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Satvir Singh v. State of Delhi through CBI
The Supreme Court restored the Trial Court's acquittal of a customs officer accused of bribery, holding that prosecution failed to prove demand and acceptance of illegal gratification and that the High Court erred in reversing the acquittal.
Rajiv Chowdhrie HUF v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings initiated under the repealed Land Acquisition Act, 1894, lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if an award was made five or more years before the 2013 Act commenced and possession was not taken or compensation not paid.
Ms. Anupama Sharma and Mr. Niraj Kumar Jha, v. WITH CRL.A. 140 of 2010 MAHMOOD .....
The Delhi High Court allowed appeals and set aside convictions in a corruption and cheating case due to insufficient evidence proving conspiracy, abuse of official position, and financial loss to MTNL.
Ms. Anupama Sharma and Mr. Niraj Kumar Jha, v. WITH CRL.A. 140 of 2010 MAHMOOD .....
The Delhi High Court acquitted appellants in a corruption and cheating case involving illegal telephone installations due to failure of prosecution to prove conspiracy, abuse of official position, and financial loss beyond reasonable doubt.
Mr. S.N. Pandey with Mr. Kulvinder Singh, Advocates. v. AND CRL.A. No. 74 of 2009 NAWAB .....
The Delhi High Court upheld convictions for armed robbery under Sections 392/34 and 397/34 IPC, ruling that credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative evidence outweigh procedural lapses like delayed FIR and absence of TIP.
Sansar Chand Rana v. L C Goyal
The Delhi High Court recorded compliance by respondents with its earlier order through submission of a recruitment notification, pending further examination in connected contempt petitions.
MMTC Ltd. v. New Sialkoti Jewellers & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed MMTC's petition to set aside an arbitral award rejecting its claims for overpayment and non-receipt of payment, holding that the award was not perverse and MMTC's claims were barred by limitation and negligence.
Anil Kumar Sharma v. Tatapplex
The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw the appeal with liberty to initiate fresh proceedings, disposing of the appeal accordingly.
BRAHM SINGH @ BRAHM PARKASH v. For the
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if possession and compensation are not completed within five years.
Mr. Mr. Khagesh B.Jha, Adv. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....
The Delhi High Court emphasized the urgent need to overhaul the city's outdated governance system through coordinated executive action, highlighting the limits of judicial intervention in administrative reforms.
NALIN BHUSHAN CHANDIOK & ANR Petitioners v. NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORA nON Respondent
The Delhi High Court held that a pending review petition under the DMC Act delays finalization of property tax assessment, entitling assessees to reassessment under the Unit Area Method introduced by the 2003 amendment.
FOUNDATION FOR ORGANISATIONAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FORE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ANR
The Delhi High Court held that a clarificatory notification exempting educational institutions from additional FAR charges operates retrospectively, entitling the petitioner to refund of charges paid prior to the notification despite delay and absence of formal protest.
th March, 2017 BAL KISHAN ..... Petitioner Through Mr. L.B. Rai & Mr. Mohit Kumar Sharma, Advocate. v. UNION OF INDIA .....
The Delhi High Court upheld a disciplinary penalty for non-intimation of assets, ruling that reiterative advice letters not containing new material need not be furnished, and acquittal in criminal proceedings does not bar disciplinary action.
Mr. Vijay, Advocates v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the removal of a CRPF constable for desertion and unauthorized absence, affirming limited judicial interference in disciplinary punishments absent manifest disproportionality.
Ms.Jyoti Singh, Sr. Adv. with Mr.Sameer Sharma and Mr.Indraser Singh, Advs. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS .....
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of an Army officer's service under the doctrine of pleasure despite acquittal by benefit of doubt, emphasizing limited judicial review in matters of national security and Army discipline.
Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that land reservation under the MRTP Act lapses automatically if acquisition is not initiated within 10 years, invalidating subsequent Development Plan modifications imposing new reservations.
Raj Kumari & Anr v. Krishna & Ors
The Supreme Court held that pension and retirement benefits belong to the first wife and daughter as per service rules, upheld the validity of the Will in favor of the second wife and her daughter for immovable properties, and set aside the High Court's contrary decision.
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India
The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of the NJAC and the Ninety-ninth Amendment, reaffirmed the collegium system as part of the basic structure, and rejected recusal of the presiding judge despite his collegium membership.
Union of India v. Manjeet Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the entitlement of an Army serviceman to disability pension, holding that denial without cogent reasons by the Medical Board that disabilities were unconnected to service is illegal.