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Prakash Chand v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of the closure report, direction to seek sanction, and framing of charges against the petitioner under the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing that at the charge framing stage, only a prima facie case is required.
The State of Madhya Pradesh v. Bhupendra Yadav
The Supreme Court upheld the State's discretion to reject a police constable candidate despite his acquittal in a criminal case, emphasizing that truthful disclosure does not guarantee appointment when offences involve moral turpitude and acquittal is not clean.
Sita Soren v. Union of India
The Supreme Court referred for reconsideration by a larger Bench the scope of immunity under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution protecting legislators from criminal prosecution for bribery related to their votes or speeches.
Appaiya v. Andimuthu@ Thangapandi
The Supreme Court held that certified copies of registered sale deeds are admissible evidence to prove title and restored the trial and first appellate courts' decree granting the appellant title and possession over the entire suit property.
Samir Kumar Majumder v. The Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a substitute teacher who attains temporary status after three months continuous service is entitled to continuity of service upon absorption through screening, but denied the appellant's claim for absorption as Assistant Teacher due to constructive res judicata.
Karan alias Raj Karan alias Bittoo v. State
The Delhi High Court granted interim bail for 10 days on humanitarian grounds of the petitioner’s mother’s serious illness, imposing conditions to prevent misuse of bail.
State v. Ram Kishan
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rash and negligent driving case, holding that prosecution failed to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
Unitech Wireless (Tamil Nadu) Private Limited v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-IX, New Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the Income Tax Settlement Commission’s rejection of the petitioner’s application and remanded the matter for re-examination on merits, including transfer pricing and cessation of business issues.
Gold Croft Properties Pvt Ltd v. Directorate of Enforcement
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a single-member Adjudicating Authority bench under the PMLA and dismissed the writ petition for lack of maintainability due to availability of an alternative remedy.
Basic Clothing Private Limited v. ITO, Ward 4 (1), Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment notices and orders reopening assessment on the same issues already adjudicated, reaffirming that reassessment cannot be based on a change of opinion under the amended Income Tax Act provisions.
Dilip Maity & Ors. v. Sh. Shaukat Ali & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld an ex-parte compensation award under the Employees Compensation Act, holding the petitioners jointly and severally liable as principal employers and affirming the presumption of service of summons sent by speed post.
Union of India and Anr. v. Bishan Dass
The Delhi High Court upheld the CAT's order granting notional promotion with consequential benefits to a retired employee who was in the zone of consideration at the time of vacancy, rejecting the Union of India's challenge based on service regulations.
Pratibha v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the lawful termination of a probationary Development Officer for failure to meet performance targets, rejecting claims of discrimination and COVID-19 related relief.
Neha Thakur v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the selection of Kurash athletes for the Asian Games, holding that courts will not interfere with expert sports selection decisions absent arbitrariness or bad faith.
Apurve Goel v. Bureau of Immigration & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed Look Out Circulars issued against personal guarantors in absence of criminal allegations or reasonable belief of economic detriment, upholding the fundamental right to travel abroad.
S A V AND CO v. M/S LUMAX AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS LTD & ANR
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's challenge to a confirmed auction sale in company liquidation, holding that minor errors and delay did not vitiate the valid auction process.
Manwar @ Hussain v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder, holding that seriousness of offence alone does not bar bail when investigation is complete and material witnesses examined, subject to conditions preventing interference with trial.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Dinesh @ Bala & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's application for leave to appeal, upholding convictions under Section 8 POCSO Act but affirming acquittals under Section 6 POCSO and Section 376D IPC due to insufficient evidence of penetrative sexual assault.
Basant Lal v. Sushma Rani Arora
The Delhi High Court approved a mediated settlement allowing the parties to coexist with equal rights to the trademark "L & K" accompanied by their respective trade names, disposing of all pending trademark disputes.
Tarun Kumar v. Saroj Bala & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the trial court's order closing the defendant's right to file a written statement in a partition suit due to unjustified delay.