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Sushil Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that temporary office orders and Cabinet decisions ensuring timely wage payments do not convert contractor-employed workers into direct contractual employees of the Delhi Government.
Azra v. The State (G.N.C.T. of Delhi) & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the electricity distributor's refusal to grant a new connection without a Fire Clearance Certificate and clearance of outstanding dues, dismissing the writ petition.
Sanjay Gupta v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging land acquisition proceedings as barred by delay and laches, holding that Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act does not revive stale claims where compensation was deposited and possession taken.
Deepak v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi)
The Delhi High Court dismissed bail to the accused in a case of extortion by impersonation and abetment of suicide, holding that the serious nature of the offences and prima facie evidence justified custodial trial.
Sushil Kumar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that temporary office orders and cabinet decisions ensuring timely wage payments do not convert outsourced workers into direct contractual employees of the government, dismissing the petitioners' claims but directing strict compliance with wage payment mandates.
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Mohd Madin @ Nadeem
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company's appeal against a motor accident compensation award, upholding the Claims Tribunal's just and equitable compensation to the injured claimant.
Jyoti v. Central Board of Secondary Education
Delhi High Court allowed a petitioner to append her surname to her first name on CBSE certificates post-result declaration, directing issuance of duplicate certificates to avoid practical difficulties.
State v. Jagat
The Delhi High Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a minor sexual assault case due to contradictions in the victim's testimony and plausible motive for false implication, emphasizing the necessity of sterling quality evidence for conviction.
Baldev Singh and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging land acquisition proceedings, holding that stale claims barred by delay and lack of valid title cannot be revived under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act.
Brij Praksh Gupta v. Ashwini Kumar
The Delhi High Court held that objections to affidavits filed in lieu of examination-in-chief on grounds of being beyond pleadings must be considered at final hearing, not by deleting affidavit portions prematurely, thereby allowing the affidavit to stand as filed.
Rajesh Kumar Singh v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging a deemed resignation notification under Rule 7(2) of the All India Services (Leave) Rules, 1955, holding that the petitioner’s delay was unjustified and his claim of joining duty for one day was unsubstantiated.
Vundavalli Ratna Manikyam v. V.P.P.R.N. Prasada Rao
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree for specific performance applying Article 113 of the Limitation Act, dismissing the limitation defense under Article 54, and directed payment of enhanced consideration to settle a long-pending land sale dispute.
Vundavalli Ratna Manikyam v. V.P.P.R.N. Prasada Rao
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decree for specific performance of an agreement to sell, applying Article 113 of the Limitation Act, and directed payment of enhanced consideration to conclude the sale.
CANARA BANK v. M/S UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.
The Supreme Court held that farmers storing produce in an insured cold store are consumers and beneficiaries under the insurance policy, entitling them to compensation for accidental fire loss despite lack of direct contract with the insurer.
Chhota Ahirwar v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant for lack of proof of common intention under Section 307/34 IPC, holding that mere exhortation without pre-arranged common intention is insufficient for conviction.
Chhota Ahirwar v. The State of Madhya Pradesh
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant for lack of proof of common intention under Section 34 IPC in an attempt to murder case, emphasizing that mere instigation without pre-arranged common intention is insufficient for conviction.
Mohammad Najib Haidari v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition challenging visa cancellation and restrictions under the Foreigners Act, directing the petitioner to seek remedy through appropriate legal proceedings.
Mehulbhai Rasikbhai Bhimani v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court quashed a COFEPOSA detention order for lack of proximate link between alleged smuggling activities and the detention, emphasizing the necessity of timely detention orders.
Ajay Verma v. State
The Delhi High Court held that making false statements under oath regarding a marriage amounts to criminal contempt and directed investigation and potential contempt proceedings against the petitioner.
Union of India v. Vinay Sharma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the Trial Court's order postponing execution of death warrants of all convicts together, clarifying that pendency of a mercy petition of one convict does not stay execution of others, and emphasizing simultaneous execution in multi-convict cases under Delhi Prison Rules and constitutional principles.