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G.S. Raju v. CBI
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a public servant for demanding and accepting bribe under the Prevention of Corruption Act, affirming that demand and acceptance can be proved by direct or circumstantial evidence even if the shadow witness turns hostile.
Shaileh Rai v. Surender Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to recall the complainant witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C. after a four-year delay, emphasizing the discretionary nature of such power and the need to prevent abuse of process.
Mrs. Anita Sachdeva & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted Letters of Administration with Will annexed to the petitioners upon proof of a valid Will and no objection from the sole surviving legal heir.
RSPL Limited & Anr. v. Tata Sons Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a trademark infringement and passing off suit by consent, with the defendants agreeing to cease use of contested marks and modify their branding to avoid confusion.
Smt. Rubina & Ors. v. The State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash FIR and criminal proceedings in a kidnapping and sale of a minor child case, holding that such serious offences cannot be compromised away despite parental settlement.
Akbar Ali v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that complaints under Section 138 NI Act cannot be quashed at pre-trial stage on the ground of time barred debt, as enforceability is a trial issue to be decided on evidence.
UMAXE PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. AIR FORCE NAVAL HOUSING BOARD
The Delhi High Court set aside arbitral awards on the ground that the arbitrator was ineligible and the petitioner did not waive its right to object despite participating in the arbitration proceedings.
Ram Naresh v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court upheld the appellant's conviction for murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, affirming that common intention can be inferred from joint participation in the crime even without prior conspiracy.
Shashikant Sharma v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court quashed the charge under Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act for lack of prima facie evidence that the accused knowingly committed a serious IPC offence against a Scheduled Caste member, while upholding other charges and continuing the trial.
THE KOUSHIK MUTUALLY AIDED COOPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY v. AMEENA BEGUM
The Supreme Court held that a Civil Revision Petition under Section 115 CPC is not maintainable against an order dismissing an application under Order IX Rule 13 CPC to set aside an ex-parte decree, and the correct remedy is an appeal under Order XLIII Rule 1(d) CPC.
Mohit Singhal & Anr. v. The State of Uttarakhand & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that mere demand for loan repayment with abusive language and assault, without proximate instigation, does not constitute abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC and quashed the prosecution.
Daya Sagar Sharma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court extended the mandate of the arbitrator by one year under Sections 29A(4) and (5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing continuation of arbitration proceedings.
Union of India & Ors. v. Ex Lcom (Tac) Anil Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal’s grant of disability pension for epilepsy diagnosed during service, emphasizing the presumption of attributability and the need for cogent reasons to deny such claims.
Vansh S/O Prakash Dolas v. The Ministry of Education & The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that children of Government of India employees domiciled in Maharashtra are entitled to State quota medical admission irrespective of parent's posting location and granted restitutive relief for illegal cancellation of admission.
Madgavkar Salvage v. Bergen Offshore Logistics Pte. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral award that rejected the appellant's claim for idle time charges under a salvage contract, affirming the limited scope of appellate review under the Arbitration Act.
Machindra Ganpat Gate v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court upheld the termination of a Law Officer's engagement for filing a bail cancellation application without prior approval, ruling the decision was neither arbitrary nor illegal.
The Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax -5 v. Jaypee Powergrid Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal’s ruling that interest earned on fixed deposits from project funds was a capital receipt linked to the power transmission project and not taxable as income from other sources.
Santosh Kumar v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that once adverse remarks in an officer's APAR are expunged and grading upgraded, the officer is entitled to be considered by a review DPC for promotion as of the date of his batchmates' promotion, and refusal to do so is arbitrary.
Coconut Development Board v. Mohan Das
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the NCDRC's imposition of costs on the Petitioner for non-appearance, holding that the High Court's supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 should be exercised sparingly and not to interfere with such costs.
M/S Pioneer Aqua v. M/S Top Line Build-Tech (P) Ltd
The Delhi High Court transferred an initial-stage winding up petition to the NCLT under Section 434 of the Companies Act, 2013, holding that such proceedings must be adjudicated by the Tribunal unless irreversible steps have been taken.