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Vivek Nagrath v. Divya Goglani
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the validity of a Hindu marriage on grounds of non-performance of Saptapadi, holding that such a petition is not maintainable under the Hindu Marriage Act and barred by estoppel after marriage registration.
Nausad Khan & Ors. v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 323, 354, 509, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Jaiveer & Anr. v. The State Govt. of 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 between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
Manish Yadav v. The State of N.C.T. of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 498A IPC based on an amicable settlement between estranged spouses, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process and secure justice.
Devika Sharma & Ors. v. Nira Infrastructures Engineers Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside an order granting mandatory injunction for possession of property, holding that the plaintiff failed to establish readiness and willingness for specific performance and that the collaboration agreement was determinable and rightly terminated by defendants.
Gopal Bansal v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court quashed a reassessment notice and order issued beyond the statutory limitation period under the pre-amendment Section 149 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, relying on binding precedents.
Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax-1 v. Casio India Company Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, holding that AMP expenses do not constitute an international transaction and upholding the Tribunal's deletion of transfer pricing adjustments for AY 2017-18 based on prior authoritative rulings.
Rita Gulhati v. Anil Prakash & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Will dated 17.07.2000, dismissing allegations of coercion and fraud, and affirmed the grant of probate to the Respondents.
Cosmic Victims Association v. Surya Jyoti Software Pvt Ltd and Others
The Delhi High Court held that an Agreement to Sell does not transfer property rights until registered, and breach of payment terms entitles termination and forfeiture of consideration, dismissing appeals challenging possession orders in a company liquidation context.
Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh v. Election Commission of India
The Delhi High Court held that the Election Commission cannot refuse election symbol allotment to an unrecognized political party on alleged internal disputes absent competing claims, directing allotment upon procedural compliance.
Unison Hotels Pvt Ltd v. Night Beat Hospitality Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court appointed a Sole Arbitrator to resolve disputes over possession and termination of a license agreement, maintaining interim possession arrangements pending arbitration.
Ajaz Khan v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to a social media influencer accused of online sexually explicit remarks, holding that custodial interrogation was unnecessary as electronic evidence was in police custody and emphasizing responsible exercise of free speech on social media.
Hansraj v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court allowed a juvenile convict’s writ petition for immediate release, holding that juvenility claims can be raised at any stage and detention beyond the permissible period violates Article 21.
VIJAYA KUMARI S & ANOTHER v. UNION OF INDIA
The Supreme Court held that the Surrogacy Act's age restrictions cannot be applied retrospectively to bar intending couples who had lawfully commenced surrogacy procedures before the Act's enforcement, upholding their constitutional right to reproductive autonomy.
Rejanish K.V. v. K. Deepa
The Supreme Court clarified that under Article 233 of the Constitution, in-service judicial officers are eligible for appointment as district judges without the seven years' advocate practice requirement, which applies only to advocates not already in service.
CANARA BANK v. K.L. RAJGARHIA
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a suit for specific performance of an agreement for construction of flats that violated building laws, holding such illegal contracts unenforceable and refusing to rewrite essential terms.
Alok Kumar Ghosh v. The New India Assurance Company Ltd & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, an insurer can be made jointly and severally liable with the employer to pay compensation directly to the workman, restoring the Commissioner’s award and rejecting the High Court’s modification shifting liability solely on the employer.
Ravi Oraon v. The State of Jharkhand & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that vocational subject marks must be included for eligibility in teacher recruitment, termination without fresh notice violated natural justice, and reinstated appellants with full benefits.
THE SOUTHERN NAGPUR CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED v. GANPATI YADAVRAO KUMBHARE
The Supreme Court upheld the decree directing allotment and possession of Plot No. 5A to the respondent, rejecting the appellant's claim of merger and unauthorized constructions, and ordered removal of structures obstructing execution.
Sankar Padam Thapa v. Vijaykumar Dineshchandra Agarwal
The Supreme Court held that a Trust is not a juristic person under the Negotiable Instruments Act and a complaint for dishonour of cheque is maintainable against the Trustee who signed the cheque without impleading the Trust.