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GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. v. HC (MIN) SHISHU PAL
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a censure penalty imposed on a police officer for non-appearance in disciplinary proceedings, holding that such absence without deliberate insubordination does not constitute misconduct under the relevant rules.
Aditya Birla Finance Limited v. Debojyoti Paul
The Bombay High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under a valid arbitration clause in a deed of guarantee, rejecting the respondent's objection based on pending SARFAESI proceedings.
Dr. Nikhil Shah & Ors. v. The Pune Cantonment Board & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the use of Hadapsar Industrial Estate land for solid waste processing by Pune Cantonment Board and Pune Municipal Corporation under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, dismissing petitions seeking its relocation outside Pune city limits.
Samir Narain Bhojwani v. Siddhivinayak Realtors LLP
The court held that membership proceedings under Section 23(2) of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act are limited to membership entitlement and do not adjudicate ownership rights, dismissing challenges based on a set-aside arbitral award and emphasizing exhaustion of statutory remedies.
Sangai International University Manipur v. Council of Boards of School Education in India
The Delhi High Court directed COBSE to decide the petitioner university’s membership application within two weeks, considering the equivalence certificate already obtained from AIU.
M/S. VIC ENTERPRISES LTD. v. M/S. AEREN R REALTY PROJECTS PVT. LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application for leave to defend a summary suit for recovery under a Buyer's Agreement, holding that the plaintiff's right was vested, the defendants' defense was sham, and the guarantor was liable despite procedural contentions.
Ravi Mohan Kaul v. State / Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging the demand for enhanced refundable security deposit for club membership upgradation, affirming the narrow scope of review and validity of amended club rules.
Jigyasa Jain & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions seeking EWS reservation benefits in JEE Advanced 2019, holding that failure to update category within prescribed timelines despite adequate public notice disentitles candidates from claiming such benefits.
Shree Khambhati Modh Vanik Samaj v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that only trustees or beneficiaries deriving benefit under the trust qualify as "persons having interest" entitled to intervene in section 36 proceedings, and persons with adverse contractual interests cannot intervene before the Charity Commissioner.
M/S Jaiprakash Hyundai Consortium v. M/S SJVN Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed a time-barred execution petition seeking enforcement of DRB recommendations as arbitral awards, holding the 12-year limitation period runs from the date of the recommendations, not from a later declaratory judgment.
Mr. Rohit Kumar v. M/S SJVN LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed a time-barred execution petition seeking enforcement of a Disputes Review Board recommendation treated as an arbitral award, holding that the 12-year limitation period under the Limitation Act runs from the date of the recommendation and cannot be extended by later judicial clarifications.
NAV SHAKTI EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY v. LAXMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL SOCIETY & ORS
The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Article 227 is maintainable against a remand order passed by the appellate court in a civil suit where no second appeal lies, and set aside the impugned remand order for lack of proper exercise of remand power.
Sunder Lal v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Sections 302/34 IPC based on credible injured eyewitness testimony and corroborative medical evidence, dismissing the appeal.
Fortune Developers and Infrastructure v. Pune Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the stop work order against a construction project near Yerawada Central Prison, holding that the prison rules do not restrict construction beyond prison perimeter walls and that the petitioner’s property rights were unlawfully infringed.
Cement Corporation of India Ltd v. Saju S Dominic & Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of CMD's discretionary relaxation of medical reimbursement rules in an emergency and quashed disciplinary penalties imposed on an employee acting under such authority, emphasizing fairness and equality under Article 14.
NTPC BHEL Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Shree Electricals & Engineers (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The High Court allowed the appeal, holding that the delay in filing the Section 34 application challenging the arbitral award was condonable under Section 14 of the Limitation Act due to bona fide prosecution of a prior writ petition and COVID-19 limitation extensions.
Ashok Gangadhar Puranik & Atul Gangadhar Puranik v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the Court Receiver was discharged before acquisition, upheld the validity of compensation paid to landowners, quashed State's refund demands, dismissed challenges by Ranjit, and directed completion of acquisition with costs against vexatious litigant.
Union of India v. Partha P. Chattaraj
The Delhi High Court upheld interim contract renewals pursuant to a Tribunal order, subject to a pending Supreme Court appeal, preserving parties' rights to challenge subsequent actions.
M/s. Magnum Opus IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Artcad Systems
The Bombay High Court Full Bench held that Single Judge jurisdiction under Rule 18(3) extends to all quasi-judicial orders under any legislation, overruling conflicting Division Bench decisions.
Bhawarlal Parasmal Joshi v. The Solapur Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that successors-in-title of lessees have a right to seek renewal, not extension, of municipal lease, and the Municipal Corporation must consider renewal applications without arbitrary eviction.