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V.M. Shirke v. Harikrishna Bhairavnath Tiwari
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal, holding that a suit for simplicitor injunction without declaration of tenancy is not maintainable and that landlord-tenant disputes fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Small Causes Court under Section 41 of the Presidency Small Causes Courts Act, 1882.
Goodwill Realtors and Properties Pvt. Ltd. v. Smt. Bhanumati Keshrichand Jhaveri
The High Court allowed the petitioner’s application for framing additional issues in an eviction suit, holding that a duly impleaded defendant who files a written statement has locus standi to raise all material issues for proper adjudication.
Neeta Sanjeev Dighe v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that continuous advertisement of a reserved post for five years without reserved candidates entitles de-reservation and regularization of a temporary appointee under Government Resolutions, quashing the rejection of such de-reservation.
Mrunal Mandar Joshi v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court set aside the rejection of approval for a teacher's full-time appointment and directed fresh consideration based on duly verified reservation rosters.
Diksha Dilip Pawar & Ors. v. The Competent Authority & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the Government cannot deduct 10% from compensation payable to tribals on compulsory acquisition of Occupancy Class II lands, invalidating the Government Resolution dated 15/07/2010.
Namrata Anil Yadav & Ors. v. Bhupendra Manohar Bhoir & Ors.
The High Court held that the accident was solely due to the tempo driver's rash driving, quashed the contributory negligence finding against the deceased, and awarded full compensation to the claimants.
Dr. P. Varavara Rao v. National Investigation Agency and State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court denied permanent bail to Dr. P. Varavara Rao on medical grounds in a serious UAPA and IPC case, extending only temporary bail for cataract surgery while directing prison authorities to improve medical facilities and the Special Court to expedite trial.
Technocraft Industries (India) Limited v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that amendments to shipping bills under section 149 of the Customs Act must be recognized for MEIS benefits and directed Customs and DGFT to coordinate for online transmission of such amendments to prevent denial of lawful export incentives.
Chitra Supekar v. The Income Tax Officer & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that reassessment notices and orders issued without valid service at the correct address and without requisite PCCIT sanction beyond three years are void, quashing the impugned proceedings and directing fresh issuance with opportunity of hearing.
Simmi Arora & Anr. v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 468, 471, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between parties, directing costs to be paid by the petitioners.
Narender Singh & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under sections 354A/509/34 IPC based on a voluntary settlement between parties and the complainant's no-objection, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Ritu Johari v. Vineet Taneja & Ors.
The Delhi High Court suspended visitation rights pending final custody adjudication, emphasizing the child's emotional wellbeing and allowing confidential use of counsellors' reports in legal proceedings.
M/s Jersey Developers (P) Limited & Ors. v. Canara Bank
The Supreme Court set aside an ex parte decree due to improper service and allowed the defendants to defend the suit after they deposited the decretal amount, restoring the suit for adjudication on merits.
Sanjay Patel v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed the petition of a convicted accused found to be a juvenile at the time of the offence, setting aside the life sentence and directing his release under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2000.
Sanjay Patel v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed the application holding the accused to be a juvenile at the time of offence and ordered his release, applying Section 7A of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2000.
Indresh Kumar Mishra v. The State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of candidatures of candidates possessing degrees in specialized branches of History, ruling that only a degree in 'History' as a whole satisfies the eligibility criteria for teaching posts in Jharkhand.
Indresh Kumar Mishra v. The State of Jharkhand
The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of candidates’ selection for teaching posts in Jharkhand, holding that degrees in specialized branches of History do not fulfill the requirement of a degree in History as a whole under the recruitment advertisement.
Kamatchi v. Lakshmi Narayanan
The Supreme Court held that limitation under Section 468 CrPC for offences under the Domestic Violence Act runs from the date of breach of protection order, not from the date of filing the application, allowing the appeal and setting aside the High Court's quashing order.
Kamatchi v. Lakshmi Narayanan
The Supreme Court held that limitation under Section 468 CrPC for offences under the Domestic Violence Act runs from the date of breach of protection order, not from the date of filing the application, and set aside the High Court's order quashing proceedings on limitation grounds.
Harish Chandra Shrivastava v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court held that eligibility for absorption of Ayurvedic college teachers under the Bihar takeover Act must be assessed as on the cut-off date, not at initial appointment, and ordered reinstatement of appellants terminated for lack of post-qualification teaching experience at appointment.