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Delhi Transport Corporation & Ors. v. Ramesh Chander
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's quashing of an order demanding refund of medical reimbursements from a deceased employee, emphasizing the necessity of a departmental enquiry before recovery.
Union of India & Anr. v. Dinesh Kumar Kaushik
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition seeking pay scale parity, holding that the alleged error was not apparent on the face of the record and review jurisdiction cannot be used as an appeal.
Sunita Kakkar @ Baby v. The State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted probate of a duly executed Will disinheriting the Testator's son, holding that the petitioner proved the Will's validity and dispelled all suspicions under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.
Elyon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. v. The Registrar of Trademarks
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and set aside the rejection of the trademark “ELMENTIN,” holding it not deceptively similar to the earlier mark “ELEMENTAL” under Section 11(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Greenfields Public School v. Anchla & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of retired private school employees to pay revision and MACP benefits under the 7th Pay Commission, rejecting delay and fee hike linkage defenses.
CASA2 Stays Private Limited v. BBH Communications India Private Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging the arbitral award, holding that sufficient opportunity to present the case was given and there was no violation of natural justice or perversity in the award.
Vinod Kumar Gupta v. National Institute of Immunology
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation to Rs. 3,00,000/- for illegal termination under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, holding that reinstatement is not automatic and compensation quantum is discretionary and equitable.
Ashok Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 304A IPC based on a voluntary settlement and compensation paid to the legal heirs, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Vikas Sharma v. University of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the 18-month validity period for recruitment advertisements as applicable to non-teaching posts and dismissed the petitioner's claim for appointment, affirming that recruitment is not a matter of right and the Executive Council's decisions are binding.
Sh. Jamil Malik v. Moti Lal Nehru College (Evening) University of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the 18-month validity rule for recruitment advertisements applying to non-teaching posts and dismissed the petition seeking appointment after the advertisement validity lapsed.
Raman Kumar & Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking absorption in Group-C posts due to inordinate delay and laches, holding that unexplained delay disentitles a party from relief under Article 226.
Sughosh Joshi v. Election Commission of India & Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that the Election Commission cannot refuse to hold a bye-election within six months on grounds of administrative difficulty and must ensure timely representation of a vacant parliamentary seat.
State of U.P. v. Vinay Kumar Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's refund order in a mining lease dispute involving interstate boundary issues and remanded the case for fresh consideration of possession and contractual obligations.
Dariyao Kanwar v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that death due to health failure while driving is an accident arising out of employment under the Employees' Compensation Act, entitling dependents to compensation, and restored the award in their favor.
Thangjam Arunkumar v. Yumkham Erabot Singh & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that non-filing of the prescribed affidavit under Section 83(1)(c) of the Representation of People Act in election petitions alleging corrupt practice is a curable defect and does not warrant dismissal at the threshold.
Irfan @ Naka v. The State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to doubts over the reliability of dying declarations and eyewitness testimony, emphasizing the necessity of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Riya Bawri v. Mark Alexander Davidson
The Supreme Court held that a partner's retirement from a firm cannot be conclusively established at the quashing stage without evidence, and reinstated criminal proceedings against the partner for dishonoured rent cheques.
Bhagwan Singh v. Netram and Another
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a gang rape case involving a minor, emphasizing the need for judicious bail consideration in heinous offences with prima facie evidence and risk of witness intimidation.
M/s Om Gurusai Construction Company v. M/s V.N. Reddy & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a tender condition mandating submission of performance security within two working days is subject to reasonable interpretation and excused delay caused by a nationwide bank strike, allowing acceptance of security on the earliest possible subsequent date and restoring the work order.
BESCO LIMITED v. STATE OF HARYANA
The Supreme Court partially allowed landowners' appeals, holding that compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act must be determined by applying a standard one-third deduction on proximate sale exemplars reflecting industrial land use, thereby enhancing the compensation awarded by the High Court.