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Neeta Gupta v. Suman Anand
The High Court quashed a Section 138 NI Act complaint against a joint account holder who did not sign the cheque, holding that prosecution requires the accused to have signed the cheque.
Dheeraj Jain & Ors v. Savitri Devi & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging eviction under Section 14(1)(b) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, holding that an unregistered compromise deed lacked evidentiary value and the petitioners failed to prove tenancy rights, affirming the eviction order.
Sakshi Kumari v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking grace marks and mercy chance for a failed examination paper, holding that such relief is governed by University regulations applicable only after the normal course duration and is subject to the Vice Chancellor’s discretion.
Hawa Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging transfer on compassionate grounds, holding no enforceable right to continue posting beyond agreed tenure and refusing to interfere with administrative discretion.
Haalesh @ Haleshi Kurubara v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld the murder convictions of appellants as members of an unlawful assembly under Section 149 IPC based on reliable ocular evidence and dismissed their appeals.
Vinod Kanjibhai Bhagora v. State of Gujarat & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that prior Central Government service must be counted as qualifying service for pension under Rule 25(ix) of the Gujarat Pension Rules if the employee is absorbed by the State Government, allowing the appellant's appeal and directing recalculation of pension benefits.
The Authorised Officer, Central Bank of India v. Shanmugavelu
The Supreme Court held that forfeiture of earnest money under SARFAESI Rules must be limited to actual loss suffered and cannot result in unjust enrichment of the secured creditor.
Pittie Antariksh Grl Pvt Ltd v. Kher Nagar Sai Prasad Co-operative Housing Society Ltd
The court held that a binding redevelopment contract existed between the developer and cooperative housing society despite absence of a formally executed Development Agreement, and granted interim injunction against the society's termination of the developer.
Joana Rose Philomina Miranda & Ors. v. Western Pre Fab Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court condoned a seven-year delay in filing the written statement, setting aside the no written statement order, emphasizing a liberal approach to ensure fair trial subject to costs.
Waryam Singh Kartar Singh v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court granted bail to the accused PMC Bank Chairman in a serious financial fraud case due to prolonged pre-trial detention, advanced age, and deteriorating health, balancing personal liberty with the gravity of the offence.
Rashmi Mehrotra & Anoop Mehrotra v. Manvi Sheth & The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld that a domestic relationship under the DV Act includes persons with a right to reside in a shared household, dismissing the revision against the order reinstating domestic violence proceedings against in-laws.
Shivaji Gopal Kurhade v. Ramchandra Gopal Kurhade & Ors.
The High Court held that the appellate court erred in remanding the entire partition suit for fresh trial solely due to non-framing of a limitation issue, directing it to decide the appeal on merits considering existing evidence and statutory provisions.
Savi Leathers v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed payment of duty drawback with 6% interest on delayed payment as fixed by Government notification under the Customs Act, 1962.
Raju Pradhan v. M/S D.P. Electricals Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Labour Court's award, holding that the petitioner voluntarily ceased attendance and was not illegally terminated, thus not entitled to reinstatement or back wages.
Ragini Udhrain v. Usha Kapila & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the order fixing mesne profits at ₹2 lacs per month based on admitted exclusive possession and judicial notice of rent, dismissing the delayed appeal challenging the same.
Davesh Kumar v. Gauri @ Supriya & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of an application to prosecute witnesses for false evidence, holding that contradictions in testimony alone do not justify prosecution unless deliberate falsehood and expediency in the interest of justice are established.
Safai Karamchari Andolan v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition seeking enforcement of the Employment of Manual Scavengers Act, holding that the Supreme Court's recent comprehensive directions sufficiently address the issues raised.
Faizan Umar & Anr. v. The State & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under serious IPC offences including attempt to murder based on an amicable settlement and weak prima facie evidence, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Shweta Khandelwal v. Anubha Khandelwal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that three daughters are entitled to equal one-third shares in their deceased mother's entire estate, passing a preliminary decree for partition and appointing a Local Commissioner to effect division.
Dabur India Limited v. Ashok Kumar & Ors
Delhi High Court directs enforcement of trademark infringement orders against domain name registrars and mandates banks to comply with RBI-formulated SOPs for information sharing with law enforcement agencies.