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THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD v. INDO RAMA SYNTHENTICS(I) LTD
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award granting full insurance claim for damages caused by worker riots, rejecting insurer's exclusion clause defense and limiting judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act.
Uttarakhand Transport Corporation v. Mukesh Kumar Pal & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of compensation, holding that a chargesheet and unchallenged claimant testimony suffice to establish negligence in a motor accident claim.
SK. MD. ANISUR RAHAMAN v. THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ANR.
The Supreme Court upheld stringent bail conditions restricting the appellant's movement to Kolkata, rejected bail cancellation, emphasized finality of its orders, and directed expeditious, fair trial with witness protection.
Sahab Singh v. Director General, RPF, Rail Bhawan
The Supreme Court modified the dismissal of an RPF constable to compulsory retirement, holding that dismissal was disproportionate despite proven misconduct, especially after his acquittal in criminal proceedings and his death during appeal.
New Delhi Nature Society v. Director Horticulture DDA & Ors.
The Supreme Court directed an independent scientific assessment of deer translocation from A.N. Jha Deer Park, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory and international wildlife conservation guidelines and animal welfare principles before permitting further translocation.
Sivanmalai Subramaniaswamy Devasthanam v. S. Muthusamy Gounder
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment for erroneously admitting and deciding a Second Appeal on inappropriate substantial questions of law under the Tamil Nadu Minor Inams Abolition Act and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Shree Jagrutti Cooperative Housing Society Ltd v. Shree Jagruti CHS Proposed
The High Court held that the Registrar must issue a reasoned order when registering cooperative housing societies under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, and remanded the matter for fresh consideration complying with statutory requirements.
Hemant Vissanji v. The University of Mumbai
The Bombay High Court held that the University’s approval for transfer of college management under Section 81 of the Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994 cannot be revoked by the State Government invoking Section 92, which applies only to closure, and quashed the cancellation of such transfer affecting minority educational institutions.
KONKAN RAILWAY CORPORATION LTD. & ORS v. S.D. MANOHARA
The Supreme Court dismissed Konkan Railway's review petition, affirming that an employee can withdraw resignation before acceptance and is entitled to partial back wages considering long service and equity.
Deepankar Tikedar v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court reduced the appellant's life sentence till natural death under Section 376(3) IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act to 25 years imprisonment considering his age, clean antecedents, and good conduct in custody.
G.R. Selvaraj v. K.J. Prakash Kumar and others
The Supreme Court held that a judgment debtor who had notice and failed to raise objections before the sale proclamation is barred under Order XXI Rule 90(3) CPC from setting aside an execution sale, affirming the sale's validity despite claims of irregularity.
Tukaram Ganpat Mohare v. The Collector, Pune
The Bombay High Court set aside an order cancelling land allotment to a Project Affected Person for violation of natural justice and directed fresh proceedings with notice and hearing.
Shazaib Sabir Patel v. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
The Bombay High Court held that absence of extension of judicial custody remand order does not automatically render detention illegal or entitle accused to release, dismissing the habeas corpus petition but directing their production before Magistrate for extension.
Surya Education Society v. Girija Pandey
The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal, holding that a temporary appointee without a formal appointment letter who abandoned service cannot claim permanent status, reinstatement, or back wages under the MEPS Act.
TESLA INC. v. TESLA POWER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED & ORS
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction in favor of Tesla Inc. restraining Tesla Power India from using deceptively similar 'TESLA' marks for batteries and related goods, holding that the Plaintiff's registered trademarks are valid and infringed.
M/S Vivek Travels Pvt. Ltd. v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that the arbitration clause in an insurance policy remains valid despite an IRDAI circular and that disputes over repudiation based on policy conditions where loss is admitted are arbitrable.
Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi-1 v. M/S Aon Consulting Private Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the ITAT's decision deleting disallowance of Section 10A deductions by endorsing the assessee's reasonable allocation of expenses between 10A and non-10A units based on actual nexus and accounting standards.
Himanshi Singh; Monalisha Pradhan; Priya Khurana v. Sanjoy Kar
The Delhi High Court upheld the entitlement of Organized Accounts Cadre employees to upgraded pay scales with arrears from 01.01.1996, rejecting limitation and discrimination defenses.
Union of India and Ors. v. 22787 WG CDR Apurba Kumar Gayan (Retd)
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's grant of disability pension for Primary Hypertension, affirming the presumption of service connection and limiting its interference under certiorari jurisdiction.
J Jebaraj v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted an extension of time to respond to a show cause notice due to petitioner’s indisposition and allowed liberty to re-approach the Court if aggrieved by the adjudication.