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Dr. Suboohi Irshad and Ors. v. Govt. of NCT Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the Tribunal to expedite disposal of the petition challenging UNANI Assistant Professor recruitment and extended interim protection against implementation of results till then.
Brijesh Gupta v. Saroj Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that an attorney holder can file and verify pleadings and instruct counsel on behalf of a party, and that pleadings containing facts within an attorney's knowledge do not warrant striking out under Order VI Rule 16 CPC, while remanding procedural applications for fresh consideration.
Shubham Sharma v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a petitioner disqualified for a tattoo on the saluting hand to remove it and undergo fresh medical examination for appointment in armed forces.
Suresh Kumar v. CP & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a police constable for corruption, affirming limited judicial interference in departmental enquiries where findings are supported by tangible evidence and proper procedure is followed.
Kavita G. Rajani v. Samir N. Bhojwani
The Bombay High Court decreed the principal amounts in summary suits based on bills of exchange while granting unconditional leave to defend on interest claims, rejecting defences of running account and oral adjustment agreement without evidence.
Karan Vishnu Khandelwal v. Honourable Chairman / Secretary Vaikunth (Andheri) Cooperative Housing Society Ltd.
The High Court held that a nominee under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act is entitled only to provisional membership until legal heirs establish their rights and quashed the order dismissing the petitioner's revision for lack of hearing.
Maharashtra State Wrestling Association v. Union of India and Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the Wrestling Federation of India's dissolution of the Maharashtra State Wrestling Association for violating natural justice and constitutional procedures.
Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. v. Sanjay Gangaram Dagade
The High Court held that Industrial Tribunals have jurisdiction to grant interim relief such as subsistence allowance during pendency of industrial disputes, but dismissal without inquiry does not automatically entitle employees to such allowance, and amounts deposited as interim relief must be preserved pending final adjudication.
RAVI NAMBOOTHIRI v. K.A. BAIJU
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of a minor past conviction under the Kerala Police Act in election nomination forms does not amount to corrupt practice or fake disclosure warranting voiding of election under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act.
S. Shankaraiah Thr. GPA Holder & Ors. v. The Land Acquisition Officer and Revenue Divisional Officer Peddapali Karimnagar Dist. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that when land is acquired solely for coal mining, compensation must be awarded based on full market value without deduction for development charges, affirming additional compensation for sub-soil mineral rights.
S. Shankaraiah Thr. GPA Holder & Ors. v. The Land Acquisition Officer and Revenue Divisional Officer Peddapali Karimnagar Dist. & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that when land is acquired solely for coal mining, compensation must be awarded at full market value without deduction for development charges, affirming compensation for sub-soil mineral rights.
Sumer Corporation v. Vijay Anant Gangan
The Supreme Court held that compensation during stay of eviction must be based on the rent the landlord could have earned, not on purchase price, and remanded the matter for fresh determination.
Sumer Corporation v. Vijay Anant Gangan
The Supreme Court held that compensation payable during stay of eviction must be based on the rent the landlord could have earned, not on purchase price, and remanded the matter for fresh determination.
Delhi Development Authority v. Asha Jain
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken even without payment of compensation, and a subsequent purchaser cannot claim lapse of acquisition.
Delhi Development Authority v. Asha Jain
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition does not lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession is taken or compensation is paid, overruling Pune Municipal Corporation and dismissing lapse claims by subsequent purchasers.
M/s Texco Marketing Pvt. Ltd. v. TATAAIG General Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot rely on an undisclosed exclusion clause that negates coverage, affirming the insurer's duty of good faith and the consumer forum's power to declare unfair contract terms and grant relief.
V.S. Ramakrishnan v. P.M. Muhammed Ali
The Supreme Court held that readiness and willingness must be specifically adjudicated in specific performance suits and that a cheque dishonoured due to an attachment order is not worthless, remanding the case for fresh trial on these issues.
P. Seshareddy v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that an agent with an interest in the contract under an assignment deed and irrevocable power of attorney can continue arbitration proceedings despite the principal's death, restoring the trial court's order and setting aside the High Court's judgment.
M/S PAM COSMETICS AND GLASSES PVT. LTD v. VEIRA PERSONALCARE PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court held that a change in the respondent company's name does not invalidate a Section 21 notice and appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, referring the dispute to arbitration.
Narayana Medical College v. State of Andhra Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the illegality of unilateral tuition fee enhancement by the State without AFRC's recommendations and directed refund of excess fees collected by private medical colleges.