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Shirsat Umesh Madan & Ors. v. Indian Coast Guard & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging rejection from the Indian Coast Guard recruitment Stage-II exam due to late reporting and non-compliance with procedural instructions.
Salmuddin Saifi v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court directed regular monitoring and possible transfer of investigation in a missing minor child case, while disposing of the writ petition seeking immediate production of the child.
Shyam Sundar v. State (NCT) of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed the revision petition and set aside the conviction under Section 138 NI Act based on an amicable settlement between the parties, acquitting the petitioner and waiving costs.
Bhupender Mudgal @ Bhupender Sharma v. The State NCT Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 308 IPC based on an amicable settlement between husband and wife, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Central University of Jharkhand v. M/S. King Furnishing and Safe Co.
The Delhi High Court held that failure to make the mandatory 75% pre-deposit under Section 19 of the MSMED Act at the time of filing a Section 34 petition does not bar filing but the petition will not be entertained without the deposit.
Parijat Saurabh v. Kavita Srivastava
The Delhi High Court allowed the husband's appeal and granted divorce on the ground of mental cruelty by the wife under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, setting aside the Family Court's dismissal.
Shashvat Nakrani v. Ashneer Grover
The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial appeal by directing fast track trial with appointment of a Court Commissioner to record evidence, leaving substantive issues open.
Samim Akhtar v. The State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Habeas Corpus petition seeking production of a missing minor girl, directing continued police investigation and monitoring through status reports.
Vishakha & Anr. v. The Controller of Examination Central Board of Secondary Education & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the mandatory requirement of submitting a domicile certificate for female private candidates to appear in CBSE Board exams, rejecting Aadhaar as a substitute and dismissing the appeal for non-compliance.
Sunita Sharma and Ors. v. The Delhi State Cooperative Bank Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi State Cooperative Bank Limited is not a 'State' under Article 12 and thus writ petitions challenging its service disciplinary actions are not maintainable under Article 226 of the Constitution.
SKS College of Education v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court quashed the NCTE Northern Regional Committee's decision as it was based on a government letter already quashed by the Punjab & Haryana High Court, thereby invalidating the impugned decision.
Venkataraman Krishnamurthy v. Lodha Crown Buildmart Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the purchaser's contractual right to terminate a sale agreement and claim refund with interest due to delay in possession beyond the grace period, setting aside the consumer forum's order that denied unconditional refund.
Naresh Kumar v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere demand for money and suicide within seven years of marriage do not suffice to raise a presumption of abetment without evidence of cruelty or proximate incitement.
M/S. DOMCO SMOKELESS FUELS PVT. LTD. v. STATE OF JHARKHAND
The Supreme Court directed refund of excess amounts paid over notified coal prices with 12% interest, setting aside the High Court's dismissal of contempt proceedings for non-compliance.
Lucknow Nagar Nigam v. Kohli Brothers Colour Lab. Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that enemy property vested in the Custodian is property of the Union and exempt from state property tax under Article 285 of the Constitution, dismissing the municipal corporation's appeal.
Vidya K. v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that recruitment notifications for Home Science lecturer posts in undergraduate colleges need not specify subject-wise vacancies if the recruitment rules do not mandate it, thereby upholding the validity of the notification and appointments.
Ravindra Kumar v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court held that non-disclosure of an acquitted criminal case in a verification affidavit is not automatically fatal and cancellation of selection must be based on fair, reasonable, and holistic assessment of all facts.
Najrul Seikh v. Dr. Sumit Banerjee
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal holding that the respondents were negligent in pre- and post-operative care during cataract surgery, reinstating the compensation awarded by the District Consumer Forum.
Thakore Umedsing Nathusing v. State of Gujarat
The Supreme Court set aside convictions based on inadmissible confessions and insufficient circumstantial evidence, reinstating acquittals for murder and dacoity charges.
Vikas Chandra v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of summons under Section 306 IPC, holding that issuance of summons requires prima facie evidence of intentional abetment and proper application of mind by the Magistrate.