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Vipin Sahni v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Supreme Court restored the discharge of appellants from cheating and criminal conspiracy charges, holding that no dishonest inducement of AICTE was proved and the CBI improperly invoked inherent powers to challenge the discharge.
Raj Reddy Kallem v. State of Haryana & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings and appeals under Section 138 NI Act and related IPC offences after full repayment and interest by the appellant, despite complainant's refusal to compound, exercising powers under Article 142 for complete justice.
Gautam Dutta v. Registrar of Societies & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that interim relief in a writ petition challenging election rules of a private society cannot be granted without first deciding the writ petition’s maintainability under Article 12 of the Constitution.
Jeeramani Nursing School v. Indian Nursing Council
The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Nursing Council to decide the petitioner's representation within four weeks, disposing of the writ petition with liberty to challenge the decision further.
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Virendra Bahadur Katheria
The Supreme Court held that the State’s 2011 Order implementing revised pay scales for SDI/ABSA and DBSA subsumed earlier High Court orders under the doctrine of merger, upheld the pay scales notionally from 2006 and actually from 2008, disallowed recovery of excess payments from retirees, and dismissed the State’s delayed intra-court appeal.
OMSAIRAM STEELS & ALLOYS PVT. LTD. v. DIRECTOR OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, BBSR
The Supreme Court allowed a fresh e-auction after holding that a bona fide inadvertent bidding error, promptly reported and unrectifiable by the system, warrants equitable relief rather than enforcement of an exorbitant mistaken bid.
Siyaram Packaging Pvt. Ltd. v. National Flask Industries Ltd.
The High Court upheld the trial court’s reasoned interim compensation order for unauthorized possession post expiry of Leave and Licence Agreements and set aside the appellate court’s arbitrary reduction of compensation without reasons.
Shivanand Hanmant Bobade v. The State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that the power of review under the Maharashtra Police Act must be exercised with notice and opportunity of hearing, setting aside a dismissal order passed without such compliance and directing reinstatement of the petitioner.
M/s. Organic Agro Manufactures Association v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court upheld the validity of the 2021 amendment regulating bio-stimulants under the Fertilizer Control Order and dismissed the writ petition filed by an association lacking locus standi.
Siyaram Packaging Pvt. Ltd. v. National Flask Industries Ltd.
The High Court upheld the Trial Court’s interim compensation order for unauthorized possession under expired Leave and Licence Agreements, setting aside the Appellate Court’s unexplained reduction of compensation.
Natwarlal Shamji Gada v. Vinay Raghunath Deshmukh
The High Court held that legal heirs cannot amend the plaint at appellate stage to introduce a new bonafide requirement inconsistent with the original Plaintiff's pleadings and set aside the order permitting such amendment and remand.
Delhi Technological University v. Mr. Chander Shekhar
The Delhi High Court held that a recovery suit filed beyond the three-year limitation period without valid acknowledgment of debt is barred and liable to be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC.
Ravish Beniwal v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition seeking custody of a daughter in a matrimonial dispute, directing the petitioner to seek custody or visitation rights before the Family Court.
Sh Bhupender v. The State Govt of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail in a rape case arising from an alleged false promise of marriage, holding that mere breach of promise without mala fide intent does not vitiate consent under Section 375 IPC.
Gajendra Singh v. Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under a construction contract, holding that limitation and arbitrability objections are primarily for the arbitral tribunal to decide unless claims are manifestly time barred.
Chander Prabha v. Delhi Technological University
The Delhi High Court held that a recovery suit filed beyond the three-year limitation period is liable to be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC, and that mere RTI replies or reminders do not extend limitation under Section 18 of the Limitation Act.
Sanjay Yadav v. Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the removal of a bus queue shelter as factually incorrect and legally misconceived.
Container Corporation of India Limited v. Roadwings International Pvt. Limited
The Delhi High Court held that the limitation period for challenging an arbitral award under Section 34 starts from receipt of the majority award, not the dissenting opinion or certified copy, and dismissed the petition as barred by limitation.
TWC Aviation Capital Limited v. SpiceJet Limited
The Delhi High Court held that UK Court orders relating to aircraft lease disputes are enforceable in India under Sections 13 and 44A CPC and allowed the plaintiff’s suit for declaration and injunction to secure possession of aircraft and engines.
Kuldeep Singh v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an accused cannot invoke Section 91 Cr.P.C. at the charge framing stage to summon documents relevant only to defence, dismissing the petition seeking such production as a prohibited fishing inquiry.