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Kaushala Devi Bhardwaj v. Bagwan Singh Bhandari
The Delhi High Court held that leave to defend an eviction petition for additional accommodation is not automatic and must be denied if the landlord’s accommodation is insufficient, allowing eviction on bonafide necessity grounds.
SONA CORPORATION INDIA PVT.LTD. v. INGRAM MICRO INDIA PVT.LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the Arbitrator's refusal to grant further time for producing valuation documents, holding that documents not produced before the Arbitrator cannot be relied upon for the first time on appeal.
Rudal Mandal v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for abetting rape and miscarriage of a minor prosecutrix, affirming the primacy of school certificates over bone age reports and the sufficiency of credible prosecutrix testimony.
Shanti Lal & Sons v. Neeraj Kumar Aggarwal
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition against an eviction order under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, accepting the tenant's undertaking to vacate the premises and clear dues by a stipulated date, and stayed execution of the eviction order accordingly.
M/S NEW MODERN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY v. NEERAJ KUMAR AGGARWAL
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of a revision petition against eviction under bonafide necessity, staying execution of the eviction order subject to the tenant's undertaking to vacate and clear dues by a specified date.
D D ENTERPRISES v. DEVENDER ANAND
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking recall of an order condoning delay in filing a written statement, holding that the order was not solely based on an incorrect statement by counsel and emphasizing the court's reliance on trust in counsel's statements.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd v. M/S Aksh Optifibre Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award fixing reasonable inter-city bandwidth charges under a Franchisee Agreement, dismissing BSNL's petition challenging the award under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Shaheen & Ors.
The Delhi High Court reduced penal interest from 12% to 9%, upheld insurer's liability despite minor driver breach under 'pay and recover', and revised compensation amounts in a motor accident claim appeal.
Ankit Ashok Jalan v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Detaining Authority under COFEPOSA must independently and expeditiously consider representations against detention orders without deferring to the Central Advisory Board's opinion.
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd v. NHPC Ltd
The Supreme Court held that where the seat of arbitration is designated, only courts at that seat have jurisdiction over arbitration proceedings, and transferred all related petitions filed elsewhere to the court at the seat.
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd v. NHPC Ltd
The Supreme Court held that when the seat of arbitration is designated, only the courts at that seat have jurisdiction over arbitral proceedings, and applications filed elsewhere must be transferred accordingly.
Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Bank Maryadit v. Zila Sahkari Kendriya Bank Maryadit
The Supreme Court held that Central Cooperative Banks receiving State Government funds must appoint their CEOs from cadres deputed by the Apex Society under the Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, harmonizing the 2016 amendment with existing provisions to preserve regulatory control.
Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Bank v. Zila Sahkari Kendriya Bank Maryadit
The Supreme Court held that the Apex Society has authority to appoint the CEO of a Central Cooperative Bank under Section 54(3) read with Section 49-E(2) of the Chhattisgarh Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, and set aside the High Court Division Bench's contrary ruling.
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. HILLI MULTIPURPOSE COLD STORAGE PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the 45-day time limit for filing a response under Section 13(2)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act is mandatory and the limitation period starts from receipt of notice with the complaint copy.
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. HILLI MULTIPURPOSE COLD STORAGE PVT. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the 45-day time limit for filing a response under Section 13(2)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act is mandatory and the limitation period starts from receipt of notice with the complaint copy.
C. JAYACHANDRAN v. STATE OF KERALA
The Supreme Court held that a candidate wrongfully excluded from appointment is entitled to notional seniority from the date of appointment of others in the same selection, affirmed the existence of quotas for direct recruits and promotee officers, and upheld the Administrative Committee's jurisdiction over seniority disputes.
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The Supreme Court upholds the constitutional validity of the Kerala Control of Private Educational Institutions Act, 1961, affirming the state's regulatory powers subject to natural justice and judicial oversight.
C. JAYACHANDRAN v. STATE OF KERALA & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that a judicial officer wrongfully excluded from appointment is entitled to notional seniority from the date of appointment of other direct recruits, recognizing quotas for direct recruits and promotee officers and affirming the Administrative Committee's jurisdiction over seniority disputes.
Madhya Pradesh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board v. Vijay Bodana
The Supreme Court upheld lawful modification of a layout plan under the Madhya Pradesh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, rejecting promissory estoppel and delay-based challenges, and protecting third-party rights in land use disputes.
Madhya Pradesh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board v. Vijay Bodana and Others
The Supreme Court upheld lawful modification of a layout plan under the Madhya Pradesh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, rejecting promissory estoppel and delay-based challenges, and validated third-party rights arising from such modification.