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Asha Gupta & Anr. v. South Delhi Municipal Corporation & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of MPD 2021 provisions permitting zero rear setback for plots up to 250 sq. meters and dismissed the petition challenging sanctioned construction on grounds of violation of fundamental rights and building laws.
Manoj Dwivedi v. State Through Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed proceedings under Section 174A IPC against the petitioner, holding that offences under Sections 406 and 420 IPC do not warrant declaration as Proclaimed Offender under Section 82 Cr.P.C.
Bureau of Indian Standard Laboratory Employees Association v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking mandamus to notify proposed amendments to BIS recruitment regulations, holding that executive discretion in framing rules is not subject to judicial interference absent violation of fundamental or statutory rights.
MS Nisha @ Nisaba Godrej & Ors. v. Mr Chaitanya Kumar Rampal
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's order dismissing the petitioners' application to reject the plaint, holding that a suit against legal heirs discloses a cause of action and the court has territorial jurisdiction, with revisional interference unwarranted.
M VIJAY KUMARAN v. AJEET PRASAD AGGARWAL & ORS.
The High Court upheld the Trial Court's dismissal of the petitioner's application under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the plaint disclosed a cause of action based on alleged illegal construction affecting the respondent's peaceful enjoyment of property, and refused to interfere in revisional jurisdiction.
Jitender Aggarwal v. Uday Sharma and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the delayed appeal challenging a motor accident compensation award, upholding owner liability and the quantum of compensation despite limited documentary proof.
Pradeep v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court condoned delay in filing the appeal and granted suspension of sentence to the appellant convicted under POCSO and IPC, considering contradictions in evidence and other factors.
Bharat Chugh v. Raj Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s order directing the defendant to deposit Rs. 12,00,000 as a condition for leave to defend a summary suit, rejecting the unsubstantiated defence of investment losses.
Mahesh Prasad & Ors. v. National Ins Co Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court modified the contributory negligence from 25% to 10% and granted loss of consortium to the claimants, enhancing the compensation awarded in a fatal motor accident claim.
Vineet Gandhi v. Shikha Gandhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the father's appeal directing court-supervised visitation with the child to restore their relationship, emphasizing the child's welfare over mere preference.
Harish Kumar Gautam v. University of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the University of Delhi’s discretionary one-time relaxation of age limits for student elections during the COVID-19 pandemic, dismissing the PIL challenging it for lack of merit and public interest.
Aslam Sayyed v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail to a director implicated in a multi-crore investment fraud case, emphasizing the need for custodial interrogation amid serious financial irregularities.
Dr. Amit Kumar v. Bharati College
The Delhi High Court clarified that claims for increments based on Ph.D. and M.Phil qualifications are beyond the scope of the writ petition and must be pursued through appropriate remedies, directing the matter for further consideration by the Roster Bench.
Vaman Prestressing Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. The Additional Commissioner of Income Tax
The Bombay High Court held that reopening income tax assessments under Section 147 requires a genuine reason to believe income escaped assessment, and interest on borrowed funds advanced interest-free to associate concerns is deductible if made as a measure of commercial expediency.
Neetu M. Chandaliya v. Income Tax Officer – 14(2)(3)
The Bombay High Court quashed reopening notices under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for lack of valid reason to believe that income had escaped assessment, emphasizing the AO's duty to apply independent mind and not act on mere suspicion or borrowed satisfaction.
Milind Dashrath Narvekar v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the State Government and MHADA cannot impose reservation and advertisement conditions on the allotment of land to a cooperative housing society of High Court employees after giving undertakings accepted by the Court, affirming the society's entitlement to full development potential on the allotted land.
Priyanka Rahul Patil v. Rahul Ravindra Patil
The Bombay High Court allowed transfer of divorce proceedings to the wife's local court, prioritizing her convenience and health over the husband's willingness to bear travel expenses.
Baburao Madahv Patil v. Shashikal Ramchandra Pimple & Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the application for restoration of a civil application and refused stay of execution since the underlying second appeal was dismissed and not restored.
Jitendrakumar Jogendra Shahu @ Sahu v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court acquitted the appellants of murder and robbery charges due to insufficient circumstantial evidence and unreliable recoveries, emphasizing the necessity of a complete evidentiary chain to exclude all reasonable doubt.
The State of Maharashtra v. Amit Surendra Mittal
The Bombay High Court dismissed the State's appeal upholding acquittal due to failure to prove mandatory service of notice and ownership under section 53(1) of the MRTP Act.