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Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd. v. Kumaon Entertainment and Hospitalities Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the final land price fixed by the appellant's Board resolution is binding on the respondent, allowed the appeal, and dismissed the writ petition directing payment of the enhanced amount before sale deed execution.
Dharma @ Dharam Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of murder charges due to lack of in-court identification by eyewitnesses, emphasizing the necessity of such identification to uphold conviction.
Shanta Rani v. Nasib Kaur
The Supreme Court upheld the eviction of a tenant by an NRI landlady under Section 13-B of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, affirming the maintainability of summary eviction petitions by NRIs not physically present in India.
Mukesh Kumar v. S. Kuldeep Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under Section 13-B of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act by a Non-Resident Indian owner, affirming that the tenant failed to disclose sufficient grounds to obtain leave to defend the summary eviction petition.
IVECO MAGIRUS BRANDSCHUTZTECHNIK GMBH v. NIRMAL KISHORE BHARTIYA
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a petition challenging summoning orders in a criminal defamation case, affirming that exceptions to defamation are generally to be considered at trial and that a company can be prosecuted for defamatory acts of its authorized agents.
GRIDCO Ltd. v. Western Electricity Supply Company of Orissa Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's tariff orders, affirming DISCOMS' locus standi to challenge BST, disallowing principal loan pass-through but allowing interest, and emphasizing the quasi-judicial nature and limited appellate scope under the Electricity Act.
M/s. Aluwid Architectural Private Ltd and Others v. Housabai Jagannath Gavhane and Others
The Bombay High Court held that the Superintendent of Land Records lacked jurisdiction to condone a 50-year delay in appealing a consolidation scheme mutation, as powers to vary or correct such schemes must be exercised within a reasonable time, ordinarily three years.
Samantawadi Mahila Vikas Foundation v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court dismissed appeals by NGOs occupying municipal gymnasiums on expired caretaker agreements, holding they have no legal right to continue occupation and that revocation without fresh show cause notices was valid.
Samantawadi Mahila Vikas Foundation v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that caretaker licensees under expired agreements have no right to continue occupying municipal gymnasium premises, and the Municipal Corporation can revoke permission without fresh show cause notices or eviction proceedings under Section 105B.
Anil Kumar v. Neetu
The Delhi High Court reduced the interim maintenance awarded to a wife and children under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, considering the husband's limited daily wage income and financial responsibilities.
Lalita @ Geeta v. Anil Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a Family Court decree granting divorce on grounds of cruelty, holding that unsubstantiated allegations do not amount to cruelty and prolonged marital breakdown justifies divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax - Central -3 v. Sidhi Vinayak Aromatics Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue's appeals holding that additions under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act cannot be sustained without incriminating material found during the search.
Reena Devi v. Lal Dev Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the wife's appeal against a Family Court decree granting divorce to the husband on grounds of cruelty, holding that unsubstantiated false allegations and conduct causing mental suffering constitute cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Sh. Shiekh Anwar Elahi v. Sh. Mohd. Nowshah & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed defendants' application to amend pleadings after trial commencement due to lack of due diligence and unexplained delay, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards under Order VI Rule 17 CPC.
Monnet Ispat and Energy Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed substitution of JSW Steel Limited for Monnet Ispat and Energy Limited and disposed of the writ petition as infructuous following the NCLT order and CIT(A) order extinguishing income tax demands.
CT/GD Suman Yadav v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition of a CISF candidate, declaring her qualified in the 100 meter race after reviewing video evidence, and directed further physical tests to be conducted fairly.
Ritu Goel v. India Credit Company Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition restraining enforcement under the SARFAESI Act pending expeditious adjudication of ownership and forgery disputes concerning the secured property.
M/S INOX WIND LTD. v. M/S NORTHEX LOGISTICS PVT LTD.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that no valid arbitration agreement existed as the Work Orders relied upon were issued post-dispute without respondent's consent, thus refusing to refer the parties to arbitration.
Sh. Vijender Kumar Sharma v. Ajay Kumar Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to expeditiously decide the defendants' application under Order IX Rule 7 CPC to prevent undue delay in a civil suit pending since 2014.
Dr Dinesh Paul v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that recovery of alleged wrongful NPA payments cannot be made from a retired employee by withholding leave encashment, ordering release of gratuity with interest.