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Chairman Dr. D Y Patil Education Enterprise Charitable Trust v. Soma Seriac
The Bombay High Court held that a Grievances Committee's decision without statutory quorum under Section 79 of the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016, is invalid, and majority decision rules under Section 69 do not apply to it.
Prakash Tatoba Toraskar v. Income-tax Officer 24(3)(1) Mumbai & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that reassessment notices issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act in the name of a deceased person are invalid unless legal heirs submit to the jurisdiction, and set aside such notices and orders issued against the deceased assessee.
K. Ramya v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court restored and enhanced compensation for motor accident death by holding that income tax returns and audit reports reliably reflect the deceased's income including business ventures, rejecting the High Court's notional income approach.
K. Ramya v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court restored enhanced compensation to the deceased's dependents by holding that income tax returns and audit reports reliably determine loss of income, including income from active business ventures, while allowing managerial skill compensation for income from capital assets under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Ramesh Bapurao Padmawar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a liquor license transfer obtained by forged documents and impersonation is void and can be recalled by the authority, quashing appellate orders that legitimized the fraudulent transfer.
Parvez Farukh Dalvi v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellant of murder charges due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting the importance of credible circumstantial evidence and timely witness reporting.
Rabia Khan v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition seeking further investigation and formation of SIT after CBI's thorough probe and commencement of trial, emphasizing adherence to due process and rejecting attempts to pre-judge the nature of death.
Safiakhatoon Kamal Ahmed Khan and Ors. v. Farooq Merchant and Anr.
The court held that legal representatives of a deceased rider responsible for a self-accident cannot claim compensation under Sections 166 or 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, dismissing the appeal.
Rahul Hiraman Birhade v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld removal of a CISF constable for unauthorized absence and disobedience, applying the doctrine of proportionality to affirm the penalty as justified and not excessive.
Freecharge Payment Technologies Pvt Ltd v. Frederica Marketing Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court directed the judgment debtor to deposit the entire decretal amount within three weeks, refusing further adjournments due to dishonor of post-dated cheques and non-compliance with court orders in execution of a settlement decree.
Rajiv Singh v. The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.
The Bombay High Court quashed the dismissal of a seafarer for taking other employment without inquiry, emphasizing natural justice and ordered payment of retiral benefits and partial back wages.
J.V. Salunke v. The Director-General, Central Industrial Security Force and Ors.
The Bombay High Court set aside the disciplinary removal of a CISF constable for procedural violations and insufficient evidence, directing reinstatement for completion of inquiry in compliance with natural justice.
Shri Dattatray Krishnaji Pawar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a transfer order is not punitive unless it affects pay or status, transfers on grounds of misbehaviour do not require prior inquiry, and disciplinary proceedings must be conducted independently of Tribunal observations.
Mohammad Raisuddin v. The National Investigating Agency
The Bombay High Court granted bail to the appellant accused under UAPA, emphasizing the constitutional right to speedy trial and insufficient prima facie evidence despite statutory bail restrictions.
Manoj Parihar v. State of Jammu & Kashmir
The Supreme Court held that seniority of judicial officers appointed by direct recruitment must be fixed strictly on merit and not roster points, dismissing the petition challenging the High Court's order to that effect.
Manoj Parihar v. State of Jammu & Kashmir
The Supreme Court held that seniority of judicial officers must be fixed strictly on merit and not on roster points, dismissing the petition challenging the High Court's order quashing roster-based seniority fixation.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India v. Regional Director Employees State Insurance Corporation
The Bombay High Court upheld that BCCI is covered as a 'shop' under the Employees State Insurance Act due to its systematic commercial activities, making it liable to pay ESI contributions.
Sandesh Sonu Gawalkar v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of a demolition notice under Section 354A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act for ongoing unauthorized construction and dismissed the appellant's plea for interim injunction.
Zakia Ahsan Jafri v. State of Gujarat & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that after completion of SIT investigation and submission of final report under Section 173(2) CrPC, the trial court alone has jurisdiction to proceed, and the Court's monitoring ends, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the closure report.
Zakia Ahsan Jafri v. State of Gujarat & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that after SIT completes investigation and submits final report under Section 173(2) CrPC, the Magistrate alone has jurisdiction to proceed with trial, and the Court's monitoring ends, while condoning delay to hear the appellant's challenge to the SIT's closure report rejection.