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Nisha Nitin Koppikar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court held that the maximum maintenance payable under Section 9(2) of the Senior Citizens Act is Rs.10,000 per senior citizen per month, modifying the Tribunal's order accordingly while upholding the children's liability to maintain their parents.
Laxman v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Bail was denied to the accused in a heinous sexual offence case under IPC and POCSO Act due to the seriousness of the charges, consistent prosecutrix testimony, and risk of influencing witnesses.
Lal Chand v. The Management of M/s Rail India Technical Economic Services Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that termination of a daily wage worker without compliance with Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act amounts to illegal retrenchment, awarding compensation in lieu of reinstatement.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Sukhwant Kaur & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld negligence in a fatal motor accident, rejected unsubstantiated income claims, and enhanced compensation applying established Supreme Court principles on multiplier, future prospects, and deductions.
Meera Devi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter for compensation determination, holding that death during train boarding/de-boarding is an untoward incident entitling compensation under the no fault theory.
M/S INDUS DISTRIBUTIONS LLP v. COMMISSIONER OF TRADE AND TAXES & ANR.
The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner to revise VAT returns and directed issuance of C and F Forms subject to merit verification and pending Supreme Court decision.
State v. Naresh Kumar Jain & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of an accused in a counterfeit currency case due to contradictions in prosecution evidence and failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Amit Garg v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed applications for suspension of sentence pending appeal, holding that serious offences and incomplete sentence service preclude such relief despite pendency of appeal and good conduct.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Bikram Singh
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, approval for termination must be granted if no victimization is shown, setting aside the Tribunal's refusal to approve DTC's termination of Bikram Singh.
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Raj Kumari Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held the insurer liable to pay enhanced compensation to motor accident victims despite the driver lacking a valid license, allowing recovery from the insured for breach of policy conditions.
M/S GRAPHISADS PRIVATE LIMITED v. SOUTH DELHI MUNICIAL CORPORATION
The Delhi High Court set aside a blacklisting order lacking an end date and directed payment of dues with interest at 8% per annum, facilitating recall of the blacklisting upon settlement.
Saddam v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed condonation of delay and set aside the Railway Claims Tribunal's finding that the appellant was not a bonafide passenger, remanding the matter for compensation determination.
H.R. Choudhury v. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary demotion of a Power Grid officer, holding that the inquiry was fair, findings were supported by evidence, and the Court will not reappreciate evidence under Article 226 absent perversity or illegality.
Shri Yash Pal Singh v. The Secretary (Land & Building Department)
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking allotment of an alternative plot under the 1961 Scheme, holding that ownership of any residential property disqualifies entitlement under the Scheme.
Anilkumar S/o Rupchand Ukey v. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commissioner
The Bombay High Court held that the Commission’s discretion to choose the mode of recruitment cannot be judicially interfered with absent arbitrariness or mala fide, and dismissed the petitioner’s claim for mandatory promotion while directing consideration if no suitable nominee is found.
Jacobs Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Bombay High Court held that a subordinate tax authority cannot overturn an appellate order allowing a GST refund and directed sanction of the refund with interest, emphasizing adherence to judicial discipline and appellate hierarchy.
Imlikokla Longchar & Ors. v. State of Nagaland & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld that eligibility criteria under the 2003 Rules must be strictly followed for promotion and seniority, dismissing the appellants' claim to seniority over respondent no.4 due to non-fulfillment of the five-year continuous service requirement.
Lalankumar Singh & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that directors cannot be held liable under Section 34 of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act without specific averments showing their responsibility for the company's business and quashed the issuance of process against them for lack of such averments and formal order.
Lalankumar Singh & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that directors cannot be held liable under Section 34 of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act without specific allegations showing they were in charge of and responsible for the company's business, and quashed proceedings against them for lack of such averments and absence of a formal order issuing process.
Y. Sai Satya Prasad v. D. Prabhakara Rao
The Supreme Court held Telangana Power Utilities guilty of contempt for willfully disobeying its order on employee allocation finalized by the One Man Committee, affirming the binding nature of the allocation list and directing strict compliance.