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Sanjiv Kumar Saxena et al. v. Suresh Kumar Meena

Delhi High Court · 08 Apr 2016 · 2025:DHC:921-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the grant of one grace mark to an ST candidate in a departmental exam, affirming the binding nature of the 1996 grace marks policy and rejecting selective application of relaxation.

administrative petition_dismissed

Chandrabhan v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 06 Apr 2016

The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of a false Scheduled Tribe claim and mandated withdrawal of benefits obtained thereon under the Maharashtra Act, 2000, affirming strict adherence to the Scheduled Tribes Order.

constitutional appeal_dismissed

Ajor Kumar v. M/S FORE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, NEW DELHI

Delhi High Court · 31 Mar 2016 · 2024:DHC:1203-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a probationer’s services without inquiry or show cause notice, holding that principles of natural justice do not apply to non-stigmatic termination during probation.

labor appeal_dismissed

M/S KESPL-ESWAR-ABCPL JV v. M/S KNR-JKM JV

Delhi High Court · 31 Mar 2016 · 2024:DHC:6807

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, holding that the existence of an arbitration agreement is to be prima facie examined by the court, while substantive disputes are to be decided by the arbitral tribunal.

arbitration appeal_allowed

Pfizer Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax

High Court of Bombay · 29 Mar 2016

The Bombay High Court quashed the reopening notice under Section 148 of the Income-tax Act for AY 2009-10, holding that reassessment is impermissible where the issue was fully examined and adjudicated in original assessment and appeal proceedings.

tax petition_allowed

State Transport Authority and Anr v. Pushpinder Singh Malik and Ors

Delhi High Court · 22 Mar 2016 · 2024:DHC:9626-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a delayed writ petition challenging a CAT interim order restraining disengagement of temporary ex-servicemen employees, holding that delay and abuse of process warranted dismissal.

administrative petition_dismissed

Union of India v. Rambir Singh

Delhi High Court · 17 Mar 2016 · 2024:DHC:87

The High Court upheld the illegality of a stigmatic termination without prior opportunity and refused belated additional evidence, dismissing the Union of India's second appeal for reinstatement of a CRPF constable.

civil appeal_dismissed

Shri Prasad Pandurang Tapkir & Another v. The Asst. Director of Town Planning & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 14 Mar 2016

The Bombay High Court held that statutory premium paid for exemption from FSI under Maharashtra town planning regulations is non-refundable in absence of express provision, dismissing the petitioners' claim for refund and rejecting their discrimination plea under Article 14.

administrative petition_dismissed

F HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LTD & OTHERS v. DRUGS CONTROLLER GENERAL OF INDIA & OTHERS

Delhi High Court · 03 Mar 2016

The Delhi High Court allowed plaintiffs' applications for discovery of regulatory and clinical trial documents from defendants in bio-similar drug suits, holding such documents relevant and necessary for adjudication despite confidentiality claims.

civil appeal_allowed

Shri Gavit Gulabsing Suka v. Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha

High Court of Bombay · 29 Feb 2016

The Bombay High Court upheld the lawful termination of a probationary teacher for admitted inappropriate electronic contact with a student, holding that no formal enquiry was required under the MEPS Act for non-stigmatic termination during probation.

labor petition_dismissed

Mubaraz Musafir Khan v. Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 26 Feb 2016

The Bombay High Court upheld the Municipal Corporation's order directing removal of unauthorized structures, ruling that payment of property taxes does not legalize unauthorized constructions and that procedural defects in notice do not invalidate demolition orders.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Arvind Kaushik v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 26 Feb 2016 · 2024:DHC:485

The Delhi High Court directed a school to admit an EWS student and provide mandatory educational benefits, enforcing the student's right to free and compulsory education.

constitutional petition_allowed

Union of India v. Suresh Kumar

Delhi High Court · 18 Feb 2016 · 2025:DHC:600-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's decision quashing recovery of excess MACP payments from a retired employee without prior notice, reaffirming Supreme Court precedents protecting employees from retrospective pay reductions absent fraud or knowledge.

administrative appeal_dismissed

Lavino Kapur Cotton Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commissioner of CGST

High Court of Bombay · 10 Feb 2016

The High Court held that interest on delayed refund under Section 11BB of the Central Excise Act accrues from three months after the initial refund application date, not from the date of the refund order.

tax appeal_allowed

Securitrans India Private Limited v. FIS Payment Solutions and Services Private Limited

High Court of Bombay · 09 Feb 2016

The Bombay High Court upheld an arbitral award holding the ATM cash replenishment service provider liable for theft by its employees and rejecting its challenge based on failure of the principal to mitigate losses through reconciliation.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed

Vipin Malik & Anr. v. PACL India Ltd. & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 02 Feb 2016 · 2024:DHC:2515

The Delhi High Court dismissed the execution petition against PACL India Ltd., holding that the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee's exclusive mandate precludes release of funds for rent arrears, granting liberty to seek alternative remedies.

civil petition_dismissed

Vikrant Vinayak Khadpe & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 01 Feb 2016

The Court held that mere inclusion in an earlier wait list without meeting cut-off marks after applying horizontal reservations does not confer a right to appointment, dismissing the petition challenging exclusion from the revised wait list.

administrative petition_dismissed

Adithikshheri Raghavan v. Sacheeruvath Krishnadasan

Supreme Court of India · 30 Jan 2016

The Supreme Court allowed the tenant's appeal against eviction for alleged unauthorized subletting and rent arrears, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural safeguards and evidentiary standards under the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965.

property appeal_allowed

Vivek Kishan Nandgude v. Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation

High Court of Bombay · 28 Jan 2016

The Bombay High Court held that a landowner deprived of land without statutory acquisition procedures is entitled to compensation as promised, rejecting the Municipal Corporation’s denial based on later rules and ordering grant of TDR/FSI or monetary compensation.

property petition_allowed

Imperial Consultants and Securities Ltd v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-6(1)(2)

High Court of Bombay · 14 Jan 2016

The Bombay High Court quashed the reopening of the petitioner’s income tax assessment beyond four years, holding that reassessment cannot be based on a mere change of opinion without failure to disclose material facts.

tax petition_allowed