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Union of India & Anr. v. Alcon Builders and Engineer Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that an arbitral award granting pendente-lite interest contrary to an express contractual bar is liable to be set aside, and courts may partially set aside arbitral awards under section 34 where claims are severable.
DAYA ENGG. WORKS (SLEEPER) LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that inherent powers under Section 151 CPC to recall an order are limited to exceptional cases and dismissed the petitioner's application seeking recall of an order passed on merits without such circumstances.
Sandeep Sharma & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT) of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes following a genuine settlement between parties, preserving the minor child's rights.
Kiran Kumar v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the BSF authorities must adjudicate a pre-confirmation statutory petition under Section 117(1) of the BSF Act before confirming an enhanced sentence, setting aside the confirmation order for non-compliance.
Rakesh Kumar Aggarwal & Anr. v. Caravan Commercial Company Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' application for decree on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC, holding that the suit property is not an undivided family dwelling house under Section 44 of the Transfer of Property Act, and the alleged admissions were insufficient to grant possession without trial.
M/S FLOOR COVERS v. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & ORS.
The Delhi High Court held that seizure of imported goods requires a formal order under Section 110 of the Customs Act and that delay caused by the importer disentitles them from waiver of demurrage charges, dismissing the writ petition seeking release and waiver.
Ashok Kumar Sharma v. Sushil Chander Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition directing the Trial Court to summon relevant records and witnesses for examination with strict timelines, emphasizing procedural discipline and preventing prejudice in civil proceedings.
Rabindra Tiwary v. Lt. Governor, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging reservation policy and additional marks in DHJS Exam-2022, holding that unfilled SC/ST vacancies must be carried forward and a candidate cannot claim dereservation or EWS benefits not provided in the advertisement.
Mahesh Govind Kargutkar v. The Liquidator, Bhandari Co-op. Bank Ltd
The Bombay High Court quashed a Section 88 inquiry holding bank employees and directors liable for financial loss due to loan fraud, emphasizing adherence to statutory procedure, natural justice, and proper attribution of liability.
Pushpa Laxman Vartak v. Circle Inspector, Manikpur and Ors.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging orders rejecting injunction over a disputed right of way, holding that suppression of prior litigation and finality of statutory orders disentitle the petitioner from interim relief.
Jabir v. State of Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court set aside the murder conviction based solely on the 'last seen' theory due to inconsistencies, unexplained FIR delay, and incomplete circumstantial evidence.
Herwotmpikard Inndiy Sals Private Limited v. Commissioner of Customs (Import)
The Supreme Court upheld the customs classification of self-adhesive printed labels under tariff item 8471 30 10, confirming the customs duty demand against the appellant.
Hewlett Packard India Sales Private Limited v. Commissioner of Customs (Import) Nhava Sheva
The Supreme Court held that 'All in One Integrated Desktop Computers' are not 'portable' ADP machines under Tariff Item 8471 30 10 and correctly classified them under Tariff Item 8471 50 00, allowing the appeals.
Ram Shri Radhimurkar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that adopted children born after the death of a government servant are not entitled to family pension under Rule 54(14)(b) of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972.
Ram Shridhar Chimurkar v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a child adopted by the widow after the death of a government employee is not entitled to family pension under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972.
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The Orissa High Court affirmed the entitlement of household workers employed by the Odisha Government to daily wages of Rs. 533 and statutory benefits, directing strict compliance with government orders and labor laws.
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The court upheld the award of compensation for 40% permanent disability to the petitioner in a motor accident claim, affirming entitlement to medical expenses and loss of earnings under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Kartik Kumar v. Directorate of Education
The Delhi High Court held that unaided schools must admit EWS students allotted through the Directorate of Education’s draw of lots based on the school’s own communicated vacancies and cannot refuse admission due to insufficient general category admissions.
Bikanervala Foods Private Limited v. M/S Saatvik Foods & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a party may invoke arbitration without formal conciliation attempts if the other party fails to cooperate, and appointed an arbitrator accordingly.
Bhim Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a criminal case involving alleged forgery and conspiracy, observing the dispute to be predominantly civil in nature and imposing conditions to ensure investigation integrity.