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Legislative Council U.P. Lucknow v. Sushil Kumar
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's suo motu direction for CBI enquiry into recruitment irregularities, holding that such extraordinary powers require sufficient prima facie material and cannot be exercised routinely or without party prayers.
Zoharbee & Anr. v. Imam Khan
The Supreme Court held that an Agreement to Sell does not transfer ownership and property not conveyed by registered sale deed at the deceased's death forms part of matruka property distributable among heirs under Mohammedan law.
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The Bombay High Court allowed substitution of the sole Executor due to ill-health under Section 301 of the Indian Succession Act, emphasizing the Court's discretionary power and absence of prejudice to other parties.
Lakhani Realty LLP v. Kalina Vihar Darshan Co-operative Housing Society
The Bombay High Court held that a suit contemplating urgent interim relief is exempt from mandatory pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, and thus the plaint cannot be rejected at the threshold for non-compliance.
Shoban Salim Thakur v. Chaitanya Arora
The Bombay High Court vacated an ex parte injunction and dismissed the trademark infringement suit due to the plaintiff's wilful suppression of material facts, including a territorial disclaimer and prior user evidence, amounting to fraud on the court.
ECGC Limited v. Baco Metallic Industries
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award favoring the insured, holding that the tribunal's interpretation of the insurance contract and findings on quality disputes were plausible and not liable to be set aside under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Dilip Kapoor v. Bhagat Mahesh Bhaga
The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing reinstatement of an employee with back wages and penalties for employer's non-compliance, rejecting the employer's belated claim of appointment in a different section.
M/s. H.V. Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that Sale Certificates issued by Recovery Officers in public auctions are exempt from compulsory registration and confer title upon confirmation of sale, directing the Society to recognize Petitioners' ownership and grant membership.
Aman @ Amaan Jamir Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the preventive detention of a petitioner under the MPDA Act, holding that recent offences involving threats, assaults, and extortion constituted acts prejudicial to public order justifying detention.
Maharashtra Police Academy v. Bharati Yashwant Salve
The Bombay High Court held that the Maharashtra Police Academy qualifies as an industry under the Industrial Disputes Act, and the termination of a long-serving daily wage employee without statutory retrenchment procedures was illegal, ordering reinstatement with back wages and permanency.
Yogesh Pal v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition alleging illegal detention and custodial abuse of visually impaired students, holding that alternate statutory remedies exist and extraordinary writ jurisdiction should not be exercised.
Dr. Meenakkshi Sharma v. Monika Chugh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's appeal against eviction, holding that the pending counterclaim for security deposit recovery is a separate suit to be adjudicated independently.
Gurmit Singh v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court restored the discharge of the accused in a forged passport case, holding that absence of the original forged document and lack of prima facie evidence precluded framing of charges.
Sarvesh Security Services Pvt Ltd v. Institute of Human Behaviour Resource and Allied Sciences
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 29A of the Arbitration Act, the Court cannot extend an arbitrator's mandate after the award is passed unless an extension petition was pending before pronouncement, rendering awards passed post-mandate without extension invalid.
Naik Sheopal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the jurisdiction and validity of a Summary Court Martial against a soldier for false accusation, affirming limited judicial interference in properly conducted military disciplinary proceedings.
Usha v. Staff Selection Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a re-examination of the petitioner by a specialist to determine medical fitness for recruitment as Sub-Inspector, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Suresh Kumar Yadav and Ors v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that employees completing four years in grade pay ₹4800 are entitled to grade pay ₹5400, directing pay re-fixation and arrears payment.
Jagwinder Singh Khurana and Anr. v. Tejinder Kaur Baweja and Anr.
The Delhi High Court denied specific performance for failure to prove readiness and willingness, awarding refund with interest instead.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax v. M/s. Remfry and Sagar
The Delhi High Court upheld the allowability of license fees paid for use of goodwill under the Income Tax Act, rejecting the Revenue's contention that such payments violated Bar Council Rules and were disallowable under Section 37.
PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-1 v. ASHUTOSH DEVELOPERS P. LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeals holding that mechanical approvals under Sections 153D and 151 of the Income Tax Act without application of mind are invalid.