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Ezajhussain Sabdarhussain v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants for murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC due to lack of evidence proving their common intention and participation in the crime.
Narhari Chandrayya Kanda v. Heren Damji Gala
The Bombay High Court affirmed that tenancy rights devolve on legal heirs absent eviction or surrender, and the Court of Small Causes has exclusive jurisdiction over tenancy and possession suits under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act.
Neeta Shivaji Tekawade v. The Director; The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the petitioner qualified for reservation under the sportsperson category as per the Government Resolution and quashed her appointment cancellation and related orders, directing reinstatement.
Kripal Singh v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of Kripal Singh based on reliable ocular and medical evidence despite acquittal of co-accused, emphasizing cautious appraisal of evidence and rejecting rigid application of falsus in uno falsus in omnibus.
Kripal Singh v. State of Rajasthan
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of Kripal Singh based on reliable sole eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical and recovery evidence, rejecting the plea that acquittal of co-accused undermined his guilt.
The Municipal Corporation of Gr. Mumbai v. Vidyavatidevi Ramnarayan Sahani
The Bombay High Court upheld the quashing of a vague Section 354A notice issued by the Municipal Corporation for unauthorized repairs, emphasizing the mandatory requirement to pass a reasoned order upon receipt of a reply.
Pravin Girish Chamaria & Nishit Bechar Patel v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that disputes over apportionment of land acquisition compensation must be referred by the Land Acquisition Officer to the Civil Court, quashing the order directing disbursal to individual partners.
Bharti Infratel Limited v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax and Another
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment beyond four years under Section 147 is invalid if the assessee has fully and truly disclosed all material facts, and reopening on mere change of opinion is impermissible.
Lovely Jogindersingh Sethi v. Nayeem Riyaz Khan & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld eviction of tenant on grounds of bonafide requirement, default in rent, and nuisance, affirming applicability of Section 16(1)(g) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act and rejecting the tenant's challenge.
Archana v. Himanshu Bahl
The Delhi High Court upheld the annulment of marriage on grounds of mental cruelty, finding the wife’s allegations false and her conduct cruel towards the husband.
Bhagwan Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a retired employee found fit by a DPC is entitled to notional promotion and pensionary benefits even if actual promotion is denied due to retirement before the DPC.
Mr. Shivam Tiwari; Ms. Urmila Sharma; Ms. Deepika Kalra; Ms. Venni Kakkar v. OM PRAKASH
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s order directing payment of interest on delayed leave encashment benefits, holding that withholding such benefits requires a specific decision under Rule 39(3) CCS Leave Rules and that interest can be awarded for unreasonable delay even without statutory provision.
Essar Shipping Limited v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court quashed a DGFT show cause notice as barred by res judicata, holding that a clarificatory policy circular operates prospectively and settled export incentive claims cannot be reopened retrospectively.
Hersheys India Pvt. Ltd. v. Kanti Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court partially set aside an arbitral award directing Rs. 75 lakhs compensation for implied contract renewal, holding such compensation unsupported by evidence and severable from the valid portions of the award.
Metal Box India Ltd. v. M/s. S.F. Engineer
A public limited company losing rent control protection under Maharashtra Rent Control Act due to paid-up share capital exceeding Rs. 1 crore as on 31 March 2000 cannot regain such protection by subsequent reduction of share capital.
Deepali Dinesh Naik v. Pramila Dilip Deshmukh
The Bombay High Court held that disputes solely concerning grant of higher pay scale without dismissal, reduction in rank, or supersession do not fall within the School Tribunal's jurisdiction under Section 9 of the MEPS Act, dismissing the writ petition.
Krishan Kumar & Anr v. Shakuntla Agency Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging an arbitral award for specific performance, holding that the petitioners' failure to participate and raise objections during arbitration precluded reappreciation of facts under Section 34.
Krishan Kumar & Anr v. Shakuntla Agency Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that an arbitral award cannot be challenged on grounds of documents not placed before the tribunal and refused to remand the matter for reconsideration.
Hiraman Nivrutti Tupe v. Sou. Vijaymala Vinayak Bazare
The High Court set aside the Trial Court's order condoning delay to set aside an ex-parte decree, holding the explanation false and the discretion exercised perversely.
The Commissioner of Police Delhi v. Inspr Prem Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing grant of ACP and MACP benefits to a police officer from the dates of eligibility, holding that censure punishments cannot defer such benefits beyond six months.