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Suresh Ramchandra Sancheti v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed refund of stamp duty paid on an unexecuted document, holding that the writ jurisdiction can relax procedural limitation to prevent unjust enrichment and ensure equity.
EMCO LIMITED v. DELHI TRANSCO LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that suspension of arbitration proceedings due to financial hardship and insolvency moratorium does not terminate the right to prosecute claims and granted extension of the arbitral tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(4) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Manjit Singh Virdi & Ors v Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai & Ors
The court held that the petitioners' leasehold rights are limited to the original plot area and dismissed their writ petition seeking possession and eviction over the enlarged final plot under the Town Planning Scheme.
ADANI POWER LTD. & ANR v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that customs duty cannot be levied on electrical energy cleared from an SEZ to the DTA absent a lawful charging provision, invalidated successive notifications imposing such duty, and directed refund of amounts paid.
Ginjala Varun Reddy v. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of FSSAI's recruitment process including the weightage given to CBT and contractual employees, dismissing challenges to the altered selection criteria as a permissible pre-examination clarification.
Prime Interglobe Private Limited v. Super Milk Products Private Limited
The Delhi High Court allowed PIPL's petition to appoint a substitute Arbitrator to adjudicate its counter-claims after SMPPL withdrew its claims and arbitral proceedings were terminated, holding that the Court has jurisdiction under Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to appoint a substitute Arbitrator where the original Arbitrator was unilaterally appointed.
Vishwas Krishnarao Gangurde v. Bank of India
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of a petitioner in unauthorized occupation of public premises under the PP Act, overruling rent control protections and dismissing the writ petition under Article 227.
Janhit Nagari Sahakari Pat Sanstha Maryadit v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the Registrar's suo motu inquiry power under section 83 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act can be triggered by complaints from non-members only after independent application of mind, and set aside an inquiry ordered mechanically on a non-member complaint.
The State of Maharashtra v. Anuradha Subhash Dhumal
The Bombay High Court held that transfers of police constables within the same place of posting before completion of five years are valid if recommended by the Police Establishment Board based on public interest or administrative exigencies, setting aside the Tribunal's order quashing such transfers.
Dr. Meera Sood v. University of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the retirement age of a Director of Physical Education is 62 years as per university statutes and UGC regulations, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for retirement at 65 years as a teaching faculty.
Sou. Fatima Shabbir Shaikh v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a directly appointed Principal cannot be reverted to a lower post never held without due process, quashing the reversion order for violation of natural justice and directing reinstatement with consequential benefits.
Rajeev Kapoor v. Janak Kapoor & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the absolute ownership of Janak Kapoor over the suit property, dismissed Rajeev Kapoor's counter-claim challenging mutation, conveyance, and gift deeds, and rejected his adverse possession plea as unsustainable.
Wework India Management Private Limited v. M/s. KGA Investments
The Bombay High Court upheld the Revisional Court's order directing deposit of license fee arrears under Order 39 Rule 10 CPC, holding that force majeure excused payment during lockdown but unilateral surrender of part premises was impermissible.
Union of India v. Arun Kumar Kuldeep & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision requiring a fresh medical examination for candidates promoted to ASM and Goods Guard posts, rejecting retrospective application of a later notification.
Aabi Binju v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's dismissal of challenges to adverse Annual Confidential Reports, affirming limited judicial interference absent mala fides and clarifying communication requirements for adverse entries.
Dr. S.P. Gupta v. Kirori Mal College
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award on the ground that the Appeal Committee was unilaterally constituted without the petitioner's written consent, violating Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Kashinath Ramchandra Kolwankar and Ors. v. Sunanda and Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of a tenant by confirming landlordship based on tenancy and rent payment, ruling that ownership title is irrelevant in Rent Act suits and tenants are estopped from denying landlord's title during tenancy.
Union of India & Ors. v. Manoj Joshi
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order directing promotion consideration for employees possessing higher qualifications equivalent to prescribed essential qualifications under statutory rules.
Qudsiya v. CBSE & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed CBSE to correct the spelling of the petitioner's father's name in the Class XII certificate, affirming the Supreme Court's ruling that CBSE cannot arbitrarily deny corrections post-publication of results.
Rajvir Tyagi v. Commissioner of Police & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a malicious prosecution suit on limitation grounds and remanded the matter for fresh hearing, emphasizing the need to grant the plaintiff a fair opportunity to argue exemption under Order VII Rule 6 CPC.