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Omwati v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking ex gratia payment under the Defence Civilians Medical Aid Fund, holding that mere presumption of death without proof of accident does not satisfy the scheme's eligibility criteria.
Smt Rama Devi v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions challenging demolition orders by MCD, granting interim protection to file appeal before the Appellate Tribunal without expressing opinion on merits.
MD v. State (NCT) of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a father for repeatedly raping his minor daughter, relying on consistent victim testimony corroborated by DNA and medical evidence, and directed enhanced victim compensation.
Sh Vikas Yadav alias Vikas Kumar v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A and 406 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes based on an amicable settlement and exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Jatin Singh & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under non-compoundable offences based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Prakash @ Prakash Chand & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi and Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.
Kumar Gaurav and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC arising from matrimonial disputes on the basis of an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Government of NCT of Delhi v. Indra Rani Sagar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order setting aside compulsory retirement imposed on an employee based solely on a coerced admission, directing fresh disciplinary proceedings in compliance with natural justice.
Vijay Pal v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court set aside the MCD's rejection of a regularization application for lack of proper notice and hearing, directing reconsideration upon submission of documents.
Pawan Sharma and Ors. v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court, relying on recent Supreme Court precedents, held that long-serving contractual paramedical staff are entitled to regularization, directing creation of posts and rejecting reliance on procedural bars or outsourcing to deny their rights.
Vinay Aggarwal v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging the dismissal of a criminal complaint alleging misappropriation and trademark infringement, holding that no prima facie case was made out to summon the accused.
Suresh Kumar Jain v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner’s successive anticipatory bail application in a fraud case involving export license scrips, holding that non-cooperation and absconding disentitle bail despite bona fide purchaser claims.
Delhi Development Authority v. Raghav Paswan
The Delhi High Court held that the NCSC can only recommend police action and cannot direct FIR registration under the SC/ST Act, dismissing DDA's petition challenging the NCSC's order.
N. Peddi Raju and Others v. Hon’ble Judges of the High Court of Telangana
The Supreme Court held that lawyers making scandalous allegations against Judges commit contempt but may be forgiven upon unconditional apology accepted by the aggrieved Judge, emphasizing lawyers' paramount duty to uphold judicial dignity.
Lipi Boilers Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise, Aurangabad
The Supreme Court held that excise duty is leviable only on movable excisable goods manufactured by the assessee, and the value of bought out items delivered directly to the buyer’s site cannot be included in the assessable value of a boiler cleared in CKD condition if the boiler, once erected, ceases to be excisable goods.
T. Manjunath v. The State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court held that exoneration in departmental proceedings does not bar criminal prosecution and remitted the issue of validity of sanction to the trial Court for fresh determination based on the actual appointing authority under Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Akula Narayana v. The Oriental Insurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court held that an insurer must satisfy a motor accident compensation award despite breach of policy conditions and may recover the amount from the insured under the pay and recover principle.
NANDKUMAR @ NANDU MANILAL MUDALIAR v. STATE OF GUJARAT
The Supreme Court converted the appellant's murder conviction under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, reducing the sentence to time served based on absence of intention to cause death.
RIYAS v. P. N. SHINOSH
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim involving a minor with 77.1% permanent disability, applying the multiplier method and awarding additional amounts for various heads including future medical expenses and loss of marriage prospects.
Commissioner of Service Tax v. M/s Elegant Developers
The Supreme Court held that transactions involving outright sale of land without agency or service component do not attract service tax as ‘Real Estate Agent’ services, and extended limitation cannot be invoked without deliberate suppression of facts.