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Sankalp Sharma v. Kritika Kaushik
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition against a mother for non-compliance with a passport issuance order, holding that the father’s own actions rendered compliance impossible and wilful disobedience was not established.
Amit Kumar v. Vijaypreet Singh Lamba & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition for alleged violation of a protection order, holding that no wilful disobedience was established as the petitioner continues in possession of the matrimonial home.
Ravinder Kumar & Ors. v. Shri Nitin Agarwal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the respondents complied with the Court's directions by deciding the petitioners' representations on ACP/MACP benefits, and contempt jurisdiction does not permit adjudication on the merits of such decisions.
Alimentary Health Limited v. Controller of Patents and Design
Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against refusal of a patent application for a probiotic formulation comprising Bifidobacterium longum NCIMB 41676, holding that the Controller failed to adequately analyze inventive step and remanded for fresh examination.
Ms. Jyoti Tyagi and Ms. Kanika Tyagi v. RUCHI
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of the widow of a long-serving contractual government employee to family pension and ex-gratia relief, emphasizing liberal interpretation of social welfare laws and rejecting denial based on non-regularization.
The Divisional Forest Officer, Munnar, Kerala v. P.J. Antony
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of a confiscation order for sandalwood on private lands, holding that no forest offence was proved and procedural compliance under the Government scheme was required.
Bar of Indian Lawyers v. D. K. Gandhi PS National Institute
The Supreme Court held that services rendered by advocates under a contract of personal service are excluded from the Consumer Protection Act, and complaints alleging deficiency in legal services are not maintainable under the Act.
Bhikchand S/O Dhondiram Mutha v. Shamabai Dhanraj Gugale
The Supreme Court held that under Section 144 CPC, a judgment debtor is entitled to restitution by setting aside an execution sale made to the decree holder when the decree is subsequently varied to his detriment, especially where the executing court failed to sell only necessary property portions.
IN RE- INHUMAN CONDITIONS IN 1382 PRISONS
The Supreme Court directed States to urgently improve prison conditions and infrastructure to uphold prisoners' fundamental rights under Article 21, emphasizing adherence to the Model Prison Manual 2016 and timely compliance.
Alok Mehta & Anr. v. Kusum Mehta & Ors.
The High Court allowed transfer of a civil suit involving property to avoid conflicting decisions with a pending testamentary case concerning the same property.
Zamil Steel Buildings India Pvt. Ltd. v. Cinda Engineering & Construction Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that a petition under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration Act filed within three years of the notice invoking arbitration is not barred by limitation and appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the dispute.
Masasosang Ao v. National Iinvestigation Agency
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant’s bail plea in a terror funding case, holding that involvement in raising and concealing terror funds under UAPA bars bail despite absence of formal terrorist organization declaration.
Parnika Commeercial and Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate contractual disputes where the respondent failed to appoint an arbitrator despite a valid arbitration clause.
Vikas Gupta v. Wiley India Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a director in charge at the time of cheque dishonour and demand notice is prima facie liable under Section 141 NI Act and refused to quash the complaint under Section 482 CrPC despite disputed factual issues.
Manisha Sharma v. Vidya Bhawan Girls Senior Secondary School & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an employee illegally dismissed is entitled to full back wages from dismissal till reinstatement, rejecting the 'no work no pay' principle where the employee was prevented from working.
Casa 2 Stays Pvt. Ltd. v. Comfia Ecom Private Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Commercial Court’s decree for recovery of unpaid invoice amount with 18% interest under the MSMED Act, rejecting the defendant’s claims of prior payment and defective goods.
SCS ENTERPRISE v. THE FISHERY ANIMAL HUSBANDARY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT
The Delhi High Court held that the respondent wrongfully terminated the petitioner’s manpower supply contract by insisting on conditions not in the bid and directed refund of tender fees with liberty to claim damages before appropriate forum.
M/S Sanmati Geo Textiles v. M/S Linkcon and Dignity Infra Projects JV
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a construction contract due to the respondent's failure to respond.
Babu Lal v. Vichitra Virya and Ors.
The High Court dismissed the petition alleging non-compliance with Trial Court orders, holding that charges can be framed based on available documents despite some being untraceable and ongoing investigation.
Hari Parvat Financial Advisors and Consultants Private Limited v. Office of the Collector of Stamps, Chanakyapuri, Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court reduced the deposit condition for interim relief from 50% to 25% in a stamp duty dispute, clarifying the limited advisory role of the Collector under Section 31 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, while leaving the merits open.