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Surampal Singh v. MS Veditha Reddy
The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tribunal’s disposal of a contempt petition, holding that payment disputes must be resolved through original applications and not contempt proceedings.
University Grants Commission v. Sunita Chugh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the UGC's delayed writ petition challenging the CAT order directing promotion consideration for a superannuated employee, affirming the right to be considered for promotion despite administrative delays.
Karishma Residents Welfare Association and Forum v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that complaints regarding unauthorized construction and encroachments must be addressed by the Special Task Force constituted under Supreme Court directions, dismissing the writ petition and directing the petitioner to approach the STF after municipal inspection.
Rajan Nagpal v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court relegated the Petitioners to file their appeal before CESTAT against the Customs confiscation order, reducing the pre-deposit to 3.75% without adjudicating merits.
Subodh Kumar Gupta & Ors. v. Town Vending Committee, NDMC & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed street vendors listed in a recognized list to participate in a survey and directed temporary allotment of an alternative vending site to protect their livelihood pending final allotment under the Street Vendors Act, 2014.
Dr. Shamim v. Directorate of Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that suspension and removal of a teacher without prior approval of the Directorate of Education are invalid, entitling the teacher to salary and benefits until superannuation.
NKG Infrastructure Limited v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court appointed a retired Chief Engineer as sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act, invalidating the contract clause restricting arbitrator appointment to an engineer, to adjudicate delayed payment disputes under a government construction contract.
Rudrabhishek Enterprises Limited & Anr v. Shreema Infrarealty Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the respondent willfully disobeyed a status quo order by continuing construction through an alter ego company, rejecting a conditional apology and finding contempt of court.
Shlok Sachin v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the exclusion of candidates carrying the HbE trait haemoglobinopathy from NDA admission, deferring to executive medical standards as necessary for national security and rejecting claims of indirect discrimination.
Tr. A. BABU v. STATE OF TAMIL NADU
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for corruption but granted bail and modified sentence based on his age, repentance, and offer to pay an enhanced fine for welfare of specially-abled children.
Parminder Singh v. Honey Goyal
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a quadriplegic motor accident victim, emphasizing realistic income assessment, additional heads of damages, and directed direct bank transfer of compensation to claimants.
STATE OF HARYANA v. AALAMGIR
The Supreme Court overruled earlier interpretation of Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, remanded land acquisition writ petitions for reconsideration applying the correct legal principles from Indore Development Authority, and allowed continuation of status quo during pendency.
State of Rajasthan v. Chatra
The Supreme Court restored the conviction of the accused for sexual assault of a minor, emphasizing careful evaluation of child witness testimony and corroborative evidence while rejecting the High Court's acquittal based on minor contradictions.
Zaid Sheikh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal permitting the appellant to complete his B.A.M.S. course and be awarded the degree after fulfilling the English subject eligibility during the course despite initial ineligibility.
DISORTHO S.A.S v. MERIL LIFE SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED
The Supreme Court held that Indian law governs the arbitration agreement and Indian courts have jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators despite arbitration venue in Colombia, allowing the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
BANK OF INDIA v. MUTHYALA SAIBABA SURYANARAYANA MURTHY
The Supreme Court held that a retired employee who failed to exercise the option to join a pension scheme within the prescribed deadline has no legal right to claim belated acceptance, and writ relief cannot be granted for such delay.
Sajithabai and Ors. v. Kerala Water Authority and Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the Special Rules, 1960 apply only after appointment as Assistant Engineer and allow migration between degree and diploma quota for promotions, setting aside the High Court's contrary interpretation.
Yogesh Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal directing payment of salary with interest to stenographers who worked despite irregular appointments, holding that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 can be invoked for such relief without hyper-technicality.
Pinak Bharat & Co. v. Anil Ramrao Naik
The Bombay High Court held that in a Court-monitored public auction, the sale price confirmed by the Court is the true market value for stamp duty, and the Collector of Stamps cannot override this valuation.
Nitesh Raghunath Lahange v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court dismissed bail in a serious gang rape case, holding that the right to speedy trial must be balanced against the gravity of the offence and risk of witness tampering.