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M/S EVERSHINE ENTERPRISES v. M/S PK MOTORS
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a summary suit on territorial jurisdiction grounds, restored the suit, and granted conditional leave to defend, emphasizing that jurisdictional issues and defence plausibility require trial.
Suresh Shankar Ranade v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking extension of retirement age and pension benefits beyond 55 years for a BSF officer, upholding the Supreme Court’s ruling that the retirement age for Commandant (Selection Grade) is 55 years.
Surinder Singh v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that a war-injured BSF officer in Low Medical Category is entitled to exemption from Mandatory Field Service for promotion and directed promotion with effect from the date juniors were promoted.
D BALA MURUGAN v. STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS.
The Court dismissed the Habeas Corpus petition as the alleged detainee, being a major, was not under unlawful confinement and was free to decide her own affairs.
Nishesh Ranjan & Anr. v. Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that despite conflicting arbitration and jurisdiction clauses in multiple agreements, an arbitrator can be appointed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act to resolve disputes, recognizing incorporation of arbitration clauses by reference.
Sanjeev Kumar v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Dwarka and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for execution of a recovery certificate, holding that the executing authority had taken appropriate steps and no unjustified delay or mala fide was shown.
Rama Kant v. Sub Divisional Magistrate Dwarka and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus for execution of a recovery certificate arising from an industrial award, holding that no unjustified delay or failure of statutory duty by the executing authority was shown.
Haryana Staff Selection Commission v. Subhash Chand
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing appointment of a candidate under the EBPGC reserved category due to administrative failure to modify recruitment processes following judicial restraint on SBC reservations.
Government of Goa v. Maria Julieta D’Souza & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the plaintiff had established title by preponderance of probabilities and dismissed the Government's appeal challenging the burden and standard of proof.
Bharat Sher Singh Kalsia v. State of Bihar & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against a bona fide purchaser under a valid Power of Attorney, holding the dispute to be civil and outside the territorial jurisdiction of the prosecuting court.
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India
The Supreme Court institutionalised the Central Empowered Committee as a permanent statutory body under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, laying down principles for effective environmental governance and rule of law.
Shri Satishkumar Sukhlal Valmiki Chaudhary v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the rejection of a late application for correction of date of birth in the service book, holding that Rule 38(2) bars alterations after five years unless due to clerical error or mistake by others.
Sivadasan Kunju Nair v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court quashed a criminal case under the Essential Commodities Act against a company after the Collector exonerated it in adjudication proceedings, holding that prosecution would be an abuse of process.
Shri Shailesh Vishwanath Jambhale v. The General Manager, State Bank of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court quashed the inclusion of an advocate’s name on the banking sector 'Caution List' for alleged negligence in title reports, holding that the bank’s procedural lapses cannot be shifted to the advocate absent fraud or criminal conduct.
Naman Gupta v. Commissioner of Customs Airport and General
Delhi High Court allowed writ petition quashing revocation of Custom Broker license due to denial of cross-examination and held that brokers are entitled to rely on customs-verified exporter credentials.
V v. M
The Delhi High Court held that an adulterous relationship alone does not disqualify a parent from child custody and upheld permanent custody with the mother subject to a modified shared parenting plan prioritizing the children's welfare.
Babban Giri v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking cancellation of bail granted to accused persons, holding that no cogent supervening circumstances justified revoking bail.
Amit Kumar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking FIR registration and CBI investigation into deaths of two IIT students alleging caste-based discrimination, holding that detailed enquiries negated such claims and extraordinary relief was unwarranted.
M/S PADMASHREE INC v. M/S UTTAM ENTERPRISES
The Delhi High Court held that the plaintiff was entitled to recover losses and interest due to the defendant's breach of a fixed price procurement agreement for coriander, rejecting the defendant's belated defense.
Central Bureau of Investigation v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed the CBI's writ petition directing the Trial Court to supply certified copies of documents for investigation in a disproportionate assets case, emphasizing the mandatory procedural safeguards under the CBI Manual and the importance of obtaining documents directly from Court records.