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D. Raghu v. R. Basaveswarudu
The Supreme Court held that Data Entry Operators re-designated as Senior Tax Assistants under cadre restructuring are eligible for promotion to Inspector posts under the 2002 Recruitment Rules, overruling reliance on pre-restructured rules.
SHRI GOVINDA CHANDRA TIRIA v. SIBAJI CHARAN PANDA
The Supreme Court held that an employee absorbed on transfer after deputation with accepted terms of junior-most seniority cannot later challenge the seniority list, setting aside the High Court's order and upholding the departmental seniority list.
SHRI GOVINDA CHANDRA TIRIA v. SIBAJI CHARAN PANDA
The Supreme Court held that an employee absorbed on transfer after deputation with accepted terms of junior-most seniority cannot claim seniority from deputation date, and upheld the seniority list accordingly.
Mohammade Yusuf v. Rajkumar
The Supreme Court held that a bona fide compromise decree relating to immovable property that is the subject matter of the suit does not require registration under Section 17(2)(vi) of the Registration Act, overruling the High Court's contrary decision.
D. Raghu v. R. Basaveswarudu
The Supreme Court held that cadre restructuring effective from 19.07.2001 merged Data Entry Operators into Senior Tax Assistants, entitling them to promotion consideration under the new 2002 Recruitment Rules, invalidating exclusionary clauses favoring pre-restructured cadres.
M/S HIGH RANGE COFFEE CURING PVT.LTD v. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
The Supreme Court upheld that Karnataka's Industrial Policy, 1996 grants exemption only from sales tax and not purchase tax, dismissing the appellant's challenge.
Kishor K. Mehta and Rajesh K. Mehta v. Recovery Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal and HDFC Bank Ltd.
The Bombay High Court stayed the Recovery Officer's order directing civil arrest of loan defaulters, emphasizing the need for jurisdictional facts, natural justice, and a time-bound opportunity to contest before finalizing such stringent recovery measures.
State of Maharashtra v. Sudhir Bhagwat Kalekar
The High Court held that correction of date of birth in government service records must be sought within five years of appointment and dismissed a late application filed shortly before retirement, emphasizing the need for finality and administrative certainty.
Illiyas Mangroo Shaikh v. Bombay Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking
The Bombay High Court held that consumers are not entitled to interest on statutory deposits made under Section 127 of the Electricity Act, 2003, when the appeal succeeds and the assessment is set aside.
BCC Developers and Promoters Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court has exclusive territorial jurisdiction over arbitration proceedings where Delhi is fixed as the arbitral seat, notwithstanding related proceedings in other courts or venues.
SPIRITED AUTO CAR (I) LTD. (ESPIRIT TOYOTA) v. STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI)
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s order reinstating six workmen with full back wages and continuity of service due to the employer’s failure to contest unjustified termination claims.
Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed Justice Mukundakam Sharma as Sole Arbitrator with parties' consent under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, directing compliance with disclosure and fee provisions.
Sanjeev Mahajan v. Aries Travels Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit for declaration of beneficial ownership of shares and possession of company property due to non-compliance with statutory provisions and barred benami claims under the Companies Act and Benami Act.
Amit Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed a petition for Letters of Administration with Will annexed despite improper proof of Will execution, emphasizing the necessity of attesting witness testimony under Sections 63 and 68 of the Indian Succession and Evidence Acts.
Gaon Sabha Bijwasan v. Rohit Ralhan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging orders under Section 81 of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, holding that sanctioned construction with predominant agricultural use and expiry of limitation barred the proceedings.
Prateek Sharma and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to maintain footpaths, remove encroachments, and construct accessible pathways subject to funds, disposing of the PIL accordingly.
SPIRITED AUTO CAR (I) LTD. (ESPIRIT TOYOTA) v. STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) THROUGH THE LABOUR
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court’s order reinstating six workmen with full back wages after the petitioner failed to contest their unjustified termination.
Subhash Kumar v. M/S Manoj Repairing & Job Works
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner voluntarily absented himself from work without termination and was not entitled to reinstatement or benefits.
Chakresh Kumar Jain v. Kanak Jain & Ors
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw appeals against a partition suit judgment, dismissing the appeals as withdrawn without adjudicating the merits.
Tanvir Khan v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions alleging police harassment during investigation inquiries but directed the police to ensure no harassment occurs.