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Union of India v. Dulari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Railway Claims Tribunal's award of death compensation to a deceased train passenger under the no-fault liability principle, rejecting the plea of self-inflicted injury and confirming the passenger's status despite initial absence of the journey ticket.
Neena B. Rangnekar v. Sharadashram Vidyamandir Trust
The Bombay High Court held that retrenchment claims under Items 9 and 10 of Schedule IV of the MRTU & PULP Act fall within the Industrial Court's jurisdiction, not the Labour Court's exclusive domain over termination claims under Item 1, and remanded the matter for merits adjudication.
M/s. Lifeline Medical & General Stores Chemist and Drugs v. Assistant Municipal Commissioner Food & Drugs Administration & Licensing Authority, Maharashtra State
The Bombay High Court quashed the cancellation and suspension orders of a drug license for procedural lapses and accepted the petitioner's undertaking, allowing resumption of business.
Guriya Kumari v. DG CISF and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to decide the petitioner's pending representation on pay fixation and related benefits within a specified time with a reasoned order, without adjudicating the substantive claims.
Latif Yusuf Manikkoth v. Bank of Baroda
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition by a guarantor challenging SARFAESI recovery proceedings, holding that statutory remedies under SARFAESI and DRT Acts preclude writ jurisdiction and that the MSMED Act does not override SARFAESI protections.
COTY GERMANY GMBH v. XERYUS RETAIL PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR.
The Delhi High Court granted ex-parte permanent injunction and costs in favor of Coty Germany GmbH against defendants for trademark infringement and passing off involving Calvin Klein marks.
Chaus Tausif Alimiya v. Meman Mohammad Umar Anvarbhai
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation awarded for permanent disability in a motor accident case, allowing additional amounts for future medical expenses, attendant charges, pain and suffering, and loss of marriage prospects, while rejecting claims for increased monthly income beyond pleaded amounts.
Haji Abdul Gani Khan & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitution and delimitation exercise of the Delimitation Commission for Jammu and Kashmir, ruling that constitutional provisions on delimitation for States do not apply to Union Territories created under Article 239A.
Haji Abdul Gani Khan & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitution and delimitation exercise of the Delimitation Commission for Jammu and Kashmir, ruling that constitutional provisions governing States do not apply to Union Territories and delimitation orders are final and not subject to judicial review.
Association of Vasanth Apartments Owners v. V. Gopinath & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of statutory Development Control Rules mandating transfer of 10% open space land by gift deed to local authorities, holding it a lawful regulatory measure not violating constitutional property rights.
Association of Vasanth Apartments Owners v. V. Gopinath & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a statutory town planning rule mandating compulsory gifting of 10% land for open space to civic authorities, holding it a lawful regulatory measure not amounting to acquisition requiring compensation.
Dr. Amit Kumar v. Bharati College
Suspension without Vice-Chancellor's approval is invalid; salary paid prior to valid suspension cannot be recovered, and subsistence allowance is payable only from suspension approval date.
Union of India v. Harpreet & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's ruling that recovery of excess payments made over five years prior is impermissible, while adjourning the issue of pay scale reduction.
Vidyadhar Gajanan Mote & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that under Section 19-B of the Maharashtra Highways Act, 1955, the Land Acquisition Officer can determine compensation without mandatory prior negotiation attempts by the State Government, and challenges to such awards must be pursued via statutory arbitration, not writ petitions.
Sanjay Singh v. All India Football Federation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging interim recognition of a football association's committee as infructuous after fresh elections were held and a duly constituted executive committee assumed office.
Rajinder Singh Bhatia v. Manju Bhatia
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's application for summary judgment under Order XII Rule 6 CPC due to lack of clear and unambiguous admissions by the defendant, emphasizing the discretionary nature of such relief and the necessity of a fair trial.
NDMC v. M/S SHREE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for filing objections under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act begins from the date of receipt of the signed arbitral award, excluding that date, and allowed the appeal setting aside the dismissal on limitation grounds.
Delhi Development Authority & Anr v. Jagminder Pal Singh & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the DDA's appeal against an interim order directing desealing of a property pending writ petition challenging eviction, relying on the DDA's own restoration policy and deposits made by respondents.
ITC Limited v. Mahavir Singla
The Delhi High Court held that a suit based on multiple invoices and ledger accounts is not maintainable as a summary suit under Order XXXVII CPC and granted the defendant unconditional leave to defend due to substantial triable issues raised.
Narender Kumar Wadhwa v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that eligibility for allotment under the Rohini Scheme is determined at application stage, not provisional allotment, and set aside DDA's cancellation of allotment based on a purportedly false affidavit affirmed before sale of alternate property.