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Dr Praveen Singh v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the termination of a contractual Assistant Professor by an incompetent authority, holding that only the Governing Council had power to terminate his service under the hospital’s MOA.
Inspector TD Cyril Mimin Zou v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging height disqualification, holding that selection must be merit-based and vacancies filled by senior candidates in the category.
A. Priya Chandela v. Shashi Talwar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court's order directing piecemeal amendment of an election petition, holding that jurisdictional bars must be decided after evidence and that partial rejection under Order 7 Rule 11(d) CPC is impermissible.
Bennett Coleman and Company Limited v. E Entertainment Television LLC and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that Order XI Rule 1(10) CPC applies to rectification petitions under the Trade Marks Act, allowing Respondent 1 to place a YouTube video on record after pleadings to ensure substantial justice.
Radheyshyam Mauriya v. SBI General Insurance Co Ltd & Ors.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including future prospects of income and correcting multiplier based on actual age, while upholding disability assessment and attendant charges.
SUPREME COURT BAR CO-OPERATIVE HOUSE BUILDING SOCIETY LTD & ANR. v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI
The Delhi High Court held that the MCD's minimum five-meter width requirement for gates applies only to main access points, allowing gates in narrower internal lanes subject to police recommendation, and directed reconsideration of the petitioners' application accordingly.
Faiyaz @ Payazi v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a man for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a 5-year-old child based on credible victim testimony and presumption of guilt under POCSO, dismissing the appeal.
Ram Sahay Meena Kalky & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions under Section 482 CrPC challenging framing of charges under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC, holding that the petitioners failed to show illegality in concurrent findings and that a panchayat divorce decree does not negate the validity of marriage for criminal proceedings.
Dipak Bhattacharyya v. National Board of Accreditation & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition challenging non-empanelment with NBA, holding that no error apparent on record justified review under Order 47 Rule 1 CPC.
Invent Assets Securitization and Reconstruction Private Limited v. Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 21 of the RDB Act, a pre-deposit for an appeal must be 50% of the debt amount adjudicated against the appellant specifically, not the total debt, and directed the DRAT to consider the petitioner’s appeal on this basis.
Citibank N.A. & Anr. v. Kuldeep Singh Dabas
The Delhi High Court disposed of cross appeals by enforcing a mutually agreed Settlement Agreement resolving all disputes between Citibank N.A. (now Axis Bank Limited) and Kuldeep Singh Dabas.
Mahesh Mathuradas Ganatra v. Centralised Processing Center & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the revenue cannot recover more than 20% of the tax demand before stay adjudication and directed refund of excess amount adjusted against the demand, emphasizing timely disposal of tax appeals.
DCW Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court held that reopening of income tax assessment beyond four years is impermissible where the assessee has fully disclosed material facts and the reopening is based on mere change of opinion.
Asif Shaikh v. The Commissioner of Police Mumbai City
The Bombay High Court quashed the petitioner’s preventive detention under the MPDA Act due to the State Government’s failure to consider his representation, violating Article 22(5) rights.
Swapan Nripesh Bhattacharya v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition seeking further investigation and transfer of the case concerning the suicide of Soham Bhattacharya, holding that the police investigation was thorough and complete.
Sheezan Mohd. Khan v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the application to quash charges under Section 306 IPC, holding that the allegations and material disclose a prima facie case of abetment of suicide requiring trial.
Swararaj @ Raj Shrikant Thackeray v. State of Maharashtra
The High Court held that a notice under Section 149 Cr.P.C is not an order promulgated under Section 188 IPC and that cognizance of such offence requires a written complaint under Section 195(1)(a) Cr.P.C, quashing the prosecution for non-compliance.
Shri Sudhakar Yashwant Warule v. The Gramsevak, Group Gram Panchayat Rasegaon
The Bombay High Court held that strict compliance with statutory procedure for resignation of Upa-Sarpanch is mandatory and set aside orders accepting a disputed resignation lacking proper acknowledgment, reinstating the petitioner.
Shabana Praveen v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition seeking production of a missing minor, directing police to continue investigation and file quarterly status reports, finding that adequate search efforts were underway.
Umesh Kumar v. The N.C.T/Govt. of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the habeas corpus petition regarding a missing wife directing continued police investigation with quarterly status reports to the magistrate.