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Rakesh Kumar Bhartiya v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that an employer cannot accept a resignation application it had earlier declined to process, and set aside the acceptance of the petitioner’s resignation, deeming him to be in service.
Ajay Kumar Mahawar & Ors. v. Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the indefinite suspension of Assembly members without the Speaker's independent decision and without following prescribed procedures violates the Rules and principles of natural justice, allowing the members to rejoin the House.
Ravinder Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court set aside the appellant's murder conviction under Section 302 IPC due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt on circumstantial evidence, while upholding convictions under Sections 304B and 498A IPC.
Vethambal and Others v. The Oriental Insurance Company
The Supreme Court held that compensation for motor accident death must be assessed on a just and fair basis considering all credible income sources, and increased the monthly income of the deceased to ₹35,000, awarding ₹38.81 lakhs to the claimants.
XXXX v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging rape on false promise of marriage where the complainant was a married woman who voluntarily consented to relations, holding such consent does not constitute rape under Section 375 IPC.
State of Jharkhand v. Sandeep Kumar
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's anticipatory bail granted to a police officer accused of manipulating investigation, emphasizing the need for recorded reasons and stricter scrutiny in such cases.
Travancore Devaswom Board v. Ayyappa Spices
The Supreme Court held that a writ petition filed by an interested tender participant disguised as public interest litigation is not maintainable and set aside the High Court's orders restraining distribution of Aravana Prasadam and ordering prosecution of the temple board.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that Tiger Safaris within tiger reserves must comply with statutory conservation mandates, restrained illegal constructions in Corbett Tiger Reserve, and emphasized ecological protection and restoration.
M/S SHAH ENTERPRISES THR. PADMABEN MANSUKHBHAI MODI v. VAIJAYANTIBEN RANJITSINGH SAWANT
The Supreme Court held that filing a civil suit contrary to a consent decree to which the petitioner was not a party does not constitute contempt of court and dismissed the contempt appeal.
Ranjitsinh H. N. Nimbalkar & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that mandatory procedural timelines under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 are imperative, a separate license is required for food premises in different areas, and vicarious liability requires clear responsibility, partly allowing the petition and quashing process against some petitioners.
Kailash Ramchandani v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed bail to an accused in a terrorist blast case, holding that delay in trial alone does not justify bail where prima facie evidence under UAPA and MCOC Act connects the accused to the offence.
Sakharam Shankar Navasare & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that expert technical reports on building safety by the Technical Advisory Committee are not subject to judicial review on merits and upheld the owner's right to demolish a dilapidated building despite tenants' objections.
Syed Sajid Hussain v. Deeba Ikram
The Delhi High Court allowed the transfer of a suit involving the same property to avoid conflicting decisions by having both suits heard by the same court.
Balaji Medical and Diagnostic Research Centre v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside a cryptic GST demand order for non-consideration of the petitioner's detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity of hearing.
S. Ramachandrudu v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that under the Catering Policy, 2010, Major Units like Food Plazas have no right to license renewal beyond the maximum tenure, and the Supreme Court's renewal judgment applies only to Minor Units.
SNPC Machines Private Limited & Ors. v. Mr Vishal Choudhary
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in a patent infringement suit concerning automated brick making machines, applying the doctrine of equivalents and purposive construction to find prima facie infringement despite minor design differences.
Kapil Kumar Sharma v. Lalit Kumar Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging refusal to amend pleadings to raise maintainability objections in a partition suit following dismissal of probate petition, emphasizing bona fide litigation and intestate succession rights.
Glaxo Group Limited v. Modi Life Care Industries Limited
The Delhi High Court decreed the Plaintiff’s suit for trademark infringement and passing off against the Defendant’s use of deceptively similar marks and packaging, striking off the Defendant’s delayed written statement and proceeding ex-parte.
M/S ALTRUIST CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT INDIA PVT. LTD. v. M/S O2 SPA SALON PVT. LTD.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the respondent failed to nominate one, allowing arbitration proceedings to resolve payment disputes under a valid arbitration agreement.
Pawan Singhal v. Steel India Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a complaint under Section 138 NI Act against a non-executive director who resigned prior to cheque dishonour, holding that mere designation without specific allegations of control does not attract criminal liability.