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Sanjay Paliwal and Another v. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of a suit for mandatory injunction due to disputed title and possession, holding such injunction without possession claim barred under Section 41(h) of the Specific Relief Act.
Shrikrishna v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC in a group fight case, reduced the sentence considering the appellant's age and time served, and dismissed the appeal.
Gulfisha Fatima v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court upheld the statutory bail restrictions under UAPA, dismissing bail pleas of accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, while clarifying the constitutional and statutory framework governing bail and prolonged incarceration.
Divjot Sekhon v. State of Punjab and Others
The Supreme Court held that altering sports quota admission criteria mid-process to include achievements from Classes IX and X was arbitrary and unlawful, directing adjustment of admissions and emphasizing transparency and fairness in policy formulation.
Sikandar Govind Kale v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court allowed the petition of a poor convict to reduce default imprisonment for non-payment of fine to the period already served and ordered his immediate release, balancing statutory provisions with fundamental rights under Article 21.
Shipping Corporation of India Limited v. Dasu M. Kutty
The Bombay High Court upheld compensation for a seaman’s permanent disablement due to heart disease after long service, dismissing the employer’s appeal challenging the award under the Workmen’s Compensation Act and N.M.B. Agreement.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. v. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the classification of BSNL under the HT-II commercial electricity tariff category for 2008-2010, rejecting its claim for industrial tariff benefits without required certification.
K. V. Satyamurthy; S.M. Builders v. Golden Beach Co-op Housing Society Ltd.; Competent Authority and The District Deputy Registrar
The Bombay High Court upheld the deemed conveyance order under MOFA, ruling that bungalows forming part of a common layout qualify as flats, and the Competent Authority had jurisdiction to grant conveyance despite petitioners' objections.
Naresh Kumar Sharma v. The District & Session Judge (Headquarters)
The Delhi High Court held that adverse gradings in ACRs must follow prescribed procedures, especially for integrity assessments, and expunged improper remarks while upholding other gradings, directing re-evaluation and consequential promotion benefits.
Ms. Sanjana Mehrotra; Mr. Mayank Sharma; Mr. Ajay Kanojiya; Mr. Vinay Kaushik v. Narendra Kumar
The Delhi High Court quashed a Tribunal order directing a remedial medical examination for failure to apply established legal principles and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Swapnil Prakash Bhogle v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court quashed vague and unreasoned GST cancellation orders for violating natural justice, reviving the petitioner's registration and directing fresh proceedings with due consideration.
Gaya Prasad v. Union of India and Ors.
The High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that failure to implead juniors as parties when seeking stay of their NFSG grant was a procedural defect justifying dismissal.
Vina Ahuja v. The Commissioner of Customs (Export)
The Bombay High Court ordered refund with interest of a wrongly recovered customs amount due to PAN number confusion, directed record correction, and left admitted dues recovery open for due process.
Balu Namdevrao Mule v. The General Manager, The BEST Undertaking
The Bombay High Court set aside the dismissal of a bus driver due to procedural irregularities in disciplinary proceedings and remanded the case for fresh enquiry respecting natural justice.
Darshana Anand Damle v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the reopening of income tax assessment under Section 148, holding that granting development rights does not amount to transfer of land and reopening based on a mere change of opinion is impermissible.
Poonam Mittal v. M/S CREAT ED PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court held that substitution of an arbitrator under Section 29A(6) is permissible only to prevent undue delay, and absent specific pleading and evidence of bias or delay, the arbitrator’s mandate can be extended but substitution denied.
Axayraj Buildwell Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that recovery of deficit stamp duty involving dispute over market value must be initiated within ten years under Section 32A, and proceedings under Section 33A beyond this period are barred and invalid.
Mount Columbus School v. Directorate of Education & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that before taking over a school's management under the Delhi School Education Act, the Lieutenant Governor must grant the school a personal hearing, affirming the mandatory nature of audi alteram partem in such administrative actions.
Rachana Developers v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The court held that a promoter cannot retain open-ended discretion to decide the form of flat purchasers' organisation and that a declaration under the Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act must be executed by all owners to preclude registration of a cooperative society.
Zimmer India Private Limited v. Pinnacle
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 upon the respondent's failure to respond to arbitration notice, following the Supreme Court's limited scope principle.