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Amar Nath Gope v. Director General Coast Guard Headquarters

Delhi High Court · 17 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1947-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the Coast Guard to decide the petitioner's resignation application within eight weeks upon compliance with procedural formalities.

administrative other

Sh Naveen Gupta v. State Bank of Hyderabad and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2004

The Delhi High Court directed the Debts Recovery Tribunal to expeditiously dispose of a decade-old securitisation application involving alleged fraudulent use of the petitioner's property documents.

civil appeal_allowed

Shyamji Srivastava & Another v. The Executive Engineer-M-311 of P.W.D. & Others

Delhi High Court · 17 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2012

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that no employer-employee relationship existed between contract labourers and the principal employer, dismissing the petition challenging their termination.

labor petition_dismissed

Arun Rai and Ors. v. Central Public Works Department through its Director General of Workers and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2014

The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's dismissal of workmen's claim for back wages against the principal employer under Section 33(C)(2) of the ID Act, holding no employer-employee relationship was proved and principal employer liability arises only after contractor's failure to pay.

labor appeal_dismissed

Resham Devi & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1990

The Delhi High Court granted interim stay of demolition to petitioners whose properties fall within Khasra No. 37, directing status quo pending disposal of appeals under the Indian Forest Act, 1927, ensuring uniform protection for similarly placed persons.

civil appeal_allowed

Subhash Solanki v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board

Delhi High Court · 17 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1935-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against eviction of a shop occupant for unauthorized possession and construction, affirming that failure to comply with mutation procedures and violation of allotment terms justify eviction under the DUSIB Act, 2010.

property appeal_dismissed

Keshaw Sanyasi Gawo Shewasharam v. Govt of NCT and Anr

Delhi High Court · 17 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1934-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against eviction of premises not falling within a notified jhuggi cluster under the Delhi Slum and JJ Rehabilitation Policy, holding that eligibility requires prior notification and existence of the cluster before 2006.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Manas Seth v. Muncipal Corporation of Delhi and Others

Delhi High Court · 17 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1989

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to adjudicate the petitioner’s representation on illegal constructions within six months, emphasizing timely administrative action.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Ashish Rastogi v. High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 17 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:1954-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a full-time Law Officer employed by a PSU who regularly pleads in courts qualifies as a continuously practicing advocate for DHJS eligibility, setting aside the rejection of the petitioner’s candidature.

administrative appeal_allowed

Dinesh Kumar & Others v. C.P.W.D. & Others

Delhi High Court · 17 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2010

The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Labour Court's award, holding that claims under Section 33(C)(2) of the ID Act require impleading contractors as necessary parties since they are the real employers liable for payment of minimum wages.

labor appeal_dismissed

Saurabh Shukla v. Max Bupa Health Insurance Co. Ltd. and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 17 Mar 2023 · 2023:DHC:2002

The Delhi High Court directed IRDAI and insurers to ensure inclusive health insurance coverage for persons with disabilities, mandating product design reforms and non-discriminatory terms in compliance with statutory and judicial mandates.

administrative appeal_allowed

Sanghmitra R. Sandansing v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 17 Mar 2023

The Bombay High Court held that the Municipal Corporation must conduct a comparative review of promotion cases applying uniform standards, setting aside the isolated consideration of the petitioner and making the junior officer's promotion provisional pending reconsideration.

administrative petition_allowed

Mr. Karam Hussain Mohabbat Ali Shah v. Mr. Abdul Latif Lakdawala

High Court of Bombay · 17 Mar 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, holding that the accused successfully rebutted the presumption of liability by proving non-delivery of goods and stop payment instructions.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Manjula Kabiraj Das

High Court of Bombay · 17 Mar 2023

The Bombay High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award, ruling that salary deductions for compensation exclude allowances except Income and Professional Tax, future prospects are justified, and compassionate employment or ex-gratia payments do not bar compensation claims.

civil appeal_dismissed

Indian Railway Construction Company Limited v. M/s National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2023 · 2023 INSC 248

The Supreme Court upheld contract termination and forfeiture of security deposits under Clause 17.4 despite invalidity of termination under Clause 60.1 and restored the arbitral award granting reasonable interest on advances against hypothecation of equipment.

civil appeal_allowed

Indian Railway v. M/s National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court restored the arbitral award upholding contract termination under Clause 17.4 and forfeiture of security deposits, and allowed interest on advances at a reduced rate, overruling the High Court's interference.

civil appeal_allowed

Arnab Roy v. Consortium of National Law Universities & Anr

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court upheld reasonable accommodation rights of disabled candidates in CLAT, validated certain scribe restrictions to preserve exam integrity, and mandated advance notification of disability-related guidelines.

constitutional appeal_allowed

Gujarat State v. Jayantibhai Ishwarbhai Patel

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2023 · 2023 INSC 253

The Supreme Court held that acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is deposited and possession is taken, even if landowners refuse compensation, upholding the consent award and setting aside the High Court's order.

property appeal_allowed

State of Gujarat v. Jayantibhai Ishwarbhai Patel

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court held that acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if compensation is tendered or possession taken, even if the landowner refuses compensation or possession, thereby upholding the consent award and acquisition proceedings.

property appeal_allowed

Gujarat State v. Jayantibhai Ishwarbhai Patel

Supreme Court of India · 17 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if either possession is taken or compensation is paid/offered, and landowners' refusal to accept compensation does not invalidate acquisition.

property appeal_allowed