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Vishal Laxman Sakhare v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court set aside the disqualification of a Gram Panchayat member for alleged tax default, holding that liability rests with the property owner at the relevant time and emphasizing the application of Wednesbury unreasonableness and proportionality in administrative decisions.
Kalpana Madhu Gavali & Ors. v. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation
The Bombay High Court allowed enhancement of compensation to the family of a deceased agricultural labourer in a motor accident by applying future prospects and increasing conventional heads, following Supreme Court precedents.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -7, Delhi v. M/S Punjab and Sind Bank
The Delhi High Court dismissed the revenue’s appeal against ITAT orders deleting additions and disallowances related to depreciation, pension fund contributions, and Section 14A, holding that shares held as stock in trade by a bank generate business income exempt from Section 14A disallowance.
Geeta Devi & Ors. v. Export Inspection Council & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking pension benefits and back-dated regularization for casual and contract employees, holding that such employees have no vested right to regularization or pension under CCS Pension Rules and are governed by the New Pension Scheme as per their appointment terms.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. PRAKASH NARAIN SHARMA @ PRAKASH SHARMA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal, upholding the Tribunal's award based on credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative evidence establishing the offending vehicle's involvement in the fatal motor accident.
Sh. Ramesh Fonia v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the BSF to pay disability compensation under the Seema Prahri Beema Yojna to a service-disabled petitioner, holding that the department must discharge liability first despite disputes with the insurer.
Mageba Bridge Products Private Limited & Anr. v. Rites Limited & Ors.
Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the award of a public tender under the Make in India policy, holding that the tendering authority's decision was lawful and not arbitrary.
Kenechukwu Joseph v. The State
Bail was denied to a foreign national accused of possessing commercial quantity of cocaine, holding that procedural lapses in sampling are to be examined at trial and bail under Section 37 NDPS Act requires satisfaction on reasonable grounds about innocence.
Union of India v. V. Kameswar Rao
The High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing continuation of a contractual employee's engagement until regular appointment, quashing a fresh advertisement that sought to replace the employee, consistent with Supreme Court precedent.
Deepak Malhotra & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a dowry harassment FIR following a valid and complied settlement between parties, holding that a party cannot retract from a court-recorded settlement without proper legal challenge.
The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, India v. https://bhagavatam.in/#gsc.tab=0 & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted ex parte interim injunctions restraining unauthorized online reproduction and dissemination of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust’s copyrighted works and directed intermediaries to block infringing content.
Mandhir Singh Todd v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment, holding that the treatment was available in India and the risk of absconding justified maintaining the Look Out Circular against the accused in a money laundering case.
Aviral Education Welfare and Cultural Society v. The Delhi Public School Society
The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to disputes arising from termination of a private joint venture agreement lacking public law elements and upheld injunction restraining unauthorized use of the Delhi Public School trademark.
Sangeeta Sharma v. GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that administrative duties involving direct COVID-19 related operations qualify as 'COVID-19 duty' under the Cabinet Decision, entitling the deceased officer's family to ex-gratia compensation.
Pooja v. State of GNCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed government authorities to consider the petitioner’s claim for COVID-19 duty ex-gratia compensation, emphasizing the need for documentary proof of deployment while recognizing the petitioner’s legitimate expectation based on public announcements.
IMAGE CONSUMER MEDIA PVT.LTD v. SPA LUXURY LIFESTYLE LTD
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator's application to dissolve SPA Luxury Lifestyle Ltd. under Section 481 of the Companies Act, 1956, concluding winding up proceedings due to absence of assets and funds.
Neelam Kumari v. The University of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a contractual female employee is entitled to maternity benefits and protection from termination during maternity leave, directing reinstatement and payment of dues after unlawful termination.
Arpita Ghosh and Anr. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to release Rs. 1 crore ex-gratia compensation to the family of a doctor who died of COVID-19 contracted during his duties at a Mohalla Clinic, affirming entitlement despite the clinic not being a dedicated COVID-19 center.
State v. Raju @ Lokpal & Ors.
The High Court upheld the trial court's discharge of accused from section 308 IPC charges, holding that simple head injuries without intention or knowledge to cause death do not constitute culpable homicide.
Zarina Naqvi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that interest on delayed terminal benefits must be calculated from the date of the employee's death, not from the date of document submission.