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Jhankar Banquets v. Delhi Development Authority
Delhi High Court holds that dispute resolution clauses in lease and licence deeds constitute valid arbitration agreements and appoints an arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes.
M/S Sapna Catering v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking extension of a catering stall contract after the e-auction process was completed and a new bidder allotted the unit.
Saroj Rejendra Kumar Mangla v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court grants a seven-month extension of a catering stall license at Rewari Railway Station, affirming its jurisdiction and relying on prior similar orders.
Metalrod Private Limited v. Registrar National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi & Anr.
The High Court directed the NCLT to ensure that petitions re-filed beyond the seven-day defect removal period under Rule 28 of the NCLT Rules, 2016 are entertained only after the petitioner shows sufficient cause for delay, in line with Supreme Court precedent.
Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited & Anr v. M/S Koneru Constructions
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award granting price escalation damages contrary to clear contractual prohibition and held that a voluntarily executed no dues certificate bars subsequent claims unless vitiated by coercion.
THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD v. INDO RAMA SYNTHENTICS(I) LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting full insurance claim for damages caused by worker riots, rejecting insurer's exclusion clause defense and limiting judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Uttarakhand Transport Corporation v. Mukesh Kumar Pal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of compensation, holding that a chargesheet and unchallenged claimant testimony suffice to establish negligence in a motor accident claim.
SK. MD. ANISUR RAHAMAN v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ANR.
The Supreme Court upheld stringent bail conditions restricting the appellant's movement to Kolkata, rejected bail cancellation, emphasized finality of its orders, and directed expeditious, fair trial with witness protection.
Sahab Singh v. Director General, RPF, Rail Bhawan
The Supreme Court modified the dismissal of an RPF constable to compulsory retirement, holding that dismissal was disproportionate despite proven misconduct, especially after his acquittal in criminal proceedings and his death during appeal.
New Delhi Nature Society v. Director Horticulture DDA & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed an independent scientific assessment of deer translocation from A.N. Jha Deer Park, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory and international wildlife conservation guidelines and animal welfare principles before permitting further translocation.
Sivanmalai Subramaniaswamy Devasthanam v. S. Muthusamy Gounder
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment for erroneously admitting and deciding a Second Appeal on inappropriate substantial questions of law under the Tamil Nadu Minor Inams Abolition Act and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Shree Jagrutti Cooperative Housing Society Ltd v. Shree Jagruti CHS Proposed
The High Court held that the Registrar must issue a reasoned order when registering cooperative housing societies under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration complying with statutory requirements.
Hemant Vissanji v. The University of Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that the University’s approval for transfer of college management under Section 81 of the Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994 cannot be revoked by the State Government invoking Section 92, which applies only to closure, and quashed the cancellation of such transfer affecting minority educational institutions.
KONKAN RAILWAY CORPORATION LTD. & ORS v. S.D. MANOHARA
The Supreme Court dismissed Konkan Railway's review petition, affirming that an employee can withdraw resignation before acceptance and is entitled to partial back wages considering long service and equity.
Deepankar Tikedar v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's life sentence till natural death under Section 376(3) IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act to 25 years imprisonment considering his age, clean antecedents, and good conduct in custody.
G.R. Selvaraj v. K.J. Prakash Kumar and others
The Supreme Court held that a judgment debtor who had notice and failed to raise objections before the sale proclamation is barred under Order XXI Rule 90(3) CPC from setting aside an execution sale, affirming the sale's validity despite claims of irregularity.
Tukaram Ganpat Mohare v. The Collector, Pune
The Bombay High Court set aside an order cancelling land allotment to a Project Affected Person for violation of natural justice and directed fresh proceedings with notice and hearing.
Shazaib Sabir Patel v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that absence of extension of judicial custody remand order does not automatically render detention illegal or entitle accused to release, dismissing the habeas corpus petition but directing their production before Magistrate for extension.
Surya Education Society v. Girija Pandey
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal, holding that a temporary appointee without a formal appointment letter who abandoned service cannot claim permanent status, reinstatement, or back wages under the MEPS Act.
TESLA INC. v. TESLA POWER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in favor of Tesla Inc. restraining Tesla Power India from using deceptively similar 'TESLA' marks for batteries and related goods, holding that the Plaintiff's registered trademarks are valid and infringed.