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Ethics Infra Development Pvt Ltd v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed refund of stamp duty paid on a Redevelopment Rights Agreement, holding it liable as a conveyance under the Maharashtra Stamp Act and permitting relief despite delay in filing the refund application.
Sandeep Lahiri Choudhury v. Small Industries Development Bank of India
The Bombay High Court upheld SIDBI's pension scheme cut-off date and denied retrospective pension arrears, applying the Supreme Court's M.T. Mani precedent and emphasizing financial sustainability and prior opportunity to opt for pension.
Radhakrishna Sabaji Desai v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that stamp duty paid on a Redevelopment Rights Agreement is refundable upon cancellation under the Maharashtra Stamp Act, as such agreements are chargeable as conveyances despite not being formal Agreements for Sale.
Shri Ashok Motiram Jadhav v. The Director Medical Education
The Bombay High Court held that an employee on an isolated post is entitled to Time Bound Promotion benefits without fulfilling educational qualifications for promotion, including the second TBP after 24 years, and directed pay fixation accordingly.
Akashdeep Karaj Singh v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an accused under MCOCA, holding that mere phone call evidence without material linking the accused to the offence does not satisfy the stringent bail conditions under Section 21(4).
Prakash Krishna Gamare v. Krishna Ganpat Gamre
The Bombay High Court quashed an eviction order under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, holding that relief under the Act requires the senior citizen to prove inability to maintain himself, a jurisdictional fact absent in this case.
State of Odisha & Ors. v. Managing Committee of Namatara Girls High School
The Supreme Court dismissed the State of Odisha's appeal as time-barred, holding that excessive bureaucratic delay does not justify condonation of delay without sufficient cause.
Deputy Commissioner and Special Land Acquisition Officer v. M/S S.V. Global Mill Limited
The Supreme Court held that appeals under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act are barred by limitation if not filed within the statutory period, and the Limitation Act does not extend or condone delay beyond the 2013 Act’s prescribed timelines.
SAUSS HOME PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. RECKITT BENCKISER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court upheld an interlocutory injunction restraining the appellant from using a deceptively similar Flying Bird device mark, rejecting the appellant’s claim of prior user based on fabricated evidence and affirming territorial jurisdiction and principles of passing off.
Abishek Kumar v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited
The Delhi High Court held that while IRCTC could terminate the contract and forfeit deposits for delayed payment, the one-year debarment penalty was disproportionate and quashed it, emphasizing fairness and proportionality in administrative penalties.
Manu Chaudhary v. Controller of Patents and Design
The Delhi High Court held that a patent application cannot be refused solely for non-submission of NBA approval if the applicant has applied for it and intimated the Controller, directing re-examination with opportunity to the applicant.
Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed joint consultation between the Legal Metrology Department and the Drug Controller General of India to resolve conflicting mandates on mandatory vegetarian/non-vegetarian labeling of packaged cosmetics and toiletries before deciding on the validity of the impugned notification.
Sarita Batra v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and summoning order under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, following amicable settlement between the parties and no objection from the complainant.
Sanjeev Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The High Court held that a trial court must adjudicate condonation of delay applications before summoning the accused under Section 138 NI Act and set aside summoning and condonation orders passed otherwise, directing a fresh hearing.
Rajesh and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of the prosecutrix for further cross-examination in a child sexual assault case, emphasizing judicial restraint and protection of the child victim from repeated trauma.
Omvir Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that non-production of a journey ticket does not bar a bona fide passenger from statutory compensation under the Railways Act, 1989 for injuries sustained in an untoward incident, affirming strict liability of the Railways.
Rohit Lamba & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR alleging fraudulently obtained marriage and divorce, holding that false pleadings and misrepresentation constitute fraud on the court warranting legal action and exemplary costs.