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Shri Krishan Gopal through Mrs. Manju Devi and Anr. v. Directorate of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed unaided private minority schools to implement 6th and 7th CPC pay revisions and release arrears and terminal benefits with interest, affirming employees' statutory entitlement under the Delhi School Education Act.
APEX BUILDSYS LTD v. NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE TESTING AND R AND D INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
The Delhi High Court condoned a 22-day delay and extended the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal by nine months under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.
Master Kavish v. Modern Public School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed the DoE to clearly indicate the maximum class offered by schools in the EWS admission list to ensure informed parental choice and uphold the rights of economically weaker students.
Supriya Chokhara v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that Customs authorities lack jurisdiction to restrict transfer of property owned by a third party based on investigation against her husband, and such ownership disputes must be adjudicated by civil courts.
Asha Dhondiram Shinde v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition of a visually impaired candidate, directing reconsideration of her candidature with reasonable accommodation under the RPwD Act, quashing her rejection based on non-recognition of her educational qualification equivalence.
AIC246 AG & Co. KG v. The Patent Office of India
The Bombay High Court held that a patent applicant must be granted a mandatory hearing under Section 14 before refusal under Section 25(1), affirming the distinct and independent nature of examination and opposition proceedings under the Patents Act.
GTL Limited v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR against GTL Limited for alleged loan diversion, holding that absent prima facie evidence of fraud or identified accused, the investigation cannot proceed.
GTL Infrastructure Limited v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR against GTL Infrastructure Limited for lack of prima facie evidence of fraud or criminal misconduct, emphasizing the limits on investigative powers and protection of bona fide commercial decisions.
M/S Sandhu Motor Finance Pvt Ltd v. Sumit Ali & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a new arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, after the petitioner withdrew execution of an award passed by a unilaterally appointed arbitrator.
Parshuram Govind Patil v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that CIDCO cannot mandate probate of will under its policy when the law does not require it, quashing the impugned condition and directing allotment of developed plots without probate.
Mohan Gangaram Narang v. City and Industrial Development Corporation Ltd
The Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition directing a decree on admission to declare forged conveyance deeds void, emphasizing the Court's discretionary power under Order XII Rule 6 CPC to grant speedy relief on clear admissions.
Gerald Michael Misquitta v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that all co-owners must be given a fair opportunity of hearing before the Competent Authority grants a unilateral deemed conveyance certificate under MOFA, and quashed the impugned order and deed for failure to do so.
Pradip Prakash Baikar v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of a man for sexual assault on a minor under the POCSO Act, emphasizing the weight of the victim's testimony and the applicability of statutory presumptions despite minor discrepancies and absence of definitive medical injuries.
Sau. Poonam Bharat Kudale v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court restored the removal of Panchayat members for willful misconduct in passing an illegal resolution to usurp Sarpanch's authority, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory procedure and natural justice.
Abuzar Ayyaz Tamboli v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld conviction under Section 326-A IPC for acid attack based on victim’s testimony and chemical evidence, but set aside POCSO Act convictions due to absence of sexual assault.
Mukesh Mahadev Musahar v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court acquitted appellants convicted of murder based on circumstantial evidence, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a complete and conclusive chain of circumstances beyond reasonable doubt.
Jolly Brothers Pvt. Ltd. v. Surendra Nath Jolly
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing specific performance of a land transfer MOU held to be terminated due to an injunction rendering performance impossible, affirming the contract as contingent and the termination valid.
Anirudha Manohar Khopade and others v. Union of India and others
Section 94 of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013 does not apply to acquisitions under the National Highways Act, 1956, and co-owners cannot compel acquisition of entire buildings under that provision.
Nusli Neville Wadia v. Ijimima – Imitation Jewellery Market Co-operative Society
The Bombay High Court upheld the Competent Authority's order granting unilateral deemed conveyance under MOFA, holding that promoters must convey full title notwithstanding contractual leasehold clauses and procedural objections.
Sunita Bapu Jagtap v. The Chairman, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that an MSRTC employee deputed to supervise traffic who died of COVID-19 is entitled to Rs.50 lakh compensation under the relevant circulars, overruling a narrow interpretation limiting benefits to drivers and conductors.