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Delhi Jal Board v. Its Workmen
The Delhi High Court set aside an Industrial Tribunal award directing compassionate appointment due to delay and non-compliance with administrative policy, affirming that such appointments are exceptions meant to address immediate financial crisis and not a vested right.
Jitendra Pandurang Chaudhari & Ors. v. Moreshwar Dinkar More & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld a temporary injunction restraining appellants from alienating disputed joint family property pending partition suit, finding a prima facie case and preserving status quo.
Jitendra Pandurang Chaudhari & Ors. v. Moreshwar Dinkar More & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld a temporary injunction restraining appellants from alienating disputed joint family property pending partition suit, finding a prima facie case and balance of convenience in favor of plaintiffs.
Shetkari Sahakari Sangh Ltd. Kolhapur v. Dilip Shankarrao Patil
The Bombay High Court held that a cooperative society registered under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act is not a statutory corporation exempted under Section 3(1)(b) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, thereby allowing eviction proceedings under the Rent Act.
ENA MEHRA & ORS v. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE & ORS
The Delhi High Court disposed of the appeal against Respondents 1 and 2 in terms of a full and final settlement, removing them from the proceedings, while the appeal continues against Respondent 3.
The Ravalgaon Sugar Farm Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax, City-II, Aayakar Bhavan, Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that for deduction under Section 32AB, profits must be computed as per audited accounts under the Companies Act without adjusting additional sugarcane price paid post-account finalization, allowing the appellant's appeal.
Laxman Pralhad Ganaji Dayme and Ors. v. Vinayak Mahadeo Pradhan and Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of a tenant for unauthorized permanent construction and damage to premises without landlord's written consent under the Bombay Rent Act.
Sadanand Mishra v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld removal orders against ex-RPF constables for misconduct during suspension, rejecting claims of non-service and delay in appeal as barred by limitation.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Anr v. Yugal Kishore Sah and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's quashing of ICAR's seniority lists drawn post-Meghachandra overruling Parmar, directing fresh lists in line with Meghachandra's principle that seniority is based on actual appointment date.
Vikas Education Society v. The Grampanchayat Chopadi
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the demolition of a laboratory building, holding that disputed factual issues of possession and ownership are not amenable to writ jurisdiction and that the demolition pursuant to a Gram Sabha resolution was lawful in the interest of public safety.
Four Pillars Enterprises Co. Ltd. v. Mahipal Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interlocutory injunction restraining defendants from using marks confusingly similar to the plaintiff’s registered DEER trademarks, holding that prima facie infringement existed and disuse plea was untenable.
GM N.T.P.C Badarpur Thermal PS v. Subal Sil
The Delhi High Court held that a workman who deliberately boycotts departmental enquiry cannot later claim violation of natural justice, quashing the Industrial Tribunal’s award of reinstatement and back wages.
Sanghmitra R. Sandansing v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation's decision denying promotion to the petitioner as Law Officer based on her disciplinary record, affirming that promotion decisions to sensitive posts require consideration of entire service records and are subject to limited judicial review.
District Satara v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court dismissed writ petitions seeking enhanced compensation under the Fair Compensation Act for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 with an award made prior to 2014, holding that the earlier Act governs such cases and the petitioner lacks locus amid pending title disputes.
Praman Infrastructure Private Limited v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that only facts expressly stated or clearly incorporated in a sale deed or its annexures are relevant for stamp duty valuation, dismissing the petition challenging additional stamp duty demand.
Babasaheb Haji Abdul Mullani v. Kolhapur Municipal Corporation
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking alternate land allotment after a 37-year delay, holding that delay and laches bar reopening concluded land acquisition proceedings.
Ajit Bhagwan Sawant v. M/s. Parveen Industries Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that a workman is not entitled to legal representation in a domestic inquiry solely because the Inquiry Officer is legally trained, affirming that defence representation must comply with statutory and standing order provisions restricting it to fellow workmen or union office-bearers.
The Lokmanya Pan Bazar Association Ltd. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the deemed conveyance in favor of a cooperative society of flat purchasers under MOFA, rejecting the promoter's contractual and procedural objections.
Tivoli Investment & Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. The Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax
The Bombay High Court held that municipal rateable value is a rational but not binding yardstick for determining annual value under Section 23(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act, and notional interest on security deposits cannot be included in annual value computation.
M/s. Wrangle Investment Limited v. M/s. Mahendra Builders
The Bombay High Court upheld the amendment allowing substitution of the plaintiff from a deceased sole proprietor to the partnership firm in an eviction suit, holding that correction of misdescription is permissible despite abatement and limitation objections.