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Waseem Ahmed v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection against demolition to the petitioner, directing timely filing of an appeal before the ATMCD despite the absence of a Presiding Officer, without expressing any opinion on the merits.
Nitish Dabas & Ors. v. Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 354, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement and divorce between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Dinesh Kumar Verma v. Ramesh Ghai
The High Court upheld the trial court's refusal to allow replication after commencement of evidence, emphasizing that replication is not a statutory right and trial courts must ensure time-bound disposal.
Dr. Arun Narula v. U.S. Bal & Anr.
The High Court upheld the trial court's order allowing respondents to lead rebuttal evidence by summoning witnesses, emphasizing the court's discretionary power under CPC to ensure fair trial.
Navin M. Raheja & Anr. v. Dinesh Goyal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a Bench of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission comprising only Technical Members is valid under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and its orders are not null and void for lack of a Judicial Member.
Durgesh @ Durga v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to an accomplice in a murder case due to prolonged pre-trial detention violating the right to a speedy trial under Article 21, balancing the gravity of the offence with fundamental liberty rights.
Vishan Singh v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a premeditated murder case, holding that credible evidence and gravity of offence outweigh prolonged pre-trial detention concerns.
Saint Gobain Glass France v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr.
Delhi High Court upheld refusal of patent application for lack of inventive step, emphasizing the necessity of technical advancement and proper application of the five-step test without impermissible mosaicing of prior art.
Jyoti Sharma v. Vishnu Goyal & Anr.
The Supreme Court allowed eviction and recovery of rent based on a probated Will establishing ownership and bona fide need, overruling lower courts' adverse concurrent findings.
Mohammad Afzal Mohammad Sharif v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court held that police must mandatorily register FIRs upon receiving information of cognizable offences and directed a special investigation into police inaction during communal riots, allowing the appellant's appeal.
GEA Westfalia Separator India Private Limited v. SVS Aqua Technologies LLP
The Bombay High Court held that challenges to arbitral awards under the MSMED Act must be filed in courts having jurisdiction over the place where the statutory arbitration was conducted, dismissing petitions filed in Mumbai for lack of jurisdiction.
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai v. Mumbai Mahanagarpalika Karyalayeen Karmachari Sanghatana
The Court held that qualification conditions for Clerk posts are recruitment norms not altering service conditions under Section 9A ID Act, but unfair labour practices arose from arbitrary reversions and failure to provide training, directing continuation only for compliant employees with a one-year extension for others.
Navi Mumbai Mahanagar Palika v. Navi Mumbai Municipal Union
The Bombay High Court upheld the Industrial Court's order directing the regularization of perennial contract workers as permanent employees, emphasizing the State's duty to create sanctioned posts and prohibiting unfair labour practices without statutory notice.
Bhanudas Sitaram Khunte v. Grievance Redressal Committee
The Bombay High Court held that a transferee is eligible for alternate accommodation under the Government Resolution if credible proof of prior occupation exists, overruling rejection based solely on electricity connection transfer date.
Santosh Balaram Kharkar v. The State of Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court reduced the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, holding that the fatal assault occurred in a sudden fight without premeditation.
Pragati Power Corporation Ltd. v. The Oriental Insurance Company Limited
The Delhi High Court held that at the Section 11 stage, the court must appoint an arbitrator upon prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement, relegating disputes over liability denial and arbitrability to the arbitral tribunal.
Dwarika Prasad v. UOI & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a BSF Head Constable for facilitating cattle smuggling, holding that the disciplinary proceedings were lawful and Rule 46 of the BSF Rules was not violated.
Sanjay Pandey v. Lalita
The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction of a tenant on the landlord's bona fide requirement and superior documentary title, dismissing unsubstantiated oral ownership claims.
Satish Kumar v. Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board
The Delhi High Court allowed the petition of a candidate unlawfully excluded from appointment by directing creation of a supernumerary post to accommodate him despite revised cut-off marks, balancing fairness and merit.
Union of India v. N.K. Nagar
The Delhi High Court allowed the Union of India's appeal, holding that the respondent's belated challenge to his accepted resignation was barred by limitation and acquiescence, setting aside the Tribunal's reinstatement order.