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Union of India v. M/S Prestressed Udyog
The Delhi High Court upheld the exclusive jurisdiction clause favoring Delhi courts and dismissed the petition challenging the arbitral award rejecting the Ministry of Railways' counterclaims for liquidated damages against M/s Prestressed Udyog.
Munni Kanwar v. Union of India and Ors
The Delhi High Court held that the widow of a BSF officer who died of heart disease during official duties is entitled to Extraordinary Family Pension and ex gratia compensation despite the disease not being explicitly listed in the CCS (EOP) Rules.
Birmala Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashwani Ahluwalia
The Delhi High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s application for judgment on admissions under Order XII Rule 6 CPC due to absence of clear and unequivocal admission by the defendant, emphasizing the need for trial in presence of fraud allegations.
M/S Merit Exports Pvt Ltd v. Mr Raj Kumar Gulati & Anr
The High Court granted the petitioner one final opportunity for cross-examination of its witness after the Trial Court prematurely closed evidence due to the witness’s non-availability, imposing costs for delay.
Sanjit Singh Salwan & Ors. v. Sardar Inderjit Singh Salwan & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that parties who accept an arbitral award and consent decree are estopped from later challenging its validity on non-arbitrability grounds, allowing execution proceedings to be revived.
Ajmera Shyam v. Kova Laxmi
The Supreme Court upheld the election of a candidate despite non-disclosure of income in the affidavit, holding that such omission was not substantial or corrupt practice warranting voiding the election under the Representation of People Act, 1951.
Pernod Ricard India Private Limited & Another v. Karanveer Singh Chhabra
The Supreme Court allowed the appellants' appeal and granted interim injunction against the respondent's use of the deceptively similar trademark 'LONDON PRIDE', reaffirming the test of overall similarity and protection of well-known marks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
A. RANJITHKUMAR v. E. KAVITHA
The Supreme Court dissolved a marriage on the ground of irretrievable breakdown under Article 142, setting aside the High Court's order and awarding permanent alimony to the wife and son.
M/s. SETHIA INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD. v. MAFATLAL MANGILAL KOTHARI AND ORS.
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's condonation of a 5,250-day delay in restoring a dismissed appeal, emphasizing the need to consider third-party rights and hear all affected parties before restoration.
State of Karnataka v. Sri Darshan
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail order in a serious murder and kidnapping case, emphasizing the need for judicious exercise of discretion considering prima facie evidence and societal interest.
Anusaya Baburao Kale & Ors. v. Babai Laxman Chorge & Ors.
The Bombay High Court held that daughters entitled to residence under Hindu Succession Act, 1956 acquire absolute ownership rights in ancestral property, allowing them to retain possession against a widow's claim based on terminated license.
Rosely Xavier v. Bombay Municipal Corporation
The High Court allowed the appeal directing the Municipal Corporation to transfer tenancy to the appellant under its policy, holding that inheritance disputes cannot bar tenancy transfer if security deposit and indemnity bond are furnished.
Narayan Das & Ors. v. M/S Rhine and Raavi Credits & Holdings Ltd
The Delhi High Court dismissed a winding up petition against an untraceable NBFC respondent company after the RBI confirmed cancellation of its registration and inability to provide further information.
Hazra & Anr v. Satyam Singh & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging contributory negligence deduction and application of Uttar Pradesh minimum wages in a motor accident compensation claim, upholding the MACT award.
Abid Ali v. State of NCT Delhi
The Delhi High Court allowed the accused’s petition to recall a key prosecution witness under Section 311 Cr.P.C. to ensure a fair trial and effective cross-examination, emphasizing the primacy of substantive justice over procedural technicalities.
Rakesh Mediratta v. Asian Hotels (North) Limited
The Delhi High Court dismissed a commercial suit for specific performance due to non-compliance with mandatory pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, holding that the suit did not contemplate urgent interim relief exempting it from mediation.
Amitabh Nangia v. The State NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted probate of the duly executed last Will dated 07.08.2019 of Late Col. Surender Mohan, affirming the petitioner's entitlement as executor under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925.
Deepak Kumar Pandey v. Central Industrial Security Force
The Delhi High Court held that a government servant can receive family pension from two sources after deletion of restrictive pension rules and clarified by a 2022 Office Memorandum, allowing the petitioner’s family to claim pro rata family pension from CISF despite service under the New Pension Scheme at JNU.
Vijay Mohan and Ors. v. Registrar Cooperative Societies and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that appointment of an Administrator under Section 35(5) of the Delhi Co-operative Societies Act is invalid if the Managing Committee has initiated timely steps for elections, allowing the Committee to continue as caretaker until elections conclude.
Union of India v. Lalit Kumar
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order quashing the arbitrary termination of a contractual employee and directing his continuation and consideration for regularization under CDAC Bye-Laws.