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Sangrur Sales Corporation v. United India Insurance Company Limited & Anr
The Supreme Court held that an insurance policy exclusion for excavation damage applies only to excavations by the insured on their own property, allowing the insured's claim for damage caused by a third party's adjacent excavation.
M/S. PAWAN HANS LIMITED v. AVIATION KARMACHARI SANGHATANA
The Supreme Court held that contractual employees of a Government Company are entitled to provident fund benefits under the company's PF Trust Regulations and the EPF Act, rejecting the company's claim of exemption under Section 16 and limiting retrospective benefits to the date of litigation.
Union of India v. Chandra Bhushan Yadav
The Supreme Court held that the Air Force Act and Rules exclude mandatory FIR registration under CrPC, upheld the validity of Court Martial proceedings, and dismissed the appeal against the acquittal of the Respondent for lack of evidence.
M/S. PAWAN HANS LIMITED v. AVIATION KARMACHARI SANGHATANA
The Supreme Court held that contractual employees of a Government Company are entitled to provident fund benefits under the company’s PF Trust Regulations, rejecting the Company’s claim of exemption under Section 16 of the EPF Act, but limited retrospective benefits to the date of the writ petition.
Sukhbir Saran v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court set aside compensation awards based solely on circle rates in land acquisition cases, remanding for fresh determination of market value with additional evidence in line with Supreme Court precedent.
20 MASYC Projects Private Limited v. Tata Steel BSE Limited
The Delhi High Court granted a six-month extension for concluding arbitration proceedings between 20 Masyc Projects Private Limited and Tata Steel BSE Limited, as the matter was at the stage of final arguments and the respondent did not object.
Anshuman Sharma v. State
The Delhi High Court allowed petitioners to withdraw their bail applications with liberty to file fresh applications before the trial court after charge-sheet filing, without expressing any opinion on merits.
Aman Chhillar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the 2019 amendment reducing State Quota seats to 50% in postgraduate Ayurvedic admissions, affirming institutional quota's constitutionality and dismissing petitioners' challenge.
Bhagat Singh Rawat & Ors. v. Shri Ram General Insurance Company Limited
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim by including salary, tips, and future prospects, while granting statutory damages for loss of consortium and love, modifying the Tribunal's award accordingly.
Sukruti Dugal v. Jahnavi Dugal & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a plaint seeking partition of HUF properties cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC merely on preliminary scrutiny, and a consent decree not binding on a non-party plaintiff must await trial for adjudication.
Hardeep Kaur Gill v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under the Arms Act against an NRI for inadvertent possession of licensed ammunition without a firearm, holding that unconscious possession without mens rea does not warrant prosecution.
Huzefa & Ors. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's no objection to prosecution.
Varun Malhotra & Anr v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings in a matrimonial dispute following an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.
Gourav Jain v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's consent to discontinue prosecution.
Sukhbir Singh v. M/S Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award for denial of cross-examination, holding that Section 24(1) of the Arbitration Act mandates oral hearings upon party request to uphold natural justice.
Mohit Sareen @ Sarin & Anr. v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a matrimonial dispute FIR and proceedings under Section 482 CrPC following an amicable settlement and the complainant's decision not to prosecute.
M/S LUAN AIRWAYS PVT LTD v. PCI LIMITED
The Delhi High Court held that upon contract termination without delivery and balance payment, the defendant could retain only 15% of the advance and must refund 85% with interest to the plaintiff.
M/S Siyarams Brothers v. Sh. Shiva Enterprises
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against dismissal of a criminal complaint for non-prosecution, holding that absence must be deliberate to justify dismissal and restored the complaint for trial on merits.
Shanti Devi & Ors. v. Mohd Furman
The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s rejection of the petitioners’ applications to lead additional evidence and amend pleadings in a possession suit remanded for fresh adjudication, emphasizing adherence to prior judgments and procedural propriety.
Jai Dev Agarwal v. Vijay Kumar Angrish
The Delhi High Court held that a tenant who voluntarily surrenders possession under a court-granted indulgence cannot claim re-entry under Section 19(2) of the Delhi Rent Control Act if the landlord fails to occupy the premises within the prescribed time.