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S. A. Bobde; B. R. Gavai; Surya Kant
The Supreme Court reinstated a judicial officer dismissed for alleged misconduct in land acquisition cases, holding that disciplinary action requires clear proof of extraneous influence and breach of judicial propriety, reaffirming high standards of judicial integrity and limited scope of judicial review.
Sana Khurshid v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court reinstated a dismissed judicial officer, holding that mere errors in judicial orders without dishonesty or external influence do not constitute misconduct warranting dismissal.
Indore Development Authority v. Manoharlal
The Supreme Court held that under Section 24(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, acquisition lapses only if neither possession is taken nor compensation is paid (tendered), reading 'or' conjunctively, and clarified the meaning of 'paid' and the effect of interim court orders.
Indore Development Authority v. Manoharlal
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition lapses under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act only if both possession is not taken and compensation is not paid (tendered), interpreting 'or' conjunctively and clarifying that tendering compensation suffices even if refused.
Commissioner of Central Excise, Nagpur v. M/s Universal Ferro & Allied Chemicals Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld that EOUs undertaking job-work for DTA units with valid permissions under the EXIM Policy are entitled to exemption from excise duty under the relevant notification, rejecting Revenue's demand for duty and penalties.
S.P.C. Yadav v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL filed in a service matter as an abuse of process, holding that PILs are not maintainable for personal disputes or irregular appointments.
M/S COMHARD SYSTEMS v. Raju & Ors
The High Court dismissed motor accident claim appeals as withdrawn after the appellant satisfied the awards and ordered refund of statutory amounts.
Ashique Ilahi v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.
Ram Dhari Jindal Memorial Trust v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court held that municipal authorities must provide reasoned refusals and effective assistance to applicants for building plan sanctions, emphasizing timely adjudication and cooperative administrative processes.
Naveen Gupta & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 379 and 406 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, holding that continuation of proceedings would be futile.
Rohit & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and criminal proceedings following an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Kamal Singh & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and proceedings based on mutual settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.
Manish Malhotra & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.
S. Chellaiah & Ors. v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed NDMC to reconsider pay scale parity for Horticulture cadre employees in line with historical parity and prior orders, allowing the writ petition in part.
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd v. M/S Jayanta Kumar Ghosh Outdoor Catering Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that deliberate misrepresentation in a tender justified stringent penalties but modified the forfeiture to four times the EMD, balancing deterrence with proportionality.
Ajit Kumar Mittal & Anr. v. Rekha Garg & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the civil suit challenging a sale deed executed by an LLP, holding that exclusive jurisdiction over company shareholding disputes lies with the NCLT and the civil court suit was not maintainable.
Bikramjit Singh v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application in a rape and criminal intimidation case, holding that serious allegations preclude bail and evidentiary disputes cannot be resolved at the bail stage.
Ramanand Khanna v. Delhi Transport Corporation & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Claims Tribunal’s rejection of a motor accident claim due to lack of medical evidence linking the accident injuries to the claimant’s diabetes and amputation.
Ebixcash World Money Ltd & Ors. v. Fraser Perring & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted permanent injunctions restraining defendants 1 to 3 from publishing defamatory statements against the plaintiffs, upholding the plaintiffs' right to protect their reputation and business interests.
M/S Wadpack Private Limited v. The Director General of Foreign Trade & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Policy Relaxation Committee's rejection of condonation for procedural lapses in export documentation, emphasizing mandatory compliance with Foreign Trade Policy requirements for discharge of export obligations.