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D.A.V. College Managing Committee v. Seema Anil Kapoor & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that pay revision arrears under Central Pay Commission recommendations are statutory dues not barred by delay but recoverable only for three years prior to filing the writ petition, dismissing the employer's appeal against interim relief.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd v. Airport Authority of India
The Delhi High Court held that claims for arrears of rent and damages under Section 28G of the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 are subject to the Limitation Act, 1963, and barred claims cannot be enforced by the Eviction Officer.
Mohammad Saber v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accused under Section 436A CrPC after prolonged detention exceeding half the maximum sentence, emphasizing the mandatory nature of bail unless sufficient reasons for continued detention are recorded.
Rajbir Pal & Anr. v. Kanwar Partap Singh
The Delhi High Court held that Section 14(1)(e) and the special summary procedure under Section 25B of the Delhi Rent Control Act apply to commercial premises, affirming the landlord's bona fide need and upholding the eviction order.
Aktiebolaget Volvo & Ors. v. Gyan Singh & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Volvo, restraining defendants from using the 'VOLVO' mark on bicycles and awarding damages for trademark infringement and passing off.
National Insurance Co Ltd v. Master Avinash & Ors
The Delhi High Court partly allowed the insurer's appeal by modifying the compensation awarded for the death of a housewife in a motor accident, applying deductions for personal expenses and enhancing non-pecuniary damages while confirming negligence and reducing interest rate.
M/s. Ajay Industrial Corporation Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Customs
The Bombay High Court held that an importer is entitled to refund of customs duty paid on goods never received due to loss before clearance, directing Customs to refund with interest despite inter-departmental disputes.
Ravinder Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that only High Courts and the Supreme Court can impose fixed minimum terms exceeding 14 years in life imprisonment sentences and directed a 20-year minimum term for the appellant convicted of raping his minor daughter.
Ravinder Singh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court held that only High Courts and the Supreme Court can impose fixed-term life sentences exceeding 14 years without remission, and accordingly modified the appellant's sentence to life imprisonment with a minimum 20-year term for the rape of his minor daughter.
Sumlata Sharma v. Arvinder Singh
The Supreme Court restored eviction orders on the ground of actual necessity under the Delhi Rent Control Act, emphasizing broad interpretation of family and limited scope of appeals under Section 25-B(8).
Sumlata Sharma v. Arvinder Singh
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, restoring the Rent Controller's eviction orders by holding that the petitioner failed to establish actual necessity and the High Court exceeded its limited jurisdiction under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.
Kusum Lata Sharma v. Arvind Singh
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its limited revision jurisdiction by disturbing eviction orders based on bona fide requirement, restoring the Rent Controller's orders and affirming a broad construction of 'family' under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
Harbhajan Singh v. Haryana State
The Supreme Court held that mere ownership of a vehicle is insufficient for conviction under Section 25 of the NDPS Act without proof of the owner's knowledge and consent, and set aside the appellant's conviction accordingly.
Harbhajan Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that mere ownership of a vehicle without proof of knowledge or consent cannot sustain conviction under Section 25 of the NDPS Act and set aside the appellant's conviction.
Harbhajan Singh v. Haryana State
The Supreme Court held that mere ownership of a vehicle does not attract liability under Section 25 of the NDPS Act without proof of the owner's knowledge and consent for illegal use, and set aside the appellant's conviction accordingly.
Harbhajan Singh v. State of Haryana
The Supreme Court held that mere ownership of a vehicle without proof of knowledge or consent cannot sustain conviction under Section 25 of the NDPS Act and set aside the appellant's conviction.
N. A. N. Global Mercantile Private Limited v. Indo Unique Flame Limited
The Supreme Court held that arbitration agreements embedded in unstamped commercial contracts remain valid and enforceable, limiting judicial scrutiny under Section 11(6A) of the Arbitration Act and overruling contrary High Court rulings.
N.N. Global Mercantile Private Limited v. Indo Unique Flame Limited
The Supreme Court held that non-payment of stamp duty on a commercial contract does not invalidate the arbitration agreement contained therein, which is a distinct and enforceable agreement, and referred the issue to a Constitution Bench for authoritative resolution.
Shanti Bhushan thr. Lr. & Ors. v. State of U.P. & Ors.
Stamp duty on sale of property must be calculated on the market value as on the date of sale deed execution, allowing deductions for tenancy encumbrances, with valuation to be evidence-based and penalty waived if prior adjudication sought.
Yogesh Naveenchandra Ravani v. Nanjibhai Sagramabhai Chaudhary & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a revoked Kulumukhtyar lacks authority to continue or restore appeals, set aside the High Court's reinstatement of the appeal, and found the criticism of counsel unjustified.