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Sadique Ahmad @Nanhe & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 452, 323, 341, and 34 IPC based on a voluntary amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to secure ends of justice.
Rabi Ghosh v. Jayanta Kumar Ghosh
The High Court upheld the trial court's order closing further cross examination due to the petitioner's deliberate delays, emphasizing that the right to cross examine is not absolute and must be exercised within reasonable limits.
Neelam Arora and Anr v. Manju Arora
The Delhi High Court held that an owner can evict a daughter-in-law from a shared household under the PWDV Act by providing alternate accommodation without awaiting trial on domestic violence allegations.
Abhishek Verma and Others v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Section 420 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent abuse of process.
Romy Mehra & Anr. v. Gautam Mehra & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed an interim injunction directing the daughter-in-law to vacate the matrimonial home with alternate accommodation, balancing ownership rights and the right of residence under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
Rajinder v. The State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application of an accused involved in an organized child trafficking racket, holding that the commercial sale of newborns constituted exploitation under Section 370 IPC and bail was not warranted given the gravity and prima facie evidence.
Dr. Azra Abidi v. Jamia Milia Islamia & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of respondent no.5's selection as Reader by interpreting UGC Regulations to allow cumulative teaching and research experience and declined to interfere with the expert selection committee's decision.
Alcon Inc v. Controller of Patents and Designs
Delhi High Court allowed the patent appeal and remanded the application for fresh consideration, holding that the Controller failed to properly apply the legal test for inventive step under the Patents Act.
Canara Bank v. Ganganarasimhaiah
The Supreme Court held that a disciplinary authority's finding of misconduct and compulsory retirement punishment cannot be set aside by a tribunal or court through reappreciation of evidence, affirming the limits of judicial review in disciplinary proceedings.
Siddharth v. State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court expunged adverse remarks against an advocate made by the High Court for a bona fide omission, emphasizing protection of professional reputation absent intent to mislead.
Union of India v. Sajib Roy
The Supreme Court held that reserved candidates who availed age relaxation cannot be considered for unreserved vacancies if barred by recruitment rules or government instructions, overruling the High Court's contrary decision based on Jitendra Kumar Singh.
Geeta v. State of Karnataka
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC, holding that mere quarrels and insults without intent and overt acts do not constitute abetment.
Union of India v. Alok Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld termination of a trainee SSE for failing prescribed training examinations, affirming that successful completion of training and passing the qualifying test are mandatory for permanent appointment under the Master Circular.
Railway Protection Force v. Prem Chand Kumar
The Supreme Court held that reserved candidates availing age or physical measurement relaxations are barred from appointment against unreserved vacancies if recruitment rules impose such embargo, but relaxation in physical standards like height does not bar selection against unreserved posts if merit cut-offs are met.
H.S. Puttashankara v. Yashodamma
The Supreme Court held that rent receipts constitute prima facie evidence of landlord-tenant relationship under Section 43 of the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999, and eviction proceedings cannot be stayed on disputed title issues which must be decided by civil courts.
AMIT NEHRA & ANR. v. PAWAN KUMAR GARG & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that verified and admitted homebuyer claims in insolvency proceedings must be treated as timely claims entitling possession under the Resolution Plan, setting aside lower tribunals’ orders limiting relief to partial refund.
Maha Mineral Mining & Benefication Pvt. Ltd. v. Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Co. Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that a work execution certificate suffices to prove past experience in a consortium for tender eligibility, setting aside bid rejection for non-submission of JV agreement, and remanded the washery capacity issue for fresh consideration.
Kisan Vithoba Aakhade v. Suresh Tukaram Nerkar
The Supreme Court upheld the plaintiff's title and possession over disputed property, dismissing the appeal that challenged corrected revenue records and possession claims based on waste dumping.
Manjula v. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.
The Supreme Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by fixing the deceased's monthly income at Rs. 12,000 and applying established principles on multiplier, future prospects, and loss of consortium.
P. Radhakrishnan v. Cochin Devaswom Board
The Supreme Court held that a writ petitioner cannot be placed in a worse position by court directions beyond the scope of the petition without notice, setting aside the Kerala High Court's additional directions while upholding the license fee enhancement.