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Hansraj v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court allowed a juvenile convict’s writ petition for immediate release, holding that juvenility claims can be raised at any stage and detention beyond the permissible period violates Article 21.
VIJAYA KUMARI S & ANOTHER v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that the Surrogacy Act's age restrictions cannot be applied retrospectively to bar intending couples who had lawfully commenced surrogacy procedures before the Act's enforcement, upholding their constitutional right to reproductive autonomy.
Rejanish K.V. v. K. Deepa
The Supreme Court clarified that under Article 233 of the Constitution, in-service judicial officers are eligible for appointment as district judges without the seven years' advocate practice requirement, which applies only to advocates not already in service.
CANARA BANK v. K.L. RAJGARHIA
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a suit for specific performance of an agreement for construction of flats that violated building laws, holding such illegal contracts unenforceable and refusing to rewrite essential terms.
Alok Kumar Ghosh v. The New India Assurance Company Ltd & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, an insurer can be made jointly and severally liable with the employer to pay compensation directly to the workman, restoring the Commissioner’s award and rejecting the High Court’s modification shifting liability solely on the employer.
Ravi Oraon v. The State of Jharkhand & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that vocational subject marks must be included for eligibility in teacher recruitment, termination without fresh notice violated natural justice, and reinstated appellants with full benefits.
THE SOUTHERN NAGPUR CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED v. GANPATI YADAVRAO KUMBHARE
The Supreme Court upheld the decree directing allotment and possession of Plot No. 5A to the respondent, rejecting the appellant's claim of merger and unauthorized constructions, and ordered removal of structures obstructing execution.
Sankar Padam Thapa v. Vijaykumar Dineshchandra Agarwal
The Supreme Court held that a Trust is not a juristic person under the Negotiable Instruments Act and a complaint for dishonour of cheque is maintainable against the Trustee who signed the cheque without impleading the Trust.
Amit Kailas Varghade v. The State of Maharashtra; Vijay Ramsharan Thori
The Bombay High Court held that the statutory bar on entertaining appeals beyond 180 days under the SC & ST Act is unconstitutional and condoned delay in filing bail appeal, affirming the right to appeal and speedy trial.
Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Smt. Rekha Lalchand Patel
The Bombay High Court partly allowed the insurance company's appeal by modifying the compensation awarded in a fatal motor accident claim, affirming insurer liability and applying the principle of notional income based on the deceased's occupation and prevailing wage standards.
Harbans Singh v. Anand Tyagi
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant on bona fide requirement grounds under Section 14(1)(e) of the DRC Act, affirming landlord-tenant relationship and absence of suitable alternative accommodation.
Raghav Aditya Chits Pvt Ltd. v. Space Services (India) Pvt Ltd.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal complaints under Section 138 NI Act filed by a company dissolved prior to filing, holding that a struck-off company lacks legal capacity to sue.
Syndicate Innovations International Ltd v. Directorate General of Foreign Trade
The Delhi High Court directed the Policy Relaxation Committee to reconsider the petitioner's import license revalidation applications in light of successful litigation and financial hardship, emphasizing the need for reasoned and non-arbitrary administrative decisions.
Castrol Limited v. Malang Haji Shaikh and Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages to Castrol Limited against defendants for trademark and copyright infringement, pronouncing judgment under Order VIII Rule 10 CPC due to defendants' failure to file written statements.
Kanwaljit Singh LR v. Kulwant Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming the landlord's bona fide requirement and non-availability of alternative accommodation despite tenant's challenges.
Union of India v. Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award declaring contractual restrictions on free transferability of shares in a public company void under Section 111A(2) of the Companies Act, dismissing the challenge by the Government.
Rakesh Kumar v. Ajay Gupta
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of a tenant under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding the landlord's bona fide requirement presumed genuine and tenant's unsubstantiated claims insufficient to grant leave to defend.
Krishna Agencies v. Dr. Sabi Sabharwal
The Delhi High Court upheld an eviction order allowing substituted service by publication and affixation under the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming that failure to file leave to defend leads to deemed admissions and eviction.
JAGDAMBEY BUILDERS PVT LTD v. JATINDER SINGH VOHRA
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance as barred by limitation under Article 54 of the Limitation Act, holding that the fixed date for performance expired and the Plaintiff had notice of refusal well before filing the suit.
Arun Kumaran B v. Urmila Pal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal setting aside recovery rights against the owner and driver where the driver held a valid driving license and was not a minor at the time of the accident.