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Vivek Kaisth v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld that judicial appointments must be made only against advertised vacancies but protected the tenure of appellants appointed against unadvertised vacancies after nearly ten years of service in public interest.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co.Ltd. v. Mukul Aggarwal
The Supreme Court held that the insurer and BMW were liable to compensate the insured for total loss of the vehicle but set aside the order directing replacement, awarding monetary compensation instead.
Moturu Nalini Kanth v. Gainedi Kaliprasad
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that neither the Will nor the Adoption Deed was validly proved, thereby denying the appellant any right in the deceased's properties.
State of Jharkhand v. Sociedade de Fomento Industrial Pvt. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that where no valid bids are received in the first auction attempt, the State is not bound to proceed with a second attempt under the Mineral (Auction) Rules and may annul the tender process without judicial interference absent mala fide or arbitrariness.
Santosh Singh Golia v. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's revival application of a dismissed writ petition, holding that incidental observations do not justify revival and that new grievances must be raised afresh.
Kanimozhi Karunanidhi v. A. Santhana Kumar & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that an election petition lacking a concise statement of material facts constituting a cause of action under Section 83(1)(a) of the RP Act is liable to be dismissed at the threshold, and set aside the High Court order dismissing the appellant's applications to reject such a petition.
Kundan Tiwari v. State
The Delhi High Court disposed of a Habeas Corpus petition for a missing minor directing the police to continue investigation and file monthly status reports without immediate production of the minor.
Jaikaran v. State (NCT) of Delhi
Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a criminal breach of trust case due to non-cooperation with investigation and forensic evidence confirming his liability.
Raj Kumar v. The Principal District and Sessions Judge HQ
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the issuance of a show-cause notice initiating departmental inquiry for alleged corruption, holding that such premature challenge is not maintainable and does not violate principles of double jeopardy.
Dilip Kumar Srivastava v. National Capital Region Transport Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the transfer of a deputationed officer, holding that transfers are administrative matters not subject to judicial interference absent mala fide or statutory violation.
Sanjay Kumar Valmiki v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that a life convict without remission is entitled to furlough as an incentive for good conduct, and the petitioner’s rejection for furlough was set aside with directions for release under conditions.
Sh. Premanand Prusty v. Smt Sita Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the summoning order and criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act against the petitioner, holding that technical dishonour of a cheque and bank merger do not invalidate liability if payment is not made after legal notice.
Sangeeta Sethi v. Union Bank of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a prior equitable mortgage and dismissed the petition seeking interim relief against possession, while granting limited protection to the bona fide purchaser pending final appeal.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1, Delhi v. M/S Dart Infrabuild (P) Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order invalidating reassessment proceedings due to improper service of Section 148 notice and failure to issue mandatory Section 143(2) notice before assessment.
Ajay Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to a director of the Amrapali Group accused of financial fraud, holding that mere directorship without specific allegations and prolonged pre-trial incarceration justify bail under the principle that bail is the rule and jail the exception.
Anita Poddar & Anr. v. Duru Malik & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order allowing additional documents to be brought on record at the replication stage in a civil suit, dismissing the defendants' petition challenging the same.
Aman Hospitality Pvt. Ltd v. M/s Orient Lites
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award dismissing the appellant's challenge that the arbitrator exceeded jurisdiction by including invoices prior to the written agreement, affirming limited judicial interference under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Bhupinder Singh & Ors. v. State & Others
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a Will despite overwriting and cuttings, holding that the testatrix's acknowledgment and attestation complied with Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act and that unsigned alterations under Section 71 must be ignored.
Union of India v. V. Kameswar Rao
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting non-functional JAG pay scale benefits to an Engineering Officer despite non-classification as organized service, applying the continuing wrong doctrine and relevant Supreme Court precedents.
Deepak Kumar Arora v. Surendra Kumar Since Dead Through LRs & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s refusal to accept a delayed written statement but condoned the delay subject to costs and strict conditions to ensure the suit proceeds on merits.