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Rahul Kumar Upadhyay v. National Board of Examination
The Delhi High Court held that a PwD candidate under horizontal reservation must meet fixed qualifying marks without relaxation unless exceptional circumstances exist, dismissing the petition challenging cut-off marks and reservation application.
Bramhanand Kanojia v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that admission of duty liability before 30 June 2019 constitutes valid quantification under the SVLDR Scheme, allowing the petitioner’s application despite a later show cause notice, and directed recalculation and acceptance of the declaration.
Nilkanth Das v. CBSE
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking correction of CBSE internal assessment marks, holding that CBSE Circulars prohibit any post-upload revision of marks, thereby upholding the finality of declared examination results.
X v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside bail granted without serving notice and hearing the victim under the SC & ST Act, emphasizing mandatory compliance with victim's rights in bail proceedings.
Atma Ram Properties Pvt. Ltd v. The Post Office
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Court must appoint an arbitrator upon a valid arbitration agreement without examining the merits of the dispute.
Sangeeta v. Neetu
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for injunction arising out of a marital relationship falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Family Court and ordered transfer of the suit accordingly.
Kaushal Kishor v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that reasonable restrictions on free speech under Article 19(2) are exhaustive, fundamental rights are enforceable only against the State, and Ministers’ official statements can attract State liability, while emphasizing the need for voluntary codes of conduct and legislative clarity on constitutional tort.
Bhojraj Hasaram Gurunani v. Abdul Majid Haji Kadarso Maner
The High Court upheld eviction decrees against a tenant for unlawful subletting, bonafide requirement by landlord, and default in payment of rent, rejecting tenant's application for fixation of standard rent and claims of rent payment by money order.
Dal Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that Inspectors who attained grade pay ₹ 4800/- via ACP are entitled to non-functional upgradation to ₹ 5400/- after four years, overruling restrictive executive circulars.
Binaifer Batiwala v. Kadambagiri Estates Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of a tenant for erecting a permanent unauthorized structure annexed to the tenanted premises under Section 16(1)(b) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999.
Hindustan Cleanenergy Ltd. v. MAIF Investments India 2 PTE Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act, holding that failure to obtain marketable title within stipulated timelines constituted contractual default entitling respondents to enforce securities pending arbitration.
The Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Shri Intaj Mainuddin Shaikh
The Bombay High Court held that appeals against interim compensation awards under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act involving less than Rs. 1,00,000/- are not maintainable under amended Section 173(2), dismissing the insurance company's appeal.
Vineet Goel v. Rushmi Goel
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of belated filing of certified bank statements, holding that failure to comply with court-ordered timelines without reasonable justification disentitles the petitioner from placing such documents on record.
Shri Salek Chand Jain v. SH Vijay Kumar Dev & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against municipal authorities for alleged non-compliance with directions on controlling stray animals, holding that substantial compliance negates wilful disobedience.
Harinagar Sugar Mills Ltd. (Biscuit Division) v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that failure of the appropriate Government to pass a reasoned order within 60 days on an application for closure under Section 25-O of the Industrial Disputes Act results in deemed permission to close, and communications by unauthorized officers do not constitute valid orders.
Gaurav Miglani et al. v. Imagine Marketing Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction against Exotic Mile's use of marks deceptively similar to Imagine Marketing's 'boAt' trademarks but set aside the injunction against an unprayed-for tagline, allowing use of a new mark 'GOBOULT' pending separate challenge.
Ajay Kumar Sharma v. Commissioner, South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld compulsory retirement orders under FR 56(j) and Rule 48 of CCS Pension Rules against two municipal officers, affirming limited judicial interference in administrative decisions based on doubtful integrity and public interest.
Sopariwala Exports & Ors. v. Akhil Kumar Kachhara Trading as Ali Impex & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunction and damages for trademark infringement, permitted destruction of seized infringing goods, and ordered release of bank guarantee upon compliance.
Hirabai Dattatray Mankar v. Dodke Associates
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging closure of execution proceedings, holding that objections requiring fresh suit relief cannot be entertained in execution and must be diligently pursued.
Sandoz Private Limited v. Mahadeo Gajanand Narale
The Bombay High Court held that a domestic enquiry conducted with proper notice at the employee's known address complies with natural justice, and failure to participate or update address disentitles the employee from challenging the enquiry's legality.