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IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. v. UNISON HOTELS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award due to inordinate delay in pronouncement that adversely affected the tribunal's jurisdictional findings, emphasizing that delay alone is insufficient unless it impacts the award's validity.
Sameer Ahmad v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi
Anticipatory bail granted to accused in Arms Act case due to lack of direct incriminating evidence beyond co-accused's statement and material circumstances.
Harsh Bhati & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all criminal proceedings based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of grievance under its inherent powers.
Asian Patent Attorneys Association (Indian Group) v. Registrar General
The Delhi High Court held that its Registry cannot refuse to accept Execution Petitions below ₹2 crores based on pecuniary jurisdiction limits, and such jurisdictional objections must be decided judicially after filing.
State Bank of India v. V. C. Jain
The Delhi High Court held that an employee acquitted on benefit of doubt after dismissal for criminal conviction is not entitled to count suspension period as service or receive back wages, affirming employer's discretion in such matters.
AMIT@POINT v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Bail was denied to the accused in a serious POCSO case involving kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor, given the credible evidence and severity of the offence.
Rahul Rawal & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC on the ground of compromise between the parties and in the interest of justice.
Yatendra Singh v. State of U.P. & Another
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and restored a complaint dismissed for default under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, emphasizing the interest of justice over procedural default.
Kumar Bajaj v. Union of India
The Supreme Court set aside a biased selection committee's rejection of a candidate's appointment to ITAT, directing a fresh impartial selection process and condemning mala fide departmental actions.
Bhola Nath v. The State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court held that long-serving contractual employees engaged after due selection are entitled to regularization, and the State's arbitrary refusal violates Article 14, directing immediate regularization.
Rhythm County v. Satish Sanjay Hegde & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the NGT's authority to impose and quantify environmental compensation based on project cost and expert inputs, dismissing appeals challenging compensation orders against two real estate developers for environmental violations.
Doniyar Vildanov v. The State of U.P.
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a narcotics case due to procedural lapses and discrepancies in prosecution evidence undermining lawful search and seizure.
YASH CHARITABLE TRUST v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that stem cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder cannot be offered as routine treatment outside approved clinical trials, emphasizing medical practitioners' duty of care and regulatory compliance.
Usman Ali v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's grant of bail to an accused in a murder case, holding that cancellation of bail requires exceptional circumstances which were absent here.
Dr. S. Mohan v. Secretary to the Chancellor, Puducherry Technological University
The Supreme Court held that the Puducherry Technological University Act's provisions on Vice-Chancellor appointment violated mandatory UGC Regulations under exclusive Central legislative competence, invalidated the appointment but allowed the incumbent to complete his tenure to avoid disruption.
M/S SAISUDHIR ENERGY LTD v. M/S NTPC VIDYUT VYAPAR NIGAM LTD
The Supreme Court held that in public utility contracts, liquidated damages can be awarded without proof of actual loss and limited judicial modification of arbitral awards is permissible, restoring the Single Judge's award of reasonable compensation for delay in commissioning a solar power project.
Skylark Feeds Private Limited v. National Commodities Management Services Limited
The Bombay High Court upheld the Arbitral Tribunal's interim order requiring the petitioner to furnish a bank guarantee to protect the respondent's claim, emphasizing the wide discretionary powers of arbitral tribunals under the Arbitration Act and limiting judicial interference in interlocutory orders.
Usha Rambhau Huge v. The Commissioner Greater Mumbai Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court held that a disabled municipal employee on approved leave before voluntary retirement is entitled to pension and gratuity benefits as per the 6th Pay Commission, quashing the denial based on a circular and directing payment with interest.
Rajendra Ghorpade v. Joint Director Technical Education & Vocational Training and ors.
The Bombay High Court held that an SC category employee appointed on a clear and vacant reserved post is entitled to senior scale and TBPS benefits from the initial appointment date despite prior occupant’s litigation.
Deepak Chhagan Rathod v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a candidate on a waiting list has no indefeasible right to appointment after the expiry of the selection list validity, and government resolutions extending such validity operate prospectively.