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Magnum International Trading Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Vikas Dhawan & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that writ petitions challenging NCDRC orders should be dismissed when an efficacious statutory appeal remedy under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 exists, affirming the principle that alternative remedies bar extraordinary writ jurisdiction.
M/S AMRIT ESTATES (P) LTD. v. PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
The Delhi High Court held that the defendant's tenancy terminated by efflux of time, making it an unauthorized occupant liable to pay mesne profits at agreed rates for use and occupation of the premises from 1989 to 2002.
Super Blastech Solutions v. Rajasthan Explosives and Chemicals Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration clause in a terminated business agreement survives and applies to disputes arising from subsequent settlement agreements, directing appointment of an arbitrator.
Janodaya Ekta Samiti & Ors. v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the Government may reconstitute Town Vending Committees without following removal procedures, and petitioners have no vested right to continue as members.
Sanjay Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging termination of a probationary SSB constable for failure to complete basic training within two chances, holding the termination lawful and procedurally valid.
Bharatiya Bhavan Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Krishna Harinarayan Bajaj
The Bombay High Court held that a co-operative society's negligence in maintaining common property entitles a member to recover certified repair costs with interest, but damages for loss to movable property require proper proof.
Manusha Sreekumar & Ors. v. The United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for loss of dependency by fixing the deceased's income based on statutory minimum wages, limiting appellate interference with fact findings, and upheld non-conventional heads awarded by the High Court.
Gauhar Mohammad v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of a vehicle owner for compensation in a motor accident where the vehicle operated without a valid permit, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural mandates under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 for expeditious claims disposal.
Gohar Mohammed v. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of the vehicle owner for compensation due to invalid permit and violation of insurance terms, emphasizing strict adherence to the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019 and expeditious claim settlement procedures.
Gauhar Mohammad v. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of the vehicle owner for compensation due to permit and insurance violations and emphasized strict adherence to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 procedures for timely accident claim settlements.
Gohar Mohammed v. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation
The Supreme Court upheld the liability of the vehicle owner for compensation in a fatal motor accident due to invalid permit and emphasized adherence to the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019 procedural framework for expeditious claim settlement.
Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Ram Prakash Sehrawat
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken, even if compensation was unpaid, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and allowing the Government's appeal.
Govt of NCT of Delhi v. Ram Prakash Sehrawat
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession was taken or compensation tendered, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and allowing the Government's appeal.
Delhi Development Authority v. Chandermal
The Supreme Court held that lawful possession taken by the Land Acquisition Collector prevents deemed lapse of land acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act despite non-payment of compensation.
Delhi Development Authority v. Chandermal
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession has been taken, even if compensation was not tendered, setting aside the High Court's contrary decision.
Kumari Laxmi Saroj v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court held that candidates cannot be disqualified for non-production of mandatory registration certificates due to administrative delays beyond their control and directed their appointment accordingly.
Noida v. Omveer Singh and Others
The Supreme Court held that compensation for land acquired in 1982 under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 must be fixed at Rs. 120 per square yard with statutory benefits, rejecting the High Court’s enhancement to Rs. 297 and denying interest for delayed appeals.
New Okhla Industrial Development Authority v. Omvir Singh
The Supreme Court modified the compensation for 1982 land acquisition to Rs.120 per sq. yard, rejecting the higher amount awarded for later acquisitions, and upheld the High Court's delay condonation with conditions.
R. Nagender Yadav v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings based on a disputed sale deed forgery allegation due to perfunctory investigation and pending civil suit on the same issue, preventing abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
R. Nagender Yadav v. State of Telangana
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings based on an alleged forged sale deed, holding that the dispute is essentially civil and the criminal case amounts to abuse of process given the pendency of a civil suit.