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M. Yogeshwar Raj v. Air India Limited
The Bombay High Court held that writ petitions under Article 226 are not maintainable against Air India Limited post-privatization as it ceased to be a 'State' under Article 12, while recognizing the limited scope of writ jurisdiction against private entities performing public functions.
Gunvir Singh Saini v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the petitioner accused of visa fraud and forgery, as custodial interrogation was necessary to investigate the criminal conspiracy and recover incriminating evidence.
Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors. v. Inder Jit Dua
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order granting Selection Grade under the Career Advancement Scheme to a regularised Lecturer without requiring a Master's degree, affirming that CAS benefits extend to pre-1996 recruits appointed by upgradation.
Rajinder Parshad Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed Will in favor of the adopted son and sole beneficiary after objections were withdrawn through a settlement, exempting him from furnishing an administration bond.
Jaswant Singh v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that denial of legal assistance in a Summary Court Martial violates natural justice and set aside the dismissal and imprisonment of the appellant.
Vithoba Bua Sodmise and Ors. v. Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal and Ors.
The court upheld the rejection of a tenancy case that sought to reopen a compromise decree, holding such proceedings barred by res judicata and dismissing the petition challenging the same.
Yashoda Shivappa Nagangoudar v. Income Tax Officer – 19(3)(5)
The High Court held that a reopening notice under Section 148 is invalid if based on incorrect facts and that the Assessing Officer cannot assess other income without assessing the income which formed the basis of the reopening.
Milton Plastics Limited v. Mudit Nagpal & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment beyond four years without tangible material showing failure to disclose material facts is invalid and quashed the reassessment notice and order for Assessment Year 1997-98.
M/s. S V Jadhav v. The Income Tax Officer Ward 1, Sangli
The Bombay High Court quashed the reassessment notice and order under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, holding that the Assessing Officer lacked valid reason to believe that income had escaped assessment after accepting the assessee's explanation.
Rajiv Raizada v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that employees who failed to opt for continuation under CPF by the statutory cut-off date are deemed to have switched to the Pension Scheme and are entitled to pension benefits despite administrative lapses and delay in implementation.
Suresh Dnyane Tanpure v. Deputy Collector, Rehabilitation
The Bombay High Court dismissed petitions seeking alternate land allotment under the 1999 Act for land acquired in 1989, holding the Act is not retrospective and the claims are barred by delay and laches.
Sabu Trade Pvt Ltd v. Raj Kumar Sabu
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in favor of RKS/STC restraining defendants from using the SACHAMOTI trademark, upholding the prima facie validity of registered trademark rights pending trial.
K. Gupta v. Najma W/o. Ramzanali Rasekhinejad And Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal challenging eviction from a disputed room held in breach of an interim order, upholding the City Civil Court's direction to restore possession to the Court Receiver.
Nizamuddin Husainsaheb Pirjade v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging land acquisition due to inordinate delay and held that acquisition does not lapse if possession or compensation is taken, reaffirming the discretionary nature of writ relief in stale claims.
Sakhubai Baburao Kadam and others v. Sudhakar Sambhaji Kadam and others
The High Court upheld eviction of tenant for default in rent payment, holding that clandestine deposits in Court without landlord's knowledge do not constitute valid payment under the Bombay Rent Act.
S.K. Tripathi v. Secretary Agricultural Produce Market Committee & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking regularization of a daily wager terminated for bribery, holding that termination without formal inquiry was valid where natural justice was complied with and Supreme Court directions did not bar termination for misconduct.
Vijay Parbati Sashte v. Commissioner of Police, Pune & Ors.
The High Court quashed a detention order due to an unexplained two-month delay by prison authorities in forwarding the detenue's representation, violating constitutional safeguards under Article 22(5).
Umar Ali Shakir Shaikh v. Commissioner of Police, Pune
The Bombay High Court quashed a preventive detention order due to unexplained delay by jail authorities in forwarding the detenue's representation, violating his fundamental rights under Article 22(5) of the Constitution.
Shri Anil Kumar Gupta (Deceased) through LRs v. Smt. Nisha Sharma
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition under Article 227, upholding the Rent Control Tribunal's eviction order on unlawful subletting, affirming limited supervisory jurisdiction and evidentiary standards in tenancy disputes under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Nanak Chand v. New Delhi Municipal Council
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal of a muster roll worker, holding that voluntary abandonment of service precludes reinstatement and that compensation in lieu thereof is appropriate absent evidence of unfair labour practice.