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Neeraj Sharma v. Vinay Sheel Saxena & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the contempt petition after finding substantial compliance and remedial tree plantation by respondents, setting aside convictions and emphasizing that sincere apology and obedience to court orders purge civil contempt.
Brijesh Kumar Singh v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF constable for serious disciplinary charges, refusing to interfere with the disciplinary authority's orders.
Deepak Kumar and Ors. v. Sashastra Seema Bal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with the respondents' decision to withhold petitioners' recruitment results pending identity verification, directing action based on the verification Board's findings.
Shiv Prakash v. Mool Chand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeal, holding that acquisition of land by the Government extinguished his title and that he failed to prove defendant's role as Pairokar, rendering the suit for declaration and rendition of accounts untenable.
Santosh Devi v. The State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court allowed clubbing of complaint cases under Section 138 NI Act involving multiple cheques issued in discharge of the same liability, applying Sections 219 and 220 CrPC to promote judicial economy.
DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD. v. PARAS
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s discretion to allow recall and further cross-examination of witnesses in a civil negligence suit, emphasizing the inherent powers of courts to ensure a fair trial while cautioning against routine reopening of evidence.
Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd v. Sunehari Bagh Construction Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that the seat of arbitration fixed by the arbitral tribunal with parties' consent determines the territorial jurisdiction of the court under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, setting aside the dismissal of the application for lack of jurisdiction.
M/S Avon Industries v. M/S Masarsinsa Steels Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld summary judgment for recovery of debt based on acknowledgment and post-dated cheques, rejecting defenses of sub-standard goods and theft of cheques.
Quadra Strat Trade Services Ltd. v. Mahinder Kumar Madan
The Delhi High Court struck off the defendant’s defence for failure to timely file a compliant Written Statement despite extensions and court orders, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural timelines and conditions even amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Union of India & Ors. v. CDR Sudesh Kumar Sharma Retd
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's petition and upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension to a retired naval officer, affirming that disabilities arising during service are presumed service-connected unless the employer disproves attribution or aggravation.
NARA CHANDRABABU NAIDU v. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act applies prospectively from its enactment date and requires prior approval before enquiry or investigation, quashing proceedings initiated without such approval but allowing trial on independent IPC offences.
Forum For Fast Justice v. Government of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the salaries and perks of MLAs, holding such matters as legislative policy decisions beyond judicial interference and censuring the petitioner for frivolous and unsavory allegations.
The New India Assurance Company Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court held that a reopening notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 issued after the limitation period prescribed by the unamended law for AY 2013-14 is barred and invalid, affirming that amended reassessment provisions apply mandatorily to notices issued post 1st April 2021.
The State of Maharashtra v. Vijay Bhika Dive
The High Court reversed the acquittal of the accused and convicted him for kidnapping and attempting to procure a minor girl for prostitution, emphasizing that voluntary accompaniment of a minor without guardian consent amounts to kidnapping under IPC and trafficking under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.
Nuvia India Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions challenging a tender award by recording the respondents' decision to recall the tenders and call for a fresh tender, allowing all parties to participate without adjudicating the contested allegations.
Sanjay @ Sanjeev @ Baba v. State
The Delhi High Court suspended the sentence and granted bail to a convict who had served more than half of his fixed term sentence during the pendency of his appeal under Section 389 Cr.P.C.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-18 v. M/S Wig Investment
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding that gains on mutual fund redemptions are capital gains and that capital contributions by partner companies do not attract deemed dividend provisions under Section 2(22)(e) of the Income-tax Act, dismissing the revenue's appeal.
Oguljeren Hajyyeva v. Commissioner of Customs
The Delhi High Court allowed the writ petition directing release of seized foreign currency balance after adjusting redemption fine and penalty, holding that the redemption option is deemed exercised when the order directs realization from the seized amount.
Jamia Millia Islamia v. Shabbir Hussain
The Delhi High Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award directing the regularization of a daily wager as Garden Supervisor based on acquired experience, dismissing the University's writ petition challenging the award.
Nipun Malhotra v. Sony Pictures Films India Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging a film's portrayal of persons with disabilities, upholding CBFC certification and affirming freedom of expression under Article 19(1)(a).