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Shripal & Anr. v. Karnataka Neravari Nigam Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for lands acquired in 2007 under the Hippargi Barrage project to Rs.4,50,000 per acre with statutory benefits, modifying the High Court order and allowing the appeals.
Sukhpal Singh v. NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction based on admissible evidence recorded under Section 299 CrPC in the accused's absence and a confession note proved by expert handwriting analysis, establishing a complete chain of circumstantial evidence.
Amanatullah Khan v. Commissioner of Police, Delhi
The Supreme Court directed amendment and strict regulation of police History Sheets to protect minors and innocent persons' dignity, mandated periodic audits, and urged all States to prevent prejudicial entries, upholding constitutional rights under Article 21.
All India Bank Officers’ Confederation v. The Regional Manager, Central Bank of India
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 17(2)(viii) of the Income Tax Act and Rule 3(7)(i) of the Income Tax Rules, holding that taxing interest-free or concessional loans as perquisites using SBI's PLR as benchmark is a valid delegation and not arbitrary.
National Highways Authority of India v. M/s Hindustan Construction Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the arbitral award allowing separate reimbursement for increased royalty and related taxes beyond WPI adjustments and affirmed the majority view on embankment work, limiting judicial interference under the Arbitration Act.
Sonalkumar Sureshrao Salunkhe & Ors. v. The Assistant Controller of Patents
The Bombay High Court held that an order deeming a patent application abandoned under Section 21(1) of the Patents Act is not appealable under Section 117A, dismissing the petition for lack of jurisdiction.
Shubham Sunil Pore v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the decision to drop an ambiguously advertised petrol pump dealership location, holding no enforceable right arose from selection by draw of lots and dismissing the writ petition.
Smt Shail Kumari v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed rectification of clerical errors in its judgment under Sections 151 and 152 CPC to correct the date of death and name of the deceased husband.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways v. M/S A K Shivhare Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award directing GST reimbursement to the contractor, holding that pre-arbitration conciliation was directory and the contract price was exclusive of GST.
Commissioner of Customs v. Shri Ram Parkash Singhal
The Delhi High Court set aside CESTAT's remand orders and directed it to decide customs appeals on merits including jurisdiction, uninfluenced by a stayed Supreme Court decision.
Commissioner of Customs v. Balaji Exports
The Delhi High Court set aside CESTAT's remand orders and directed it to decide the appeals on merits including jurisdiction, uninfluenced by a stayed Supreme Court decision.
Rajesh Dhamija & Ors. v. Inder Kumar Dhamija & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the petitioners' applications to recall the plaintiff and introduce fresh evidence as dilatory but granted petitioner no.1 a final opportunity to lead defense evidence subject to costs.
Dinesh Chandra Gupta v. Tajinder Pal Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of condonation of delay in filing a review petition, holding that the petitioner failed to show sufficient cause for the delay.
INFORMA MARKETS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED v. M/S 4PINFOTECH AND ANR
The Delhi High Court held that a generic idea expressed without originality or creativity is not copyrightable and ordered removal of the impugned copyright registration for "Virtual Expo" from the Register of Copyrights.
G Hemant v. Registrar Cooperative Societies & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the disqualification of a financially dependent adult son from cooperative society membership and plot allotment under Rule 25 of the Delhi Cooperative Societies Rules, emphasizing the legislative intent to limit concessional land allotments to one per family.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research through the Indian Institute of Petroleum v. M/S ECOCARE BIOLUBE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a defective initial application under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act is non-est and a subsequent filing beyond limitation is barred and not condonable.
Sunil Kumar v. Shalu Gupta @ Sheela & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions alleging non-compliance with a consent order for execution of relinquishment deeds, holding that the respondents cooperated and the petitioner impeded compliance by raising contradictory objections and failing to take necessary steps.
Union of India v. M/S BPT INFRA PROJECTS PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and held that procedural defects in a Section 34 arbitration petition can be cured, directing the petition to be decided on merits.
Anil Dutt Sharma v. Shri Subhasish Panda & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition against authorities for unauthorized constructions, holding that continuous bona fide action negates willful disobedience required for contempt.
Vijay Singh Bhakuni v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a Labour Court award on the ground of inordinate delay and laches, emphasizing that unexplained delay defeats equity and bars discretionary relief under Articles 226 and 227.