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Punjab National Bank & Ors. v. S K Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the quashing of disciplinary proceedings against a bank officer due to failure to prove relied-upon documents through oral evidence, emphasizing the necessity of fair procedure in departmental inquiries.
Shivmoori Jagatdev Kushwaha v. Assistant Division Engineer
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of a petitioner occupying railway premises under a temporary agreement, affirming that railway property qualifies as public premises under the Public Premises Act, 1971, and dismissed challenges to procedural and jurisdictional aspects of the eviction.
Laguna Resort Pvt. Ltd. v. Concept Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award and held that time spent in prior arbitration proceedings set aside can be excluded under Section 43(4) of the Arbitration Act even if fresh arbitration arises under a different agreement or merged entity, and that jurisdictional objections not raised before the arbitrator cannot be belatedly raised before the Court.
National Insurance Company Ltd. v. M/s. Hareshwar Enterprises (P) Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for filing a consumer complaint against an insurer runs from the date of repudiation or failure to settle the claim, and that a surveyor's report, while important, is not conclusive if credible contrary evidence is produced.
Pandya Kushalbhai Ghanshyambhai & Ors. v. Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan & Ors.
Delhi High Court directs IGNOU to grant two-year extension to B. Tech students under IGNOU-VIEP to clear backlog papers, holding denial violates Article 14 discrimination principles.
Kartik Regency Coop. Housing Society Ltd. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing the Competent Authority to grant Deemed Conveyance to the petitioner Co-operative Housing Society under Section 11 of MOFA, holding that the promoter’s failure to execute conveyance triggered the statutory remedy despite pending challenges to the Society’s registration.
Akshem Chand through LR atlo Devi v. Suresh Bala & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a practicing advocate's application under Section 340 CrPC alleging fraud in a final civil judgment as an abuse of process, affirming that fraud allegations must be raised in original proceedings and imposing heavy costs to deter vexatious litigation.
Interocean Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd v. Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd
The Bombay High Court dismissed Interocean's appeal, holding that the arbitral tribunal erred in contract interpretation by imposing liability on ONGC for repairs and improperly applying the contra proferentem rule, and set aside the excessive interest awarded.
Lonavala Khandala Citizens Forum v. Municipal Council of Lonavala
The Bombay High Court upheld judicial oversight via an Expert Committee to regulate development in Lonavala-Khandala, ensuring infrastructure adequacy and environmental protection under Article 21.
Anant Keshav Rajegaonkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that failure to acquire reserved land within the statutory period after a valid Purchase Notice under Section 127 MRTP Act causes the reservation to lapse, invalidating any subsequent reservation.
Govind Kondiba Tanpure & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL challenging land allotment to a public trust on grounds of unexplained delay and laches but directed inquiry into alleged breach of lease conditions involving mortgaging of the land.
The State of Maharashtra v. Sunita Shankarrao Vhatkar
The Bombay High Court held that contract employees in government service cannot claim permanency solely on completing 240 days of service without sanctioned posts and proper procedure, but directed consideration of their regularization if the State Government decides to convert contract posts into regular ones.
United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. Mr. Sanjay Prabhakar Davane
The Bombay High Court upheld the award of compensation to a claimant traveling as an owner of goods in a goods vehicle, rejecting the insurer's contention that he was a gratuitous passenger.
Himachal Road Transport Corporation & Anr. v. Himachal Road Transport Corporation Retired Employees Union
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a cut-off date for pension scheme implementation, ruling that employees retired under a different scheme before that date do not form a homogeneous class entitled to retrospective pension benefits.
Himachal Road Transport Corporation & Anr. v. Himachal Road Transport Corporation Retired Employees Union
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a cut-off date for pension benefits, distinguishing retirees under a prior provident fund scheme from employees eligible under a newly introduced pension scheme, and held that such classification is not arbitrary or discriminatory.
DKG Buildcon Private Ltd. v. The Adjudicating & Enquiry Officer
The Supreme Court upheld SEBI's imposition of maximum penalty on companies for willful non-compliance with investigation summons relating to securities market manipulation, affirming the authority of SEBI's Investigating Officer and the applicability of amended penalty provisions.
Louis D’Souza v. Hotel King’s Palace
The High Court held that termination for union membership constitutes unfair labour practice within Industrial Court jurisdiction and allowed the complaint to proceed after petitioners deposit compensation received under settlement.
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Ashok Kisan Borade & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that eligibility for preferential treatment appointments under the Lad-Page Committee Scheme depends on the employee's designated post as specified in the Scheme, not on the nature of work performed, and set aside an Industrial Court order granting such appointment to the son of a retired Labour.
Sarika v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board
The Delhi High Court upheld the DSSSB's discretion to fix minimum qualifying marks for reserved category candidates and dismissed the petition challenging non-selection despite appearing in the merit list.
Alpana Sanjay Kolhatkar & Ors. v. Vijay Kumar Amrut Gone & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Additional Commissioner's order remanding an eviction case under Section 24 of the Maharashtra Rent Act for fresh evidence, affirming that registered licence agreements are conclusive but allowing trial on disputed facts.