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Jyoti Devi v. Suket Hospital
The Supreme Court restored Rs.5 lakh compensation awarded for medical negligence in appendicitis surgery, clarifying the limited applicability of the eggshell skull rule and emphasizing just and adequate relief under the Consumer Protection Act.
Sanju Rajan Nayar v. Jayaraj & Anr.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's quashing of an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that absence of direct evidence and departmental exoneration do not justify quashing when credible material and sanction for prosecution exist.
Sunrise Biscuit Company Pvt. Ltd. v. Oriental Insurance Company
The Bombay High Court held that the mandatory 120-day period for filing a written statement in commercial suits cannot be extended and that return of plaint under Order VII Rule 10 CPC does not imply continuation of proceedings, thereby dismissing the defendant's application to file a delayed written statement.
KGPS Mechanical Pvt Ltd v. CINDA Engineering and Construction Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that disputes under contracts lacking arbitration clauses can be referred to arbitration along with related contracts when parties’ correspondence and conduct demonstrate agreement to arbitrate all disputes, and appointed a sole arbitrator accordingly.
Erudition Construction Private Ltd & Anr. v. Financial Commissioner Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside orders of the Financial Commissioner for non-joinder of parties and remanded the matter for fresh hearing ensuring adherence to natural justice.
Jiwesh Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that students enrolled in BAMS/BUMS courses before 11 June 2021 must clear the National Exit Test (NExT) post-degree for licensing, rejecting claims of exemption based on prior statutes or legitimate expectation.
Dinesh Kumar Varma v. Sales Tax Officer Class II Avato Ward 93 Zone 8 Delhi
The Delhi High Court set aside duplicate tax demand orders for the same period issued by different officers and directed clubbing and re-adjudication by a single proper officer under the CGST Act, 2017.
Commissioner of Police and Ors. v. Kapil
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of a police constable's dismissal for corruption due to lack of valid reasons for dispensing with departmental enquiry under Article 311(2)(b).
Manoj Kumar v. State
The High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for armed robbery but granted him probation under the Probation of Offenders Act despite the mandatory minimum sentence prescribed, emphasizing the Act's overriding beneficial provisions.
Salim Malik @ Munna v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's bail plea under UAPA, holding that prima facie evidence of conspiracy and involvement in violent riots bars bail under Section 43-D(5) of UAPA.
We, the People of India v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest writ petition seeking extraordinary interim bail for the Chief Minister, holding that the petitioner lacked locus standi and the accused was in judicial custody pursuant to valid orders.
PT Prasadi Lal Kakaji Teacher Training College v. National Council for Teacher Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the statutory authority of the NCTE and its Regional Committees to grant, refuse, or withdraw recognition of teacher education institutions, affirming that such regulatory actions comply with the NCTE Act and do not violate fundamental rights when taken in public interest following due process.
Maya Devi & Ors. v. Sushila Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of tenants' application for leave to contest eviction, affirming the landlord's bona fide requirement and clarifying that relinquishment of co-owner rights does not bar eviction under Section 14(6) of the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Riya Yadav v. University of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court refused interim relief to a student seeking permission to appear in second semester exams due to lack of prima facie entitlement and procedural non-compliance.
Baby Devanshi Jaisawar v. Aadharshila Vidyapeeth & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that admission entitlement under the RTE Act’s computerized draw of lots applies only to the relevant academic year and cannot be extended by mandamus to subsequent years without fresh application and selection.
Staff Selection Commission and Ors. v. Shashikant Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the CAT order as the order had already been implemented, rendering the petition infructuous.
Staff Selection Commission and Ors v. Shashikant Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's direction for a dermatological examination to determine the presence of a tattoo on a candidate's forearm, affirming the validity of recruitment criteria prohibiting tattoos for Delhi Police Constable aspirants.
Kariman v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, reducing the sentence and ordering release after considering the evidence and long custody period.
YASH RAJ FILMS PRIVATE LIMITED v. AFREEN FATIMA ZAIDI
The Supreme Court held that a promotional trailer does not create contractual obligations nor constitute unfair trade practice or deficiency of service when a song shown in the trailer is omitted from the movie.
Rehan Ahmed v. Akhtar Un Nisa
The Supreme Court upheld the validity and executability of a compromise decree between the plaintiff and sole owner, rejecting objections based on alleged joint ownership and procedural irregularities.