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Ganapati Bhikarao Naik v. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
The Supreme Court reinstated a Labour Court Award granting reinstatement to an employee appointed under a land acquisition rehabilitation scheme, holding that factual findings on marriage and entitlement should not be disturbed without compelling reasons.
Didde Srinivas v. State SHO, Podduru Police Station and Anr.
The Supreme Court confirmed convictions under Sections 451 and 354 IPC, reduced the sentence under Section 354 IPC from two to one year, and upheld concurrent sentences based on credible evidence and proportionality in sentencing.
Tinku v. State of Haryana & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the rejection of a delayed compassionate appointment claim as time barred under Haryana government policy but allowed the widow to claim ex-gratia financial assistance.
In Re: Directions in the matter of demolition of structures
The Supreme Court held that demolitions of accused persons' properties without due process violate constitutional principles and framed pan-India procedural guidelines to prevent arbitrary executive action.
Uday Sharad Kulkarni v. Claude Lila Narayan Parulekar
The Bombay High Court held it has concurrent jurisdiction under section 300 of the Indian Succession Act to entertain a petition for Letters of Administration including properties beyond its ordinary civil jurisdiction and allowed amendment of the petition while rejecting the caveator's application for rejection.
Nagari Niwara Parishad v. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
The High Court held that a property owner who transfers the property during pendency of a property tax appeal loses locus to continue the appeal, upheld the rateable value fixed by the Small Causes Court, and ruled that excess property tax can only be adjusted against future taxes, not refunded.
Mohibullah Niyamatullah & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that failure by authorities to initiate acquisition within statutory timelines causes reservation of land under the MRTP Act to lapse, allowing landowners to develop their property.
Abdul Salam & Anr. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside an order declaring petitioners as illegal immigrants and directed a fresh investigation with opportunity to be heard before any deportation order.
Kanhiya Lal v. The LD. District & Sessions Judge (HQ) Tis Hazari
The Delhi High Court held that withholding of one increment with cumulative effect is a major penalty, denying the petitioner full pay during suspension under Fundamental Rule 54-B.
Sachin Kumar Aggarwal v. State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The High Court held that while victims have a right to participate and be heard at the charge framing stage, their counsel cannot override the Public Prosecutor's primary role, and the trial court must regulate such participation to ensure fairness.
School of Planning & Architecture v. Neerja Tiku and Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed SPA's appeal, affirming that failure to exercise pension scheme option by the 1987 deadline results in automatic switching to the Pension Scheme, rendering belated options invalid as per Supreme Court precedent.
Staff Selection Commission v. Ravi
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh medical examination to determine if Dextrocardia impairs the respondent's ability to perform constable duties, setting aside the Tribunal's mechanical reliance on precedent without detailed reasoning.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-6 v. Nucleus Steel Pvt. Ltd.
The High Court upheld deletion of addition under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, holding that the assessee satisfactorily proved the genuineness and creditworthiness of the transaction despite documentation irregularities.
Archna Chugh v. Ramjas School, Anand Parvat, Senior Wing
The Delhi High Court held that suspension orders passed by unaided private schools without prior or timely approval of the Director of Education under Section 8(4) of the Delhi School Education Act lapse automatically after 15 days, entitling employees to full salary and benefits.
No.2 v. SH KAILASH & ANR
The Delhi High Court stayed the execution of an eviction order subject to the petitioners filing an undertaking to comply with mutually agreed possession and payment terms.
TATA CAPITAL LIMITED v. M/S. GANDHI ELECTRICALS AND ELECTRONICS & ORS.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate loan default disputes, holding that the Court must intervene when the arbitration clause's appointment procedure is invalid.
Pradeep Kumar Malik v. Chander Dhingra
The Delhi High Court held that executing courts cannot re-examine ownership claims already adjudicated in eviction proceedings upheld by the Supreme Court, dismissing the tenant's objections and upholding the eviction decree with directions for mesne profits.
Subata Khan v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking ex-gratia compensation for an Anganwadi worker’s COVID-19 death, holding that routine essential services do not qualify as COVID-19 duty under the relevant Cabinet Decision.
Sunil Yadav v. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent hospital to complete the tender process transparently and within six weeks, addressing the petitioner's grievance of undue delay and alleged manipulation.
Sapna Katayan v. J M Financial Asset Reconstruction Co Ltd & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking to restrain dispossession under SARFAESI, holding that the petitioner must exhaust the efficacious remedy before the Debt Recovery Tribunal.