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Pradeep Kumar v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant in a murder case due to failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the need for corroborated evidence and the benefit of doubt to the accused.
Pradeep Kumar v. State of Chhattisgarh
The Supreme Court acquitted the accused due to failure of prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the weak evidentiary value of extra-judicial confession without corroboration.
Dr Narendra Gupta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court mandated mandatory adoption of Ministry of Health guidelines to prevent unnecessary hysterectomies, affirming the right to health under Article 21 and directing stringent monitoring and action against violations.
Dr Narendra Gupta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court directed mandatory adoption and implementation of guidelines to prevent unnecessary hysterectomies, emphasizing the right to health under Article 21 and ordering stringent monitoring and action against violations.
VST Industries Limited v. Golden Tobie Private Limited
The Delhi High Court awarded nominal damages and ordered destruction of infringing goods in a trademark infringement suit where no sales or profits were made by the defendant.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-7, Delhi v. Springer India Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's direction to apply APA principles for benchmarking international transactions in AY 2012-13, subject to verification of FAR consistency, dismissing the revenue's appeal.
Ritesh Chauhan v. Arcing Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay in filing written statement due to non-receipt of plaint, directing Trial Court to take it on record subject to costs.
Neeta Bhardwaj & Ors. v. Kamlesh Sharma
The Delhi High Court upheld the fixed tehbazari fees for Kalkaji Mandir shops, cancelled allotments of non-compliant allottees, ordered eviction of unauthorized occupants, and directed public auction of shops to ensure orderly management and redevelopment of the Mandir premises.
Sh. Gunkesh Meena v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed a fresh Medical Board to resolve conflicting medical opinions on the petitioner’s fitness for recruitment as Constable, with the Board’s report being final and binding.
Mritunjay Mishra v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking pension and benefits on grounds of delay and laches after dismissal from service and exhaustion of statutory remedies.
Jagannath Naik v. Inspector General of Police and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that reinstatement after acquittal does not automatically entitle salary for the dismissal period but directed treating the dismissal period as continuation of service for benefits, while modifying the punishment of stoppage of increments by removing cumulative effect.
Vijay Chhedwal & Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi Through APP & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC following an amicable settlement and mutual consent divorce, emphasizing courts' duty to encourage such resolutions in matrimonial disputes.
Sona Debnath v. Ram Rattan Singh Namdhari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court stayed a Trial Court order permitting construction of a boundary wall without adjudicating impleadment and prior litigation, directing expeditious disposal of the petitioner’s application to protect easementary rights.
Mahavir Sr. Model School and Anr. v. Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court held that unaided private schools not bound by a land clause have autonomy to fix fees by submitting a statement under DSEA without prior approval, and DoE cannot deny fee hikes solely based on surplus funds absent evidence of profiteering or commercialisation.
Samir Siddiqui & Ors. v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 379 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Randheer and Ors. v. Commissioner of Police and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that occupants of non-notified jhuggi clusters are not entitled to rehabilitation or stay on demolition, dismissed the petitioners' concealment-based contempt claims, and permitted lawful eviction and demolition.
National Highways Authority of India v. Sahakar Global Limited & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed NHAI's appeal, holding that the parties' recorded agreement to set aside the arbitral award was binding and the appellant could not retract the concession made by its counsel.
World Wide Metals Private Limited v. Income Tax Officer
Delhi High Court held that a minimum of seven clear days must be given to an assessee to respond to a notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and quashed a reassessment notice that provided only three days.
Krishna Vihar (West) Welfare Association v. Commissioner, South Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition seeking to revive a wrongly filed application under Section 340 CrPC, holding that no grounds for review existed and that the petitioner was estopped from re-litigating issues already decided.
Sartaj and Others v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 377, 354, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce deed between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C.