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Bhiku Anna Tambe & Laxman Anna Tambe v. Ganpat Anna Tambe & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that the Lokayukta lacks jurisdiction to decide civil inheritance disputes and quashed its order directing cooperative society payments, emphasizing adherence to natural justice.
Major Anish Muralidhar v. Ram Pravesh Singh Yadav
The Delhi High Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension to a retired serviceman, affirming that ailments detected during service are presumed attributable to military service unless rebutted by clear reasons, and that the tribunal petition was maintainable despite no further representation after claim rejection.
Yoginder Chandolia v. Election Commission of India & Ors
The Delhi High Court admitted the appeal against the Election Commission's order, granted exemption from filing documents, and issued notices for further proceedings without deciding on the merits.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Saroj Bala
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation to Rs.7,50,000/- for the death of a minor student in a motor accident, applying Supreme Court principles that uniform compensation is appropriate where actual income is unproved.
Master Anant Narayan Rai and Anr. v. Siddharth Rai & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a partition suit for non-joinder of necessary parties, holding that all Class I heirs under the Hindu Succession Act must be impleaded for adjudication of HUF property rights.
THE IDEAL TEACHER TRAINING ACADEMY v. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court set aside the NCTE's refusal to permit additional intake for a B.Ed. course due to non-consideration of relevant material and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Sushil Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that petitioners engaged through contractors did not become direct contractual employees of the Delhi Government by an office order or advisory resolutions, but directed strict compliance with Cabinet directives ensuring timely wage payments to contractual workers.
Pallavi Awasthi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court directed the Union of India to grant pro rata pension with arrears and interest to a discharged government employee, following verification of details.
State of NCT of Delhi v. Parveen
The Delhi High Court held that while Section 31(1) of the NDPS Act mandates enhanced maximum punishment for repeat offences, judicial discretion in sentencing imprisonment remains, but fines must be increased accordingly.
Kiran Pal Singh Tyagi & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to rejection of nomination papers during ongoing elections are not maintainable by writ petition and must be raised only by election petition under Article 329(b) and the Representation of People Act.
Mohd. Mobin & Ors. v. State of NCT, Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR and proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.
The Management of Birla Textile Mills v. Kanhiya Lal
Gratuity is payable only for the actual period of service rendered and not for the period after termination or closure of the employer, even if termination was illegal and replaced by lump sum compensation.
D.T.C. v. Radha Charan
The Delhi High Court held that mere non-disclosure of pending criminal cases without other misconduct does not justify termination on grounds of doubtful integrity, setting aside the Industrial Tribunal's award in favor of the employee.
Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd v. Ishwanti & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurer's appeal by correcting future prospects calculation and reducing the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim involving death of a police constable.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co Ltd v. Deen Dayal Verma & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation award applying res ipsa loquitur, reduced the amount for loss of amenities of life, and directed the insurer to deposit the balance compensation with interest.
ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. GAURI DAS & ORS
The Delhi High Court upheld the motor accident compensation awarded by the Claims Tribunal and dismissed the insurer's appeal challenging the quantum and recovery rights.
Mohd. Ibrahim & Ors. v. Ikram & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced the compensation awarded in a motor accident death claim by adjusting income, future prospects, multiplier, and non-pecuniary damages, directing payment with interest.
M/S OBSURGE BIOTECH LTD. v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR.
The Delhi High Court held that manufacturers are entitled to round off permissible 10% MRP increases under paragraph 20 of the DPCO for both Schedule and Non-Schedule Formulations and set aside demand notices alleging overcharging.
Navshakti Educational Society v. Laxman Public School & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted the Plaintiff a final opportunity to lead evidence after delay in a long-pending suit concerning school management and land, imposing strict conditions and costs to balance delay with substantive justice.
Sukhdev Singh & Ors. v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash an FIR alleging forgery in US visa applications, holding that the power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash FIRs must be exercised sparingly and not at the threshold stage of trial.