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Vakamulla Chandrashekhar & Ors. v. Registrar of Companies
The Delhi High Court held that subordinate courts lack jurisdiction to restore complaints dismissed for non-appearance, quashing the restoration and summons orders in a Companies Act offence case.
Shri Shivam Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. v. Vileparle Co-operative Housing Society Ltd.
The Bombay High Court held that the Competent Authority under MOFA lacks jurisdiction to substantively review or alter its conveyance orders via Corrigendum, and such disputes over land area must be resolved by Civil Courts.
Surendran v. Sub-Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rash driving causing injury but modified the sentence from imprisonment to a fine considering the long delay since the offence.
Surendran v. Sub-Inspector of Police
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for rash driving causing injury but converted the imprisonment sentence into a fine due to the long delay since the offence.
Abhay V. Khinvasara v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a 38-year delayed challenge to land acquisition under the MID Act, holding the acquisition valid and the petition barred by delay and laches.
Jurgaj Singh v. BSES Yamuna Power Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus to compel supply of documents for appeal against removal, holding that the respondent had duly performed its public duty and provided fair opportunity of hearing.
Shankar Pandu Bharsat v. Anand Subhashchandra Bora
The Bombay High Court upheld limitation under Section 32F(1A) of the BTAL Act, dismissing the petitioners' belated application to purchase agricultural land filed after the statutory two-year period.
Harmeetpal Singh Bindra & Ors. v. Citibank & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that surrender of a life insurance policy under Section 6 of the Married Women’s Property Act with trustee consent is valid and directed the insurer to release the policy proceeds for the benefit of minor beneficiaries.
ALD AUTOMOTIVE PVT. LTD v. THE COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER
The Supreme Court upheld the mandatory time limit under Section 19(11) of the Tamil Nadu VAT Act, 2006 for claiming Input Tax Credit, dismissing challenges to its constitutional validity and denying extension of the claim period.
ALD AUTOMOTIVE PVT. LTD v. THE COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER
The Supreme Court upheld the mandatory time limit under Section 19(11) of the Tamil Nadu VAT Act, 2006 for claiming Input Tax Credit, dismissing constitutional challenges and denying extension of the period by assessing authorities.
Govinda Goga Donde v. Mayur Ramesh Bora
The Bombay High Court Full Bench held that under Section 9-A CPC, a Trial Court cannot frame a preliminary issue disposing of part of a suit or cause of action; jurisdictional objections must dispose of the entire suit or cause of action.
Sumita Mazumder v. Debasish Mazumder
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking to set aside an ex parte divorce decree due to inordinate delay and laches, affirming that prompt action is required to challenge such decrees under the Special Marriage Act.
Ashok Babulal Avasthi v. Munna Nizamuddin Khan & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that in tenant suits against municipal demolition, the landlord is a proper party whose joinder the court may permit under Order I Rule 10(2) CPC, affirming judicial discretion to add landlords for complete adjudication.
Suman Lata v. Govt. of NCT Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that Anganwadi workers do not hold civil posts under the State and their service claims do not lie before Administrative Tribunals, but allowed the writ petition as the tribunal’s decision had attained finality.
Shri Vijaysing Ajabsing Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the rejection of the petitioner’s caste claim to Rajput Bhamta due to lack of valid documentary evidence and fabrication, dismissing the writ petition.
Dagadu Dnyanu Diwase and Ors. v. Prakash Dattatraya Diwase and Ors.
The High Court upheld the appellate decree holding the suit property as self-acquired by Plaintiff's father, dismissing Defendants' claim of joint family ownership and affirming Plaintiff's right to recover possession.
Chandru Mirchandani v. The Settlement Commissioner For Compensation
The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking allotment of evacuee land after over five decades, holding the claim barred by delay and laches and emphasizing the necessity of a live legal right and proper parties.
ANANT SINGH @ ANANT KUMAR SINGH v. STATE OF BIHAR
A preventive detention order passed after revocation must be based on fresh grounds arising post-revocation; otherwise, it is invalid and liable to be set aside.
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj v. K. N. Sati and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's decision invalidating the downward refixation of pay and recovery of alleged excess payments without prior notice, holding such recovery barred after five years and emphasizing strict compliance with natural justice.
Chetan Sabharwal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 28 (1)
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging reopening of income tax assessments under Sections 147/148, holding that investigation reports constituted sufficient material and no impermissible change of opinion occurred.