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Janabai Nivrutti Saune v. Dharmveer Shambhuraje & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging denial of reinstatement after illegal termination, upholding compensation awarded and emphasizing strict adherence to seniority and reservation rules in retrenchment.
Ahmed Sikander v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking parole for a life convict who had previously violated parole conditions and was involved in further crimes, holding that parole rejection was justified and lawful.
SMS Limited v. Oil & Natural Gas Limited
The Delhi High Court held that unconditional bank guarantees are invocable on demand and refused to grant pre-arbitral injunction restraining ONGC from invoking bank guarantees furnished by SMS for liquidated damages.
M/S Mukti Credits Pvt. Ltd. v. Indraprastha Power Generation Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court restrained the respondent from encashing the bank guarantee pending final adjudication of arbitral award objections, directing its return to the petitioner as the net amount payable was in the petitioner’s favor.
Newton Engineering and Chemicals Limited v. UEM India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, holding that the existence of an arbitration agreement prima facie requires arbitration, leaving jurisdictional disputes for the arbitrator to decide.
The State of Maharashtra v. Shri Shrikant Dhondu Suttar & Ors.
The High Court held that primary school teachers are not eligible for the limited departmental competitive examination for Deputy Education Officer recruitment under the 2016 Rules and 2014 Amendment, setting aside the Tribunal's contrary order.
DR. AMARAGOUDA L PATIL v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court quashed the appointment of the Chairperson of the National Commission for Homeopathy for non-compliance with mandatory statutory eligibility criteria and procedural irregularities, emphasizing strict adherence to qualifications and limited but necessary judicial review.
Ritika Prasad v. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The Delhi High Court directed the university to issue educational degrees reflecting both parents' names, affirming gender equality and compliance with the UGC circular mandating inclusion of mothers' names on academic certificates.
Amar Singh v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Supreme Court overturned murder convictions based on sole eye witness testimony found to be unnatural and unreliable, emphasizing the need for credible corroboration and consistency with medical evidence.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. M/S Shonkh Technologies International Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding that the Consortium Agreement for smart card vehicle registrations was valid till 2017, termination without a proper cure notice was invalid, and awarded damages to the respondents for unlawful termination.
Prof. Ajay Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging sexual harassment, holding that the FIR discloses cognizable offences and investigation must proceed, emphasizing judicial restraint in interfering with ongoing criminal proceedings.
Bharat J. Patel v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the acquisition of petitioner’s land under the Slum Act due to collusive consent decree proceedings and violation of natural justice.
Bhagwati Devi v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant mother-in-law of dowry harassment charges under Section 498-A IPC due to lack of credible evidence proving cruelty or dowry demand leading to the daughter-in-law's suicide.
Dr. Bina Modi v. Lalit Kumar Modi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals challenging the maintainability of suits seeking injunction against ICC arbitration under a family trust deed, holding that anti-arbitration injunction suits are not maintainable and the arbitration clause is valid and enforceable under Indian law.
Armin R. Panthaky v. Rohinton Panthaky
The Bombay High Court held that courts under the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act retain discretion to direct or allow recording of evidence before a Court Commissioner under the Civil Procedure Code, promoting judicial efficiency without compromising fairness.
The Principal Secretary, Tribal Development Department v. Shrikrishna s/o. Dharampal Malwade
The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order directing counting of contractual service rendered prior to regularisation against regularly sanctioned posts for all service benefits except monetary benefits.
Jobi Joseph v. M/s. Cadbury India Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a senior sales executive engaged in supervisory duties over distributor salesmen is not an 'employee' under the MRTU & PULP Act, dismissing his challenge to termination.
SGS Infratech Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 96(b) of the Cantonment Act, 2006, holding that the pre-deposit of disputed tax amount as a condition for appeal is not arbitrary and does not violate Articles 14 or 19(1)(g) of the Constitution.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT’s order directing MTNL to grant out of turn promotion to a sportsperson employee based on his medal-winning achievements, rejecting the employer’s arbitrary denial.
L.N. Petrochem Pvt. Ltd. v. State of NCT Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court set aside an order awarding unpaid wages due to unexplained delay and jurisdictional issues, remanding the matter for fresh adjudication with all contentions open.