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Mehruddin Ansari & Ors. v. Delhi Development Authority & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging demolition of properties in an unauthorised colony, holding that properties in Yamuna floodplains (Zone 'O') are excluded from regularization and the demolition was lawful and justified.
Shri Ram Kishan v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging DDA's possession over acquired land, holding that revenue records do not confer title and cultivation in Yamuna flood plains is prohibited.
Delhi State Legal Services Authority v. Smt. Durgawanti & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that motor accident compensation claims are excluded from the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme, quashing the MACT's order directing DSLSA to pay compensation under the Scheme.
Udaiveer & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim of ownership over acquired government land, holding that revenue records do not confer title against the State and that physical possession by the State vests absolute ownership, permitting dispossession without prior suit.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd v. Voestalpine Schienen GMBH, Austria
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award, upholding the tribunal's contract interpretation and limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Belvedere Resources DMCC v. OCL Iron and Steel Ltd.
The Delhi High Court remitted the petition for interim reliefs under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act to the Single Judge for fresh consideration, emphasizing jurisdictional issues in international arbitration with a foreign seat.
Gulshan Kumar v. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
The Supreme Court held that all persons with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations like scribes and compensatory time in examinations, directing the government to revise guidelines to ensure non-discriminatory, uniform implementation and grievance redressal.
The State of Jharkhand v. Sunny Kumar @ Sunny Kumar Sao
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order under the NDPS Act after the accused was subsequently involved in another similar offence, emphasizing the need for strict scrutiny in bail matters and speedy trial.
Godrej Projects Development Limited v. Anil Karlekar & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld limiting earnest money forfeiture to 10% of the Basic Sale Price in a real estate cancellation, declaring a 20% forfeiture clause unreasonable and setting aside interest awarded on the refund.
Jai Ram v. Som Prakash
The Supreme Court held that limitation objections not raised before the trial court cannot be entertained for the first time in appeal, restoring the revocation of Letters of Administration granted on a revoked will.
Vijay Sharma v. Vivek Makhija
The Bombay High Court allowed the Section 11 application appointing an arbitrator, holding that stamp duty adequacy issues are for the arbitral tribunal and prior procedural orders do not bar fresh arbitration applications.
Ram Kishor Arora; Mohit Arora; Sangita Arora v. ICICI Bank; Reserve Bank of India; Supertech Township Projects Ltd
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging ICICI Bank's fraud classification order for lack of jurisdiction, holding that the Delhi High Court is the appropriate forum and that filing in Bombay amounts to forum shopping.
Shri. Vitthal Laxman Patil v. Kores (India) Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that a promoter cannot construct an additional building on the recreational ground shown in the sanctioned layout plan without the prior consent of flat purchasers, affirming the promoter's duty of disclosure and adherence to MOFA provisions.
Shri Prashant s/o Subhash Bedse v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the belated suspension of a Tahsildar lacking material justification and directed reconsideration of the challenged transfer order by the Administrative Tribunal.
Brijesh Kumar Srivastava & Ors. v. The Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition to condone delay in filing an application for interest on delayed payments to Naval Dockyard employees, emphasizing that plausible explanations for delay must be liberally considered.
Vicky Bharat Kalyani v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court referred to a Larger Bench the interpretation of Sections 50, 41, and 41A Cr.P.C. concerning procedural safeguards during arrest, emphasizing the need for uniformity and protection of fundamental rights.
Avinash Ajay Benewal v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to an 18-year-old accused in a robbery case, emphasizing rehabilitation and education continuity under the Probation of Offenders Act.
M/s. Atria Constructions v. The Municipal Commis, Pune
The Bombay High Court quashed a municipal stop work notice issued without jurisdiction and natural justice, holding that construction under valid environmental clearance cannot be deemed illegal merely due to pending revised clearance applications, and directed issuance of occupancy certificate pending arbitration of private disputes.
MIS. TATA ALDESA (JV) v. MIS. DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDOR CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the Arbitral Tribunal's mandate till 31 January 2025 under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with no objection from the respondent.
TATA ALDESA (JV) v. DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDOR CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition to extend the mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 till 31 January 2025 to enable proper adjudication of disputes.