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Balbir Singh & Ors. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed the Magistrate's order taking cognizance after the limitation period expired without prior condonation of delay, holding such cognizance as without jurisdiction.
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Sarla Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal against a motor accident claim award, upholding the finding of rash and negligent driving by the offending vehicle and rejecting challenges on contributory negligence, driving license validity, and compensation multiplier.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Poonam Kapoor
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation for loss of dependency despite business continuation post death, adjusted income calculations including tax deductions and future prospects, and modified non-pecuniary awards and interest rate in a motor accident claim.
Trading Corporation of Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. v. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry
The Delhi High Court dismissed the suit seeking injunction against the Government's approval of 'Super Basmati' rice for non-prosecution, noting the Government's compliance with statutory regulations under the Seeds Act and Geographical Indications Act.
K. S. Mehta v. M/S Morgan Securities & Credits Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that an independent non-executive director can be held liable under section 141 of the NI Act if the complaint specifically averred his responsibility for the company's business conduct at the time of cheque dishonour.
World Class Automobiles P Ltd v. MCM Service Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's discretion to condone a 605-day delay in filing the written statement in a civil suit, dismissing the petition challenging the order under Article 227.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Hari Prasad Kamkar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld compensation to the deceased cleaner's family under the Employee's Compensation Act, affirming that a cleaner engaged by a driver is deemed an employee of the vehicle owner.
Jagdish Singh Shary v. Central Adoption Resource Authority
The Delhi High Court directed CARA to issue a No Objection Certificate for an inter-country adoption under HAMA, emphasizing CARA’s binding obligation and rejecting issuance of only a support letter.
Shubham Chopra v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the JAG Entry Scheme's eligibility criteria, including mandatory CLAT PG 2023 scores and criminal record disqualifications, dismissing the PIL challenging retrospective application and arbitrariness.
Reshma & Ors. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Railways are strictly liable to compensate the legal heirs of a passenger who died falling from a moving train despite alleged violation of MST travel rules, setting aside the Railway Claims Tribunal's dismissal.
Pavnesh Kumar v. Union of India
The Supreme Court upheld the medical board's decision declaring the appellant medically unfit for promotion through LDCE, holding that routine medical category SHAPE-I does not substitute for detailed medical fitness required in the selection process.
Sivamani and Anr. v. State represented by Inspector of Police, Vellore Taluk Police Station, Vellore District
The Supreme Court modified the appellants' conviction from attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC to voluntarily causing hurt under Sections 323 and 324 IPC, holding that simple injuries and lack of intention to kill do not sustain a Section 307 conviction.
Abhishek Saxena v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and chargesheet against the appellant under Sections 323, 384, and 406 IPC for lack of prima facie case, holding that the High Court erred in refusing to exercise its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Jaiveer Singh and Others v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court held that the 18 months D.El.Ed. diploma through ODL mode by NIOS is not equivalent to the 2 years diploma prescribed by NCTE and upheld the State's right to prescribe minimum qualifications for teacher recruitment.
Vishnu Kumar Shukla & Anr. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed the appellants' appeal and discharged them from criminal prosecution due to lack of prima facie evidence and abuse of process by the complainant based on forged tenancy documents.
American Epay Services Private Limited v. Orbit In-Te-Rio
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, appointing a sole arbitrator and referring the dispute arising from a Fit-out Lease Agreement to arbitration under DIAC rules.
M/s. Balaji Surgical v. State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that a last-minute corrigendum introducing a mandatory "No Conviction Certificate" requirement without notice was arbitrary, and disqualification on that ground was set aside, directing fair consideration of the petitioner’s bid.
Amarjeet Singh v. Gurpreet Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s dismissal of an application to reject plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that triable issues cannot be decided at the plaint rejection stage and the High Court’s revisional jurisdiction is limited to jurisdictional errors.
Sandhya Gupta v. Bhanu Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator upon parties' consent and directed maintenance of status quo over partnership properties pending arbitration proceedings.
Rajinder Singh Chadha v. Union of India Ministry of Home Affairs
The Delhi High Court held that PMLA proceedings cannot continue without a valid predicate scheduled offence, quashing investigation related to compounded and quashed FIRs but allowing continuation based on a fresh FIR.