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Chandrakant Uttam Kolekar & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the Mahalunge-Maan Town Planning Scheme was sanctioned and implemented in violation of statutory procedures and constitutional rights, entitling landowners to monetary compensation and mandating adherence to mandatory consultation and compensation determination processes.
Col Anil Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the trial by General Court Martial was barred by the three-year limitation under Section 122 of the Army Act and quashed the trial order, while allowing disciplinary proceedings to continue.
West Bengal State v. Ranaghat & Habra Municipality
The Calcutta High Court clarified and directed the prompt disbursement of compassionate allowance to families of deceased municipal employees in West Bengal, emphasizing adherence to government orders and preventing arbitrary denial.
Eknath Namdev Lashkare & Ors. v. Pancharatna Properties & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that disputes involving a cooperative society's property and management, including those with a developer acting as the society's agent, fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Cooperative Court under Section 91 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960.
Dayanand Pal v. Mr. Dharmender Kumar Bhati & Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Sections 14(1)(a) and 15(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing continuation of arbitration proceedings from the stage of recusal.
Nava Samaj Mandal v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court upheld the School Tribunal's order setting aside the respondent's oral termination for lack of acceptance of resignation and directed reinstatement with backwages.
Dr Prasuna Chiluka v. National Board of Examinations & Anr.
Delhi High Court quashed NBEMS’s cancellation of a doctor’s DrNB candidature for excess leave, holding that cancellation must be based on grounds stated in the order and that FAQs cannot impose binding liabilities beyond the Leave Rules.
Raptakos Brett & Co. Ltd. v. Pawan Sharma
The Bombay High Court held that the Industrial Court at Mumbai has jurisdiction to entertain an unfair labour practice complaint challenging a transfer order issued from Mumbai, even though the employee was posted outside Maharashtra.
M/S GARG ENTERPRISES v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to refer disputes under a railway contract to arbitration, emphasizing a pragmatic approach over procedural technicalities and rejecting the respondent’s plea of accord and satisfaction as a merits issue.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Tata Consultancy Services Limited
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award directing the State of Uttar Pradesh to pay TCS for completed examination services, rejecting the plea of contract frustration due to self-induced cancellation.
Kahkashan Kausar @ Sonam v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against in-law appellants due to general omnibus allegations lacking specific roles, emphasizing caution against misuse of Section 498A IPC in matrimonial disputes.
Kahkashan Kausar @ Sonam v. State of Bihar
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against in-law appellants in a matrimonial dispute due to general omnibus allegations lacking specific role attribution, emphasizing caution against misuse of Section 498A IPC.
Bramhanand Kanojia v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that admission of duty liability before 30 June 2019 constitutes valid quantification under the SVLDR Scheme, allowing the petitioner’s application despite a later show cause notice, and directed recalculation and acceptance of the declaration.
Nilkanth Das v. CBSE
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking correction of CBSE internal assessment marks, holding that CBSE Circulars prohibit any post-upload revision of marks, thereby upholding the finality of declared examination results.
X v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted without serving notice and hearing the victim under the SC & ST Act, emphasizing mandatory compliance with victim's rights in bail proceedings.
Atma Ram Properties Pvt. Ltd v. The Post Office
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court must appoint an arbitrator upon a valid arbitration agreement without examining the merits of the dispute.
Sangeeta v. Neetu
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for injunction arising out of a marital relationship falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Family Court and ordered transfer of the suit accordingly.
Kaushal Kishor v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that reasonable restrictions on free speech under Article 19(2) are exhaustive, fundamental rights are enforceable only against the State, and Ministers’ official statements can attract State liability, while emphasizing the need for voluntary codes of conduct and legislative clarity on constitutional tort.
Bhojraj Hasaram Gurunani v. Abdul Majid Haji Kadarso Maner
The High Court upheld eviction decrees against a tenant for unlawful subletting, bonafide requirement by landlord, and default in payment of rent, rejecting tenant's application for fixation of standard rent and claims of rent payment by money order.
Dal Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that Inspectors who attained grade pay ₹ 4800/- via ACP are entitled to non-functional upgradation to ₹ 5400/- after four years, overruling restrictive executive circulars.