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Sudesh Gurudas Jotkar v. Pariwar Co-operative Housing Society Limited
The Bombay High Court dismissed the application of 61 society members seeking to be impleaded as defendants in a suit for specific performance, holding that only the society can assert rights under the agreement and the members are neither necessary nor proper parties.
The Chief Executive Officer J and K Era Srinagar Kashmir v. Abhiram Infra Projects Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that arbitration seated in Delhi is governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 notwithstanding the contract's governing law being Jammu and Kashmir law, and dismissed the petitioner's challenge based on the Jammu and Kashmir Arbitration Act.
Union of India and Ors. v. Ravi Shankar Kumar Sinha
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a dismissal order where the disciplinary authority's disagreement note was conclusive rather than tentative and critical evidence was not properly proved, emphasizing adherence to natural justice in departmental proceedings.
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. v. M/s Penna Electricity Limited
The Supreme Court held that power supplied by a gas turbine unit prior to combined cycle COD is firm power payable with fixed charges, aligning unapproved PPAs with regulatory tariff regulations under the Electricity Act, 2003.
Ashok Hari Shitlani v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed a consent award passed after lapse of land acquisition proceedings and without notice to the rightful owner, affirming that acquisition awards must be passed within prescribed time and ownership disputes lie with civil courts.
Special Situation Advisors (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. Bank of India
The Court held that the Bank has discretion to choose the fee payment option post-sale and dismissed the Plaintiff's claim for higher fees on 100% cash sales under the Mandate Letter.
National Highways Authority of India v. Yedeshi Aurangabad Tollway Limited
The Delhi High Court held that stay of an arbitral money award requires 100% deposit or security as per amended Section 36(3) and CPC principles, dismissing NHAI's stay application against a ₹1503 crore award in favor of Yedeshi.
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. v. M/s. Technocraft Industries (I) Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum lacked jurisdiction to review its own order and set aside its impugned order passed without notice to the petitioner.
Delhi Diocesan Trust Association v. Edwin William & Anr
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's orders dismissing the petitioner's claim of fraudulent suit withdrawal, holding that the power of attorney was not legally revoked and no prima facie fraud was established.
Janabai Nivrutti Saune v. Dharmveer Shambhuraje & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of reinstatement after illegal termination, upholding compensation awarded and emphasizing strict adherence to seniority and reservation rules in retrenchment.
Newton Engineering and Chemicals Limited v. UEM India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the existence of an arbitration agreement prima facie requires arbitration, leaving jurisdictional disputes for the arbitrator to decide.
The State of Maharashtra v. Shri Shrikant Dhondu Suttar & Ors.
The High Court held that primary school teachers are not eligible for the limited departmental competitive examination for Deputy Education Officer recruitment under the 2016 Rules and 2014 Amendment, setting aside the Tribunal's contrary order.
DR. AMARAGOUDA L PATIL v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court quashed the appointment of the Chairperson of the National Commission for Homeopathy for non-compliance with mandatory statutory eligibility criteria and procedural irregularities, emphasizing strict adherence to qualifications and limited but necessary judicial review.
Ritika Prasad v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court directed the university to issue educational degrees reflecting both parents' names, affirming gender equality and compliance with the UGC circular mandating inclusion of mothers' names on academic certificates.
Amar Singh v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court overturned murder convictions based on sole eye witness testimony found to be unnatural and unreliable, emphasizing the need for credible corroboration and consistency with medical evidence.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. M/S Shonkh Technologies International Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that the Consortium Agreement for smart card vehicle registrations was valid till 2017, termination without a proper cure notice was invalid, and awarded damages to the respondents for unlawful termination.
Prof. Ajay Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging sexual harassment, holding that the FIR discloses cognizable offences and investigation must proceed, emphasizing judicial restraint in interfering with ongoing criminal proceedings.
Bharat J. Patel v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the acquisition of petitioner’s land under the Slum Act due to collusive consent decree proceedings and violation of natural justice.
Bhagwati Devi v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant mother-in-law of dowry harassment charges under Section 498-A IPC due to lack of credible evidence proving cruelty or dowry demand leading to the daughter-in-law's suicide.
Armin R. Panthaky v. Rohinton Panthaky
The Bombay High Court held that courts under the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act retain discretion to direct or allow recording of evidence before a Court Commissioner under the Civil Procedure Code, promoting judicial efficiency without compromising fairness.