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Ravinder Kumar v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed official demarcation of the petitioner's land using the Total Station Method with costs borne by the petitioner, allowing the writ petition challenging refusal to demarcate.
Commissioner Transport Department v. Gaurav Enterprises
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting 12% per annum interest as compensatory, dismissing the government department's challenge that the rate was penal and excessive.
Chandra Prakash Khandelwal v. Directorate of Enforcement
Delhi High Court granted bail to petitioner accused under PMLA after applying the principle of broad probabilities, noting his limited role, cooperation, and absence of tampering or influencing witnesses.
Nagreeka Indcon Products Pvt. Ltd. v. Cargocare Logistics (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that an arbitration clause stating disputes "can be settled by arbitration" does not create a mandatory arbitration agreement, and dismissed the application for appointment of an arbitrator.
Naresh Goyal v. The Directorate of Enforcement
The Bombay High Court quashed the Enforcement Directorate's ECIR against petitioners due to the absence of a pending scheduled offence, affirming that money laundering proceedings cannot continue without a predicate offence.
Reliance General Insurance Company Limited v. Rekha Ramdas Gorad
The Bombay High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal holding it liable to pay compensation due to failure to properly notify policy cancellation and allowed enhancement of compensation including future prospects and consortium.
M. Palanisamy v. M. Shanmugam & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that internal management of political parties must adhere to their constitutions and procedural fairness, refusing interim relief against a disputed party meeting and directing expeditious High Court adjudication.
K. Palaniswamy v. M. Shanmugam
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's interim reliefs restraining unauthorized General Council meetings in AIADMK, emphasizing adherence to party byelaws and limited judicial interference in internal party affairs.
K. Palanisami v. M. Shanmugam & Ors.
The Supreme Court remanded disputes over AIADMK's internal leadership and meetings to the High Court, emphasizing adherence to party bylaws and limited judicial interference.
Thiru K. Palaniswamy v. M. Shanmugam & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a special General Council meeting convened on requisition by party members without joint authorization or 15 days' notice, dismissing interim injunctions and emphasizing limited judicial interference in internal political party disputes.
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The court held that the Odisha Lokayukta must conduct preliminary investigations with adherence to natural justice and procedural safeguards, remanding the matter for fresh inquiry.
Lokayukta v. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Panigrahi
The Supreme Court held that the Odisha Lokayukta lawfully directed the Directorate of Vigilance to conduct a preliminary inquiry against an MLA, affirming procedural safeguards and rejecting claims of bias and natural justice violations.
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The Supreme Court upheld the Odisha Lokayukta's authority to conduct preliminary investigations under the Act, ruling that procedural safeguards like notice and hearing are not mandatory at this stage, and dismissed the petition challenging the investigation's validity.
Lokayukta v. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Panigrahi
The Supreme Court upheld the Lokayukta's power under Section 20(1) of the Odisha Lokayukta Act, 2014 to direct the Directorate of Vigilance to conduct a preliminary inquiry, setting aside the High Court's order that violated natural justice and lacked legal basis.
C. Yamini & Others v. The High Court for the State of Andhra Pradesh at Amravathi & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that ad-hoc service as Fast Track Court Judges does not count as judicial service under Article 217(2)(a) for elevation to the High Court, dismissing the petitioners' claim for seniority and elevation benefits.
Bharti Model School v. Director Education GNCTD and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Directorate of Education to hear the petitioner and pass a formal order on validation of off-line admissions within two weeks, emphasizing compliance with court directions and natural justice.
Jainsons Lights Private Limited v. The Registrar of Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to register the mark "Jainsons Lights" due to its similarity with an earlier mark "Jainsons Lites" and the likelihood of public confusion under Section 11(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Dr. Sapna Nangia v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs
Delhi High Court set aside a perfunctory patent rejection order for lack of adequate reasoning and remanded the matter for detailed reconsideration with a speaking order.
T D Makhija v. Union Bank of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a bank officer for fraud, ruling that the departmental enquiry was fair, evidence supported the findings, and the punishment was proportionate.
Rao Mohd. Nadeem v. WAPCOS Ltd.
The Delhi High Court quashed an indefinite blacklisting order against a temporary consultant for failure to comply with principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.