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Mahesh Chand v. Mgt. of M/s. Le Meridien
Termination of probationers' services in accordance with contract terms does not constitute retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and thus does not attract Section 25-F protections.
Mahesh Chand v. Mgt. of M/s. Le Meridien
Termination of probationers in accordance with contract terms does not constitute retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and thus does not attract Section 25-F protections.
Kiran Diwania v. Financial Commissioner, Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that probate conclusively establishes Will genuineness, set aside mutation based on false claims, and remanded the land mutation dispute for fresh decision excluding Will genuineness but considering title under land reform laws.
Pankaj Bajaj v. Meenakshi Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's suit holding that a cooperative society could not transfer title beyond its limited rights under a government agreement, and possession without lawful title cannot be protected.
Harbans Kaur v. Bhai Balbir Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s suit seeking declaration of share and injunction against an arbitral award as not maintainable when partition and probate suits are pending, holding that such relief must be sought in the partition suit.
M/S GE CAPITAL SERVICES INDIA v. DR. MOHAN CHATURBHUJ JHAMVAR & ORS.
The Delhi High Court dismissed defendants' application for leave to defend a loan recovery suit under Order 37 CPC, affirming jurisdiction and limitation, and decreed recovery with interest and costs in favor of the plaintiff.
Satya Pal Gupta v. Sudhir Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that unregistered release of property shares and entries in balance sheets do not effectuate transfer of immovable property, dismissed SPG's suit for sole ownership, and decreed possession in favor of SKG.
Satya Pal Gupta v. Sudhir Kumar Gupta
The Delhi High Court held that unregistered release of property shares between brothers does not transfer ownership under law, dismissed SPG's suit for declaration of sole ownership, and decreed possession in favor of SKG.
Pradeep Jain v. Ameena Begum & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit for specific performance due to the plaintiff's failure to prove readiness and willingness to pay the balance sale consideration on the agreed date.
VALE AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. v. STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award awarding damages to SAIL for breach of a coal supply contract, affirming that risk purchase damages under international long-term contracts must be interpreted in light of trade usages and waiver of notice requirements.
VALE AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. v. STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award awarding damages to SAIL for breach of a coal supply contract by VALE/AMCI, clarifying the application of risk purchase doctrine and waiver of notice in long-term commodity contracts.
VALE AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. v. STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award holding VALE/AMCI liable for breach of contract for non-supply of hard coking coal, affirming the applicability of risk purchase damages and waiver of notice requirements in international long-term supply contracts.
Sh. Manoj Gulshan & Ors. v. M/S. Parsons Brinckerhoff International Inc.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's decree in favor of the plaintiff, holding that unproven liquidated damages clauses in unregistered lease agreements cannot be enforced without evidence of actual loss and genuine settlement documents.
P. Dharni v. Govt. of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court held that Special Rules governing promotion and appointment in the Tamil Nadu Transport Department override General Rules permitting out of turn promotion, invalidating the accelerated promotion granted without fulfilling prescribed eligibility criteria.
Nishant Aggarwal v. Kailash Kumar Sharma
The Supreme Court held that courts where a cheque is presented or where the payee resides have territorial jurisdiction to try offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, dismissing the appellant's challenge to the Bhiwani Court's jurisdiction.
Doliben Kantilal Patel v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of a petition for FIR registration and CBI investigation into alleged custodial rape, emphasizing police discretion for preliminary inquiry and the need to exhaust statutory remedies before extraordinary relief.
Aparna A. Shah v. M/s Sheth Developers Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that only the drawer who signs a cheque can be prosecuted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and quashed proceedings against a non-signatory joint account holder.
N. Sengodan v. Secretary to Government, Home (Prohibition & Excise) Department, Chennai and Others
The Supreme Court held that detention of a retired police officer under the Tamil Nadu Goondas Act for advocating formation of a police association was unlawful and awarded damages for illegal detention.
U.P. POWER CORPORATION LTD. & ORS. v. ANIS AHMAD
The Supreme Court held that Consumer Fora lack jurisdiction to entertain complaints challenging assessment orders or actions relating to unauthorized use or theft of electricity under the Electricity Act, 2003, especially by industrial or commercial users who do not qualify as consumers under the Consumer Protection Act.
B. Lakshmana v. Divisional Manager, New India Assurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that a disability certificate from a qualified medical practitioner suffices as proof of disability under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, and the High Court erred in setting aside compensation awards for non-production of X-rays.