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Surinder Singh Deswal v. Virender Gandhi
The Supreme Court upheld the retrospective applicability of amended Section 148 NI Act empowering appellate courts to condition suspension of sentence on deposit of compensation, and affirmed vacation of suspension for non-compliance.
State of Gujarat v. Amber Builders
The Supreme Court held that the Gujarat Public Works Contract Disputes Arbitration Tribunal has jurisdiction to grant interim relief under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and set aside the High Court's interim injunction restraining the State from withholding payments.
State of Gujarat v. Amber Builders
The Supreme Court held that the Gujarat Arbitration Tribunal has jurisdiction to grant interim relief under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and set aside the High Court's interim injunction restraining the State from appropriating amounts due to the contractor.
Canara Bank v. Kameshwar Singh
The Supreme Court held that a General Manager, being higher than the Disciplinary Authority, has the power to impose disciplinary punishment under the Canara Bank Regulations and restored the remand for reconsideration of the appeal.
Canara Bank v. Kameshwar Singh
The Supreme Court held that the General Manager, being higher than the Disciplinary Authority, validly imposed compulsory retirement under bank service regulations and restored the Single Judge's order for reconsideration of the appeal.
Vidya Devi v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that the State's forcible acquisition of land without due process or compensation violated constitutional property rights and directed payment of compensation to the appellant.
MOHAMMED SIDDIQUE & ANR. v. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. & ORS.
The Supreme Court restored the original compensation award in a motor accident claim by rejecting contributory negligence and affirming the deceased's income and multiplier applied by the Tribunal.
M. Arumugam v. Ammaniammal
The Supreme Court held that a mother can act as natural guardian of a minor's individual share inherited from a coparcenary property, validating a release deed executed by her, and clarified that such property devolves as tenants in common under the Hindu Succession Act, not as joint family property.
M. Arumugam v. Ammaniammal
The Supreme Court held that a mother can validly act as natural guardian to dispose of her minor daughter's individual share in coparcenary property, and such release deed is not void but voidable if not timely challenged.
Indian Bank & Ors. v. Promila & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that compassionate appointment claims must be governed by the scheme in force on the employee's death date, and since gratuity was availed, the respondents were not entitled to compassionate employment or ex gratia payment.
MANGILAL KAJODIA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court reinstated a KVS employee removed for unauthorized absence after transfer, treating the absence period as dies non but directing pay fixation with notional increments, balancing fairness and disciplinary authority.
MANGILAL KAJODIA v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court directed reinstatement of a KVS employee removed for non-joining after transfer, treating the absence period as dies non but granting pay fixation benefits, balancing disciplinary authority and fairness.
Mr. Ashish K. Kulshreshtha and Ms. Seema, Advocates. v. SHYAM SAINI & ANR .....
The Delhi High Court upheld the MACT’s compensation award and confirmed joint and several liability of the driver and owner for injuries caused by rash and negligent driving in a motor vehicle accident.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. Sanjay Hingorani
The Delhi High Court upheld the regularization of Junior Engineers but set aside the CAT's direction allowing original applicants to avoid working under the supervision of regularized employees, affirming a common seniority list and organizational hierarchy.
Som Datt Landmark Hotels and Recreations Private Limited v. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited and Another
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging simultaneous opening of technical and financial bids in an IRCTC tender, holding no prejudice or arbitrariness was shown to justify interference.
AL-FAHEEM MEATEX PVT. LTD. v. MOHD. YUNUS & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance against non-owners and non-parties to the agreement, granting only recovery of advance paid to the admitted recipient.
Kiran Lohia v. State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that taking a minor child out of India in violation of custody orders constitutes criminal contempt and kidnapping, rejected diplomatic immunity claims, and upheld its jurisdiction to enforce custody and contempt orders.
Raj Rani Arora v. Vasu & Ors
The Delhi High Court held that mere overloading of passengers does not absolve the insurer from liability, and the insurer must compensate for passengers covered under the insurance policy, while condoning delay in filing appeals subject to conditions.
Raj Rani Arora v. Vasu & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that overloading beyond insured passenger capacity does not absolve the insurer from liability unless it caused the accident, and allowed the delayed appeals directing the insurer to pay compensation accordingly.
Har Sarup Bhasin v. M/S Origo Commodities India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that an Independent, Non-Executive Director cannot be held liable under Section 138/141 NI Act without specific allegations of being in charge of and responsible for the company's business, quashing the complaint against the petitioner.