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Kaushala Devi Bhardwaj v. Bagwan Singh Bhandari

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1544

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.

property appeal_allowed

SONA CORPORATION INDIA PVT.LTD. v. INGRAM MICRO INDIA PVT.LTD. & ANR.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1547

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.

arbitration appeal_dismissed

Rudal Mandal v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1546

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Shanti Lal & Sons v. Neeraj Kumar Aggarwal

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1540

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.

property appeal_dismissed

M/S NEW MODERN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY v. NEERAJ KUMAR AGGARWAL

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1539

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.

property appeal_dismissed

D D ENTERPRISES v. DEVENDER ANAND

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1561

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.

civil petition_dismissed

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd v. M/S Aksh Optifibre Limited

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1554

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.

commercial_arbitration petition_dismissed

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Shaheen & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1579

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Ankit Ashok Jalan v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2020

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.

constitutional petition_allowed

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd v. NHPC Ltd

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2020

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd v. NHPC Ltd

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2020

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Bank Maryadit v. Zila Sahkari Kendriya Bank Maryadit

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2020

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.

administrative appeal_allowed

Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Bank v. Zila Sahkari Kendriya Bank Maryadit

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2020

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.

administrative appeal_allowed

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. HILLI MULTIPURPOSE COLD STORAGE PVT. LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2020 · 2020 INSC 274

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.

civil appeal_allowed

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. HILLI MULTIPURPOSE COLD STORAGE PVT. LTD.

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2020

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.

civil appeal_allowed

C. JAYACHANDRAN v. STATE OF KERALA

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2020

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.

service_law appeal_allowed

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KERALA HIGH COURT · 04 Mar 2020

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.

administrative appeal_allowed

C. JAYACHANDRAN v. STATE OF KERALA & ORS.

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2020

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.

service_law appeal_allowed

Madhya Pradesh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board v. Vijay Bodana

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2020

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.

property appeal_allowed

Madhya Pradesh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board v. Vijay Bodana and Others

Supreme Court of India · 04 Mar 2020

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.

property appeal_allowed