune.
Ajmera Enterprises v. Dilipkumar Rameshchandra Patel
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on ground of non-user, holding that a suit filed by some co-owners of an Association of Persons is maintainable and absence of electricity supply for over six months establishes non-user under Maharashtra Rent Control Act.
Hare Krishna Pathak v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court issued a corrigendum correcting the class of admission from Class-I to Class-III and directed immediate admission of the petitioner’s ward in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Narela.
Hari Om Metals v. The Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration must be based on objective satisfaction and proper reasoning, modifying the cancellation to take effect prospectively.
PANKAJ PLASTIC v. COMMISSIONER OF DELHI GOODS AND SERVICES TAX
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective satisfaction, proper Show Cause Notice with particulars, and an opportunity of hearing, setting aside the impugned retrospective cancellation order for lack of these safeguards.
Naresh Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking disability pension, holding that the petitioner’s congenital disability was not attributable to military service and the claim was barred by inordinate delay.
Kiran Verma and Ors. v. The State and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against in-laws in a matrimonial cruelty case due to vague and non-specific allegations constituting abuse of process under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Kiran v. Virender Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's decree of possession under Order XII Rule 6 CPC based on unequivocal admissions of tenancy by the appellant, dismissing the appeal.
Satish Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination of the petitioner for hearing impairment and disposal of his medical categorization in accordance with IRMM 2000 regulations, allowing further legal remedies if aggrieved.
Preeti Anand v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to the applicant accused of forgery and criminal conspiracy, emphasizing the necessity of custodial interrogation and the seriousness of allegations.