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Bhai Sarabjit Singh @ Dr Sabi Sabharwal v. Smt. Indu Sabharwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a fresh suit challenging a decree based on a compromise settlement is barred under Order XXIII CPC and mere silence does not constitute fraud to invalidate the settlement.
Anwar Liyakat Khan v. Ramesh Dattatraya Dhone
The High Court held that a consent decree obtained by fraud can be recalled by the court which passed it, even on application by third parties, and that the bar on suits under Order XXIII Rule 3A CPC applies to all, but does not preclude recall applications under Section 151 CPC.
Genarosa A. Annes and Ors. v. Haji Esmail Haji Essa Supariwala and Ors.
The High Court upheld eviction of tenant from part of premises after finding tenancy was split by surrender of other portions by joint tenant, rejecting plea of indivisible tenancy and invalid demand notice.
Vipin Kumar and Anr v. Union Public Service Commission and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld UPSC's recruitment process, ruling that introducing a screening test with 50% interview weightage before commencement was lawful and not arbitrary.
Vishav Priya Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Summary Court Martial and punishment awarded for disobedience, rejecting the petitioner's challenge to jurisdiction and procedural irregularities.
ITI Ltd. v. Bharat Photo Circuits Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's suit for recovery of advance payment for allegedly defective goods due to insufficient pleadings and lack of quantifiable evidence, and upheld the non-enforceability of bank guarantees not invoked within validity.
Suhas Damodar Sathe v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a development agreement conferring extensive proprietary rights constitutes a conveyance under the Maharashtra Stamp Act, attracting higher stamp duty and penalty.
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.
SEP.L/NK.JANG SINGH v. UOI & ORS.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of an army personnel for murder by Court Martial, ruling that procedural lapses in pre-trial stages do not vitiate a fair trial and that complete circumstantial evidence suffices for conviction.
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.