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Shiv Prakash Katiyar v. Jawahar Lal University & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that an interlocutory order issuing notice without deciding any controversy is not a "judgment" under Clause 10 of the Letters Patent, and thus the Letters Patent Appeal against such order is not maintainable.
Zenith Dance Institute Pvt. Ltd. v. Zenith Dancing and Music
The Delhi High Court upheld the plaintiff's priority and injunction against the defendant's use of the mark "ZENITH" for dance education services, applying estoppel principles to limit claims based on the plaintiff's registered word mark but allowing infringement claims based on the device mark.
Vinod Kumar Yadav v. Central Board of Secondary Education and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that permanent debarment for unfair means requires an independent inquiry and opportunity of hearing, and set aside the CBSE order against the petitioner for reconsideration.
Ashok Kacharu Gaikwad v. Rev. Samuel Shankar Chandekar & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld a decree under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act restoring possession to Plaintiffs, holding that mere occupation as a caretaker does not confer settled possession.
Sanjiv Mittal v. The Registrar of Trade Marks and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trade Marks Registry's order substituting registered proprietors without hearing the original registrants and remanded the matter for fresh consideration after affording an opportunity of hearing.
Jagdish Chander v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing the DTC to pay pensionary benefits from superannuation subject to the petitioner returning CPF benefits with interest, quashing the CAT order without deciding the broader legal question.
Rewant Ahlawat v. Central Board of Secondary Education
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking correction of date of birth in a CBSE certificate beyond the prescribed limitation period, holding that statutory bye-laws and procedural requirements must be respected and courts cannot override them under Article 226.
Viterra B.V. v. Sharp Corp Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions against Sharp Corp Ltd., holding that the sale of a charged immovable property to satisfy prior financial institution rights did not constitute wilful disobedience of its injunction order.
Kenisha Agrawal v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the exclusion of OCI holders from representing India in the final International Mathematical Olympiads, affirming that only Indian citizens have this right under existing law and policy.
Crystal Construction Company v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the predetermined auction price fixed by the Charity Commissioner under the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act is the true market value for stamp duty levy under the first Proviso to Rule 4(6) of the Maharashtra Stamp Rules, but the Collector of Stamps may verify the sale process as per Circular dated 13 October 2006 before adjudication.
Sarabjeet Singh Sethi v. Deputy Director of Education, North West, Government of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that divorce and remarriage do not extinguish a biological father's right to have his name recorded as the father in school records, directing correction of such records accordingly.
Wipro Limited v. Maharashtra Airport Development Company Ltd. & State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that in absence of a forfeiture clause, MADC cannot forfeit Wipro's advance payment for land allotment and ordered refund with interest, excusing delay due to ongoing negotiations.
High Court On Its Own Motion v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court mandated all municipal and state authorities to maintain roads and footpaths safely using scientific methods, establish effective grievance redressal systems, and ensure accountability to protect citizens' fundamental rights.
Shri Swami Samarth Apang Seva Mandal v. Madhukar Dashrath Ghodke
The Bombay High Court held that a B.Ed. qualification is not equivalent to the mandatory D.Ed. for primary school teachers under the Special School Code, setting aside reinstatement of an untrained teacher lacking the prescribed qualification.
Maruti Traders v. Itron India Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the petitioner’s claims for exclusive dealership and commission, holding that no valid contract existed prior to the Reseller Agreement and that the respondent’s direct sales and appointment of other resellers did not breach the non-exclusive reseller agreement.
Dolphin Co. Op. Hsg. Soc. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held CIDCO's refusal to approve an additional member and withhold Occupancy Certificate for a completed building was arbitrary and illegal, directing immediate issuance of the certificate and approval.
Gagan Sharma v. The Secretary, Services Department Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a belated claim for compassionate appointment by the son of a deceased Work Charge employee, reaffirming that such appointments must be granted promptly to families facing immediate financial crisis and are not a vested right.
ICICI Bank Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court refused to quash a delayed show cause notice or direct refund without adjudication, instead ordering expeditious adjudication of service tax refund claims on interchange fees paid under protest.
FICCI-Multiplex Association of India v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the State's power to levy entertainment duty on convenience fees charged for online ticket booking under the Maharashtra Entertainments Duty Act, dismissing challenges to the amendment as constitutionally valid and within legislative competence.
Lilpa Naik v. Varun Srilanvasan
The Supreme Court clarified that while it has plenary powers under Article 142 to grant divorce decrees, the six-month statutory waiting period under Section 13-B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act can only be waived in exceptional cases with judicial caution and consent of parties.