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The Karnataka Lokayuktha Bagalkote District, Bagalkot v. Chandrashekar & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that exoneration in departmental disciplinary proceedings does not automatically bar criminal prosecution, allowing continuation of criminal trial despite departmental enquiry findings.
Asean International Limited and Modest & Parson International Private Limited v. State Bank of India and Others
The Bombay High Court rejected the defendant bank's application to dismiss the commercial suit at the threshold, holding that pre-institution mediation under Section 12-A was not mandatory at the suit's filing time and that the plaint disclosed a triable cause of action not barred by limitation.
Hoshang Jehangir Khan and Ors v. Khushroo Behramshaw Mogal
The Bombay High Court dismissed a Caveat propounding a forged Will lacking caveatable interest, allowing the Applicants' petition for probate of the genuine Will and Codicils.
IPCA Laboratories Limited v. Anrose Pharma
The Bombay High Court granted permanent injunction and exemplary costs to the registered proprietor of the trade mark 'ZERODOL' against the defendant's use of the deceptively similar mark 'ZEROVOL–P' on pharmaceutical products, holding it to be infringement and passing off.
Sabita Rajesh Narang v. Sandeep Gopal Raheja and Ors.
The Court dismissed the Plaintiff’s interim relief application, holding that she failed to establish coparcenary or fiduciary rights over the family business assets, and that the suit is barred by limitation and statutory provisions.
Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan v. Bharati Ashok Mandhare
The court held that an employee’s statutory right to appeal dismissal under the Universities Act overrides prior invocation of unfair labour practice jurisdiction, and where enquiry is vitiated and dismissal unjust, the appellate tribunal may set aside dismissal without remand.
M/s. Mohini Resorts Pvt. Ltd. v. Shankar Godaji Gore
The High Court held that a family settlement approved by court bars a party without nexus from intervening as decree holder in execution proceedings and set aside the order allowing such impleadment.
S.G. Mittal Enterprises Private Limited v. The Satara Sahakari Bank Ltd. and Others
The Bombay High Court held that the NCLT has exclusive contempt jurisdiction over its orders under the Companies Act and IBC, dismissing a contempt petition filed before the High Court for non-compliance of NCLT orders.
The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd v. D.J Shukla and Company
The court held that a monthly tenancy continuing after expiry of a lease is terminable by 15 days' notice under the Transfer of Property Act, validating the termination notice and entitlement to eviction and damages under the Public Premises Act.
Milan Cooperative Housing Society v. Pune Municipal Corporation
The court held that surrender of land reserved for public purposes under a sanctioned development plan in exchange for development rights constitutes valid acquisition under Section 126 of the MRTP Act, vesting title in the municipal corporation, and dismissed the society's suit challenging this arrangement after a long delay.
Stephen Noel D'Souza & Anr. v. Sadashiv Rakhmaji Bodake & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal seeking specific performance of an agreement to sale, holding that the plaintiffs failed to prove readiness and willingness to perform their part, and the contract was frustrated due to seller's failure to clear encumbrances and obtain necessary permissions.
Anita Ashok Mapuskar v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The Bombay High Court quashed vague and malafide statutory notices alleging unauthorized construction against longstanding tenants, protecting their property rights pending suit adjudication.
Sarvesh Puri v. Rishab Kumar
The Delhi High Court quashed a Section 138 NI Act complaint for delayed legal notice and filing beyond limitation without condonation, affirming strict adherence to procedural timelines despite COVID-19 extensions.
Ravinder Singh Gandoak v. State of NCT of Delhi & Harkirat Singh Sodhi
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 311A Cr.P.C., a Magistrate can direct a person to provide specimen handwriting for investigation even if not formally arrested, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge to such an order.
Manoj Mishra v. State (GNCTD)
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal charges against security guards for wrongful restraint and outraging modesty, holding that their acts were bona fide and lawful under the circumstances.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. Kulwant Rai
The Delhi High Court allowed the CBI's appeal, convicting the respondent under Section 489-C IPC for possession of counterfeit currency notes, holding that minor discrepancies in counting do not vitiate recovery and statements under Section 108 Customs Act are admissible if voluntary.
Avinash Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court held that a person accused of NDPS offences cannot be declared a Proclaimed Offender under Section 82(4) CrPC but only a Proclaimed Person, modifying the impugned order accordingly while upholding cognizance under Section 174A IPC.
Dharmendra Kumar v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 10 of the POCSO Act based on reliable sole testimony of a child victim despite minor contradictions and delay in FIR, while setting aside convictions under uncharged IPC sections.
Akash v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants convicted of robbery and related offences due to material contradictions and lack of corroborative evidence, setting aside convictions under Sections 392, 397, and 411 IPC.
Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd v. Engineer-in-Chief, Army Headquarter
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award, holding that the petitioner was afforded adequate opportunity to contest amended counter-claims and that judicial interference under Section 34 is limited to specific grounds.