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THE AUROVILLE FOUNDATION v. NAVROZ KERSASP MODY
The Supreme Court held that the National Green Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to interfere with the statutorily approved Auroville Master Plan and quashed its directions requiring fresh environmental clearance and new township planning.
Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma v. Directorate of Enforcement & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that money laundering is a continuing offence under the PMLA, allowing prosecution even if predicate offences predate the Act, and dismissed the appellant’s plea for discharge at the preliminary stage.
The Auroville Foundation v. Natasha Storey
The Supreme Court upheld the Auroville Foundation's power to reconstitute its Town Development Council, dismissed the respondent's writ petition for abuse of process, and set aside the High Court's order invalidating the Standing Order No. 1/2022.
Kiran Raju Penumacha v. Tejuswini Chowdhury
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's remand of custody execution and modification petitions for fresh consideration, emphasizing the child's welfare and granting interim visitation rights to the father.
Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma v. State of Gujarat & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that police must mandatorily register an FIR upon receipt of information disclosing a cognizable offence without conducting a preliminary inquiry, dismissing the appellant's plea for such inquiry before FIR registration.
K. H. M. SHIVAMURTHAIAH v. THE DIVISIONAL MANAGER, UNITED INDIA INSURANCE
The Supreme Court enhanced the compensation in a motor accident claim by realistically assessing the deceased's income at Rs.15,000/- per month and increasing the interest rate, emphasizing the beneficial nature of the Motor Vehicles Act.
MADIVALAPPA v. MAHARASHTRA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION
The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation by correctly applying multiplier and future prospects principles, directing payment with interest and imposing costs on the non-appearing respondent.
Vishnoo Mittal v. M/S Shakti Trading Company
The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act against a director suspended under IBC moratorium are barred and quashed the complaint accordingly.
Jade Fernandes & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay & Ors.
The Bombay High Court directed MHADA and BMC to issue occupancy approvals to tenants despite developer defaults, ordered reconciliation of municipal dues, and mandated inquiries into official lapses causing public loss.
Pushpa v. High Court of Judicature of Bombay
The Bombay High Court held that resignation by a High Court Judge constitutes retirement under the 1954 Act, entitling the Judge to pension benefits.
Rajani Rajan Dixit v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a part-time teacher in a Night Junior College is not entitled to pension benefits under the applicable laws and dismissed the petition seeking such benefits.
Vaishali Kashinath Thorat v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the MPSC's selection of candidates for Assistant Commissioner posts, ruling that Sub Engineer posts qualify as responsible posts and probationary training counts towards required experience, dismissing challenges to the recruitment process.
Smt. Gauri Sadanand Gaikwad v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that TET qualification cannot be retrospectively imposed on compassionate appointments made before its introduction, directing approval of the petitioner’s appointment and payment of arrears with interest.
Annappa Maruti Zalke v. Ramu Balappa Bogarnal
The High Court held that an unregistered Agreement for Sale can be admitted as evidence in a suit for specific performance and restored the trial court's injunction protecting the petitioner's possession against the respondent.
Ramprabhu Gopinath Kapse v. Shevantabai Baburao Kapse
The High Court upheld the correction of a decree under Section 152 CPC to rectify a clerical error in property description without altering substantive relief, dismissing the writ petition challenging the amendment.
M/s. PVP Star Hotels Private Limited v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition directing restoration of possession and extension of time to complete hotel construction subject to payment of additional lease premium and furnishing Bank Guarantee, holding that the Respondents acted arbitrarily and failed to fairly exercise discretion in terminating the lease.
Arjun Raju Khanapure v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the legality of mandatory FASTag usage and double toll fees for non-FASTag users, dismissing the PIL challenging the policy as neither arbitrary nor violative of fundamental rights.
Ramadas KS v. Tata Institute of Social Sciences
The Bombay High Court upheld a two-year suspension of a Ph.D. student for unauthorized use of the institute’s name in politically motivated protests, holding the disciplinary action lawful, proportionate, and compliant with natural justice.
Kanchan Bajrang Powar; Nitin Bajrang Powar; Vipin Bajrang Powar; Shilpa Bajrang Pawar v. Aappa Dagdu Powar (deceased) through LRs; Bebi Appa Powar; Gajanan Appa Powar; Amar Appa Powar; Swati Lakhan Vadar; Valubai Dagdu Pawar; Raju Bhimrav Chikhalikar; Gan
The Bombay High Court held that secondary evidence of an insufficiently stamped partition deed is inadmissible, dismissing the petition challenging the trial court's refusal to permit such evidence.
Dev Kumar Agarwal v. Assistant Director, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Bombay High Court quashed a long-pending criminal prosecution for customs offences due to gross inordinate delay violating the accused's fundamental right to speedy trial under Article 21.