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Monica Sagar Kate & Anr v. The Joint Registrar & Ors
The High Court held that summary recovery proceedings under Section 101 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act cannot decide disputed factual issues like genuineness of 'No Dues Certificates' and Release Deeds, which must be adjudicated by the Cooperative Court under Section 91.
Monica Sagar Kate & Anr v. The Joint Registrar & Ors
The High Court held that summary recovery proceedings under Section 101 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act are inappropriate for disputed loan repayment claims involving 'No Dues Certificates' and Release Deeds, which must be adjudicated by the Cooperative Court under Section 91.
Mission Save Constitution v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court upheld police revocation of permission for a public event on grounds of apprehended communal tension, affirming limited judicial review over executive decisions restricting fundamental rights in interest of public order.
INSP GD GHAYWAT MANGESH GOVIND v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition after the respondents agreed to consider the petitioner’s case independently of the challenged transfer guideline clause.
MORINGO ORGANICS PRIVATE LIMITED v. MAREESOFT INFOTECH OPC PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to resolve disputes arising under software agreements containing an arbitration clause.
Nitin Dwarkadas Nyati v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a petitioner who commenced construction within five years under a 2010 NOC is entitled to revalidation without reassessment under the 2015 Rules, quashing refusal letters and directing reconsideration accordingly.
M/s. Neelkamal Realtors Suburban Private Limited v. Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property of India
The Bombay High Court held that the Assistant Custodian of Enemy Property lacks jurisdiction to issue directions prohibiting transfer or construction on properties not yet vested in the Custodian under the Enemy Property Act, 1968, and set aside such communications and consequential orders.
Appasaheb Pandurang Yadav & Ors. v. Appasaheb Virupaksh Tandale & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal’s refusal to condone delay in filing tenancy appeal, affirming that termination of tenancy under section 25(1) is valid without three separate notices and emphasizing finality over meritless prolonged litigation.
Union of India v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that Ministry of Defence circulars requiring NOC do not apply retrospectively to constructions permitted before 2011 and that such circulars lack statutory force to restrict property rights without legislative backing, dismissing the petition to quash construction permissions near a Defence Establishment.
Agri Sprayers T.I.M Association v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the State Government's Special Action Plan procurement scheme, dismissing challenges based on the earlier DBT scheme and penalizing petitioners for abuse of process.
Harshada Sawant v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that testamentary disposition under a Will is not a transfer attracting unearned income levy, and conversion charges must be calculated based on the date of application, quashing demands based on outdated policies and later market values.
Syamala Raghunathan v. Srinivasan Vatsala
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of a holograph Will executed by the testatrix in accordance with Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, rejecting challenges on mental capacity and undue influence.
Sunil Achyutrao Thete v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that prosecution sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act must be granted by the competent authority after independent application of mind, and quashed the prosecution where sanction was issued mechanically under external dictation.
Jibhau Sukhdev Deore & Ors. v. Vishwas Ramchandra Dighavkar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that correction of land consolidation schemes involving reallocation of land area is governed by Section 32 and must be sought within a reasonable time, dismissing a petition filed after 50 years as time barred.
Trinity Landmarks LLP v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the 2015 aviation height restriction notification does not apply retrospectively to a construction project with prior planning permission, quashing the imposed NOC requirement and allowing the project to proceed.
Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise v. Huhtamaki PPL Ltd
The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's order allowing CENVAT Credit on exempted engraved cylinders where excise duty was paid by the supplier and not challenged, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.
Col Sanjeev Thakur v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to comply with military proceedings while preserving his right to raise defenses and ordered deferment of arrest warrants pending his appearance.
Surendra Nayar v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR alleging long-term sexual harassment and assault due to vagueness, delay, contradictions, and mala fide intent to extort gratuity.
Harpreet Singh @ Raja v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of theft-related offences after discharge from certain charges and prolonged custody, balancing custodial duration and trial prospects.
Nathia Devi v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court upheld the liability of an unauthorized occupant to pay damages from the date of cancellation of allotment and affirmed the validity of simultaneous eviction and damages proceedings under the Public Premises Act.