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Binaifer Batiwala v. Kadambagiri Estates Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of a tenant for erecting a permanent unauthorized structure annexed to the tenanted premises under Section 16(1)(b) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999.
The Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Shri Intaj Mainuddin Shaikh
The Bombay High Court held that appeals against interim compensation awards under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act involving less than Rs. 1,00,000/- are not maintainable under amended Section 173(2), dismissing the insurance company's appeal.
Shri Salek Chand Jain v. SH Vijay Kumar Dev & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against municipal authorities for alleged non-compliance with directions on controlling stray animals, holding that substantial compliance negates wilful disobedience.
Harinagar Sugar Mills Ltd. (Biscuit Division) v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that failure of the appropriate Government to pass a reasoned order within 60 days on an application for closure under Section 25-O of the Industrial Disputes Act results in deemed permission to close, and communications by unauthorized officers do not constitute valid orders.
Gaurav Miglani et al. v. Imagine Marketing Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction against Exotic Mile's use of marks deceptively similar to Imagine Marketing's 'boAt' trademarks but set aside the injunction against an unprayed-for tagline, allowing use of a new mark 'GOBOULT' pending separate challenge.
Ajay Kumar Sharma v. Commissioner, South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld compulsory retirement orders under FR 56(j) and Rule 48 of CCS Pension Rules against two municipal officers, affirming limited judicial interference in administrative decisions based on doubtful integrity and public interest.
Sopariwala Exports & Ors. v. Akhil Kumar Kachhara Trading as Ali Impex & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages for trademark infringement, permitted destruction of seized infringing goods, and ordered release of bank guarantee upon compliance.
Hirabai Dattatray Mankar v. Dodke Associates
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging closure of execution proceedings, holding that objections requiring fresh suit relief cannot be entertained in execution and must be diligently pursued.
Sandoz Private Limited v. Mahadeo Gajanand Narale
The Bombay High Court held that a domestic enquiry conducted with proper notice at the employee's known address complies with natural justice, and failure to participate or update address disentitles the employee from challenging the enquiry's legality.
The Indian School v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the respondents to adjudicate a show cause notice but restrained enforcement of any adverse order against the petitioner pending further orders, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Amour Banquets Private Limited v. Oyo Hotels and Homes Private Limited and Another
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to refer disputes arising from a Management Services Agreement to arbitration, leaving limitation and other issues to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.
Inter University Accelerator Centre v. Manisha Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the promotion of an eligible employee to Personal Assistant with retrospective effect, rejecting the promotion of a non-feeder cadre employee and affirming strict adherence to Recruitment Rules.
B.R.K. AATHITHAN v. SUN GROUP
The Supreme Court held that a second criminal complaint under Sections 499 and 500 IPC is not maintainable after dismissal of the first complaint by a Magistrate who applied judicial mind, absent exceptional circumstances.
Sayla Realtors v. Saurashtra CHS Ltd
The Bombay High Court dismissed a review petition challenging the appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that such orders are not reviewable and that the contested amendment provision is not yet in force.
DAV Model School v. Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court upheld that a litigant is bound by unchallenged concessions made before the Court and directed the appellant school to pay the respondent her MACP benefits with interest.
Harinagar Sugar Mills Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that incomplete closure applications communicated as deficient within 60 days do not trigger deemed permission under Section 25-O(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act, dismissing petitions seeking deemed closure.
The Principal Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise, Mumbai East Commissionerate v. Larsen & Toubro Limited
The Bombay High Court upheld the retrospective applicability of amendments to Rule 6 of the CENVAT Credit Rules, allowing proportionate reversal of credit for inputs used in exempted goods, and dismissed the revenue's appeal against the respondent.
Sandeep Sirohi v. GNCTD
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner possessed a valid OBC certificate under GNCTD policy and was entitled to OBC reservation benefits, setting aside the Tribunal’s rejection of his candidature.
Neeraj Dutta v. State (Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Supreme Court referred to a Constitution Bench the question whether, in absence of direct evidence from the complainant, guilt under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act can be inferred from other evidence, emphasizing that proof of demand is essential and mere recovery of tainted notes is insufficient.
Neeraj Dutta v. State (Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Supreme Court referred to a Constitution Bench the question whether, in absence of direct evidence from the complainant, demand of illegal gratification can be proved by inferential or circumstantial evidence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.