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RAMA BAI v. M/S AMIT MINERALS
The Supreme Court held that an insurer is absolved from liability if the driver lacked a valid licence at the time of the accident but must initially pay compensation and recover it from the insured under the 'pay and recover' doctrine.
Shobhit Kumar Mittal v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Another
The Supreme Court quashed a vague FIR under Sections 323 and 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act in a matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the need for specific allegations to prevent misuse of criminal law.
Anukul Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings instituted maliciously over a civil dispute, holding that such abuse of process warrants intervention under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Mr. Vinay s/o. Jagannath Mhatre v. Administrative/Establishment Officer & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a retired employee validly promoted and exempted from a departmental exam is entitled to pension based on higher grade pay and recovery of alleged excess payments from retiral benefits is impermissible if it causes hardship.
Hukumchand Govindrao Aamdare & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that appointment of an Administrator without deciding a pending extension proposal for the Managing Committee under the APMC Act is illegal and directed immediate elections and restoration of the elected body.
Pandurang Tatu Keni v. Laxman Sakharam Patil
The Bombay High Court upheld the landlord’s bona-fide requirement for eviction despite subsequent events, setting aside the appellate court’s reversal and confirming eviction of the tenant.
Anupriya Santosh Unnithan v. Santosh Ramchandra Unnithan
The High Court set aside a Family Court divorce decree granted on the ground of cruelty without reasons or evidence, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned judgments and fair opportunity to contest matrimonial proceedings.
Hukumchand Govindrao Aamdare & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The court held that appointing an Administrator without deciding a pending extension proposal under the APMC Act is illegal, directing restoration of the elected Managing Committee and immediate conduct of elections.
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The Bombay High Court held that omission of CGST Rules 89(4B) and 96(10) without a savings clause causes lapse of pending proceedings under them, invalidating related show cause notices and recovery orders.
Unique Integrated Transport And Management Consultancies Pvt. Ltd. v. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld that interest under an arbitral award must be computed as simple interest on all claims awarded, excluding pre-award interest from the principal for post-award interest calculation, and dismissed MTNL's attempt to reopen settled issues.
Madhur Confectioners Private Limited v. Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd
The Delhi High Court restrained the respondent from using the mark "MADHUR" for confectionary items during the suit while permitting its use for sugar, recognizing class-specific trademark rights and allowing coexistence.
Naveen Nishok Kumar v. Harish Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered relinquishment deed, dismissed unregistered cancellation attempts, and held that claims barred under the Benami Act require clear fiduciary relationship evidence.
Narender Rana & Ors. v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that possession of land acquired for the Rohini Residential Scheme is deemed vested in the acquiring authority, precluding lapsing of acquisition under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, and reaffirmed the limited scope of review jurisdiction.
Roopa Khanna v. Anil Varma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the auction of a composite dwelling unit in execution of a partition decree, rejecting physical partition and estopping the appellant from withdrawing her accepted purchase offer.
Ozar Homes LLP v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court held that the highest bidder in a public auction does not acquire a vested right for acceptance of the bid, and the authority's decision to reject the bid based on valid commercial considerations without arbitrariness is not subject to judicial interference.
Chand Mehra & Anr. v. British Airways PLC
The Delhi High Court held that a dispute over refund of air tickets does not qualify as a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, and upheld the return of plaint by the Commercial Court for lack of jurisdiction.
Patanjali Ayurved Limited v. Dabur India Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an injunction restraining disparaging references in advertisements while permitting comparative advertising using the term 'ordinary Chyawanprash' without direct or indirect reference to the competitor's product.
Parsvnath Developers Limited v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging NCLT’s revival of a Company Petition under Section 7 IBC, holding no violation of natural justice occurred as the petitioner failed to file a reply despite notice and that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 should be exercised with restraint.
G.D. Goenka Public School v. Aadriti Pathak & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the statutory right of a child with mild autism to inclusive education with reasonable accommodation, dismissing the private school's appeal against her readmission with a shadow teacher.
Hemant Gupta v. Defence Colony Welfare Association
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking priority for expeditious disposal of interim applications in a recently instituted suit, emphasizing procedural diligence and fairness in court docket management.