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Aero Club of India v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Ministry of Civil Aviation's letter was not a binding policy direction under Section 40 of the AAI Act, allowing the Airport Authority of India to enforce enhanced licence fees and eviction notices against the petitioners.
Madhvi Singh & Ors. v. Pavik Lifestyle Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the landlord's appeal, holding that a suit for ejectment and mesne profits against a tenant admitted for the suit is maintainable despite initial denial of tenancy, and dismissed the trial court's finding of no landlord-tenant relationship with the respondent.
Raghav Buildcon Private Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging alleged wrongful bank debits, holding that such contractual and monetary disputes are not maintainable under Article 226 where alternative remedies under specialized recovery laws exist.
Surajit Nundy & Ors. v. Management of Mirambika Free Progress School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that shifting a school within the same locality does not require prior approval under Rule 55 of the Delhi School Education Rules, and such shifting does not invalidate the school's recognition.
Grover, Mr.Nikhil Sharda, Ms.Padma Priya, Ms.Ratna A., Advs v. JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
The Delhi High Court held that the UGC Regulations, 2016 are mandatory and binding on Jawaharlal Nehru University by operation of law, and procedural irregularities in their adoption do not invalidate the Admission Policy based thereon.
Mukhtiar Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a Revenue Patwari for accepting illegal gratification, affirming that demand and acceptance of bribe supported by credible evidence and statutory presumption under the Prevention of Corruption Act suffice for conviction.
Shyam Lal v. Deepa Dass Chela Ram Chela Garib Dass
The Supreme Court held that a tenant continuing in possession after expiry of a fixed term agricultural lease with landlord's consent retains tenant status under the Punjab Security of Land Tenure Act, 1953 and is entitled to statutory protection from eviction.
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited v. Tarini Infrastructure Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that tariffs fixed under PPAs by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission are subject to statutory review and modification, rejecting the notion that such tariffs are inviolable contractual terms.
COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, KOCHI v. TRANS ASIAN SHIPPING SERVICES (P) LTD
The Supreme Court held that income from slot charter arrangements qualifies as deemed tonnage income under the Tonnage Tax Scheme and can be included in tonnage income computation without requiring valid certificates for the ships involved.
Ajay Gupta v. Raju @ Rajendra Singh Yadav
The Supreme Court held that filing a suit after the limitation period on a non-working Saturday when the court registry is open does not extend limitation under the Limitation Act, and dismissed the suit as time-barred.
Subraya M.N. v. Vittala M.N. & Ors.
The Supreme Court partly allowed the appeal, holding that plaintiffs relinquished rights in two properties by family settlement but all parties share equally in the third property granted by patta to the appellant.
Sai Bhaskar Iron Ltd. v. A.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission’s fuel surcharge formula including cost components beyond fuel cost and dismissed challenges to the exclusion of agricultural consumption until metering is complete.
Sudhakaran v. Corp. of Trivandrum & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that landlord consent under Section 492(3) Kerala Municipality Act is required only for first-time licence applications and not for renewals during valid tenancy, protecting statutory tenants from eviction by withholding consent.
Surinderjit Singh Mand v. State of Punjab
Sanction under Section 197 CrPC is mandatory before prosecuting public servants for offences committed while acting in official capacity, and cognizance under Section 319 CrPC does not dispense with this requirement.
Anil Kumar Gupta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held the Railway Administration liable for a fatal train accident caused by structural infringements and passengers traveling on the roof, directing compensation and systemic safety reforms.
Mahipal Singh Rana v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the criminal contempt conviction of an advocate for intimidating a judge, clarified the courts' supervisory power to restrain advocates from appearing until purging contempt, and emphasized the Bar Council's exclusive disciplinary jurisdiction.
M/S COMPUTER KIDS PVT. LTD. v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court held that a municipal notice under Section 345-A requires a hearing and reasoned order before sealing premises, directing the SDMC to hear the petitioner and stay sealing pending decision.
NHPC Ltd. v. M/s Jai Prakash Associates Ltd.
The Supreme Court corrected a typographical error in the interest rates awarded by the High Court, restoring the original rates fixed by the Arbitral Tribunal in a contract dispute.
Anita International v. Tungabadra Sugar Works Mazdoor Sangh; Official Liquidator
The Supreme Court held that the Company Court has supervisory jurisdiction over sales of assets in company liquidation, requiring association of the Official Liquidator, and set aside an auction sale confirmed by the Recovery Officer for procedural irregularities and violation of a binding court order.
U. Subhadramma & Ors. v. State of A.P.
The Supreme Court held that property of a deceased accused cannot be attached under the Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance, 1944 in absence of a valid conviction, as criminal trial abates on death.