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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.
Vishal Srivastava and Others v. State of NCT of Delhi and Others
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 419, 354(A), 504, 509, and 34 IPC on the basis of an amicable settlement between parties, applying the principles laid down in Gian Singh v. State of Punjab.
Nisha Kapoor v. Deepak Saini
The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce decree granted on the ground of mental cruelty where the wife developed a relationship with another man and deprived the husband of conjugal rights, rejecting her appeal and unsubstantiated allegations.
Bhawna Grover v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the discharge of two accused by the trial court but set aside the dropping of key prosecution witnesses, directing their restoration and examination to ensure a fair trial.
Central Public Information Officer, Central Bureau of Investigation v. Sanjeev Chaturvedi
The Delhi High Court held that the CBI is not exempt from the RTI Act for information related to corruption allegations and must disclose such information unless exempted under other provisions.
Kanta Goel v. Atul Gupta
The Delhi High Court set aside orders allowing recall of the complainant for further cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C. after undue delay and held that such recall is not permissible as a routine or to fill lacunae in cross-examination.
United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Veerbal & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Employees' Compensation Commissioner's award holding the insurer liable to pay compensation for injury sustained by a driver during employment, rejecting insurer's plea of policy breach due to non-production of vehicle documents.