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BDR Pharmaceuticals International Pvt Ltd v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company
The Delhi High Court disposed of connected commercial litigation between BDR Pharmaceuticals and Bristol-Myers Squibb following a lawful and confidential settlement reached through court-facilitated mediation.
Pradyuman Bisht v. Union of India
The Supreme Court mandated comprehensive security and digitization measures in court complexes to safeguard judicial stakeholders and ensure effective administration of justice.
Mathosri Manikbai Kothari College of Visual Arts v. The Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner
The Supreme Court upheld the clubbing of two educational institutions run by the same Society for EPF Act coverage based on functional and financial integration, dismissing the appellant’s challenge.
UCO BANK AND OTHERS v. M.B. MOTWANI
Disciplinary proceedings against a bank employee post-retirement are valid only if a chargesheet was issued before superannuation; dismissal imposed after retirement without such initiation is invalid.
Nutan Kumari v. B.R.A. Bihar University
The Supreme Court quashed the flawed selection process for PTI appointments that violated advertisement terms and principles of fairness, restoring the Single Judge's order and directing a fresh selection in accordance with law.
Kamalakar v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld conviction for cruelty under Section 498A IPC but set aside the conviction for abetment to suicide under Section 306 IPC due to lack of proximate instigation.
PR Memorial Private ITI v. Directorate General of Training
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of an ITI's application for additional trade units under a new grading system, emphasizing the need for reasoned decisions and hearing before rejection.
Anish Muralidhar v. COL(TS) Anil Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are service-connected unless rebutted by positive evidence.
Sameer Baijanath Joshi v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that redevelopment of a permanent structure existing prior to the 1976 Defence Notification is permissible up to 15 metres without requiring Defence NOC, balancing Defence restrictions with property rights.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. Sudhir M. Desai
The High Court quashed the ICAI Council's unreasoned disciplinary order removing a member's name for carrying on business without permission, emphasizing the need for independent findings and reasons in professional misconduct proceedings.
Bhushan v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging cancellation of provisional admission due to late submission of Caste Validity Certificate, holding that prescribed timelines are directory and strict adherence to admission cut-off dates is essential.
Chetak Technology Ltd v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that Customs illegally detained lithium ion cell imports without lawful seizure and contrary to BIS regulations permitting standard marks on packaging, directing their release and proper adjudication of show cause notice.
Saraswat Co-operative Bank Limited v. Prashant Yeshwant Gokhale
The court held that a lessor has the right to inspect leased premises before accepting possession, and a court-appointed commissioner may inspect the premises without opining on alterations, dismissing the petition challenging such inspection.
Tapsi Vidyarthi v. Arvind Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld divorce granted on the ground of cruelty and additionally held that desertion by the wife also entitled the husband to divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Sheela v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Bail applications of accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case were dismissed as joint possession was established and procedural delays did not justify bail.
Narayan Singh & Anr. v. Pooja Bhaskar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s order granting interim custody of two minor children to their mother, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the children and the irreplaceable role of maternal love and affection.
Star Publishers Distributors v. Assistant Commissioner of CGST, Range 1 & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s refund claim under the CGST Act by holding that the limitation period must consider government notifications and documentary evidence establishing the relevant date of export.
Adarsh Kanojia v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that the Intelligence Bureau is exempt from RTI disclosure except for information on corruption or human rights violations, and unsubstantiated allegations do not warrant disclosure.
Dr. Manya Prasad v. Yateender Singh Jafa
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s appointment of a Local Commissioner under Order XXVI Rule 9 CPC and dismissal of recall application, affirming that the Commissioner’s report is evidentiary and parties may carry out necessary repairs during suit pendency.
Nagendra Mohandass v. Archana Dass & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking condonation of delay in filing a civil revision petition, holding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for the delay despite COVID-19 related exclusions.