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National Highways Authority of India v. Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting additional costs and interest to the contractor for delays not attributable to it, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Usha Drager Private Limited & Anr. v. Draegerwerk Aktiengesellschaft & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a civil suit, holding that mere allegations in pleadings before another court do not constitute reasonable apprehension of bias to justify transfer under Section 24 CPC.
Dr. Gurneet Singh Bakshi & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Nitin Jain v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Hanish Gupta & Anr v. State Through SHO and Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under multiple IPC sections based on an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Gulfam & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Khushwant Kaur v. Gagandeep Sidhu
The Delhi High Court upheld a woman's statutory right of residence under the DV Act in a matrimonial property dispute, affirming protective orders against dispossession despite the Petitioners' exclusive ownership claims.
Rajesh Damor v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a writ petition seeking direction to decide a revision petition after the revision was decided, granting liberty to challenge the order in accordance with law.
Union of India & Ors. v. MWO HFO Shanker Gurung
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption of service-related disability absent contrary proof and limiting certiorari interference to errors of law.
Munendra Kumar Das v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to raise broader issues through a Public Interest Litigation.
Nidhi Parihar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging invalidation from military service on medical grounds, holding that medical records conclusively established a pre-existing seizure disorder and that review cannot be used to reargue settled issues.
Leelavathi N. and Ors. v. The State of Karnataka and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that writ petitions challenging recruitment eligibility must be adjudicated by the Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal, not the High Court, affirming the exclusive jurisdiction of tribunals in service matters and the rule of alternate remedy.
Legislative Council U.P. Lucknow v. Sushil Kumar
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's suo motu direction for CBI enquiry into recruitment irregularities, holding that such extraordinary powers require sufficient prima facie material and cannot be exercised routinely or without party prayers.
Zoharbee & Anr. v. Imam Khan
The Supreme Court held that an Agreement to Sell does not transfer ownership and property not conveyed by registered sale deed at the deceased's death forms part of matruka property distributable among heirs under Mohammedan law.
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The Bombay High Court allowed substitution of the sole Executor due to ill-health under Section 301 of the Indian Succession Act, emphasizing the Court's discretionary power and absence of prejudice to other parties.
Lakhani Realty LLP v. Kalina Vihar Darshan Co-operative Housing Society
The Bombay High Court held that a suit contemplating urgent interim relief is exempt from mandatory pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, and thus the plaint cannot be rejected at the threshold for non-compliance.
Shoban Salim Thakur v. Chaitanya Arora
The Bombay High Court vacated an ex parte injunction and dismissed the trademark infringement suit due to the plaintiff's wilful suppression of material facts, including a territorial disclaimer and prior user evidence, amounting to fraud on the court.
ECGC Limited v. Baco Metallic Industries
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award favoring the insured, holding that the tribunal's interpretation of the insurance contract and findings on quality disputes were plausible and not liable to be set aside under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Dilip Kapoor v. Bhagat Mahesh Bhaga
The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing reinstatement of an employee with back wages and penalties for employer's non-compliance, rejecting the employer's belated claim of appointment in a different section.
M/s. H.V. Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that Sale Certificates issued by Recovery Officers in public auctions are exempt from compulsory registration and confer title upon confirmation of sale, directing the Society to recognize Petitioners' ownership and grant membership.