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Deepak Gupta v. Rajeev Agarwal & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a registered Will with minor signed alterations and dismissed the appeal challenging the grant of probate to the beneficiary despite absence of a named executor.
Jyoti Prasad v. East End Enterprises & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial court's refusal to condone delay in substitution of legal representatives and holding that the appellants lacked statutory right to continue the suit under the Fatal Accidents Act.
Anuradha Tewari v. Bal Kishan
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against refusal to direct deposit of rent arrears under Order XXXIX Rule 10 CPC where the landlord-tenant relationship and liability were disputed.
Pushpinder Kumar & Anr. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's order allowing a neighbour affected by unauthorized construction to participate with restrictive hearing in a statutory appeal under Order I Rule 10 CPC, emphasizing the need for exceptional circumstances and direct interest.
Naveen Kumar v. Sunil Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the execution court’s territorial jurisdiction and issuance of arrest warrants against a judgment debtor who changed residence and evaded payment and appearance.
M/S EC CONSTRUCTIONS P LTD v. NEERAJ ZUTSHI AND ANR
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court's orders closing further cross-examination due to non-payment of adjournment costs, emphasizing that adjournments are discretionary and cannot be abused to delay long-pending suits.
MTS PAPERS INDIA LIMITED v. SPENTO PAPERS INDIA LLP
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court’s order returning a plaint for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that jurisdiction must be established by facts in the plaint itself and cannot be cured by subsequent pleadings or amendment.
FMC Corporation & Ors. v. Natco Pharma Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' interim injunction application against Natco Pharma, holding that the defendant raised a credible challenge to the validity of the patent's Claim 12 based on anticipation by prior claiming and lack of novelty.
Mohd Yahya & Ors. v. Farat Ara & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition, holding that a compromise cannot bar eviction under the DRC Act, and that partition of Waqf property by appointment of Muttawalis does not alter its character.
Vijender Tanwar v. Girwar through Anand Tyagi & Anr.
The High Court held that a stranger claiming ownership cannot be impleaded in a possession-based injunction suit as neither a necessary nor proper party, dismissing the petition challenging the trial court’s refusal to add him.
AG'S Welfare Funds v. S.O. Rohilla
The Delhi High Court upheld the Labour Court's finding of illegal termination of a contractual workman and affirmed the award of lump-sum compensation in lieu of reinstatement, emphasizing that reinstatement is not automatic in all illegal termination cases.
Raj Kumar @ Bheema v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Supreme Court overturned a murder conviction due to unreliable eyewitness identification via video conferencing, flawed identification parade, and uncorroborated recoveries, emphasizing procedural safeguards for remote testimony.
Ratnaparki and Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court quashed the entire FIR including the offence of dacoity where the complainant settled the dispute amicably and all property was returned, negating dishonest intention.
T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union of India & Others
The Supreme Court upheld strict ecological and regulatory standards for Tiger Safaris in buffer zones of Tiger Reserves, mandated restoration of environmental damage in Corbett Tiger Reserve, and directed accountability of responsible officials under the polluter pays principle.
Gurdeep Kaur v. State
The High Court quashed the appellant's murder conviction due to inconclusive circumstantial evidence and improper appreciation of recovery and forensic reports.
P.C. Sharma v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of the writ petition as not pressed by the petitioner, resulting in dismissal without adjudication.
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Mohd Saleem
The Delhi High Court upheld the inclusion of three unmarried sisters as dependants with a one-fourth deduction for personal expenses, restricted loss of consortium to spouse and parents, confirmed income assessment at minimum wages, and allowed partial medical expenses in a motor accident claim appeal.
Master Mukul v. Surender Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a minor accident victim by applying minimum wages for loss of earning capacity, awarding adequate prosthetic limb costs and non-pecuniary damages, overruling prior reliance on notional income.
Master Mukul v. Surender Kumar & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for a minor accident victim by applying minimum skilled wages with future prospects for loss of earning capacity and awarding adequate amounts for prosthetic limb replacements and non-pecuniary damages.
ABP PVT LTD v. ITC HOTELS LTD & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld interlocutory orders refusing to reject the plaint and denying stay of a defamation suit by corporate entities, clarifying the limited scope of plaint rejection and applicability of Section 10 CPC.