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National Highway Authority of India v. GVK Jaipur Expressway Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi High Court · 09 Nov 2016 · 2023:DHC:8818

The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting compensation to a toll operator for loss of revenue due to statutory suspension of toll collection following demonetization, holding the event constituted a change in law under the concession agreement.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Tushar Laxman Bhakare @ Chawhan v. The Collector & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 27 Oct 2016

The Bombay High Court held that possession of additional land by NHAI without formal acquisition and compensation violates Article 300-A, directing payment of compensation and completion of acquisition proceedings despite delay.

property appeal_allowed

Mahadeo Laxman Bhuyal & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 27 Oct 2016

The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme and eviction orders on government-owned land, rejecting tribal ownership claims lacking valid allotment and mutation, and affirmed the authority of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority under Section 3C(1) of the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sanjay Thakkar v. Bhojja Shantu Shetty & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 26 Oct 2016

The Bombay High Court upheld the striking out of defendant's defence under Order 39 Rule 11 CPC for wilful breach of court undertaking to maintain status quo by creating third-party rights.

civil petition_dismissed

Tata Memorial Centre v. Tata Memorial Hospital Workers Union

High Court of Bombay · 26 Oct 2016

The Bombay High Court held that Tata Memorial Centre is an autonomous body controlled by the Central Government, making the Central Government the appropriate government under labor laws, and set aside Industrial Court orders holding otherwise.

labor appeal_allowed

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. v. General Secretary, All India Kamgar Union

Delhi High Court · 26 Oct 2016 · 2024:DHC:1946

The Delhi High Court set aside a labor commissioner's award directing equal pay to contract workers, holding that no employer-employee relationship existed between the principal employer and contractor's employees performing dissimilar work.

labor appeal_allowed

Delhi Police v. Ajit Singh

Delhi High Court · 25 Oct 2016 · 2024 SCC OnLine Del 8862

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.

administrative petition_dismissed

Sub-Inspector Deovert Upadhyay & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Oct 2016 · 2025:DHC:2921-DB

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.

administrative petition_allowed

The State of Maharashtra v. Shri Machindra Hariman Thakare

High Court of Bombay · 17 Oct 2016

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.

labor appeal_dismissed

Orient Club Building and Association v. Mrs. Nilofer Abijit Gupta

High Court of Bombay · 13 Oct 2016

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Shailesh Haribhau Jagtap v. Rahul Suresh Khetre

High Court of Bombay · 09 Oct 2016

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.

criminal petition_allowed

Dr. B.K. Tiwari v. Union of India

Delhi High Court · 07 Oct 2016 · 2025:DHC:691-DB

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.

administrative petition_dismissed

M/s. Depe Global Shipping Agencies Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Mather and Platt (India) Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 06 Oct 2016

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.

property petition_dismissed

Bina Saxena v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 05 Oct 2016

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.

administrative petition_dismissed

Ved Prakash Lamba v. Satyapal Lamba

Delhi High Court · 24 Sep 2016 · 2024:DHC:797

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

Scrum Alliance, Inc v. Mr. Prem Kumar S. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 22 Sep 2016 · 2023:DHC:8346

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd. v. Champion Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd.

High Court of Bombay · 21 Sep 2016

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.

commercial_arbitration appeal_dismissed

Larsen & Tourbo Limited v. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd

High Court of Bombay · 16 Sep 2016

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.

civil appeal_dismissed

Sangli Aluminium Extrusions Pvt Ltd v. Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Ltd

High Court of Bombay · 01 Sep 2016

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.

civil petition_allowed

M/s. Chandiwala Enterprises v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 29 Aug 2016

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.

civil appeal_allowed