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Anna Mathews and Others v. Supreme Court of India and Others
The Supreme Court held that judicial review of High Court judge appointments under Article 217 is limited to eligibility and effective consultation, excluding suitability or merit from justiciability, and dismissed the writ petitions challenging the appointment.
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The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Governor's notification declaring a Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule, affirming the authority to protect tribal interests without specific legislative enactment.
Nand Kishore v. Brig P S Julka
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s rejection of the petitioner’s application to file documents late in a civil suit due to absence of pleadings and insufficient explanation for delay.
Deepti Bhardwaj v. Rajeev Bhardwaj
The Delhi High Court upheld a divorce decree granted on the ground of cruelty under Section 13(1)(i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, holding that repeated verbal abuse and humiliating conduct by the wife constituted mental cruelty justifying dissolution of marriage.
S.K. Beri v. Deepak Beri & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a defendant with conflicting interests cannot be impleaded as legal representative of a deceased plaintiff, allowing review to implead only the non-conflicting legal heir.
M/S JUTLA & CO. v. COMMISSIONER OF VAT & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that a VAT refund claim cannot be deemed allowed without the petitioner issuing a statutory notice under Section 74(8) of the DVAT Act, and directed the tax authority to decide objections afresh following Tribunal remand.
Natasha Narwal & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Delhi High Court directed enhanced communication, medical, and legal facilities for inmates during COVID-19, balancing health safety with prisoners' rights, and disposed of the petition as pandemic restrictions eased.
Col Rajeev Negi v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the DGQA’s seniority fixation and promotion policies, dismissing the petitioner’s claim for correction of seniority and promotion to Brigadier.
Chitra Ramkrishna v. Assistant Director, Enforcement Directorate
Delhi High Court granted bail to former NSE MD Ms. Chitra Ramkrishna, holding that prima facie no scheduled offences under PMLA or related statutes were made out against her.
Dr Aakash Varshney v. M/s Maharashtra Feeds Pvt Ltd & Anr
The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with the Trial Court's order but enhanced the cost imposed on the respondent and directed expeditious completion of the civil suit within 12 months.
Shubhangi Singh v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court quashed FIR and proceedings under Arms Act for inadvertent carriage of live cartridges without conscious possession.
Airports Authority of India v. Centre for Policy Research
The Delhi High Court held that a suit for damages for breach of contract relating to a 2012 recruitment process was barred by the three-year limitation period and rejected the plaint under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC.
Rahul Karot v. The General Manager, Punjab National Bank
The Delhi High Court directed the Punjab National Bank to reconsider the petitioner's compassionate appointment claim based on his newly acquired qualification by passing a reasoned order within a stipulated time.
Jitender Paliwal and Ors. v. Ajay Maurya
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded under the Employees’ Compensation Act to an electrician injured during employment, condoning delay in claim filing and affirming employer-employee relationship on evidence.
Ex Sgt Ashok Kumar v. Union of India and Others
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to furnish required documents and the respondents to pass a speaking order on the pro rata pension claim, without granting immediate relief.
Ankit Chauhan v. Rekha Devi
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of leave to defend in a summary suit under Order 37 CPC where the defendant's defence was found to be frivolous and no substantial triable issue was raised.
Pankaj Oswal v. Vikas Pahwa
The Delhi High Court held that statements made by advocates during judicial proceedings enjoy absolute privilege and are immune from defamation suits, dismissing the plaintiff's claim against a senior advocate for alleged defamatory remarks made in court.
Telecom Watchdog v. Central Bureau of Investigation
The Delhi High Court upheld the CBI's closure of investigation without FIR registration in a telecom tender corruption complaint, directing departmental action and compliance with procedural mandates under Lalita Kumari.
Seven Star Dot Com Pvt. Ltd. v. Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order vacating the interim stay against signal disconnection due to the appellant's substantial non-compliance with regulatory requirements and under-declaration of subscribers.
Sudhir Sahni v. State
The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant of sexual assault charges under POCSO due to inconsistencies in prosecutrix's testimony, doubtful medical evidence, and questionable forensic sample handling, holding that prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.