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Ajeet Singh v. Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that the validity of a recruitment select panel is provisional pending document verification and directed the appointment of a wait-listed candidate despite expiry of the panel's nominal validity period.
Suraj Prakash Sagta v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court set aside the compulsory retirement of a government servant, holding that such orders must be based on bona fide opinion considering the entire service record including recent good performance and cannot be used as punitive measures.
Himalaya Communications Pvt. Ltd. v. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award rejecting refund of forfeited earnest money deposit, holding that failure to accept Advance Purchase Orders and furnish Performance Bank Guarantees justified forfeiture under the tender conditions.
Sher Singh v. State (NCT) of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld Sher Singh's conviction for robbery under Section 392/34 IPC but modified his sentence to the period already served, following Supreme Court guidelines on sentence modification for convicts who have undergone more than half their term.
Mr. Vikrant Chawla and Mr. Vignesh v. State (NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for accused with specific dowry harassment allegations and non-cooperation, but granted bail to one petitioner showing empathy and no direct involvement.
Nashrah v. Jamia Millia Islamia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed Jamia Millia Islamia to admit the petitioner to B.Arch. by creating a supernumerary seat, holding that the better of her NATA 2024 and 2025 scores must be considered for admission.
Fazlu Rehman Khatri v. Abdul Nasir Khatri
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' application to reject the plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that the suit discloses a cause of action and is not barred by limitation, res judicata, or other preliminary objections, allowing the suit for partition and declaration to proceed to trial.
Anirudh Pratap Agarwal v. Enforcement Directorate
The Delhi High Court held that retention of seized property under the PMLA requires mandatory compliance with Section 20 before confirmation under Section 8(3), and non-compliance renders retention unlawful.
Neelam Rawat v. The State of NCT
The Delhi High Court held that timely registration of a Zero FIR at the directed police station and lawful transfer to the competent jurisdiction police station satisfies compliance with court orders, dismissing the petitioner’s application alleging non-compliance.
Anuj v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed anticipatory bail for the petitioner accused of a grievous knife assault, holding that serious allegations, prima facie evidence, and need for custodial interrogation outweigh bail considerations.
A K Dixit v. Commissioner North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court set aside the compulsory retirement of a government servant, holding that subsequent good service record and promotions must be considered before exercising such power under FR 56(j).
Dayal Kumar Nandi & Ors. v. Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that writ jurisdiction does not extend to election disputes in a privately managed society without a public law element, directing petitioners to seek civil remedies.
Subhashini Dewan v. Deputy Commissioner MCD & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the petitioner to challenge the sealing order before the Supreme Court-appointed Judicial Committee, restraining coercive action pending its decision.
Rachna Badhwar & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection restraining the MCD from taking coercive action against the petitioners' property pending hearing of their appeals before the ATMCD, which currently lacks a Presiding Officer.
Director General v. Sanjeev Kumar
The Delhi High Court restored the disciplinary penalty against a jail official by holding that judicial review in departmental enquiries is limited and the Tribunal erred in reappreciating evidence and setting aside credible findings.
Manjeet v. Indian Olympic Association and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that exclusion of a meritorious athlete from Winter Olympic selection on non-participation in the World Championship was arbitrary and illegal, directing his inclusion based on objective FIS eligibility criteria.
SEPCO ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION v. GMR KAMALANGA ENERGY LTD.
The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal in a dispute where the High Court Division Bench set aside an arbitral award for exceeding jurisdiction by waiving contractual notice requirements and rewriting contract terms, emphasizing limited judicial interference under the Arbitration Act.
Raghav Prashad and Others v. State of U.P.
The Supreme Court converted the appellants' conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC, directing their release after considering the nature of injuries and absence of intent to kill.
State of Rajasthan v. Bhanwar Singh
The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of accused in a murder case due to insufficient and inadmissible evidence, emphasizing strict adherence to proof beyond reasonable doubt and limited appellate interference with acquittals.
Odela Satyam & Anr. v. The State of Telangana & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that FIRs registered in different states cannot be clubbed for investigation, rejected relief for future FIRs, and granted interim bail with conditions to accused in multiple financial defalcation cases.