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R.K. Jain v. Suraj Sunar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of a suit for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that jurisdiction lies where the defendant resides or cause of action arises, not where the plaintiff resides.
Ashwani Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed a further binding medical examination for a CDS candidate declared unfit due to spinal condition, emphasizing consideration of authoritative medical opinions.
Rahil & Anr. v. State (Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi)
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction of appellants for murder, holding that mere suspicion and inadmissible electronic evidence cannot overturn a well-reasoned acquittal absent proof beyond reasonable doubt.
The State of Maharashtra v. Shanta Baban Sutar; The State of Maharashtra v. Dattakumar Tukaram Kamble
The Bombay High Court upheld orders directing reinstatement of two long-serving employees terminated without due process, affirming their right to continuity of service despite initial temporary appointments.
Mangal Bhanudas Thombare v. Union of India
The High Court held that a fatal accident occurring while boarding a train, including attempts to save another passenger, constitutes an "untoward incident" under the Railways Act, entitling the deceased to compensation.
Rasiklal Mohanlal Gangani v. State
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 420 IPC against the petitioner, holding that the allegations disclosed no prima facie offence and the dispute was essentially civil in nature.
Prem Shankar Raju v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and sentence of the appellant for rape and penetrative sexual assault of a minor, affirming that consent of a minor is irrelevant and victim’s credible testimony supported by DNA evidence suffices for conviction.
Kishan Chand v. Bhagat Ram
The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and rejected the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the respondent failed to establish unlawful dispossession under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
Potanna Chinanna Abulkod v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as withdrawn after the petitioner’s representation was disposed of, granting liberty to challenge the decision in accordance with law.
Star Deep Co-Operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging redevelopment by a co-operative housing society, holding that disputes over proportionate rights and redevelopment entitlements between lessor and lessee are civil matters beyond writ jurisdiction.
Ajit K. Dharia v. Mumbai Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition by a tenant challenging an Occupancy Certificate and seeking possession, holding that such civil disputes must be resolved by civil courts and not under writ jurisdiction.
Surendra Shah v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Bombay High Court directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to demolish illegal constructions lacking sanctioned plans, emphasizing strict enforcement of municipal laws and rejecting judicial regularization.
Hiroo Tuljaram Shahani v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held the Petitioners guilty of contempt for willfully disobeying their undertaking to remove unauthorized constructions, imposed sentence and fine, and directed restoration of the premises at their cost.
Meenanath S/o Shivram Patil v. Vivek S/o Balaram Deshmukh & Ors.
The Bombay High Court directed demolition of unauthorized constructions by Respondents, dismissed a civil suit filed with suppressed facts, and held that illegal constructions without statutory approvals cannot be regularized or protected by courts.
Kiran Ramesh Shinde v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld routine administrative transfers of judicial employees before completion of tenure, rejecting claims of illegality and punitive motive, and affirmed the distinct transfer rules applicable to judicial service.
Sujal Mangala Birwadkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a petitioner born to an upper caste father and Scheduled Caste mother must prove social and educational disadvantages due to the mother's caste to claim Scheduled Caste status, and dismissed the petition for lack of such evidence.
Ashish Balaji Sawant v. Jalindar Tukaram Khaire & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging invalidation of a caste certificate obtained by forged documents, holding that fraudulent claims undermine constitutional affirmative action and warrant dismissal with exemplary costs.
Avinash Dominic Ghosal v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that unauthorized constructions without prior permission under the MRTP Act cannot be regularized post facto and directed demolition and prosecution of illegal structures, emphasizing strict enforcement of planning laws.
NGO Alliance for Governance and Renewal v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court struck down Regulation 17(3)(D)(2) of DCPR 2034 permitting slum rehabilitation on reserved public open spaces as unconstitutional, emphasizing the State's duty to preserve open spaces under Articles 14 and 21 and the public trust doctrine.
Ramchandra @ Ram Mewalal Yadav v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction and life sentences of three accused for murder based on credible eyewitness and dying declaration evidence corroborated by medical and forensic findings despite minor contradictions and procedural delays.