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Shaikh Ibrahim Shaikh Mohamad Hanifsaheb and others v. Mohamudkhan Kadar Khan Pathan and others
The Bombay Rent Act mandates strict compliance with notice, rent deposit, and timely application for fixation of standard rent for tenant protection; failure results in eviction upheld by the Court.
Trilok Singh Pahlajsingh Rajpal & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation for Greater Mumbai & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that failure to take acquisition steps within the statutory period under the MRTP Act causes reservation of land to lapse by operation of law, invalidating subsequent acquisition attempts and reservations.
Shri Rangdas Swami Shikshan Vikas Mandal v. Shri Mutyal Vilas Rambhau
The High Court upheld the setting aside of dismissal for false caste claim due to lack of proof of reserved category appointment, awarded 50% backwages payable by management, and directed pensionary benefits upon reinstatement until superannuation.
Dharamgiri Maharaj v. Nitin Gordhanbhai Thakker
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of a petitioner occupying an open staircase landing, holding it not to be 'premises' under the Bombay Rent Act and denying tenancy protection.
Rajesh Kumar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s voluntary retirement took effect on 1 February 2018 by deemed acceptance, entitling him to pensionary benefits despite subsequent procedural formalities.
Sadashiv Tryambak Rajebahadur & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that land reservation under the MRTP Act lapses if acquisition steps are not taken within twelve months of a valid purchase notice, and a draft revised development plan without final sanction cannot prevent such lapse.
Union of India v. Central PWD Engineers Association
The Delhi High Court set aside a CAT order promoting engineers based on a fictitious 1977 Notification, remanding the matter for fresh consideration excluding reliance on that Notification.
Suprabha Nitesh Patil v. Nitesh Gajanan Patil
The Bombay High Court held that under Section 21-A of the Hindu Marriage Act, a later matrimonial petition must be transferred to the court where the earlier petition is pending for joint disposal, overriding discretionary transfer powers under Section 24 CPC.
M/s. Mathuresh Infrapro Pvt Ltd. v. M/s. Chudiwala Company
The Court held that a suit seeking restitution or relief obtainable by application under Section 144 CPC is barred if filed as a fresh suit, and clever drafting to circumvent this bar warrants rejection of the plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC.
Soli Behram Sukhadwala v. Nitin D. Sohni & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the revision application, holding that the applicant failed to prove he was a family member residing with the deceased tenant under Section 5(11)(c) of the Bombay Rent Act, and thus was not entitled to tenancy rights.
Narayan Bhau Salve v. Khandu Baburao Salve
The court held that dismissal of appeals for default does not amount to a decree and does not affect the enforceability date of the trial court decree for limitation of execution under Article 136 of the Limitation Act, 1963.
Pankaj Subhash Tatar v. The State of Maharashtra
Costs of a preliminary inquiry under Section 83 cannot be recovered from persons exonerated in subsequent proceedings under Section 88 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act.
New Sonal Industries Premises Ltd. v. District Deputy Registrar (2) & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that under MOFA, a promoter must convey leasehold rights over the entire land as per the agreement, and the Competent Authority cannot limit conveyance based on FSI utilization when the agreement provides for full conveyance.
Chandrakant C. Patel and Others v. Suryakant Shivlal Parmar and Others
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of Defendants as mere licensees, holding they failed to prove exclusive possession required for protected tenancy under Section 15A of the Bombay Rent Act.
Vakamulla Chandrashekhar & Ors. v. Registrar of Companies
The Delhi High Court held that subordinate courts lack jurisdiction to restore complaints dismissed for non-appearance, quashing the restoration and summons orders in a Companies Act offence case.
Shri Shivam Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Vileparle Co-operative Housing Society Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that the Competent Authority under MOFA lacks jurisdiction to substantively review or alter its conveyance orders via Corrigendum, and such disputes over land area must be resolved by Civil Courts.
Surendran v. Sub-Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rash driving causing injury but modified the sentence from imprisonment to a fine considering the long delay since the offence.
Surendran v. Sub-Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rash driving causing injury but converted the imprisonment sentence into a fine due to the long delay since the offence.
Abhay V. Khinvasara v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a 38-year delayed challenge to land acquisition under the MID Act, holding the acquisition valid and the petition barred by delay and laches.
Jurgaj Singh v. BSES Yamuna Power Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus to compel supply of documents for appeal against removal, holding that the respondent had duly performed its public duty and provided fair opportunity of hearing.