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Shibu Soren v. Lokpal of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the Lokpal may order a preliminary inquiry before deciding on limitation under Section 53 and dismissed the appellant's premature writ petition challenging continuation of proceedings.
Tarun Babbar v. Asha Ram & Sons Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal in a commercial suit for recovery of unpaid invoices, upholding the trial court's decree and interest award, and rejecting the defence of defective goods and non-maintainability due to mediation non-compliance.
Manoj Kumar Agarwal & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a cheating FIR under Section 420 IPC arising from a settled commercial dispute, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of process under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Texzone Information Services Pvt Ltd v. Ankur Goel & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition holding that the respondents had substantially complied with the consent terms and order requiring display of a disclaimer during an exhibition, and no willful disobedience was found.
TV Today Network Ltd. v. Ankita Sodhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the gratuity claim of a contractual employee despite shortfall in continuous service and delay, rejecting employer's allegations of misconduct and confirming the condonation of delay under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
Pankaj Raheja v. Kiara
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's order directing interim maintenance of Rs.35,000 per month to a minor autistic child, rejecting the petitioner's challenge to the income assessment and maintenance quantum.
Mahtab Tyagi v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail in a commercial quantity NDPS case, emphasizing cautious bail grant, risk of absconding, and directing trial expeditiousness.
Murli Manohar v. Priyanka Panchariya
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's interim maintenance order of Rs.10,000 per month based on reasonable income assessment and dismissed petitions challenging and seeking enhancement of the amount.
Manju Gaind v. Kamla Rani & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the 120-day limit for filing Written Statements under its rules is generally inviolable and dismissed a 2000-day delay condonation application for lack of exceptionally sufficient cause, while allowing clarificatory amendments to pleadings.
Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court held that exclusive management and control of Kalkaji Mandir rests with the Court-appointed Administrator, prohibiting unauthorized events and mandating strict safety, redevelopment, and crowd management measures.
New Delhi Municipal Council v. Naresh Verma
The Delhi High Court dismissed NDMC's petition and upheld the Tribunal's ruling that recovery of excess pay made over five years ago is barred under the Supreme Court's Rafiq Masih judgment.
The Tehsildar, Urban Improvement Trust v. Ganga Bai Menariya
The Supreme Court held that a suit for permanent injunction without declaration is not maintainable in disputed title cases and that respondents failed to prove lawful title and possession of government land leased by Gram Panchayat, resulting in dismissal of their suits.
Kalinga @ Kushal v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction based on an unreliable extra judicial confession and inconsistent circumstantial evidence, restoring the Trial Court's acquittal of the accused.
Mohd Abaad Ali v. Directorate of Revenue Prosecution Intelligence
The Supreme Court held that Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 applies to appeals against acquittal under Section 378 CrPC, allowing courts to condone delay unless expressly excluded by law.
Kuldeep Kumar v. U.T. Chandigarh
The Supreme Court set aside the mayoral election result due to presiding officer's unlawful invalidation of votes and declared the appellant as the validly elected Mayor, emphasizing the sanctity of free and fair elections.
Manoj Kumar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court set aside arbitrary denial of marks in academic recruitment, awarded compensation due to closure of vacancy, and clarified limits of institutional discretion under vacancy circulars.
Himanshu Sharma v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court held that a bail order granted by one Single Judge of a High Court cannot be cancelled by another Single Judge of the same High Court by re-examining merits, quashing the cancellation of bail as judicial impropriety.
Joshine Antony v. Asifa Sultana & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of the FIR due to illegal collection of meat samples by an unauthorized officer under the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964.
Rajendra v. Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax
The Delhi High Court held that retrospective cancellation of GST registration requires objective reasons and adherence to natural justice, setting aside a mechanically applied retrospective cancellation order.
Thales India Private Limited v. Commissioner of CGST, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court remanded a GST appeal for fresh consideration after the petitioner was directed to produce service agreements crucial to determining the nature of services provided.