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DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY v. VANDANA GUPTA
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of two company directors, holding that vicarious liability under the Delhi Development Act requires proof of control over the company's day-to-day affairs.
E.S.I. Corporation v. M/s. Endocrinology and Immunology Lab
The Supreme Court held that a pathological laboratory is covered under the Employees' State Insurance Act only from the 2007 Kerala Government notification date, dismissing earlier claims of coverage.
State of Punjab v. Paramjit Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused in a murder case, holding that the disbelieved eyewitness testimony and extra-judicial confession were rightly rejected on cogent grounds.
Kishore Balkrishna Nand v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that a good faith complaint made to a public authority does not constitute defamation under Section 499 IPC and quashed the criminal proceedings initiated on that basis.
Avtar Singh v. Punjab State
The Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Avtar Singh for rape due to contradictions in the prosecution case, delay in FIR, and acquittal of co-accused, emphasizing the benefit of doubt in criminal trials.
Avtar Singh v. State of Punjab
The Supreme Court acquitted appellants of rape charges due to inherent improbabilities, contradictions in prosecution evidence, and acquittal of a co-accused breaking the chain of events.
Union of India v. EX MC ERA-II Brahampal Singh Khatana
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption that disabilities arising during service are attributable to military service unless rebutted by the employer.
Sh. Karan Dhingra & Anr. v. State (N.C.T of Delhi) & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes following an amicable settlement and mutual divorce, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Hanny Kumar v. Anu Gupta & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging a possession decree, holding that unregistered writings do not confer ownership, possession claims must be based on valid title, and prior unconditional withdrawal of appeal bars subsequent challenge via review.
Malti Rawat v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that appointments to the post of Lab Attendant (Finger Print) in NCRB shall be subject to the outcome of the pending Original Application, dismissing the petitioner's interim relief seeking to keep a vacancy vacant.
Binku Sachdeva Kaur @ Gurneet Singh and Ors. v. State and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Tripta Puri v. Prashant Jain
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging the recall of defense witnesses and held that sufficient opportunity was given to petitioners, emphasizing that delay and failure to avail hearing rights justify dismissal.
Vikas Motors P. Ltd. v. Official Liquidator
The Delhi High Court allowed the Official Liquidator’s petition to dissolve Vikas Motors Pvt. Ltd. after completion of liquidation, permitting transfer of unclaimed dividends to RBI and discharge of the Official Liquidator.
M/S. PARASHNATH PAPER UDYOG v. M/S. DEVIKA PACKAGING
The Delhi High Court held that initiation of pre-institution mediation and declaration of mediation as a non-starter satisfies Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2018, and a suit filed thereafter is maintainable.
Mukesh Kumar Thakur v. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd
The Delhi High Court directed the Insurance Company to deposit the enhanced compensation awarded to the injured claimant along with interest and costs, rejecting the Insurance Company's claim of ambiguity in the order.
USV Private Limited v. Mascot Health Series Pvt. Ltd. and Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of USV Private Limited, restraining Mascot Health Series Pvt. Ltd. from using the deceptively similar trademark "ROSUDAY" for rosuvastatin tablets, holding it infringed the registered mark "ROSEDAY".
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Mamta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld rash and negligent driving liability but modified compensation awards in a motor accident claim appeal, aligning future loss and non-pecuniary damages with Supreme Court precedents.
Sandeep Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a teacher accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old student, emphasizing the gravity of offences under POCSO and IPC and the breach of trust inherent in the teacher-student relationship.
Sandeep Kumar v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of a teacher accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old student, emphasizing the gravity of offences against minors and the breach of trust inherent in the teacher-student relationship.
Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. Sandeep Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded to the claimant for loss of dependency of a deceased homemaker by adopting minimum wages for an unskilled worker as the appropriate notional income, emphasizing just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.