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Raj Kapoor Prasad Yadav v. Navneet Chaturvedi
The High Court dismissed the petition challenging the striking off of defense for non-appearance, directing the petitioner to seek recall of the order before the Trial Court.
Gyan Kaur & Anr. v. Mukesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court allowed delayed objections in a probate petition to be taken on record, emphasizing adjudication on merits over procedural technicalities and affirming limited cross-examination rights despite struck-off defense.
Sudesh Chhikara v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that Chief Metropolitan Magistrates and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrates lack judicial power to transfer criminal cases under Section 410 CrPC, limiting such power to Sessions Judges and higher courts, and set aside an unauthorized transfer order.
Staff Selection Commission v. Ruby
The Delhi High Court held that the CGLE Notice's requirement to study Statistics in all three years of graduation is a valid clarification of the Recruitment Rules and candidates who participated with knowledge of this criterion cannot challenge it later, setting aside the Tribunal's order directing their appointment.
Anuj Ahuja v. Sumitra Mittal
The Delhi High Court held that the 20% deposit condition under Section 148 of the NI Act is discretionary and must be imposed with specific reasons, setting aside the impugned orders for mechanical imposition and remanding for fresh consideration.
Ijaz Mohd v. Rajeev Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted the tenant a final opportunity to cross-examine the landlord's witness in eviction proceedings, imposing costs to prevent delay.
Ranjit Sarkar v. Ravi Ganesh Bhardwaj
The Supreme Court held that dismissal of a complaint for default without proper jurisdiction and during COVID-19 restrictions was illegal, clarified the correct interpretation of Section 256 CrPC, and restored the complaint and revisional proceedings.
Gangubai Raghunath Ayare v. Gangaram Sakharam Dhuri
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a co-owner's sale deed to the extent of his share, emphasized the necessity of impleading all necessary parties in administration suits, and directed possession relief only in accordance with legal shares.
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.