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Manoj Manilal Gala v. Eruch Boman Khaver & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 19 May 2016

The High Court allowed Manoj Manilal Gala to continue as agent of the Court Receiver for the partnership business premises upon payment of court-fixed royalty and security, setting aside the City Civil Court's order appointing Plaintiff No.2.

civil appeal_allowed

Macrotech Developers Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 19 May 2016

The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of reassessment proceedings initiated after four years based on subsequent information indicating failure to disclose material facts, rejecting the petitioner’s challenge under the first proviso to Section 147 of the Income Tax Act.

tax petition_dismissed

EDCIL India Ltd v. G L Sagar

Delhi High Court · 05 May 2016 · 2025:DHC:1605-DB

The Delhi High Court held that a disagreement note in disciplinary proceedings must be tentative and not conclusively determine guilt, quashing the dismissal order and remanding for fresh proceedings.

labor appeal_dismissed

Brihan Mumbai Mahanagar Palika v. Ashirwad Shelters Private Limited

High Court of Bombay · 02 May 2016

The Bombay High Court dismissed the Brihan Mumbai Mahanagar Palika's appeal and refused to condone a four-year delay in filing, holding that administrative delays and pandemic-related reasons do not justify ignoring statutory limitation periods in municipal revenue matters.

civil appeal_dismissed

M/s. Nanded City Development and Construction Company Ltd. v. Laxman Eknath Dedge and Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 28 Apr 2016

The Bombay High Court allowed the appellant's appeal setting aside the trial court's injunction in favor of respondents, holding that landowners who are shareholders in a joint development project cannot seek injunction against the developer after enjoying benefits under the agreement.

civil appeal_allowed

Suraj Prakash Sharma v. Delhi Transport Corporation

Delhi High Court · 28 Apr 2016 · 2024 SCC OnLine SC 3217

The Delhi High Court held that DTC employees originally appointed as Drivers who suffer disabilities and are posted to alternate duties without fresh appointment orders are entitled to retirement benefits up to age 60 without annual medical fitness tests, applying the Supreme Court's Ram Phal precedent.

labor appeal_allowed

Mujibur Rehman Chaudhary v. Municipal Corporation for Greater Mumbai

High Court of Bombay · 20 Apr 2016

The Bombay High Court held that unauthorized vertical extensions to unauthorized commercial structures in slum areas are not protected by photo-passes under the Slums Act and upheld the Municipal Corporation's right to demolish such constructions.

civil appeal_dismissed

GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI v. NEERAJ KUMAR

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2016 · 2024:DHC:8336-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a police constable's dismissal without departmental inquiry under Article 311(2)(b), holding that mere gravity of charges does not justify dispensing with inquiry absent objective material showing impracticability.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Sanjiv Kumar Saxena et al. v. Suresh Kumar Meena

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2016 · 2025:DHC:921-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of one grace mark to an ST candidate in a departmental exam, affirming the binding nature of the 1996 grace marks policy and rejecting selective application of relaxation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Chandrabhan v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 06 Apr 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of a false Scheduled Tribe claim and mandated withdrawal of benefits obtained thereon under the Maharashtra Act, 2000, affirming strict adherence to the Scheduled Tribes Order.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Ajor Kumar v. M/S FORE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, NEW DELHI

Delhi High Court · 31 Mar 2016 · 2024:DHC:1203-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a probationer’s services without inquiry or show cause notice, holding that principles of natural justice do not apply to non-stigmatic termination during probation.

labor appeal_dismissed

M/S KESPL-ESWAR-ABCPL JV v. M/S KNR-JKM JV

Delhi High Court · 31 Mar 2016 · 2024:DHC:6807

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that the existence of an arbitration agreement is to be prima facie examined by the court, while substantive disputes are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Pfizer Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax

High Court of Bombay · 29 Mar 2016

The Bombay High Court quashed the reopening notice under Section 148 of the Income-tax Act for AY 2009-10, holding that reassessment is impermissible where the issue was fully examined and adjudicated in original assessment and appeal proceedings.

tax petition_allowed

State Transport Authority and Anr v. Pushpinder Singh Malik and Ors

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2016 · 2024:DHC:9626-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging a CAT interim order restraining disengagement of temporary ex-servicemen employees, holding that delay and abuse of process warranted dismissal.

administrative petition_dismissed

Union of India v. Rambir Singh

Delhi High Court · 17 Mar 2016 · 2024:DHC:87

The High Court upheld the illegality of a stigmatic termination without prior opportunity and refused belated additional evidence, dismissing the Union of India's second appeal for reinstatement of a CRPF constable.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shri Prasad Pandurang Tapkir & Another v. The Asst. Director of Town Planning & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 14 Mar 2016

The Bombay High Court held that statutory premium paid for exemption from FSI under Maharashtra town planning regulations is non-refundable in absence of express provision, dismissing the petitioners' claim for refund and rejecting their discrimination plea under Article 14.

administrative petition_dismissed

F HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LTD & OTHERS v. DRUGS CONTROLLER GENERAL OF INDIA & OTHERS

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2016

The Delhi High Court allowed plaintiffs' applications for discovery of regulatory and clinical trial documents from defendants in bio-similar drug suits, holding such documents relevant and necessary for adjudication despite confidentiality claims.

civil appeal_allowed

Shri Gavit Gulabsing Suka v. Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha

High Court of Bombay · 29 Feb 2016

The Bombay High Court upheld the lawful termination of a probationary teacher for admitted inappropriate electronic contact with a student, holding that no formal enquiry was required under the MEPS Act for non-stigmatic termination during probation.

labor petition_dismissed

Mubaraz Musafir Khan v. Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 26 Feb 2016

The Bombay High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation's order directing removal of unauthorized structures, ruling that payment of property taxes does not legalize unauthorized constructions and that procedural defects in notice do not invalidate demolition orders.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Arvind Kaushik v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2016 · 2024:DHC:485

The Delhi High Court directed a school to admit an EWS student and provide mandatory educational benefits, enforcing the student's right to free and compulsory education.

constitutional petition_allowed