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Shri Anil Kumar Gupta (Deceased) through LRs v. Smt. Nisha Sharma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227, upholding the Rent Control Tribunal's eviction order on unlawful subletting, affirming limited supervisory jurisdiction and evidentiary standards in tenancy disputes under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Union of India v. Shri Dnyaneshwar Mangesh Bagkar
The High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's compensation award, ruling that absence without sufficient cause limits challenge scope and that station diary entries cannot replace substantive evidence on claimant's intoxication.
Hanumant Baburao Neharkar & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the correction of an alternate land allotment order to include all legal heirs, holding that an allotment obtained by misrepresentation is a nullity and can be corrected notwithstanding delay or limitation.
Devoo Ambo Patil and Others v. Hiren Venilal Sevak and Others
The High Court held that the suit for specific performance was barred by limitation and not maintainable without declaratory relief challenging termination, setting aside the decree of the first Appellate Court.
Lalit Ramkrushna Bode v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a fresh departmental enquiry cannot be ordered merely because the first enquiry exonerated the employee, emphasizing the need for reasoned grounds and adherence to principles of natural justice.
Arvind Balaji Walvekar v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court set aside the Revenue Authorities’ regrant order of disputed land, holding that the Civil Court’s decree declaring the land non-Watan land is binding unless overturned by appellate court, and directed expeditious disposal of the pending appeal determining the land’s status.
Jyotirmay Nandi v. R.K. Arora Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court held that a senior manager is entitled to bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act despite salary exceeding prescribed limits and that statutory 10% interest on delayed gratuity overrides company winding-up rules limiting interest to 4%.
Dattu Shankar Dhumal v. The Director, M/s. Damani Shipping Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim for enhanced wages under a collective settlement, holding they were employees of a non-member sister concern and failed to prove functional integrality with the member company.
Dnyaneshwar Lingappa Bhosale v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that land requisition under the Bombay Land Requisition Act is temporary and cannot exceed 24 years, and that acquisition under Section 41(1) of the MHADA Act requires a final notification, quashing continued requisition beyond the statutory period and directing restoration or lawful acquisition within one year.
General Manager, BEST Undertaking v. U.B. Mokashi and Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the entitlement of promotee clerks holding graduation to additional increments under BCR-19, rejecting the petitioner's claim that the benefit is restricted to direct recruits, and held the claim not barred by limitation except for arrears beyond three years.
UTO Nederland B.V. and Anr. v. Tilaknagar Industries Ltd.
The Bombay High Court dismissed UTO's appeal for interim injunction against Tilaknagar, holding that reversion of trademark ownership under Section 31 of the Transfer of Property Act is not automatic and that passing off requires established local goodwill, allowing both parties to use the marks pending trial.
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.