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GUPTA INFOTECH & ANR. v. OM LOGISTICS LTD.
The Delhi High Court set aside orders striking off defence for procedural irregularities, restored the defence, and directed expeditious disposal of the commercial suit.
Pawanjot Kaur Sawhney v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition of an OCI accused in a serious economic offence case seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment, upholding travel restrictions due to non-cooperation and flight risk despite availability of adequate treatment in India.
Union of India v. Ex MWO Parshu Ram Nagar
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.
Dinesh v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court directed re-evaluation of the petitioner’s medical fitness by an Appeal Medical Board including a Neurologist/Neurosurgeon, considering his chronic neurological conditions and disability certificate.
Shri Dharma Pratap Kohli v. Mrs Saroj Jain
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of tenant on bona fide requirement grounds under the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming that framing of issues is not mandatory unless requested and the landlord's bona fide need for premises is paramount.
Bunty Kumar v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction for robbery under Section 392/34 IPC but modified the sentence to probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, emphasizing reformative justice.
Delhi Waqf Board v. Haseeb Ahmad
The High Court stayed contempt proceedings and directed the Tribunal to decide the substantive service-related Original Applications on merit regarding the legality of appointment and salary claims.
Nur Islam & Ors. v. The State of Assam & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that teachers recommended for provincialisation under the Assam Venture Educational Institutions Act, 2011 have a vested right enforceable by writ of mandamus, directing the State to provincialise their services without reopening verification.
Jeyasingh v. The State
The Supreme Court discharged a Forest Ranger accused of criminal negligence in deaths caused by a forest fire, holding that natural calamities without negligence do not attract Sections 304 Part II, 326, 338, or 304A IPC liability.
Confederation of Real Estate Developers of India (CREDAI) v. Vanashakti and Another
The Supreme Court upheld the invalidity of ex post facto environmental clearances under the 2017 Notification and 2021 OM, reaffirming the mandatory nature of prior environmental clearance and striking down retrospective regularization of environmental violations.
Ashok s/o Vitthalrao Jagtap v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for landowners whose lands acquired near Jintur town were undervalued, aligning with prior precedent and granting consequential benefits while denying interest for delay in appeal.
Sri Lakshmi Hotel Pvt. Limited v. Sriram City Union Finance Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld a 24% interest rate arbitral award, affirming the arbitrator's discretion to grant post-award interest and rejecting claims of usurious interest and public policy violation.
SHRI DIGANT v. M/S. P.D.T. TRADING CO.
The Supreme Court held that a counsel's pursis claiming no instructions does not amount to withdrawal of Vakalatnama and the High Court erred in setting aside trial and appellate orders for procedural lapses when the litigant failed to act.
Buildcon Sethia Construction v. Dipti Co-operative Housing Society Ltd
The Bombay High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected for non-compliance with Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act if it discloses urgent interim relief contemplated from the plaintiff's standpoint.
The Bandra Holy Family Hospital Society v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Court held that a son’s neglect and abandonment of his ailing mother violates statutory duties under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, directing protective measures for the senior citizen’s welfare and property preservation.
M/s. Everhome Properties Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Aditya Developers and Ors.
The court held that failure to comply with conditions precedent by the Long Stop Date in a Term Sheet results in automatic termination, rendering the Term Sheet unenforceable and limiting the aggrieved party to refund of deposits.
Sugamma v. Kshtriya Dnyati Sabha
The Bombay High Court upheld a decree passed under Order XVII Rule 2 CPC despite non-appearance of defendants, held the Bombay Amendment restricting service to male family members invalid, and dismissed the writ petition challenging service and decree under Article 227 jurisdiction.
Onkar Niloba Gaikwad v. State Government Education Department
The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra State Board to issue the petitioner’s improved 2016 HSC examination marks memo and certificate, holding that procedural errors by the college and the Board’s failure to provide result options should not prejudice the student’s academic rights.
Rajesh Tewari v. The NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of three accused for murder under Sections 302 and 34 IPC, affirming that consistent ocular evidence and credible prosecution testimony suffice to prove common intention despite absence of murder weapon recovery.
Nilanjana Bhowmick v. Ravi Nair
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal defamation complaint against a journalist, holding that the article was factually correct, lacked malice, and the complaint was barred by limitation under the Single Publication Rule for online content.