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Jyotsna Bedi v. Tikka Brijinder Singh Bedi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the binding nature of a 1992 family settlement between legal heirs, decreeing the suit in accordance with its terms to maintain family harmony and prevent protracted litigation.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. v. Delhi International Arbitration Centre
The Delhi High Court held that MSME registration obtained after contract formation has only prospective effect, and disputes regarding applicability of MSME Act benefits must be decided by the arbitral tribunal.
Ashok Kumar Shivpuri v. Ashok B Chajjar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the NCDRC's enhancement of compensation for deficiency in service, holding that the High Court's supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 does not permit reappreciation of facts unless there is perversity or gross injustice.
Sulochna v. Vishnu Dutt
The Delhi High Court upheld divorce granted on grounds of mental cruelty and non-restitution of conjugal rights, affirming that persistent mental harassment and failure to resume marital cohabitation justify dissolution under the Hindu Marriage Act.
Pankaj Kataria & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that a nephew claiming to be an adopted son was not a statutory dependant under the Railways Act and thus not entitled to compensation for the deceased's railway accident death.
M/S PADMASHREE INC v. M/S UTTAM ENTERPRISES
The Delhi High Court decreed recovery of losses and interest to the plaintiff for the defendant's breach of a fixed price coriander procurement contract, allowing resale losses and related expenses.
Subhash @ Satya Prakash v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the appellant's conviction for armed robbery and attempt to murder but reduced his sentence to the period already served on grounds of parity with co-accused and satisfactory jail conduct.
Anand Kumar Singh v. Jamia Millia Islamia
The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition against Jamia Millia Islamia for fellowship payment noncompliance after the petitioner agreed to an undertaking preventing double payment.
Preeti Singh v. National Medical Commission & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging cancellation of the Eligibility Certificate for MBBS abroad due to failure in Biology and nondisclosure of such failure, affirming strict compliance with eligibility criteria under medical education regulations.
Dr. Sunil Gautam and Ors. v. University of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking late admission to MD/MS Ayurveda courses for failing to meet the prescribed cut-off date, reaffirming strict adherence to admission schedules and merit-based selection.
Staff Selection Commission & Anr. v. Suman Siddh
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing a fresh medical examination for a police recruitment candidate, emphasizing the need to await biopsy results before declaring medical unfitness.
Patil v. Vinod Dodhu Chaudhary
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings following complainants' withdrawal and compensation but imposed costs on police personnel for illegal detention and demolition to ensure accountability.
Amit Kumar Das v. Shrimati Hutheesingh Tagore Charitable Trust
The Supreme Court held that a High Court cannot vacate a stay order in contempt proceedings and remanded the matter for proper contempt adjudication, clarifying the limits of contempt jurisdiction.
Vithal v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court granted leave to examine whether joint liability under section 34 IPC requires uniform conviction and sentencing for all accused, highlighting the need to consider individual roles in a criminal act.
Baitulla Ismail Shaikh and Anr. v. Khatija Ismail Panhalkar and Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's setting aside of eviction decrees for non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, emphasizing the necessity of court satisfaction on bona fide need and immediacy of demolition.
Safiya Bano Alias Shakira and Others v. The State of U.P.
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against the husband's relatives due to lack of specific allegations under Section 498-A IPC and upheld the power of courts to prevent abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
Veena Gupta v. Central Pollution Control Board
The Supreme Court set aside ex parte orders of the National Green Tribunal for lack of notice and hearing, emphasizing adherence to natural justice in environmental proceedings.
Vinod Kumar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that employees appointed temporarily but serving continuously for over 25 years with substantive duties and proper selection are entitled to regularization, overruling the rigid application of Uma Devi principles.
SACHIN GARG v. STATE OF U.P & ANR.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant, holding that a commercial dispute over payment does not constitute criminal breach of trust or criminal intimidation under IPC.
Sheikh Arif v. State of Maharashtra & Anr
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against the appellant for alleged rape based on false promise of marriage, holding the relationship was consensual and prosecution an abuse of process.