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Delhi Police v. Ajit Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld that acquittal on benefit of doubt in criminal proceedings bars departmental action under Rule 12 of DPPAR, leading to quashing of disciplinary proceedings and reinstatement of the police officer.
Sub-Inspector Deovert Upadhyay & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that downward pay fixation without notice and recovery of excess payments beyond five years are impermissible, quashing such orders against CISF Assistant Sub Inspectors.
The State of Maharashtra v. Shri Machindra Hariman Thakare
The High Court upheld the Labour and Industrial Courts' orders reinstating daily wage labourers of the Forest Department terminated without due process, rejecting the State's claim of Employment Guarantee Scheme engagement and lack of jurisdiction.
Orient Club Building and Association v. Mrs. Nilofer Abijit Gupta
The Bombay High Court held that a delayed post-trial amendment seeking to add legal heirs and new tenancy claims is impermissible, and inter-se disputes among heirs regarding tenancy succession fall outside Rent Court jurisdiction.
Shailesh Haribhau Jagtap v. Rahul Suresh Khetre
The Bombay High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a police officer for wrongful confinement and extortion for lack of mandatory sanction under Section 197(2) CrPC, holding that alleged acts in discharge of official duty require prior sanction to prosecute.
Dr. B.K. Tiwari v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking pay parity for Advisor (Nutrition) with Advisor (Ayurveda) and Advisor (Homeopathy), upholding the 5th Central Pay Commission's pay scale recommendations and emphasizing judicial restraint in pay fixation matters.
M/s. Depe Global Shipping Agencies Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Mather and Platt (India) Ltd.
A company excluded from rent control protection under Section 3(1)(b) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 on the date of commencement cannot regain such protection by subsequently reducing its paid up share capital.
Bina Saxena v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the CAT’s dismissal of a CGHS pensioner’s claim for medical reimbursement beyond CGHS rates, affirming that emergency admission without Referral Memo does not entitle reimbursement over CGHS rates.
Ved Prakash Lamba v. Satyapal Lamba
The Delhi High Court dismissed a second appeal in a joint property dispute, holding that concurrent factual findings on joint possession and injunctions cannot be disturbed absent a substantial question of law.
Scrum Alliance, Inc v. Mr. Prem Kumar S. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the defendants infringed the plaintiff's registered Certification Trade Marks "CERTIFIED SCRUMMASTER" and "CSM" by unauthorized use of identical and deceptively similar marks and logos, granting injunction against the defendants.
Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd. v. Champion Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld the non-arbitrability of eviction disputes under a leave and license agreement and dismissed Sahara's delayed Section 11 application for appointment of arbitrator as time barred.
Larsen & Tourbo Limited v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
The Bombay High Court upheld the setting aside of several arbitral claims for being contrary to contract and unsupported by evidence, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act and the finality of the Engineer-in-Charge's decisions.
Sangli Aluminium Extrusions Pvt Ltd v. Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Ltd
The Bombay High Court held that a purchaser under SARFAESI Act without notice of sales tax dues is not liable for such dues and MIDC cannot demand increased Differential Premium beyond rates prevailing at transfer application.
M/s. Chandiwala Enterprises v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that Development Agreements are eligible for refund of stamp duty under Section 47(c)(5) of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958, and remanded the matter for inquiry and fresh decision by the Collector.
Anuj Kabra and anr. v. CL Educate Ltd.
In absence of a Small Cause Court with jurisdiction over a Leave and License dispute, the parties' arbitration agreement is enforceable and disputes are referred to arbitration.
Sunil Kumar Rai & Ors v. State of Bihar & Ors
The Supreme Court quashed Bihar's notification granting Scheduled Tribe status to the Lohar community, reaffirming that only Parliament and the President can specify Scheduled Tribes under Article 342, and upheld prior rulings that Lohars are OBCs, not Scheduled Tribes.
Sunil Kumar Rai & Ors. v. The State of Bihar & Ors.
The Supreme Court quashed Bihar's 2016 notification granting Scheduled Tribe status to the Lohar community, reaffirming that Lohars are OBCs, not Scheduled Tribes, and awarded compensation for violation of fundamental rights.
Gopakumar Gopinathen v. Bergen Associates P Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order dismissing the petitioner’s application challenging territorial jurisdiction based on an exclusive jurisdiction clause in the service contract, dismissing the petition under Section 115 CPC.
Kalpana Nambiar; Krishnakumar Rajagopal Menon; Asha Sudarsh Menon v. Dr. Jayashree Balchandran Kurup
The Bombay High Court removed the executrix for gross misconduct and abuse of position, appointing a court administrator to manage and sell the disputed estate property.
Smt. Shantiben Babarbhai Patel and Anr v. Smt. Geeta Prabhu Patel and Ors
The Executing Court can stay execution of a decree passed against a deceased defendant in an abated suit as such decree is a nullity and not executable.