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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.
Dhannalal Alias Dhanraj v. Nasir Khan
The Supreme Court held that compensation claims for personal injury under the Motor Vehicles Act survive to legal representatives after the claimant's death and enhanced the compensation accordingly.
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. v. NARAYAN SINGH
The Supreme Court upheld the compensation awarded for a motor accident death but allowed the insurer to recover half the amount from the vehicle owner and driver due to fraudulent alteration of the insurance policy.
MOHAMMED MASOOD v. THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that compensation assessed under the Motor Vehicles Act cannot be reduced by applying income limits from the Workmen’s Compensation Act, restoring the Tribunal's award in favor of the injured claimant.
Sanjay D. Jain v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against in-laws for vague dowry and harassment allegations, holding that no prima facie case was made out against them under Sections 498-A, 377, and 506 IPC.
The State of Telangana v. Jerusalem Mathai and Anr
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of an FIR against A[4] for bribery, holding that absence of material evidence and improbability of allegations justify quashing at the preliminary stage without a mini trial.
Rajamma & Ors. v. M/s. Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
The Supreme Court dismissed the motor accident claim appeal due to unreliable eyewitness testimony, suspicious FIR registration, and lack of credible evidence proving the accident and vehicle involvement.
Kalyani Transco v. M/s Bhushan Power and Steel Limited
The Supreme Court held that erstwhile promoters have locus to challenge the resolution plan, upheld the CoC’s continuing powers including extension of implementation timelines, and set aside the approval of JSW’s resolution plan directing liquidation of Bhushan Power and Steel Limited.
Sharad Singh v. H. D. Narang & Anr.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a paraplegic motor accident victim by recognizing his academic prospects for income calculation and upheld admissibility of verified medical expenses from outside his residence.