Bombay High Court Dismisses Larsen & Toubro’s Challenge to ₹8,000 Crore Tunnel Tender: “Suppression of Relevant Facts Disqualifies Party from Equitable Relief” — Accepted Confidentiality Clauses Bar Midway Interference, No Violation of Natural Justice
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Bombay High Court Dismisses Larsen & Toubro’s Challenge to ₹8,000 Crore Tunnel Tender: “Suppression of Relevant Facts Disqualifies Party from Equitable Relief” — Accepted Confidentiality Clauses Bar Midway Interference, No Violation of Natural Justice

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking to restrain the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) from opening financial bids in the ₹8,000 crore Gaimukh–Fountain underground…
May 21, 2025
Delhi HC Sets Aside NCDRC’s Unilateral Order Enhancing Interest — Holds That While Appeals Can Be Dismissed at Threshold Without Notice, Adverse Orders Cannot Be Passed Without Hearing the Affected Party: “If the Appeal is to Be Disposed of to the Detriment of the Opposite Side, Notice Must Be Issued”
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Delhi High Court Sets Aside NCDRC’s Unilateral Order Enhancing Interest — Holds That While Appeals Can Be Dismissed at Threshold Without Notice, Adverse Orders Cannot Be Passed Without Hearing the Affected Party: “If the Appeal is to Be Disposed of to the Detriment of the Opposite Side, Notice Must Be Issued”

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court allowed the civil miscellaneous petition challenging the order dated 27.12.2024 passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC). The NCDRC’s order, which modified…
May 21, 2025
Supreme Court Holds Probation of Offenders Act and Sentence Reduction Under Food Safety and Standards Act Not Applicable to Convictions Under Prevention of Food Adulteration Act Between 1976–2006 — Converts Jail Term to Fine on Grounds of Judicial Comity Despite Legislative Bar
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Supreme Court Holds Probation of Offenders Act and Sentence Reduction Under Food Safety and Standards Act Not Applicable to Convictions Under Prevention of Food Adulteration Act Between 1976–2006 — Converts Jail Term to Fine on Grounds of Judicial Comity Despite Legislative Bar

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court dismissed the legal challenges raised by two sets of appellants seeking the benefit of probation and reduced sentencing under the Food Safety and Standards Act,…
May 21, 2025
Delhi High Court Holds Delay in Filing Amended Written Statement in Commercial Suit Can Be Condoned if Prejudice Would Otherwise Be Caused: “If Amended Written Statementis Taken Off the Record, It Would Cause Serious Prejudice to the Defendant” — Allows Amended Pleading Filed 89 Days After Amended Plaint
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Delhi High Court Holds Delay in Filing Amended Written Statement in Commercial Suit Can Be Condoned if Prejudice Would Otherwise Be Caused: “If Amended Written Statementis Taken Off the Record, It Would Cause Serious Prejudice to the Defendant” — Allows Amended Pleading Filed 89 Days After Amended Plaint

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner's plea to take the amended written statement on record despite a delay in filing. The Court held that although timeframes for…
May 21, 2025
Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court’s Direction Requiring Insurer to Provide Prosthetic Limbs, Wheelchair, Travel Costs and Ongoing Assistance to Accident Victim: “Future Wellbeing Can Only Be Compensated in Monetary Terms” — Enhances Award by ₹12 Lakhs
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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court’s Direction Requiring Insurer to Provide Prosthetic Limbs, Wheelchair, Travel Costs and Ongoing Assistance to Accident Victim: “Future Wellbeing Can Only Be Compensated in Monetary Terms” — Enhances Award by ₹12 Lakhs

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by the insurance company, setting aside the High Court’s direction requiring it to provide prosthetic limbs, a motorized wheelchair, travel costs,…
May 21, 2025
Bombay High Court Sets Aside Insurance Ombudsman’s Award Upholding Rejection of Cancer Claim: “Occasional Alcohol Consumption Not Ground for Repudiation, No Nexus with Ailment Proven — Insurer’s Conduct Demonstrates Non-Disclosure Did Not Affect the Contract” — Directs Insurer to Honour ₹17.77 Lakh Claim
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Bombay High Court Sets Aside Insurance Ombudsman’s Award Upholding Rejection of Cancer Claim: “Occasional Alcohol Consumption Not Ground for Repudiation, No Nexus with Ailment Proven — Insurer’s Conduct Demonstrates Non-Disclosure Did Not Affect the Contract” — Directs Insurer to Honour ₹17.77 Lakh Claim

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court quashed the Award dated 10 June 2024 passed by the Insurance Ombudsman that had upheld the rejection of the petitioner’s health insurance claim amounting…
May 20, 2025
Supreme Court Upholds Declaration of Land Grabbing Under A.P. Act: “Mens Rea Not Required—Burden Shifts Once Prima Facie Ownership Is Established” — Registered Sale Deed No Defence When Occupied Land Lies Outside Purchased Survey Number
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Supreme Court Upholds Declaration of Land Grabbing Under A.P. Act: “Mens Rea Not Required—Burden Shifts Once Prima Facie Ownership Is Established” — Registered Sale Deed No Defence When Occupied Land Lies Outside Purchased Survey Number

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the findings of the Special Court under the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982, which had declared the appellant a…
May 20, 2025
Bombay High Court Quashes Deregistration of Apex Housing Society Formed by Flat Purchasers: “Statutory Right Under MCS Act Cannot Be Curtailed by Developer’s Agreement Clause” — No Fraud or Misrepresentation Proven to Invoke Section 21A
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Bombay High Court Quashes Deregistration of Apex Housing Society Formed by Flat Purchasers: “Statutory Right Under MCS Act Cannot Be Curtailed by Developer’s Agreement Clause” — No Fraud or Misrepresentation Proven to Invoke Section 21A

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court set aside the order dated 28th February 2025 passed by the Divisional Joint Registrar deregistering the Neelkanth Heights Cooperative Housing Societies Association under Section…
May 20, 2025