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Satvir Singh v. State of Delhi through CBI

Supreme Court of India

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.

criminal appeal_allowed

Rajiv Chowdhrie HUF v. Union of India & Ors.

Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court held that land acquisition proceedings initiated under the repealed Land Acquisition Act, 1894, lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if an award was made five or more years before the 2013 Act commenced and possession was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.

property appeal_allowed

Ms. Anupama Sharma and Mr. Niraj Kumar Jha, v. WITH CRL.A. 140 of 2010 MAHMOOD .....

Delhi High Court · 2014:DHC:6194

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.

criminal appeal_allowed

Ms. Anupama Sharma and Mr. Niraj Kumar Jha, v. WITH CRL.A. 140 of 2010 MAHMOOD .....

Delhi High Court · 2014:DHC:6197

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.

criminal appeal_allowed

Mr. S.N. Pandey with Mr. Kulvinder Singh, Advocates. v. AND CRL.A. No. 74 of 2009 NAWAB .....

Delhi High Court · 2014:DHC:6460

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.

criminal appeal_dismissed

Sansar Chand Rana v. L C Goyal

Delhi High Court · 2015:DHC:10899

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.

administrative other

MMTC Ltd. v. New Sialkoti Jewellers & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 2016:DHC:5569

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.

civil petition_dismissed

Anil Kumar Sharma v. Tatapplex

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:8926

The Delhi High Court allowed the appellant to withdraw the appeal with liberty to initiate fresh proceedings, disposing of the appeal accordingly.

civil appeal_dismissed

BRAHM SINGH @ BRAHM PARKASH v. For the

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:1495-DB

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.

property petition_allowed

Mr. Mr. Khagesh B.Jha, Adv. v. GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:1607-DB

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.

administrative other

NALIN BHUSHAN CHANDIOK & ANR Petitioners v. NORTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORA nON Respondent

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:9010

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.

property appeal_allowed

FOUNDATION FOR ORGANISATIONAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FORE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ANR

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:1566

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.

administrative petition_allowed

th March, 2017 BAL KISHAN ..... Petitioner Through Mr. L.B. Rai & Mr. Mohit Kumar Sharma, Advocate. v. UNION OF INDIA .....

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:1798-DB

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.

administrative petition_dismissed

Mr. Vijay, Advocates v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:1864-DB

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.

criminal petition_dismissed

Ms.Jyoti Singh, Sr. Adv. with Mr.Sameer Sharma and Mr.Indraser Singh, Advs. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS .....

Delhi High Court · 2017:DHC:1863-DB

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.

administrative petition_dismissed

Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra

Supreme Court of India

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.

property appeal_allowed

Raj Kumari & Anr v. Krishna & Ors

Supreme Court of India

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.

civil appeal_allowed

Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India

Supreme Court 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.

constitutional other

Union of India v. Manjeet Singh

Supreme Court of India

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.

service_law appeal_dismissed