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Ravi Bhushan v. Rajiv Mehra & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the tenant's petition challenging the Rent Control Tribunal's partial allowance of the landlord's eviction appeal as infructuous due to a subsequent eviction order.
ACG Aircraft Leasing Ireland Limited v. Union of India & Ors.
Delhi High Court held that lessors of leased aircraft are entitled to access aircraft documents and records for meaningful inspection and maintenance, rejecting merger doctrine objections and granting interim directions to protect aircraft value.
Ariz Khan v. State of Delhi
Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and death sentence of Ariz Khan for murder in the Batla House encounter, relying on credible eyewitness testimony corroborated by ballistic, electronic, and medical evidence.
Sunita v. Sanjay Kumar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal seeking enhancement of interim maintenance under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act after annulment of marriage, holding that such maintenance is pendente lite and not payable post-annulment.
Naresh Chitkara v. Lalit Babbar
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to admit handwriting expert evidence on an inadmissible pagri receipt recording an unlawful transaction under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
BDR Pharmaceuticals International Pvt Ltd v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company
The Delhi High Court disposed of connected commercial litigation between BDR Pharmaceuticals and Bristol-Myers Squibb following a lawful and confidential settlement reached through court-facilitated mediation.
Pradyuman Bisht v. Union of India
The Supreme Court mandated comprehensive security and digitization measures in court complexes to safeguard judicial stakeholders and ensure effective administration of justice.
Mathosri Manikbai Kothari College of Visual Arts v. The Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner
The Supreme Court upheld the clubbing of two educational institutions run by the same Society for EPF Act coverage based on functional and financial integration, dismissing the appellant’s challenge.
UCO BANK AND OTHERS v. M.B. MOTWANI
Disciplinary proceedings against a bank employee post-retirement are valid only if a chargesheet was issued before superannuation; dismissal imposed after retirement without such initiation is invalid.
Nutan Kumari v. B.R.A. Bihar University
The Supreme Court quashed the flawed selection process for PTI appointments that violated advertisement terms and principles of fairness, restoring the Single Judge's order and directing a fresh selection in accordance with law.
Kamalakar v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court upheld conviction for cruelty under Section 498A IPC but set aside the conviction for abetment to suicide under Section 306 IPC due to lack of proximate instigation.
PR Memorial Private ITI v. Directorate General of Training
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of an ITI's application for additional trade units under a new grading system, emphasizing the need for reasoned decisions and hearing before rejection.
Anish Muralidhar v. COL(TS) Anil Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Diabetes Mellitus Type-II, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are service-connected unless rebutted by positive evidence.
Sameer Baijanath Joshi v. The Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that redevelopment of a permanent structure existing prior to the 1976 Defence Notification is permissible up to 15 metres without requiring Defence NOC, balancing Defence restrictions with property rights.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. Sudhir M. Desai
The High Court quashed the ICAI Council's unreasoned disciplinary order removing a member's name for carrying on business without permission, emphasizing the need for independent findings and reasons in professional misconduct proceedings.
Bhushan v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition challenging cancellation of provisional admission due to late submission of Caste Validity Certificate, holding that prescribed timelines are directory and strict adherence to admission cut-off dates is essential.
Chetak Technology Ltd v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that Customs illegally detained lithium ion cell imports without lawful seizure and contrary to BIS regulations permitting standard marks on packaging, directing their release and proper adjudication of show cause notice.
Tapsi Vidyarthi v. Arvind Kumar Singh
The Delhi High Court upheld divorce granted on the ground of cruelty and additionally held that desertion by the wife also entitled the husband to divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Sheela v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Bail applications of accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case were dismissed as joint possession was established and procedural delays did not justify bail.
Narayan Singh & Anr. v. Pooja Bhaskar & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court’s order granting interim custody of two minor children to their mother, emphasizing the paramount welfare of the children and the irreplaceable role of maternal love and affection.