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Gautam Khaitan & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Provisional Attachment Order under the PMLA issued without a charge sheet, affirming the preventive nature of such orders and limiting writ interference.
Shukal Gupta v. Employees State Insurance Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the application for condonation of delay and substitution of legal representatives in an ESIC appeal due to prolonged, unexplained delay exceeding two years, resulting in the abatement of the appeal.
Upendra Singh Kushwaha Alias Munna and Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No. 227/2019 and all proceedings therefrom under various IPC sections based on an amicable settlement reached through mediation, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vikas Gupta & Anr. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 290/106 BNS (288/304A IPC) based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Ashok Kumar v. Lakshita Chandel
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to set aside an ex-parte decree for non-filing of written statement on medical grounds, directing the defendant to file the statement with costs and proceed on merits.
Sayyad Shabbir Ahmed Ibrahim v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that retrospective cancellation of promotion and recovery of excess salary without prior notice and hearing violates natural justice and set aside the recovery order, directing the Corporation to follow due process.
Shilpa S. Chandankar v. N.T.C. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that fixing retirement age at 60 years for female employees while allowing males to continue till 63 years is discriminatory, entitling female employees reclassified as clerks to equal extension of service and benefits up to 63 years.
Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. v. M/s. SRC Company Infra Private Ltd.
The Bombay High Court set aside an arbitral award imposing royalty payment liability contrary to clear contract terms, holding that an arbitral tribunal cannot rewrite contracts or rely on internal uncommunicated documents to alter parties' obligations.
Avinash Gopal Shilimkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that verification of in-camera statements by an Assistant Commissioner of Police suffices procedural requirements in preventive detention, and personal verification by the Detaining Authority is not mandatory, dismissing the petition challenging the detention order.
Manoj Gokulchand Seksaria v. The State of Maharashtra & CBI
The High Court held that SEBI's consent order settling administrative proceedings does not bar independent criminal prosecutions for serious offences involving IPO fraud and quashing of such criminal proceedings is not warranted.
M/S Arjun Travels v. Jamuna Devi Brijlal Yadav & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that death due to natural causes without evidence of acceleration by employment duties does not attract compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, dismissing the claim of a temporary bus driver found dead in the employer's bus.
Uttar Pradesh State v. M/s. Agrawal Roadlines (P) Ltd
The Bombay High Court held that the Labour Commissioner at Thane had territorial jurisdiction to entertain the employees' compensation claim despite the claimant's subsequent residence shift, setting aside dismissal and remanding for further hearing.
Anil Keruji Jagtap v. Razzak Nazimuddin Kazi
The Bombay High Court held that the Supreme Court’s Covid-19 limitation exclusion applies to statutory timelines for auction sale deposits under Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Rules, validating delayed payments and upholding the auction confirmation.
The Maharashtra Rajya Padvidhar Prathamik Shikshak Va Kendrapramukh Sabha and Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of the Maharashtra Government Resolution 2024 on teacher staffing and transfers, holding it consistent with the RTE Act and constitutional provisions, and dismissed writ petitions challenging it.
Kalim Attarli Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for sexual assault of a minor under Section 354 IPC and Section 10 POCSO Act, holding that circumstantial evidence and conduct of the accused can establish guilt despite lack of direct in-court identification.
M/S PASSERINE WEALTH SOLUTION PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S R3PM HOSPITALITY LLP AND ANR
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator by mutual consent under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 despite the arbitration clause providing for a three-member tribunal.
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited v. Indusind Bank
The Delhi High Court directed the Debts Recovery Tribunal to defer final hearing until the Appellate Tribunal grants a preliminary hearing, emphasizing natural justice and invalidity of unsanctioned praecipe procedures.
Sonu Dahiya v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the period of interim bail extended as emergency parole during the COVID-19 pandemic must be counted towards the sentence undergone by the convicted prisoner.
Shamshad Ahmad v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s bail application, holding that bail once granted should not be cancelled without material change or misuse, emphasizing protection of personal liberty in a financial fraud case primarily based on documentary evidence.
Rakesh Singh v. Amit Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that only the registered conveyance deed dated 12.12.2002 confers valid title, declared subsequent sale deeds forged and void, and dismissed the subsequent purchaser's claim for ownership.