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Amandeep Singh and Ors. v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Hemant Kumar and Ors. v. Govt of India Ministry of Labour and Employment and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the appropriate government's discretion under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act to refuse reference of a dispute involving alleged sham contract labour, holding that adjudication of such disputes lies exclusively with the Industrial Tribunal.
Kapil & Ors. v. State of GNCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between the parties and their resumption of cohabitation, holding that continuation of proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
Raja Ram v. Delhi Police
The Delhi High Court directed the police to produce the missing minor daughter, recorded her voluntary statement, and handed her over to her parents after ensuring her welfare and consent.
Shasi Kant v. Union of India; Nand Lal Dahariya v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the competent authority to reconsider the petitioners' eligibility for the post of Principal by disposing of their representations with a speaking order after hearing them, without adjudicating on the merits.
Kalyan Toll Infrastructure Ltd v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that appointment of an arbitrator from a restricted panel of retired government officers violates principles of impartiality, and appointed an independent sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
INSP/GD Jitender Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
Exoneration in disciplinary proceedings does not entitle refund of amounts recovered under separate financial loss proceedings in service matters.
MAX HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE LIMITED v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remitted the matter for re-adjudication after providing a fair hearing.
Shri Krishna Industries v. Commissioner Delhi Goods and Service Tax
The Delhi High Court set aside a tax demand order under Section 73 CGST for failure to consider the taxpayer's detailed reply and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with opportunity of hearing.
Zebronics India Pvt Ltd v. Pushpender Kumar Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that a writ petition challenging dismissal of an application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC is not maintainable when an appeal under Order XLIII Rule 1(d) CPC is available, and dismissed the petition accordingly.
Sonu Sharma and Others v. The State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, holding that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the court's process.
Mohammad Areesh Saifi v. Directorate of Education & Anr
The Delhi High Court held that unaided private schools must admit EWS children shortlisted through the Directorate of Education’s computerized draw of lots under the RTE Act, regularizing provisional admission despite unsubstantiated financial objections.
U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad v. Chandra Shekhar
The Supreme Court upheld quashing of land acquisition for non-compliance with statutory notice requirements and directed compensation under the 2013 Act for acquisition pending as of 2014.
Prabhat Kumar Mishra v. The State of U.P. & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant for abetment of suicide and SC/ST Act offences, holding that the allegations did not disclose the essential ingredients of the offences and constituted abuse of process.
Naeem v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the principal accused based on a reliable dying declaration but acquitted the co-accused for lack of specific incriminating evidence.
Snehadeep Structures Pvt. Limited v. Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that the statutory 120-day payment limit under the Interest on Delayed Payments Act, 1993, applies to payments due after its 1998 amendment, overriding longer contractual payment terms, and dismissed the appeal challenging the setting aside of an arbitral award on interest claims.
Telangana Residential Educational Institutions Recruitment Board v. Saluvadi Sumalatha
The Supreme Court upheld the recruitment of respondent No. 2, affirming adherence to the 30:70 local reservation ratio and limiting judicial interference in selection committee decisions.
Suman L. Shah v. The Custodian
The Supreme Court held that the Custodian failed to prove the appellants' liability for repayment of alleged debts to benami companies under the Special Court Act, quashing recovery orders due to improper burden shifting and unproved evidence.
Vinod Katara v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition claiming juvenility, holding that reliable school records established the petitioner was a major at the time of the murder, and medical ossification tests are unreliable beyond 25 years of age.
Sangam Milk Producer Company Ltd. v. The Agricultural Market Committee & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that "ghee" is a product of livestock under the Andhra Pradesh Markets Act, validated the 1994 notification issued without Section 3 procedure, and held producers liable for retrospective market fees.