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Mulakh Raj Dua v. The State, Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful 10% deduction on refund of unused stamp duty under Section 54 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, and denied interest on the refunded amount, distinguishing the Supreme Court's Rajeev Nohwar judgment as inapplicable.
Mahender Singh v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the dismissal of a criminal complaint alleging forgery in land records, holding that no prima facie evidence existed to summon the accused.
Ananyaa Space Design and Consultants v. M/S Ranjit Interior
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioners' appeal under Article 227 to place additional relevant documents on record despite delay, subject to costs and limited opportunity to confront the witness.
Sh. Davesh Singh v. Sh. Hawaldar Singh and Ors
The Delhi High Court upheld closure of cross-examination due to procedural delays but granted one final opportunity subject to costs to ensure fairness and expeditious trial.
Union of India & Ors. v. Shri Durga Dutt Saini
The Delhi High Court held that a senior government servant appointed later than a junior is not entitled to pay stepping up if the junior's higher pay arises from legitimate increments and length of service benefits.
Deepak Kumar v. Directorate of Civil Defence, Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.; Faruk Khan v. Directorate of Civil Defence, Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal of Civil Defence Volunteers under Section 6(2) of the Civil Defence Act, 1968 is subject to natural justice if stigmatic in nature, and Section 14(1) does not bar judicial review of such orders, setting aside the dismissal orders for lack of hearing.
The State v. Bharat
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal and upheld the acquittal of the accused due to inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's testimony and lack of corroborative evidence, emphasizing the necessity of proving offences beyond reasonable doubt.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. BCL Secure Premises Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a non-signatory must prima facie establish it is a veritable party to an arbitration agreement before a referral court can direct arbitration, and dismissed BCL's arbitration claim against HPCL for lack of such prima facie evidence.
Surender Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction under Section 302 IPC, rejecting claims of self-defense, sudden fight, or provocation due to lack of evidence and the nature of fatal injuries inflicted.
Amal Kumar & Ors. v. The State of Jharkhand & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under the SC/ST Act as an abuse of process where the criminal allegations contradicted the civil suit and did not disclose offences on the facts.
Ashok Kumar Dabas v. Delhi Transport Corporation
The Supreme Court held that resignation entails forfeiture of pension rights under the Pension Rules but gratuity and leave encashment are payable to the legal heirs under the Payment of Gratuity Act and service rules.
Suvej Singh v. Ram Naresh
The Supreme Court held that correction of revenue maps under Section 30 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code is limited to rectifying errors or omissions and does not permit reopening settled land disputes, setting aside the High Court’s remand order to prevent unnecessary litigation.
Nitinkumar Bhagawandas Mansata v. The New India Assurance Company Ltd
The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition challenging delay in acceptance of voluntary separation under the Golden Gate Scheme, holding that absence of prescribed timelines and acceptance of benefits preclude relief.
Anheuser Busch Inbev India Ltd. v. Jagpin Brewerise Limited
The Bombay High Court held that the Defendant’s use of the mark 'COX 5001' infringed the Plaintiff’s registered trademarks 'HAYWARDS 5000' and 'FIVE THOUSAND' and constituted passing off, granting permanent injunction and costs to the Plaintiff.
Anheuser Busch Inbev India Ltd. v. Jagpin Brewerise Limited & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the Defendants infringed the Plaintiff's registered trademarks 'HAYWARDS 5000' and 'FIVE THOUSAND' by using the mark 'COX 5000' for beer, granted permanent injunction and costs, and rejected Defendants' defenses for lack of evidence.
Bhavesh Suresh Kataria v. Kataria Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court granted interim injunction restraining the Defendant from using the mark "KATARIA INSURANCE," holding that the Plaintiff established a prima facie case of trademark infringement and passing off, and the Defendant's adoption was not bona fide.
Shankar Mehto v. Rajo Bhagat & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by reassessing functional disability, allowing physiotherapy expenses, and awarding for gratuitous services, emphasizing just and reasonable compensation based on the claimant's vocation and evidence.
Ateeb Raza & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court restrained demolition of petitioners' property pending challenge to orders, emphasizing due process and granting liberty to seek regularization.
Kavita Sharma & Ors. v. Kanta Sharma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' application for judgment on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC in a partition suit, holding that disputed factual issues require trial and admissions were not unequivocal.
Jamil Ahmed v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking direction to register FIR and investigate alleged police assault on a minor, holding that disputed facts require trial and the appropriate remedy is under Section 156(3) CrPC.