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Clestino Raymond Saldanha v. Chinamma Francis Kurian

High Court of Bombay · 06 Jan 2020

The Bombay High Court held that in a Rent Act suit, one legal heir can represent the deceased Plaintiff's entire estate without impleading all other heirs, and the suit does not abate against non-impleaded heirs.

civil petition_dismissed

Pradeep Narottamdas Harsora v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 03 Jan 2020

The Bombay High Court held that under amended Section 313(5) CrPC, trial courts may take assistance from prosecution and defence in framing questions and allow accused to file written statements, ensuring fair trial procedure.

criminal appeal_allowed

INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC v. PARLE PRODUCT PRIVATE LIMITED

Delhi High Court · 03 Jan 2020 · 2023:DHC:7974

The Delhi High Court held that without a prima facie tenable plea challenging the validity of a defendant's registered trademark, a plaintiff cannot invoke Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act to stay infringement proceedings or seek rectification.

intellectual_property petition_dismissed

VRS Foods Limited v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 02 Jan 2020

The Bombay High Court directed the State of Maharashtra to pay the Export Subsidy to VRS Foods Limited, holding that procedural irregularities cannot frustrate a valid entitlement confirmed by competent authority and upheld by Court orders, and that denial of subsidy to an identically placed party violates Article 14.

administrative petition_allowed

Deelight Fortune Private Limited v. The Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 27 Dec 2019

The Bombay High Court held that the VCES 2013 is part of the Finance Act, 1994 and thus eligible for settlement under the Sabka Vishwas Scheme, quashing the rejection of the petitioner’s application and directing reconsideration.

tax petition_allowed

Kher Nagar Sukhsadan Co-operative Housing Soc Ltd v. The State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 24 Dec 2019

The Bombay High Court held that redevelopment rights validly terminated by a housing society do not form part of the insolvent developer’s assets under CIRP moratorium, directing authorities to grant redevelopment permissions to the society’s new developer.

civil petition_allowed

Kaarya Facilities & Services Ltd v. Union of India

High Court of Bombay · 24 Dec 2019

The Bombay High Court held that admitted tax liabilities during investigation constitute sufficient quantification under the SVLDRS Scheme, quashing the rejection of the petitioner’s application and remanding for reconsideration with interest payable.

tax appeal_allowed

M/S AALOKIK ENTERPRISES PVT LTD v. M/S GYAN INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD

Delhi High Court · 19 Dec 2019 · 2024:DHC:5768

The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator to resolve lease-related disputes, holding that only the respondent company, not its directors, is a proper party to the arbitration petition.

civil petition_allowed

Santosh Namdeo Koli & Ors. v. Bhanudas Yesu Gadade & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 16 Dec 2019

The Bombay High Court upheld the condonation of delay in filing correction proceedings under the Consolidation Scheme, emphasizing discretionary power and relevance of a prior Tehsildar order in assessing delay.

property petition_dismissed

Mst. Lakshya v. Government of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 16 Dec 2019 · 2024:DHC:285

The Delhi High Court directed a school to admit an EWS category student allotted a seat through the Directorate of Education’s draw of lots, affirming the student’s right to free education under the RTE Act.

constitutional petition_allowed

Manaj Tollway Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra

High Court of Bombay · 12 Dec 2019

The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of consent terms settling an arbitration award executed during President's Rule, dismissing the State's review petition challenging the settlement's authority and approval.

civil petition_dismissed

आयुक्त, वाणिज्य कर, लखनऊ, यूपी v. एस/एस रूझान स्टूतिडयो

Supreme Court of India · 11 Dec 2019

The Supreme Court held that cutting and embroidery transform cloth into taxable goods under Schedule V of the UP VAT Act, allowing the revenue's appeal and reversing the High Court's exemption order.

tax appeal_allowed

Balram Singh v. Kelo Devi

High Court of Allahabad · 10 Dec 2019

The court held that an unregistered sale agreement cannot be enforced for mandatory injunction without statutory compliance, allowing the plaintiff's appeal and restoring the suit while dismissing the defendant's counter-claim.

civil appeal_allowed

Balram Singh v. Kelo Devi

High Court of Allahabad · 10 Dec 2019

The court held that a mandatory injunction cannot be granted based on an unregistered sale agreement, setting aside the High Court's dismissal and restoring the trial court's order dismissing the suit and allowing the counterclaim.

civil appeal_allowed

Raj Bahadur v. Union of India and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 10 Dec 2019 · 2024:DHC:9659-DB

The High Court held that retrospective promotion granted as per Tribunal directions precludes further interference under Article 226, and new promotion grievances must be raised before the Tribunal.

service_law petition_dismissed

Shivaji Chauhan v. Commissioner of Police, Delhi and Ors.

Delhi High Court · 09 Dec 2019 · 2024:DHC:7489-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to finalize the long-pending Recruitment Rules for the post of ACP (Programmer) within six months, addressing the petitioner’s grievance of delayed promotion and benefits.

administrative petition_allowed

Sanjeev Kapoor v. NTPC Ltd. and Anr.

Delhi High Court · 06 Dec 2019 · 2021:DHC:3030

Delhi High Court upheld NTPC's inter-region transfer of a workman employee, ruling it lawful and not malafide despite challenges on cadre change and whistleblower retaliation grounds.

labor appeal_dismissed

Dr. Ritu Singh v. University of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Dec 2019 · 2021:DHC:928

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of an ad-hoc Assistant Professor on grounds of unsatisfactory performance and held that issuing a fresh advertisement to fill the post was lawful and did not violate natural justice.

administrative petition_dismissed

Chandrakant Uttam Kolekar & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

High Court of Bombay · 02 Dec 2019

The Bombay High Court held that the Mahalunge-Maan Town Planning Scheme was sanctioned and implemented in violation of statutory procedures and constitutional rights, entitling landowners to monetary compensation and mandating adherence to mandatory consultation and compensation determination processes.

property petition_allowed

Col Anil Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 02 Dec 2019

The Supreme Court held that the trial by General Court Martial was barred by the three-year limitation under Section 122 of the Army Act and quashed the trial order, while allowing disciplinary proceedings to continue.

military_law appeal_allowed