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Santokh Dhunna v. Nitesh Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, affirming the respondent's entitlement to recover ₹4,60,200 paid for machinery not delivered by the appellant.
Pradeep Kumar Gupta v. Directorate of Education & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted the petitioner liberty to urge the plea of back wages before the Tribunal in fresh proceedings, ensuring parity with a similarly situated co-applicant.
Manas Beura and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed respondents to verify the petitioner's identity and family details and dispose of the claim for family pension and arrears as a representation within six weeks.
Sriganesh Eswaran v. M/S Secrets of India Tours Pvt. Ltd
The Delhi High Court allowed belated filing of the statement of truth with costs and conditions, setting aside the Trial Court's order and directing expeditious disposal of the suit.
Arun Kumar Tantia v. Industrial Development Bank of India Ltd
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of the petitioner’s transfer application challenging the territorial jurisdiction of DRT-II over recovery proceedings, while continuing interim protection against precipitate action on the property.
Sh Matlub Ali v. Neeta Yadav and Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection from eviction to the tenant on payment of use and occupation charges and compliance with an undertaking to vacate by a specified date, staying execution of the eviction order.
Kendriya Vidyalaya v. Aryan Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld that CBSE Examination Bye-Laws govern promotion from Class XI to XII in Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools, allowing substitution of an additional subject for a failed main subject, overruling conflicting KVS Education Code provisions.
Anjali Jain v. The State and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that habeas corpus is not a remedy to decide child custody where custody has already been granted, and dismissed the petition seeking production of the kidnapped minor child.
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that ancillary charges collected by electricity distribution utilities form part of an exempt composite supply under GST and set aside the impugned circular mandating GST on such charges.
Orzeku v. VihykFkhZ
The Supreme Court acquitted the accused due to lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses, holding that conviction under Sections 302 and 149 IPC requires proof beyond reasonable doubt and proper identification.
Orzeku v. VihykFkhZ
The Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction and life sentence of a petitioner as a member of an unlawful assembly under Sections 302 and 149 IPC, affirming liability based on common intention and participation.
IN RE: INTERPLAY BETWEEN ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS UNDER THE ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT 1996 AND THE INDIAN STAMP ACT 1899
The Supreme Court clarified that non-payment of stamp duty renders arbitration agreements inadmissible but not void, requiring courts to examine stamping compliance at the referral stage while harmonizing arbitration law with fiscal statutes.
P.C. Modi v. Jawaharlal Nehru Vishwa Vidyalaya and Another
The Supreme Court held that a Sports Officer/PTI at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya qualifies as a "teacher" entitled to retire at 62 years, reversing the High Court's contrary decision.
Maheshwari Yadav & Anr. v. The State of Bihar
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of appellants under Sections 302 and 325 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming that common intention and credible eyewitness testimony suffice to sustain vicarious liability even without prior conspiracy.
Anand Kumar Rai v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that the University of Delhi must appoint a Ph.D. supervisor for the petitioner and quashed the illegal condition requiring the petitioner to find his own supervisor.
Union of India and Ors. v. Hemant Kumar
The Delhi High Court directed the Central Administrative Tribunal to hear the matter by 21 October 2024, with the stay order ceasing if not heard, emphasizing expeditious disposal without expressing views on merits.
Indubai D. Kothawale and Ors. v. Laxman Balwant Chougule and Ors.
The High Court upheld the executing court's rejection of a third party's obstruction application due to lack of evidence of possession, affirming that execution courts may summarily dismiss baseless objections under Order 21 Rule 97 CPC.
Smt. Shaila Madhukar Gore & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that without statutory declaration under relevant Central or State laws or heritage listing, a temple cannot be judicially protected as an ancient monument, and petitioners must seek such declaration from competent authorities.
Reliance General Insurance Com. Ltd. v. Baban Dattatray Nimbalkar
The Bombay High Court upheld the Tribunal's award holding that a laborer injured while unloading goods in a field with permission is a third party under the Motor Vehicles Act and the accident site qualifies as a public place.
Hitachi Astemo Fie Pvt. Ltd. v. Nirajkumar Prabhakarrao Kadu
The Bombay High Court upheld the dismissal of a union office bearer for posting provocative Facebook messages inciting hatred against management during wage negotiations, holding such acts as misconduct under Model Standing Orders and affirming the fairness of the domestic enquiry.