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Dattatray Bapu Dighe v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that registration of copyright with Indian authorities is not mandatory to initiate criminal prosecution for copyright infringement under the Copyright Act, 1957.
Vijay Kumar Ojha v. Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendant's belated objection to territorial jurisdiction, holding that failure to raise such objection before framing issues results in waiver under Section 21 CPC.
Raymond Limited v. M/s. Miltex Apparels
The Bombay High Court allowed Raymond's appeal, holding that the arbitration clause in the Distributor Agreement was impliedly extended by parties' conduct and communications, remanding the jurisdictional issue for evidence-based determination.
The Chairman, New Delhi Municipal Council v. Dr. G. S. Thind
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of pension withdrawal proceedings under Rule 9(1) of the CCS (Pension) Rules against retired NDMC officers convicted of corruption, quashing the Tribunal's contrary findings.
Kamla Nehru Memorial Trust v. U.P. State Industrial Development Corporation Limited
The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of industrial land allotment due to payment default and procedural compliance by the State authority, emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to public trust principles in public resource allocation.
Satyendar Kumar Jain v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Supreme Court granted bail to accused in a PMLA money laundering case after applying the mandatory twin conditions under Section 45, emphasizing the burden on accused to prove innocence and no risk of reoffending while on bail.
Dr. Rahul Bhayana v. Dr. Rohit Bhayana & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, the court's role is limited to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement and appointed an arbitrator, leaving issues of arbitrability and fraud to the arbitral tribunal.
M/S SRIRAM CABLES PVT. LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court held that no fresh Section 21 notice is required before appointing a fresh arbitrator after an arbitral award is set aside due to unilateral appointment, and accordingly appointed a new arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Staff Selection Commission v. Darpan Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order directing evaluation of the respondent’s answer sheet despite a technical error in OMR coding, affirming that non-substantive procedural lapses should not bar meritorious candidates from public employment.
NESCO Limited v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that acquisition of private land under the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act without giving the landowner a fair opportunity to exercise preferential redevelopment rights is illegal and unconstitutional.
Prithvi Infra Projects v. Apex Grievance Redressal Committee
The Bombay High Court upheld the termination of a developer's appointment by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority due to inordinate delay and loss of faith by slum dwellers, rejecting claims of COVID-19 and interim order-based delays.
Godrej And Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited v. Remi Sales and Engineering Limited
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that tubes supplied conformed to specifications and that the petitioner was deemed to have accepted the goods upon use, barring rejection thereafter under Section 42 of the Sale of Goods Act.
Uttar Bhartiya Education Society v. Naresh Tejan Thakur
The Bombay High Court upheld the termination of a school employee for sexual assault after finding the disciplinary inquiry was fair, evidence sufficient, and procedural irregularities non-prejudicial.
Laxmi Memorial Public School v. Suresch Chand Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld the finding that Respondent 1 was an employee of the petitioner school and dismissed the Review Petition challenging this on the ground of overage, reaffirming the limited scope of judicial review under Article 226.
Bharat Hirji Dedhia v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Insurance Ombudsman's award directing payment to a policyholder, dismissed the insurer's challenge, and imposed interest and exemplary costs for delay and non-compliance.
Commissioner of Police, Delhi v. Ravinder
Termination of a probationary police officer under Rule 5(1) of the TS Rules without a formal departmental inquiry is stigmatic and illegal, requiring adherence to natural justice principles.
Hitendra Singh R Chopra v. Cantonment Board Dehuroad & Ors.
The Bombay High Court directed the Cantonment Board and PCMC to take immediate and effective action against unauthorised commercial use of basement godowns in Nirman Arcade, rejecting claims of helplessness and invalidating individual members' NOCs.
Bank of Baroda v. Shri Shashikant Pitale & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that illegal termination of daily wage workers does not mandate reinstatement or regularisation absent sanctioned posts, directing lump-sum compensation instead.
Isha Exim v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that an unchallenged advance ruling on customs classification is binding on authorities and quashed a subsequent order reclassifying goods contrary to that ruling.
In Re: Inadequacies and Deficiencies in Criminal Trials v. The State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court issued uniform Draft Rules of Criminal Practice, 2021, modifying existing procedures to ensure clarity, fairness, and expeditious disposal of criminal trials across India.