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THE VVF LTD. EMPLOYEES UNION v. M/S. VVF INDIA LIMITED & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by reappreciating evidence in a wage revision dispute and remanded the matter to the Industrial Tribunal for fresh consideration applying the industry-cum-region test and considering the employer's financial capacity.
Najmunisha v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellants by holding that statements under Section 67 NDPS Act are inadmissible and the search of their house violated mandatory statutory safeguards under Sections 41 and 42 of the NDPS Act.
MADHAVAN v. THIYYURKUNNATH MEETHAL
The Supreme Court held that a widow loses her rights in her deceased husband's property upon remarriage under Section 2 of the Hindu Widow's Remarriage Act, 1856, and thus the plaintiff son from the second marriage cannot claim partition of the property.
Sudesh Sharad Redij & Ors. v. Sunil Shankar Redij & Ors.
The High Court held that a suit for injunction simplicitor is not maintainable without lawful possession of the entire property and set aside decrees granting injunction where the Plaintiff admitted Defendants' possession of half the property.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Mamta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s award holding the insurance company liable to pay compensation as the driver held a valid license for the light motor vehicle category under which the offending vehicle was classified.
NORTH EAST CENTRE OF TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION AND REACH (NECTAR) v. DIVINE BAMBOO MAT MANUFACTURING PVT. LTD. & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition for appointment of a substitute Arbitrator after the original Arbitrator abandoned proceedings, ensuring continuation of arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
RIKA GLOBAL IMPEX LTD v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Delhi High Court clarified that it did not grant liberty to the petitioner to file a fresh writ petition before the Bombay High Court after withdrawal, leaving maintainability to the latter court's discretion.
Union of India and Anr. v. Syed Sajid Ali
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT order directing full pay and allowances for a government servant suspended in contemplation of disciplinary proceedings that ended with a minor penalty, rejecting the petitioners' attempt to justify suspension based on criminal proceedings.
Kokila Gupta v. Indu Bala & Anr.
The High Court allowed the petition to transfer a civil suit concerning property to itself to avoid conflicting decisions with related suits pending before it.
Anju Jain & Anr. v. M/S. WTC Noida Development Company Private Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the seat of arbitration designated as New Delhi confers jurisdiction on it to appoint an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act, rejecting the respondent's objection based on exclusive jurisdiction of Noida courts.
Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd & Anr. v. D N Bahri Trading as The Veldon Chemical and Food Product & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners' rectification petition and ordered removal of respondent no.1’s impugned trademark under Class 32 for non-use and infringement of the well-known 'AMUL' mark.
Punjab National Bank v. Poonam Chugh
The Delhi High Court upheld the employee's entitlement to pension benefits despite employer's failure to deduct contributions timely, dismissing the bank's appeal.
Social Jurist v. Government of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD to urgently remedy infrastructural and material deficiencies in government schools to comply with the RTE Act, 2009, emphasizing accountability and timely provision of educational resources.
Zahir Abbas Ansari v. Vinod Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 138 of the NI Act, holding that the accused failed to rebut the presumption of legally enforceable debt arising from admitted issuance and dishonour of cheques.
Anil v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that changing qualifying criteria mid-way in a recruitment process without prior notice is illegal and directed appointment of a candidate who scored higher marks than the last selectee but was excluded on such grounds.
M/S NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD v. DEEPAK & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that a driving license for LMV-TR authorizes driving a transport vehicle under 7,500 kg unladen weight, thereby upholding insurer's liability to pay compensation in a motor accident claim.
Dilip Ray v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court suspended the conviction of a former Minister convicted in a coal block allocation corruption case to enable him to contest upcoming elections, holding that non-suspension would cause irreversible damage to his political career.
Court on its Own Motion v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the GNCTD and related agencies to establish a unified drainage management system with time-bound action plans to address persistent waterlogging, flooding, and Yamuna River pollution.
The New India Assurance Co Ltd v. Kamla
The Delhi High Court held that an insurer is liable to pay compensation despite the driver holding a forged license but cannot recover from the registered owner absent proof of wilful breach, and enhanced compensation was awarded with reasonable interest.
Madan Lal v. Raj Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by applying the multiplier method for disability and attendant charges, affirming insurance liability and awarding just compensation with interest.