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Naeem Bano Alias Gaindo v. Mohammad Rahees & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that the Parliamentary amendment to Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act overrides the earlier Uttar Pradesh amendment under Article 254, directing the High Court to decide the ejectment petition on merits without awaiting a larger Bench's decision.
NITIN MAHADEO JAWALE & ORS v. BHASKAR MAHADEO MUTKE
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to condone a 4½ year delay in filing a written statement, emphasizing the litigant's duty to be vigilant and rejecting negligence of advocate as sufficient ground for condonation.
K.S. MURALIDHAR v. R. SUBBULAKSHMI
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for future prospects and pain and suffering in a motor accident claim involving 100% permanent disability, applying the 50% future prospects rule and emphasizing just and fair non-pecuniary damages.
M/S AJAY PROTECH PVT. LTD v. GENERAL MANAGER & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that courts can extend the arbitral tribunal's mandate under Section 29A(4) even after expiry of the statutory period if sufficient cause exists, allowing extension due to COVID-19 related delays.
Ajeet Vikram Bahadur Singh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed the FIR under IPC for offences already prosecuted and convicted under the Factories Act, holding that such subsequent prosecution violates the protection against double jeopardy under Article 20(2) of the Constitution.
Gobindram Daryanumal Talreja & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court allowed the criminal revision, quashing charges under Section 353 IPC against Advocates who merely questioned CBI officers' identity during a search, holding no prima facie case of assault or obstruction was made out.
Siddappa Kashiraya Savli v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court allowed the revision application and discharged the Investigating Officer accused due to lack of prima facie evidence implicating him in the custodial death, emphasizing no vicarious liability and the necessity of clear reasons in discharge orders.
Mohit Bharatiya v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that prosecuting the applicant under a second FIR for the same set of facts after acquittal violates the protection against double jeopardy under Article 20(2) of the Constitution and Section 300 Cr.P.C., and quashed the second prosecution.
M/S. Blue Heaven Co-op Housing Society Ltd v. M/s. Punit Construction Company Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that owners who caused construction are promoters under MOFA and must convey title to the cooperative society, setting aside the Competent Authority's rejection of deemed conveyance application which exceeded its jurisdiction by deciding title disputes.
Rahul Sambhu Kabade & Ors. v. Subhashsingh Surajsingh Thakur & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the application for condonation of delay in filing a civil appeal, holding that negligence of an advocate without supporting evidence is not sufficient cause to excuse delay.
Deepak alias Gaurav v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of the accused in a murder case, holding that bail cannot be granted where there is a strong likelihood of witness tampering and obstruction of justice in a heinous offence.
Jain Cooperative Bank Ltd v. BSA Citi Couriers Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal upholding the lower courts' decree for payment to a courier company, holding that proof of delivery is not a precondition for payment absent contractual stipulation and concurrent factual findings are binding.
Ajay Aggarwal v. M/S Britannia Industries Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as barred by limitation, holding that the appellants failed to show sufficient cause to condone a 350-day delay in filing the appeal under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
Dr. Chayan Jain v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of a medical officer seeking study leave to join a second PG course after abandoning a prior sponsored course, upholding the employer's decision based on CCS (Leave) Rules and operational considerations.
Imaging Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Hughes Communications India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside orders rejecting Section 34 challenges to an arbitral award for lack of reasoned consideration and remanded the matters for fresh adjudication on merits.
Sudhanshu Shekhar v. Jawaharlal Nehru University and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld JNU’s 30-year age limit for research students contesting Students’ Union elections, rejecting the petitioner’s plea for relaxation despite election delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Punjab National Bank v. Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi - V
The Delhi High Court remanded the matter to the Assessing Officer to reconsider the appellant's claim for business loss on HTM securities, holding that the ITAT erred in dismissing the claim for lack of substantiation despite documents being filed.
Nem Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a medically decategorised railway servant is entitled to pay protection in the higher grade fixed retrospectively, without the need for actual physical discharge of duties post decategorization.
Rasoi Canteen and Caterer v. Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College
The Delhi High Court directed awarding the canteen contract to the highest license fee bidder as per tender terms, correcting erroneous evaluation by the GeM portal.
Majestic Handicraft Private Limited v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax Circle -16(1) New Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the reopening of assessment under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act based on credible material indicating non-genuine suppliers and accommodation entries, dismissing the petitioner’s challenge.