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Reshma Shivraj Bhosale v. Shivraj Bapusaheb Bhosle
The Bombay High Court allowed transfer of a restitution of conjugal rights petition from Kolhapur Family Court to Vasai Civil Court prioritizing the wife's health and convenience, clarifying jurisdiction and applicability of Section 21-A of the Hindu Marriage Act.
United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. Roopraj Gendu Parihar
The High Court upheld the Tribunal's finding of sole negligence on the part of the driver who started the vehicle without checking for the presence of deceased persons sleeping below it, dismissing the Insurance Company's appeals.
Bhagirathibai Shivgonda Patil v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that landowners who have filed and secured a Reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 cannot subsequently seek re-determination of compensation under Section 28A, dismissing the Petitioners' challenge to the rejection of their Section 28A application.
Dhananjay Bhagwandas Devi v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that transferring employees to non-equivalent posts is unlawful and that suspension pending enquiry must comply with Supreme Court limits, setting aside the transfer and curtailing the suspension period.
Amit Madhukar Bhogale v. State of Maharashtra
The court held that filing of the charge-sheet under IPC within the statutory period bars the accused from claiming default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C., and subsequent invocation of MCOCA does not revive this right as the investigation is a continuation, not a new one.
Amandeep Singh Dhall v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court held that prisoners have a constitutional right to adequate medical care, directed the petitioner to receive specialized treatment at a referral hospital, and issued comprehensive directions to improve prison healthcare infrastructure.
Harsh Pathak v. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that Kendriya Vidyalayas must accept EWS certificates issued by the applicant’s State of residence and struck down guidelines requiring state-specific certificates, directing admission of the petitioner’s son under the EWS category.
Rahul Dev v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted parole to a life convict who had absconded during furlough but demonstrated subsequent good conduct, holding that prior misconduct does not permanently bar parole if special circumstances exist.
Pradeep v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused in a murder case, holding that strong forensic and circumstantial evidence against him precluded bail despite co-accused being granted bail.
Innocent Duru @Monday v. State Through SHO
Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail application in a serious assault and robbery case supported by CCTV evidence, emphasizing gravity of allegations and denying bail despite claims of false implication.
Narendra Kumar v. Rajesh Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court refused interim injunction restraining alienation of disputed property during appeal, holding unregistered documents do not confer title and lis pendens does not prohibit transfers outright.
Akhilesh Mishra v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of Akhilesh Mishra accused of impersonation and extortion under the guise of Enforcement Directorate officials, holding that the serious nature of the offences and active involvement in the conspiracy preclude bail at the pre-trial stage.
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India v. Kabir Shankar Bose
The Delhi High Court held that TRAI is not obligated under the RTI Act to furnish information about phone surveillance as such information is outside its statutory powers and exempt under the RTI Act.
Kundan Singh v. The State Govt. of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the fundamental right to procreation under Article 21 includes convicts and granted parole for medically-assisted procreation due to advanced age and prolonged incarceration.
Kundan Singh v. The State Govt. of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the fundamental right to procreation under Article 21 survives incarceration and granted parole to a life convict for medically-assisted procreation due to advancing age and absence of biological child.
Subodh Kumar Wadhwa v. Manish Tanwar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal upholding that the rent was not reduced verbally, the suit was not barred by the Rent Control Act, and mesne profits are payable from the date of tenancy termination.
Sakil Ahmad v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted default bail to the accused as the chargesheet was filed beyond the 60-day period calculated from the date of judicial remand, affirming the accused's indefeasible right to default bail under Section 167 CrPC.
Guddu Khan v. State NCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to the petitioner caught red-handed with commercial quantity of heroin under the NDPS Act, as he failed to establish reasonable grounds to overcome the statutory bail embargo.
Union of India v. Vert Equipment Private Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that indefinite suspension of business dealings by the Ministry of Defence without issuing a Show Cause Notice and affording an opportunity of hearing violates natural justice, even in defence procurement cases.
State (NCT of Delhi) v. Shadab
The Delhi High Court quashed orders summoning senior police officials and issuing bailable warrants for delay in FSL reports, emphasizing judicial restraint and the independence of forensic agencies.