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Madhupandit Das v. State of West Bengal
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against ISKCON leaders for alleged bus theft due to inordinate delay, lack of prima facie evidence, and abuse of process of law.
Sebil Elanjimpally v. State of Odisha
The Supreme Court held that the non-surrender of a co-accused cannot be a valid ground to deny bail and directed the High Court to reconsider the appellant's bail application expeditiously.
M/S B AND T AG v. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
The Supreme Court held that bona fide bilateral negotiations suspend limitation for invoking arbitration, and allowed the petition for appointment of arbitrator under Section 11(6) as not time barred.
M/S B AND T AG v. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
The Supreme Court held that a Section 11(6) petition for appointment of arbitrator is not barred by limitation if filed within three years from the 'breaking point' after bona fide bilateral negotiations, and limitation and arbitrability issues are generally for the arbitral tribunal to decide.
State (RAJYA RAJYA) v. Ravinder Kumar Jain
The Supreme Court held that subsequent purchasers acquiring land through invalid transactions after acquisition notification under the 1894 Act cannot claim compensation under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, affirming the validity of acquisition proceedings and denying retrospective application of the new law.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Ravinder Kumar Jain & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a purchaser of land after issuance of Section 4 notification under the 1894 Act cannot claim lapse of acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, as such sale transactions are void and confer no rights against the State.
State of Rajasthan v. Ravinder Kumar Jain
The Supreme Court held that subsequent purchasers of land after issuance of Section 4 notification under the 1894 Act have no right under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act to challenge acquisition or claim compensation, affirming the validity of acquisition proceedings and dismissing the writ petition.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Ravinder Kumar Jain & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a purchaser of land after issuance of Section 4 notification under the 1894 Act has no right to claim lapse of acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, as such sale transactions are void and do not confer title.
The Animal Welfare Board of India v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of State Amendments legalizing traditional bovine sports, holding they do not violate animal welfare laws or fundamental rights and constitute a valid exercise of legislative power.
Union of India v. Dr. M.C. Mehanathan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective enhancement of promotion ceilings entitles an officer to notional promotion benefits from the earlier date but limits monetary benefits to the actual promotion date, applying the 'no work no pay' principle.
Santra Devi & Ors. v. Paramjit Kaur & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that execution of a decree concerning acquired land requires trial adjudicating the acquiring authority's rights, directing impleadment of DDA and consolidation of related proceedings.
Mohammad Kamran v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition directing the MCD to permit a certified street vendor to continue vending at the allotted site subject to compliance with the certificate's terms and applicable law.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company & Ors. v. Cipla Limited
The Delhi High Court disposed of the patent infringement suit between Bristol-Myers Squibb and Cipla by recording a lawful settlement agreement confirming non-commercialization during the patent term and ordering refund of court fees.
Dr. Willmar Schwabe India Private Limited v. Additional Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings initiated after four years under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act for failure to record mandatory reasons that the assessee did not disclose material facts truly and fully.
Bristol Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company & Ors. v. Angle Bio Pharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed a patent infringement suit in terms of settlement agreements acknowledging patent validity and cessation of infringing activities, granting refund of court fees under Section 16 of the Court Fees Act, 1870.
Chetna Rathee v. Chahit Kundu
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s appeal to restore her right to cross-examine the crucial witness in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing procedural fairness over hyper-technicality.
Late Bhai Gopal Dass v. Atul Jain & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming the landlord's bona fide requirement and rejecting claims of alternate accommodation and procedural defects.
Gaurav Gupta v. Amarjeet @ Sonu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation and interest in a motor accident claim, granting future medical expenses based on medical evidence and partially granting interest for delayed adjudication not attributable to the claimant.
M/S KBC INDIA PVT LTD & ORS v. JANTA COOPERATIVE BANK LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court took on record a lawful Settlement Agreement resolving a property dispute, ordered release of original title deeds, and directed withdrawal of pending suits accordingly.
Frank Chidi Nwabugwbu v. Narcotics Control Bureau
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a foreign national accused of commercial quantity narcotics offences after prolonged custody exceeding five years and trial delay, imposing strict conditions to mitigate risk of absconding.