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Trans Asian Industries Expositions Pvt Ltd v. M/S G S Berar and Co Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s dismissal of belated amendment applications to written statements after trial commencement, emphasizing the requirement of due diligence under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.
Shantanu Saha v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed the GSFC conviction and sentence of a BSF constable for sexual harassment due to procedural irregularity in failing to produce available CCTV evidence, holding it violated the right to a fair trial.
Mapsa Tapes Private Limited v. Shiv Naresh Sports Private Limited
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff for Rs. 16.77 crores based on clear admissions of liability by defendant no.1, rejecting the defense of contingent payment under an escrow agreement.
Naeem Ahmed v. Sheeba Mehfooz
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal of interim injunction in a suit involving a disputed gift deed, holding that relief must be sought in the pending appeal against the dismissal of the original suit.
Sunil Kant v. Samrat Chander & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld probate of a Will excluding one son, holding that the Will was validly executed and the appellant failed to prove prior sale or vitiating circumstances.
Mukut Das v. The Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd.
Employees whose retirement date is extended to the last day of the month under FR 56(a) are entitled to pay revision benefits effective on that date under the Assam State Electricity Board Revised Pay Rules, 2017.
The State of Karnataka v. Taghar Vasudeva Ambrish
The Supreme Court upheld the exemption from GST on leasing residential premises as hostel accommodation to students and working professionals under Entry 13 of Notification No. 9/2017, rejecting the revenue's contention that the lessee must itself use the property as residence.
Shubham Ganpati @ Ganesh Rathod v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court dismissed bail despite prolonged delay in framing charges but issued directions to expedite trial proceedings, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.
Neeraj Yadav v. State of U.P. & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and held that statements under Section 161 CrPC of a deceased can be dying declarations admissible under Section 32 Evidence Act, and that the power under Section 319 CrPC to summon additional accused must be exercised on cogent prima facie evidence without conducting a mini-trial.
Bhaskar Govind Gavate v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of a contempt petition alleging non-compliance of a land acquisition order, remanding the matter for fresh consideration of the clear and categorical directions issued.
BPL LIMITED v. MORGAN SECURITIES AND CREDITS PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court upheld an arbitral award granting contractual interest at 36% per annum on a bill discounting facility, holding such interest is not against public policy and the Usurious Loans Act does not apply to commercial bill discounting transactions.
Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust v. Niket Mehta
The Bombay High Court held that a suit against a Trustee of a public trust for recovery of compensation requires prior consent of the Charity Commissioner under the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, and failure to obtain such consent mandates rejection of the suit plaint.
Villa Realcon LLP v. Chandresh Parbat Gothi
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal and directed reference of disputes arising under a 2019 MoU containing an arbitration clause to arbitration, holding that the presence of non-signatory parties in the suit does not preclude arbitration of disputes between parties bound by the arbitration agreement.
Sha Vijay Anandrao Sawant v. Baramati Nagar Parishad
The Bombay High Court held that landowners deprived of land for public use must receive just and fair compensation under Article 300A, overruling municipal regulations providing nominal compensation and directing acquisition proceedings under the 2013 Act.
Chandrashekhar Bhimsen Naik v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held the petitioner's arrest illegal for failure to record specific individualized reasons and non-compliance with constitutional safeguards, ordering his release.
Nitin Kedu Rajole v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging cancellation of appointment for failure to prove project affected status and for unexplained delay in filing the petition.
Blessing Amaka Okonko v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court rejected bail to the accused in a narcotics case, holding that procedural compliance under the NDPS Act was met and that the presence of commercial quantity narcotics and risk of absconding justified denial of bail.
Stanlee (India) Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner of CGST, Delhi North
Refund claims cannot be rejected on grounds of alleged excess Input Tax Credit without issuance of a Show Cause Notice under Sections 73 or 74 of the CGST Act, and withholding refunds without following due process is illegal.
Dhruv Mittal v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court directed the Customs Department to comply with its order releasing detained goods without delay, emphasizing that unfiled appeals cannot justify non-compliance and imposing costs for delay.
Brij Lal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging a land acquisition award on grounds of res judicata, holding that compensation under the 2013 Act is not available after possession was taken post-dismissal of earlier writ petitions.