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G.C. Manjunath & Others v. Seetaram
The Supreme Court held that prior government sanction under Section 197 CrPC and Section 170 Police Act is mandatory for prosecuting police officers for offences reasonably connected to their official duties, and quashed proceedings initiated without such sanction.
UCO BANK & ANR v. VIJAY KUMAR HANDA
The Supreme Court held that an employee removed from service for gross misconduct under Clause 6(b) of the Bipartite Settlement is entitled to pensionary benefits if eligible, dismissing the Bank’s appeal against the High Court’s direction to grant pension.
New Mangalore Port Trust v. Clifford D Souza
The Supreme Court held that acknowledgment of liability under Section 18 of the Limitation Act extends limitation for recovery under the Public Premises Act and restored writ petitions pending intra-court appeals on retrospective licence fee revision.
Ram Kishan v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for lands acquired in Dharuhera by applying principles of de-escalation to prior awards in adjoining villages, emphasizing potentiality and proper valuation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
M/S R. K. TRANSPORT COMPANY v. M/S BHARAT ALUMINUM COMPANY LTD.
The Supreme Court held that the limitation period for filing a Section 34 application excludes the date of receipt of the arbitral award and extends to the next working day if the last day falls on a court holiday, dismissing the appeal and upholding the High Court’s order allowing the application as timely.
Shahbaz Mumtaz Khan v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court struck down an IOCL tender clause preferring younger candidates in tie-breaks as arbitrary and violative of Article 14, allowing the petitioner’s constitutional challenge despite prior participation.
Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University Law School v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Bar Council of India's power under the Advocates Act, 1961 to inspect law colleges affiliated to universities and validated the Rules of Legal Education-2008 and related inspection notices.
Urban Infrastructure Real Estate Fund v. Neelkanth Realty Private Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld modification of an interim arbitral award to allow examination of limitation issue on evidence, holding that deciding limitation solely on demurrer without evidence violates fundamental policy of Indian law.
Shree P. A. Parekh; Shree M. Chattarji v. Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
The Bombay High Court quashed convictions under the Water Pollution Act due to procedural lapses in sample collection, vague sanction orders, and lack of specific allegations against company officers.
Makarand Vijay Pujari v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court dismissed the writ petition holding that the petitioner was ineligible for appointment due to lack of requisite graduation degree at the time of application and for making a false statement in the application form.
Ramugade Sahaniwas No.2 Sahkari Gruharachna Dekhbhal Sanstha Maryadit v. Anand K. Aalshi & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the lawful change of classification of a cooperative society to a maintenance society, quashed the cryptic order setting aside the change, and invalidated elections allowing defaulters to vote, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory procedural requirements.
Sagar Bhagirath Karate v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
The Bombay High Court upheld IOCL’s rejection of dealership applications for failure to submit mandatory registered lease deeds, holding that such non-compliance justified rejection and did not violate natural justice.
Krishna v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a sexual assault and kidnapping case, holding that strong prima facie evidence and the gravity of offences justified continued custody.
Naresh alias Naresh Basoya & Anr. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 506, 509, and 341 IPC based on a voluntary settlement between husband and wife, emphasizing the promotion of peace and harmony.
Pinki & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking police protection in a neighbourly dispute by directing provision of emergency police contact numbers to the petitioners.
Monu @ Sandeep v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a petitioner accused of possessing commercial quantity of heroin, holding that the search and seizure complied with NDPS Act procedures and stringent bail conditions under Section 37 NDPS Act were not met.
State v. Dinesh Tiwari & Dharmender @ Pehelwan
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of accused under MCOCA, holding that prosecution failed to prove existence of an organized crime syndicate, continuing unlawful activity, or nexus to proceeds of crime, and confessional statements were inadmissible.
Nikunj Kumar Lohia v. Bal Krishan Garodia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of a summary rejection application, holding that the suit filed in 2010 was within limitation and disclosed a cause of action, and declined to interfere under revisional jurisdiction.
A N Prasad v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court discharged the petitioner from corruption charges due to lack of direct admissible evidence proving demand and acceptance of bribe, setting aside the rejection of the closure report and summoning orders.
Suman Sharma v. Mahender Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's dismissal of a perjury complaint under Section 340 Cr.P.C., holding that prosecution requires deliberate falsehood and expediency in the interest of justice.