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Babita Bansal v. M/S Hari Om Chemicals
The High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the petitioner's application to reject a suit filed against her as the legal representative of her deceased husband, holding that the legal representatives of a sole proprietor are liable for the firm's debts.
Rabinder Jit Kaur v. Preet Public S. Sec. School and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that recognized private unaided school teachers are entitled to salary and arrears as per the 6th and 7th CPC under Section 10(1) of the DSEAR, invalidated waivers signed under coercion, and rejected financial hardship as a defense for non-payment.
Dhruv Suri v. Income Tax Officer, Ward 30(5), Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the Assessing Officer to allow the petitioner to submit documents and consider acquisition cost before passing reassessment order under Section 148 for AY 2016-17, granting 30 days to file Income Tax Return.
Shri Radha Enterprises v. M/S Tandoori Vibes
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to admit belated additional documents in a commercial suit, holding that negligence does not constitute reasonable cause under amended CPC provisions.
Harsh Prabhakar v. State (NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that Children’s Courts must pass reasoned orders under Section 19 of the Juvenile Justice Act before trying juveniles as adults, and that delays in preliminary assessments beyond three months are directory and do not vitiate proceedings.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax – 14 v. Music Broadcast Private Limited
The Bombay High Court upheld that compensation paid for premature termination of a contract is revenue expenditure, while non-compete fees constitute capital expenditure on an intangible asset eligible for depreciation.
The Tulsidas Gopalji Charitable and Dhakleshwar Temple Trust v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that failure to acquire land within six months of a purchase notice under Section 127 of the MRTP Act causes reservation to lapse, barring fresh reservation, and allowed the petitioner’s writ to declare the land de-reserved.
M/s. Daund Sugar Pvt. Ltd. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the State Government cannot levy transport fees under Rule 19 of the Bombay Molasses Rules, 1955, as such fees lack a quid pro quo and are ultra vires, quashing the impugned notifications imposing these fees.
Sarvajanik Education Society v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the deemed confirmation of a probationary teacher under the MEPS Act despite conversion of her post to part-time and non-approval by the Education Department, dismissing the Management's writ petition challenging reinstatement and back wages.
Rukmini Dattatraya Tirawade & Vikram Hari Palkar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition seeking allotment of deficit land on grounds of non-applicability of resettlement Acts to pre-1977 acquisition, exclusion of petitioners from statutory family definition, and delay barring the claim.
Gulabrao Mahadeo Ghorpade v. Chandrakant Pandharinath Nehate
The Bombay High Court held that prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is maintainable against an unlicensed money lender advancing loan by negotiable instruments, setting aside the trial court's acquittal.
Imtiyaz Ahmad Malla v. The State of Jammu and Kashmir and Others
The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of a police constable’s appointment due to criminal antecedents despite acquittal, emphasizing that only an honourable acquittal entitles reinstatement and the police authority’s suitability decision is final unless mala fide.
Kirit Mistry v. K Finvest Ltd
The Supreme Court held that under Regulation 4 of the Bombay Stock Exchange Membership Regulations, 1992, the transferor of a stock exchange membership card is entitled to the fee payable on the transfer, dismissing the appeal of the transferee challenging this entitlement.
ASSISTANT WILD LIFE WARDEN v. K. K. MOIDEEN
The Supreme Court remitted the matter to the High Court for fresh examination of entitlement to sale proceeds after seized rosewood logs and lorry were sold during litigation under the Kerala Forest Act, 1961.
DEV GUPTA v. PEC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
The Supreme Court held that imposing a uniform 75% minimum academic eligibility criterion for sports quota admissions is arbitrary and discriminatory, directing admissions be made based on sports merit consistent with the sports policy.
Hind Offshore Pvt. Ltd. v. IFFCO – Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the insurer's denial of a marine insurance claim due to the insured's breach of class warranty by failing to disclose prior vessel damage to the Classification Society, invalidating the Class Certificate and discharging insurer liability.
Jaipur Development Authority v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court remanded the National Green Tribunal's order on interim environmental compensation for lack of reasons, directing reconsideration of the quantum after hearing parties.
Government of Kerala v. Joseph
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's grant of adverse possession over Government land due to insufficient evidence and procedural infirmities, restoring the First Appellate Court's decision dismissing the claim.
Girijesh Kumar v. National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court quashed a blacklisting order passed without issuing a show cause notice or providing an opportunity of hearing, holding that such procedural safeguards are mandatory before imposing the severe penalty of blacklisting.
Russell Corp Australia Pty Ltd. v. Ashok Mahajan
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to cancel the respondent's 'SHERRIN' trademark registration on grounds of non-use and bad faith, directing its removal from the register.