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M/S H.S. Arora and Company v. The Commissioner Trade and Taxes
The Delhi High Court directed the VAT Officer to decide the petitioner's refund claim under the Delhi VAT Act within 12 weeks, applying the principle of unjust enrichment.
Ajay Dubey v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging alleged illegal construction by NBCC, holding that such factual disputes require a suit and cannot be decided in a writ petition.
M/S ICICI BANK LIMITED v. MEENA KUMARI & ANR.
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of applications for sale of hypothecated vehicles post-decree, allowing ICICI Bank to sell the vehicle by public auction to recover outstanding loan dues.
M/S ICICI BANK LIMITED v. PRIYA BAVEJA
The Delhi High Court directed expeditious disposal of applications for sale of hypothecated vehicles post-decree and permitted the Bank to sell the vehicle by public auction with due notice to the Defendant.
Rohit Agarwal v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings against the petitioner following an amicable settlement and withdrawal of prosecution by the complainant.
State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Bhaskar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the acquittal in a dowry death case due to omission to frame alternate murder charges and remanded the matter for further trial considering subsequent expert opinion on Aluminium Phosphide poisoning.
OIS Advanced Technology Pvt Ltd v. State NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the attachment of properties of a company controlled by an absconding accused, applying the doctrine of piercing the corporate veil under Sections 82 and 83 Cr.P.C.
Yogesh v. University of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the appellant had no vested right to admission under the Sports Quota as the University’s mandated seat distribution was binding and unfilled ECA seats could not be transferred to Sports category.
Mohd. Zafar v. State
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking transfer of a criminal appeal to the new posting of the learned ASJ, holding that transfer is not warranted where the judge had not reserved judgment before transfer and such transfer would cause administrative inconvenience.
Shamsi Azmi v. Saher Khan
The Delhi High Court held that a major daughter must prima facie establish inability to maintain herself before claiming maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C., upheld the binding nature of a prior compromise, and directed a lump sum maintenance payment while disposing of the petition.
Mangal Kiran Waghmode & Ors. v. The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the framing of disqualification charges against Zilla Parishad councillors for defection, ruling that procedural defects were curable and the existence of the political party was established despite absence of Gazette notification.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that the right to life includes a clean environment and directed States and authorities to take immediate, accountable measures to prevent pollution, support farmers, and compensate affected citizens.
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to a clean environment, directing States to prevent pollution through strict enforcement, financial incentives to farmers, and comprehensive pollution control measures, while holding authorities accountable for violations.
National Insurance Company Limited v. Birender
The Supreme Court held that major, married, and earning legal representatives can claim full compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, with appropriate deductions for statutory financial assistance only if actually received, and recalculated the compensation accordingly.
National Insurance Company Limited v. Birender
The Supreme Court held that major married and earning sons are entitled to claim full compensation as legal representatives under the Motor Vehicles Act, with appropriate deductions only for actual financial assistance received under government rules, and recalculated compensation accordingly.
NCPCR v. Dr. Rajesh Kumar
The court clarified the jurisdictional boundaries and cooperative functions of National and State Child Rights Commissions under the Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, directing deference to State Commissions in pending matters and emphasizing coordinated efforts to protect child rights.
RIGHTS & ORS. v. DR. RAJESH KUMAR & ORS.
The Supreme Court held that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights was entitled to inquire into the child trafficking matter as the State Commission had not commenced inquiry before it, emphasizing cooperation between commissions and directing police cooperation.
NCPCR v. Dr. Rajesh Kumar
The court clarified the jurisdictional boundaries and cooperative duties of National and State Child Rights Commissions under the CPCR Act, directing coordination and police cooperation in investigating child trafficking in Jalpaiguri.
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights v. Dr. Rajesh Kumar
The Supreme Court held that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights was entitled to inquire into child trafficking allegations as the State Commission had not commenced an effective inquiry, emphasizing cooperation between Commissions and directing State authorities to furnish information.
പത നീൽ വാദ്തികാരൾ v. ബത നീവ്തിയുി പറുള്ളവരുി
The court held that a partition suit is mandatory before a co-owner can claim exclusive possession or title over joint property, dismissing claims based solely on possession and registered sale deeds.